What we’re about
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association, or SDMBA, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and improving trail access across San Diego County.
Opportunities await to make friends, build trails, and grow the sport of mountain biking within your community. Join the SDMBA today!
Formed in 1994, SDMBA is one of the largest regional trail advocacy organizations in the US with more than 1,700 members, and growing!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Guided Group Ride @ Los Penasquitos Canyon to Gonzales CanyonLos Peñasquitos Ranch House, San Diego, CA
Guided group ride starting at Los Penasquitos Canyon to Gonzales Canyon. Varying terrain such as single track, double track, and downhill. Moderate pace with stops to regroup. Approximately 20 miles out and back. Meetup and parking near Ranch House.
* Class 1 E-bikes allowed at this location. Individuals riding class 1 E-bikes ride at the back of group .
The ride will start PROMPTLY at 8 am. Please arrive early to allow time for bike set up and signing the waiver.
All participants must complete SDMBA waiver, including guests. We will have hard copies on site or you can print one out HERE and bring it with you to save time:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPChtX82exJHhV4EKT3tr8O_-kq5-mQW/view?usp=sharing
Inclement weather or unsafe conditions will cancel this event. Updates will be posted in comment thread on this page.
WHAT TO BRING:
-Helmet (mandatory)
-Eye Protection
-Gloves
-Proper shoes
-Mountain Bike in good working order
-Water-An understanding that you are responsible for your own safety on the ride and that mountain biking is dangerous and accidents can result in injury or death.
Unaccompanied minors are not permitted. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian who must sign waiver and be present for the entire ride. Parent or guardian must determine whether this event is suitable for their minor given the skill and fitness ratings below.
SKILL AND FITNESS RATING SYSTEM
Ensuring our riders are matched with adventures appropriate for their experience, skill level, fitness level, and interests, is most important to us.
It is expected that in any group of similar skilled riders, there will always be the fittest rider or the most skilled rider, and subsequently, there is always the opposite, within reason of course in a similar skilled group.
We ask all of our riders to understand our adventures are designed as a guided group ride. We ask that everyone stay together until ride is completed.
NO DROP RIDE
Ride Skill Level:
SKILL LEVEL 5 - Intermediate
TERRAIN
You are comfortable riding a variety of single track which may include tight trees, mud, loose rocks, sand, and are comfortable doing so on more challenging terrain and obstacles.BIKE SKILLS
You are confident and successful executing the following bike handling skills on varying terrain:
Shifting, ascending, descending, braking and speed control, balance on your bike either sitting or standing, and cornering.FITNESS LEVEL 5
You are capable of 3 to 4 hours of pedal time at a moderate pace with brief breaks in between. You are confident ascending up to 1000 ft total for a single ride. - Balboa Park Beginner RideMorley Field Sports Complex, San Diego, CA
Welcome to the Beginner ride at Balboa Park! This group is geared towards new riders getting comfortable with their mountain bike and dirt trails.
All participants need to complete the SDMBA waiver at least once every 6 months. SDMBA Waiver
This is a no-drop, beginner paced ride around some of the best trails Balboa Park has to offer with time to work on some basic skills. The ride is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, with frequent stops to regroup and to work on skills. Average distance is 5 - 8 miles with ~200ft elevation gain.
We will meet in the parking lot (see the map) and ride out to the trails together.
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Mountain biking can be a dangerous sport, and learning new skills can be challenging. Always wear a helmet, bring plenty of water and if any part of the trail is above your ability and/or comfort zone it is okay to walk it.The ride is lead by Karen St.Germain.
- Balboa Park Intermediate RideMorley Field Sports Complex, San Diego, CA
Welcome to the Intermediate ride at Balboa Park! This group is geared towards more experienced riders comfortable with their mountain bike on blue and (optional) black difficulty trails.
All participants need to complete the SDMBA waiver at least once every 6 months. SDMBA Waiver
This is a no-drop, intermediate paced ride around some of the best trails Balboa Park has to offer with time to work on some more advanced skills. The ride is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, with frequent stops to evaluate and practice features and obstacles. Average distance is 5 - 8 miles with ~500ft elevation gain.
We will meet at the tree by the parking lot (see the map and just look for the mountain bikers) and ride out together.--------------------------------------------------------------------
Mountain biking can be a dangerous sport, and learning new skills can be challenging. Always wear a helmet, bring plenty of water and if any part of the trail is above your ability and/or comfort zone it is okay to walk it.
The ride is led by Andy Robertson
