UPCOMING EVENTS
Hatchery Ridge Trail Work- Race Prep
RCMBA needs your help to blaze a new trail for the 2025 Mad River Enduro!
That’s right! Time to sink those tools into sweet loam! Tools will be provided. Please bring sturdy boots, gloves, water, snacks and good vibes. Bring your bike for party laps when the work is done! Meet at the gate at 10AM. Hope to see you there!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Work- Race Prep
RCMBA needs your help to blaze a new trail for the 2025 Mad River Enduro!
That’s right! Time to sink those tools into sweet loam! Tools will be provided. Please bring sturdy boots, gloves, water, snacks and good vibes. Bring your bike for party laps when the work is done! Meet at the gate at 10AM. Hope to see you there!
Mad River Brewery Pints for Non-Profits
Come join us having some ice cold beverages while also helping to fund and support the construction of the Blue Lake Bike Park. Live music will be provided by Firesign. We hope to see you there!
2025 Mad River Enduro
The 7th annual Mad River Enduro is an RCMBA event and will be held at Hatchery Ridge, Blue Lake, CA on September 13th, 2025. Registration is now open!
NPLD in Paradise!
National Public Lands Day is September 27th and to celebrate, BLM is hosting a volunteer workday in collaboration with a great group of partners!
The Plan
Meet at Tolkan Campground at 9:45 a.m. for registration. The workday will focus on preparation for the upcoming Paradise Royale MTB Race (October 11, 2025).
BLM is offering FREE camping for the weekend and will host a volunteer appreciation lunch at Tolkan Campground. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a day in Paradise and dig in for trails!
PLEASE help BLM prepare for the day by sending an RSVP via email to: mhamor@BLM.gov.
RCMBA Road Trip - Newport, OR
Join us on yet another fun road trip to check out some new trails and meet up with another great trail organization doing the hard work to bring more trails to their community. The Newport Trail Stewards (NewTS) have been working hard to bring more recreational opportunities to their community. First it started with the Wilder Trails, which was in partnership with a private land owner on some undeveloped land that they had on the south side of Newport. More recently, they have partnered with the City of Newport to add trails at the Big Creek Reservoir. These trails were opened in 2022, and they are they fast, fun, flowy goodness on that reign supreme Oregon coast loam.
Plan for the trip is to travel up on Friday, October 10 and camp at South Beach State Park. You will need to make reservations for a campsite. Let’s try to reserve campsites in the E loop first and then move to the F loop to keep us all together. We can ride over to the Wilder trails right from the campground. It’s a free country, so you can leave whenever you want, but the plan is to stay until Monday, October 13 and drive back. A pitstop at Whiskey Run Bike Trails between Bandon and Coos Bay is a must on the way up and/or back home. There is always a chance of showers this time of year, so be prepared. Campground fills up fast, so grab a campsite as soon as you know you can come.
More itenerary for the weekend is to come, but goal is to keep it all pretty flexible. Check back for more details as they get hatched out. Newport is home to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Rogue Brewing Company, great seafood and much more. Please register using the button below so that we can get a head count for everyone coming.
Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Race
The Mountain Bike Tribal Trails Alliance is bringing back the Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Race in Shelter Cove again. For more information on this race and to register, visit the MBTTA website.
National Public Lands Day Celebration at Lacks Creek
Join the BLM and RCMBA for a fun weekend of diggin' in and hanging out October 18-19 at Lacks Creek in celebration of National Public Lands Day!
Saturday, 10/18: We'll meet at the kiosk at 10am to line out trail work projects and assign teams, then circle back at 3pm for a group ride and hangout. Volunteers will enjoy a hosted BBQ at the campground around 5pm.
Sunday, 10/19: Group breakfast followed by a group ride!
Please help us plan accordingly by registering everyone in your party. Camping is free and all are welcome to spend the night, but please be self sufficient. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
McKay Bike Park Workday
RCMBA needs your help to move the large wood rounds to the edge of the Perimeter Trail to clear the space for the new McKay Bike Park! Bring your gloves (very sappy wood), a good sturdy pair of shoes, snacks and water. If you have a good sturdy wheelbarrow, bring that as well. We'll meet in the Northridge parking lot at slightly before 10 AM and walk in to the bike park area to begin. Please register using the link below.
WARNING: There are at least four known active yellow jacket nests, and there's probably more. If you are allergic, bring an Epipen to be safe, and please let us know at the start of the trail day so that we can keep an eye out for you.
Mad River Brewery Pints for Non-Profits
Come join us having some ice cold beverages while also helping to fund and support the construction of the Blue Lake Bike Park. Live music will be provided by the Elderberry Rust String Band. We hope to see you there!
2025 Redwood Roots Enduro
The 2025 Redwood Roots Enduro is proud to be a part of the 2nd Annual Coast to Cascade Gromduro Series which is a enduro mountain bike race series for ages 18 and under. The Redwood Roots Enduro is the last stop of the series on July 13th, 2025. Registration opens March 1st, 2025. See you on race day!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Day
RCMBA could use your help getting the Hatchery Ridge trail network ready for the upcoming race season! Meet at the Hatchery Ridge gate at 10am. Tools provided. Please bring gloves, water, snacks, and good vibes! Hope to see you there!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Day
RCMBA could use your help getting the Hatchery Ridge trail network ready for the upcoming race season! Meet at the Hatchery Ridge gate at 10am. Tools provided! Please bring gloves, water, snacks, and good vibes! Hope to see you there!
The 8 Hours of Humboldt
The 8 Hours of Humboldt is presented by Adventures Edge. Join us in Redwood Park Arcata, CA for 8 hours of racing epic single track and cheering on your friends and teammates! Come enjoy food, music, drinks, prizes, and laughter! Don’t miss out! See you there!
Summer Member BBQ and Jump Jam
Join us for a fun day of group rides and a competition Jump Jam, followed by a BBQ at Papa Wheelies! Celebrate National Trails Day and our awesome bike community!
General timeline:
10:00 - 11:30 -guided group rides will start at the parking lot on Murray Rd. This is a great way to learn your way around the MacTown Trails system. We will break into two groups: Fast, and not-so-fast. Parking is very limited so we encourage you to park at Papa Wheelies and ride to the trail head, or carpool up with your people.
11:30 - 12:00 - Crocpack sessions
12:00 - 1:30 - Jump Jam competition! Spectators are encouraged to bring noisemakers, wear costumes, and bring your hearty cheering voice. Sign up onsite at the RCMBA tent!
Categories include:
Fastest Time
Best Corners
Best Whip
1:00-5:00 - BBQ at Papa Wheelies! Membership includes a meal and drink ticket. Non-members can join OR pay for food and libations directly to Papa Wheelie!
Please bring a chair and your favorite beer drinking cup!
Help us to plan the day by registering each participant individually!
BLM Lacks Creek Trail Day
Join the BLM and RCMBA for a day of trail maintenance. All tools will be provided. We will be working on making improvements to the Jump Line trail. Please bring lunch, water, gloves, and work boots. Breakfast snacks will be provided. Lastly bring your bike for some party laps when the work is done! See you out there! Sign up via RCMBA
LaGrange Classic
The annual LaGrange Classic is a mountain bike race hosted by the Trinity Trail Alliance in Weaverville, CA on June 7, 2025. Registration is limited to 200 riders. Registration includes meal ticket, drink ticket, and t-shirt, if registered before May 1st. Race routes will include mixed conifer forests, oak woodlands, historic mining ditches, and challenging single track.
Hatchery Ridge Trail Day
Calling all volunteers with a weed whacker! RCMBA could use a helping hand weed whacking the access roads on Hatchery Ridge.
Meet at the Hatchery Ridge gate at 10AM! Bring gloves, water, snacks, and good vibes! Hope to see you there!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Days are typically scheduled for the third Sunday of every Month. Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website.
McKinleyville BMX Bike Rodeo
Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of the McKinleyville BMX Park and the kickoff of Pony Express Days with this community Bike Rodeo!
Festivities include:
a beginner’s skill zone
obstacles and ramps
shuttles to the McKinleyville trails parking lot
bike safety checks
helmet safety checks and giveaway
and more!
All are welcome!!! See you there!
RCMBA Road Trip - Spence Mountain Klamath Falls, OR
Join us on another fun RCMBA road trip. This time we’ll be going to Spence Mountain in Klamath Falls, Oregon to ride with the awesome people of Klamath Trails Alliance (KTA). For those who don’t know, Spence Mountain boasts 55 miles of professionally built trails with many that are mountain bike specific downhill trails. The trails vary from simple single track trails with expansive views of the Cascade Mountains and Klamath Lake to flowy machine built tabletop jump lines to rocky, janky black diamond trails. There’s something for everyone. Additionally, if you feel you need to hone your mountain bike skills, there’s nearby Moore Mountain that boasts another 32 miles of trails primarily focused on skills advancement on the bike. If interested in attending, use the link below so that we can get a head count.
Read the loam wolf article on kfalls
itinerary
May 23 - TRAVEL DAY. It’s approximately a 6 hour drive from Eureka to Spence Mountain. We will convene in one of the many grassy campsites on the left just past the Shoalwater Bay Trailhead parking. Just keep going down the main road past the trailhead parking until you see signs for the Klamath Trails Alliance. Cell phone coverage is spotty or non-existent here, so make sure you input the destination into your phone before driving out. Because it is dispersed camping here, we can’t drop an exact location pin because we don’t know which spot we will get, but KTA plans to go out days in advance to grab a good spot and put a sign on the main road. Campsites are primitive, no hookups, no water. So bring plenty of water and food for the weekend. KTA will be getting a porta-potty for the weekend, so there will be primitive bathroom facilities.
May 24 - VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK, LUNCH, AND PARTY LAPS. We will start the day by going out with the KTA crew for a few hours to do some light trail work (brush removal and raking) to help KTA get ready for upcoming races. At around noon, KTA will provide lunch and refreshments to the volunteers. The rest of the day is for grouping together and exploring the trails. Ebikes are allowed, but the climb trails are extremely friendly for just about any rider. After riding if there’s interest, we can run into town and visit the breweries (Skyline, Common Block, or a number of the tap houses). Or we can hang out at the campsite and tell stories.
May 25 - VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK, LUNCH, AND PARTY LAPS. We will start the day with some more trail work with KTA. Again, just some brush clearing and raking of the trails. At lunchtime, KTA will provide trail volunteers with lunch and refreshments. We can then run some more party laps on Spence Mountain, or go check out the nearby Moore Mountain and work on some skill-building together. After riding, we can either head into town or sit around the campfire (if they’re allowed) and tell stories.
May 26 - RETURN TRAVEL DAY. Maybe grab some last minute laps on the mountain before packing up and heading home. You’ve earned it.
We truly hope to see you out there on this extended weekend. These road trips are meant to be a fun way for us to see new trails, meet new people, bring home trail ideas, and foster the love of the sport. If there are any questions, feel free to email us at info@redwoodcoastmtb.org.
2025 Northern CA Singletrack Summit
Join us in Mt Shasta, CA for the 2025 Northern CA Singletrack Summit! Save the date! More details to follow!
2025 Banana Slug Series- Humboldt Redwoods Peavine Ridge Loop
The annual Banana Slug Series is an RCMBA event and occurs the second Saturday of every month from January through May. This winter riding series was developed to help riders keep in shape through the winter in a fun, organized group setting. These mixed road and gravel rides are non-supported and timed.
Lemurian Classic
The annual Lemurian Classic is a mountain bike race hosted by the Redding Trail Alliance at the Swasey Recreation area in Redding, CA. The Lumarian offers steep climbs, rugged trails, and stiff competition! All the proceeds go to Redding Trail Alliance to help further their mission.
Blue Lake May Day Block Party
RCMBA has partnered with the City of Blue Lake for the third annual May Day Block Party! There will be food trucks, DJs, artisan vendors, fire dancers, a May Day pole dance, and much more! Remember to stop by the RCMBA merch table to help us raise money for the Blue Lake Bike Park! See you there!
2025 Banana Slug Series- Lonestar Junction
The annual Banana Slug Series is an RCMBA event and occurs the second Saturday of every month from January through May. This winter riding series was developed to help riders keep in shape through the winter in a fun, organized group setting. These mixed road and gravel rides are non-supported and timed.
Santa Cruz Factory Race Team Weekend
The Santa Cruz Factory Race Team is coming back to town! Apparently, RCMBA impressed this crew last year so much that they’ve decided to come back to help us dig and ride together! Our new friends with the Santa Cruz Factory Race Team regularly volunteer their time and energy to MTB communities and trail associations to help build and maintain trails. We’re stoked to have them back! Stay tuned for more information!
2025 Stomach Churn
The annual Stomach Churn treats riders to a beautiful Humboldt Short Track course that includes forest and meadow sections. The course sits atop Alder Grove Road in Arcata California off Giuontoli Blvd. Mother nature has made this circuit a rewarding challenge for all riders with a mix of technical, open sections, climbs and descents. There will be a half hour and a one hour race on the large circuit as well as an E-Bike race, with a free kids race at half time on a portion of the large circuit. The day will conclude with the annual Humboldt World Micro Slalom Championships! Adult and Junior event entry includes lunch and beverages. Awards will go to the top three in each category, with cash prizes for the top three overall female and male riders in each acoustic race. Thank you to Papa Wheelies, Adventure’s Edge and Revolution Bicycles for supporting this year’s event! ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERRED! ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 12:00 AM ON FRIDAY March 28th.
Hope to see you March 29th, 2025.
RCMBA Movie Night Premiere
All are welcome to join us and The Critics at the Arcata Theater Lounge for the Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association movie premier of “Building Together” The RCMBA Story. All proceeds from this event will be donated toward the construction of the Blue Lake Bike Park and McKay Bike Park. Tell your friends and help make this fundraising event a success! All ages welcome. Hope to see you there!
Higher Health Foundation Presents: Building Together, The RCMBA Story.
This is the story of how a small group of passionate mountain bikers in Humboldt County, CA transformed their community. What started with kids building secret bike jumps in the woods has grown into a thriving partnership between riders, timber companies and local governments.
Annual Banana Slug Series- Bald Mountain Loop
The annual Banana Slug Series is an RCMBA event and occurs the second Saturday of every month from January through May. This winter riding series was developed to help riders keep in shape through the winter in a fun, organized group setting. These mixed road and gravel rides are non-supported and timed.
Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Day
Join RCMBA blaze new trail at the Hatchery Ridge trail network in Blue Lake, CA!
That’s right! For all of you who want to sink your tools in fresh loam and help us maintain existing trails and carve out new trails, this work day is for you! Meet at the Hatchery Ridge gate at 10AM! Tools provided! Bring gloves, water, snacks, and good vibes! Hope to see you there!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Days are scheduled for the third Sunday of every Month. Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website.
2025 RCMBA Winter Gathering
Join us on Monday, February 10th from 6-8pm for the 2025 RCMBA Winter Gathering at the Humboldt Cider Company in Eureka, CA!
We’ve got some great raffle prizes in store for the annual member raffle, and we can’t wait to bestow this year’s Golden Tool Award upon our volunteer(s) of the year! We’ll catch up on club business, review current and future projects, and introduce your 2025 RCMBA Board of Directors.
Massive thanks to Humboldt Cider Company for hosting us and for their continued support of RCMBA! Manzanilla Kitchen will be on hand with their signature delights for purchase, so come out for some delicious eats and help support those who support us. You’ll enjoy your first cider on us!
Hope to see you and your family there!
Annual Banana Slug Series- Butler Valley Loop
The annual Banana Slug Series is an RCMBA event and occurs the second Saturday of every month from January through May. This winter riding series was developed to help riders keep in shape through the winter in a fun, organized group setting. These mixed road and gravel rides are non-supported and timed.
Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website!
Macktown Volunteer Work Day
Come join us for some minor trail maintenance followed by a group ride once the work is done! Tools will be provided. Please bring your gloves, water, and of course your bike! Meet at the Murray Road parking lot. Please park mindfully and be careful of oncoming traffic. Tell a friend! Hope to see you there!
Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website!
McKay Volunteer Work Day
Join RCMBA and the Volunteer Trail Stewards for a collaborative work day in McKay! We’ll be finishing up the last bank turn on the Redwood Acres Loop to make the trail “race-ready” for a future HCMBT event! We’re looking for 15 volunteers to complete the last section of the upper trail. Meet at Redwood Fields at 9am for a project briefing. Lunch will be provided!
Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Day
Join RCMBA blaze new trail at the Hatchery Ridge trail network in Blue Lake, CA!
That’s right! For all of you who want to sink your tools in fresh loam and help us maintain existing trails and carve out new trails, this work day is for you! Meet at the Hatchery Ridge gate at 10AM! Tools provided! Bring gloves, water, snacks, and good vibes! Hope to see you there!
Hatchery Ridge Trail Days are scheduled for the third Sunday of every Month. Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website.
Annual Banana Slug Series- Monument Ridge Loop
The annual Banana Slug Series is an RCMBA event and occurs the second Saturday of every month from January through May. This winter riding series was developed to help riders keep in shape through the winter in a fun, organized group setting. These mixed road and gravel rides are non-supported and timed.
Please sign up and look for additional information on the RCMBA Webscorer website!
RCMBA Fundraising Committee Meeting
Love mountain biking? Got a knack for all things fundraising, grant writing, or corporate sponsorship? Then this meeting is the place for you! Come join RCMBA’s Fundraising Committee Meeting for an evening of discussing fundraising strategies for 2025. Meeting will be held at Septentrio Winery, Arcata, CA @ 6pm. All interested RCMBA members are welcome! Hope to see you there!
RCMBA Open Board Meeting
Please join us and get updated with the latest RCMBA news and project progress at this open RCMBA Board Meeting. Location TBD.