UPCOMING EVENTS
Beyond The Pavement, Learn to MTB with RINEMBA
Register online here: https://member.nemba.org/event-5705870
Join the New England Mountain Bike Association for an exciting day of mountain biking as part of the 350th anniversary celebrations of North Kingstown! This event aims to introduce new and beginner riders to the world of mountain biking. With experienced instructors and a range of activities suitable for all ages, genders, and abilities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Location:
Ryan Park
661 Oak Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Cost:
$10 North Kingstown Resident or NEMBA member
$15 Non-resident, non member
Event Categories: Please select in Registration
Instructional - Women’s /Gender inclusive intro to MTB (limit 15 participants)
Instructional - 50+ intro to MTB (limit 15 participants)
Instructional - Families and kids (Mountain Munchkins) (limit 15 pairs of adult and child)
Instructional - Open intro to MTB. All Welcome (limit 15 participants)
Just Ride – No instruction just trails and expo access (no limit)
Event Features:
Demos: Witness demonstrations showcasing various mountain biking techniques and equipment.
Short Clinics: Participate in informative clinics led by expert instructors, covering fundamental skills and safety tips.
Group Rides: Embark on guided group rides through the scenic trails of Ryan Park, tailored to accommodate different experience levels. At each ride will be an overview on trail etiquette: passing, group rides, control speeds, respecting wildlife, leave no trace, etc.
Lunch: Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and snacks provided by the VFW, offering a chance to refuel and socialize with fellow participants. Vegetarian options available.
Register online here: https://member.nemba.org/event-5705870
Woody Hill Fun Ride
Join us at Woody Hill in Westerly for our MBAS fun ride of the year! Miles of smiles on these flowy, feature rich trails.
More information and sign up coming soon. IF you would like to be part of the event planning committee, contact us president@rinemba.org
Everwild: Womens MTB Day
Everwild creates a space for women of all skills and abilities to advance the sport and build community through wellness, whether you’re a veteran rider or someone who has never been on a mountain bike.
Skill clinics cover the essentials of mountain biking, introduce the fundamentals of jumping, develop advanced skills, and more! Workshops explore bike mechanics, nutrition, strength, and mobility.
Local food vendors and craft brewers will fuel your day. Demo bikes will be available. The first 100 registrants will receive a free Everwild-branded MTB water bottle.
Please note that we require names for each attendee. If registering for a minor, please use the minor's name with a parent or guardian's email address.
Please note that this event welcomes and respects all women, inclusively defined—this includes trans women and those who are nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and any others who identify as women in ways that are significant to them. All participants should be comfortable on bikes, independently and without training wheels.
More information and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/everwild-womens-mtb-day-at-hale-tickets-777637593977
Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Ride Series: Monday at Woody
Join us every Monday for a night ride through the trails of Woody Hill. All riders welcome but the pace will be welcoming and match who shows up. If we end up with a few faster folks, we may break into two groups. Meet at 6pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd. Expect between 6-12 miles depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Hill Intermediate/Techy Ladies & Gender Expansive Ride- Led by Mary C
Hey ladies! Want something with a little more challenge? Mary has your back!
This is a Intermediate/techy ride. A tour of Woody’s finest grinds - Little Sister, Pour Judgement, The Other One. Bring the basics to fix a flat, water, and snacks. And your endurance.
Most of all we will focus on HAVING FUN.
Meet at 10am at the LAX Fields Lot
Sign Up Here: https://x.gldn.io/e/A4lfJoD2GIb
Ride Series: Thursdays at Big River
We’ve been riding Big River on Thursday for nearly 20 years and won’t be stopping anytime soon. ALL RIDERS WELCOME!! We’ll have at least 2 groups going out and often 3. Fast, slow, beginner, or expert there should be a group for you. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at the Park and Ride off Exit 21 (old Exit 7) in West Greenwich at 6pm. Post ride libations at Woods Tavern depending on interest.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Wednesday by Remy’s Cycle
Join our friends from Remy’s Cycle for a tour of Woody Hill. Rides **Ride will be broken into groups of 10 or less**
2-3 groups/speeds
“A” group- 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles
“B” group- 7-9 mph, 8-10 miles
“C” group*** per request 5-7 mph, 6-8 miles
Call Remys Cycle for questions 401-596-1045
Meet at 5:30 pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd.
Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Ride Series: Monday at Woody
Join us every Monday for a night ride through the trails of Woody Hill. All riders welcome but the pace will be welcoming and match who shows up. If we end up with a few faster folks, we may break into two groups. Meet at 6pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd. Expect between 6-12 miles depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Earth Day Big River Clean Up 2024
Description
RINEMBA is proud to partner with the West Greenwich Conservation Commission and others for a trash clean up at Big River Management Area for Earth Day.
Purpose
Volunteer a Saturday Morning to help clean up one of our favorite places in RI.
Role
Participants should bring gloves, closed toe shoes, and expect to get a little dirty. Free lunch will be provided at Dan’s Place afterward.
Vibe
A great opportunity to give back to the community, rub elbows with multiple user groups, and meet new people!
Location
Meeting at Exit 19 Park and Ride off Rt95 (old Exit 6A)
Ride Series: Thursdays at Big River
We’ve been riding Big River on Thursday for nearly 20 years and won’t be stopping anytime soon. ALL RIDERS WELCOME!! We’ll have at least 2 groups going out and often 3. Fast, slow, beginner, or expert there should be a group for you. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at the Park and Ride off Exit 21 (old Exit 7) in West Greenwich at 6pm. Post ride libations at Woods Tavern depending on interest.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Wednesday by Remy’s Cycle
Join our friends from Remy’s Cycle for a tour of Woody Hill. Rides **Ride will be broken into groups of 10 or less**
2-3 groups/speeds
“A” group- 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles
“B” group- 7-9 mph, 8-10 miles
“C” group*** per request 5-7 mph, 6-8 miles
Call Remys Cycle for questions 401-596-1045
Meet at 5:30 pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd.
Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Intermellow Ladies Monday at Woody Hill - Led by Lexi!
This is the Monday women’s and gender expansive ride you've been waiting for! "Low Gear Ladies Mondays". 4/15 will be led by Lexi!
This is a Intermellow ride.
Plan on putting in 10-12 miles on blue trails at a 7 mph pace. Bring the basics to fix a flat, water, and snacks.
Most of all we will focus on HAVING FUN.
Meet at 6pm at the Lacrosse Fields Parking Lot, Woody Hill 286 Woody Hill Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
Sign Up Here: https://x.gldn.io/e/m1QgR2AIEIb
Ride Series: Monday at Woody
Join us every Monday for a night ride through the trails of Woody Hill. All riders welcome but the pace will be welcoming and match who shows up. If we end up with a few faster folks, we may break into two groups. Meet at 6pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd. Expect between 6-12 miles depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Ride Series: Thursdays at Big River
We’ve been riding Big River on Thursday for nearly 20 years and won’t be stopping anytime soon. ALL RIDERS WELCOME!! We’ll have at least 2 groups going out and often 3. Fast, slow, beginner, or expert there should be a group for you. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at the Park and Ride off Exit 21 (old Exit 7) in West Greenwich at 6pm. Post ride libations at Woods Tavern depending on interest.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Wednesday by Remy’s Cycle
Join our friends from Remy’s Cycle for a tour of Woody Hill. Rides **Ride will be broken into groups of 10 or less**
2-3 groups/speeds
“A” group- 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles
“B” group- 7-9 mph, 8-10 miles
“C” group*** per request 5-7 mph, 6-8 miles
Call Remys Cycle for questions 401-596-1045
Meet at 5:30 pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd.
Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Ebb & Flow Trail Event at Woody Hill
RINEMBA and Grey Sail Brewing Present
Ebb & Flow
Register Here: https://member.nemba.org/event-5665174
As spring blossoms, so does a new flow trail in Woody! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Ebb & Flow trail, accompanied by the release of the special Ebb & Flow Lemon Radler beer crafted by our friends at Grey Sail Brewing.
Moreover, all proceeds from the event will support our two Rhode Island-based NE Youth Cycling teams, the Burlingame Badgers and the Big River Big Ringers. Your admission fee includes an expert ride leader, a ticket for the beer release (for those 21 and older), and a custom RINEMBA/Grey Sail can coozie. Don't forget to pick up your beer ticket and coozie before hitting the trails!
Starting at 9:00 AM, we'll have led ride groups for all abilities. Check the ride schedule below and sign up for your preferred ride at the registration tent. Groups are limited to 12 riders each.
Then, at 1:00 PM, we’ll gather at Grey Sail Brewing to toast the arrival of spring with the new Ebb & Flow Beer brewed specially for Woody Hill!
Date and time:
04/07/2024
Registration/Check In: 9:00AM
Grey Sail After Party: 1:00 PM.
Ride Location:
Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields
135 Bradford Rd,
Bradford, RI 02808
Party Location:
Grey Sail Brewing
63 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Cost:$20
Participant cap/limit: 75 participants
Wait, did you miss online registration? While our 75 person permit is for the ride only, you can still join us at the brewery for the after party! Purchase pints or cans of Ebb & Flow and make in-person donations to the Badgers or Big Ringers.
Ride Schedule:
9:00 Long Haul Expert Ride: 20+ miles at a blazing pace. Bid farewell to your legs.
9:15 Long Haul Intermediate: 15-20 miles in no rush at all. Ride all day to earn your beer.
9:15 Feature Creeper: Jumps, rollers, skinnies, all the great features of Woody. No set milage
9:30 Ladies and Gender-Neutral Intermediate: 10-14 miles with the group.
9:30 Intermediate Ride: 10-14 miles at a moderate pace with a social vibe.
10:00 Chill Ride: 5-7 miles at an easy pace, perfect for beginners or kicking off the season.
10:00 Adaptive Ride: available upon request. Reach out to dwilson@nemba.org
10:30 The Late Ride: Missed your alarm? Join this social ride without fuss.
Register Here: https://member.nemba.org/event-5665174
Ladies Low Gear Ride & Gear Swap
Ladies Low Gear ride is back for the season! Join us for a mellow, beginner friendly ladies and gender inclusive ride at Woody Hill. Led by Tabitha. And *special for this ride!! Bring your “old” used gear for a swap!!
Bring water, pump, etc. Wear layers, no orange necessary until mid April.
Please sign up so we know who is coming: https://x.gldn.io/e/wAYoK4qZmIb
Winter Night Ride Series: Thursdays at Big River
We’ve been riding Big River on Thursday for nearly 20 years and won’t be stopping anytime soon. ALL RIDERS WELCOME!! We’ll have at least 2 groups going out and often 3. Fast, slow, beginner, or expert there should be a group for you. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at the Park and Ride off Exit 21 (old Exit 7) in West Greenwich at 6pm. Post ride libations at Woods Tavern depending on interest.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
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Join our friends from Remy’s Cycle for a tour of Woody Hill. Rides **Ride will be broken into groups of 10 or less**
2-3 groups/speeds
“A” group- 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles
“B” group- 7-9 mph, 8-10 miles
“C” group*** per request 5-7 mph, 6-8 miles
Call Remys Cycle for questions 401-596-1045
Meet at 5:30 pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd.
April Chapter Meet at Tavern on the Hill
April Chapter Meeting! April 2, 7 pm,Tavern n the Hill
Winter Night Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Winter Night Ride Series: Monday at Woody
Join us every Monday for a night ride through the trails of Woody Hill. All riders welcome but the pace will be welcoming and match who shows up. If we end up with a few faster folks, we may break into two groups. Meet at 6pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd. Expect between 6-12 miles depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Hill Flow Trail Build Session #2
Sign up here: Woody Hill Flow Trail Build Session (nemba.org)
Description
In preparation for the Ebb and Flow Beer Release Event, we are having a couple trail building parties to finish the remaining features and polish the trail for the ride!
Role
You'll be working with experienced builders to finish, test, and tweak features and fully complete the trail.
Vibe
Come out and have some fun lending a hand!
Location
Westerly- Woody Hill Fallon Lot (sign up to see location)
Winter Night Ride Series: Thursdays at Big River
We’ve been riding Big River on Thursday for nearly 20 years and won’t be stopping anytime soon. ALL RIDERS WELCOME!! We’ll have at least 2 groups going out and often 3. Fast, slow, beginner, or expert there should be a group for you. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at the Park and Ride off Exit 21 (old Exit 7) in West Greenwich at 6pm. Post ride libations at Woods Tavern depending on interest.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Woody Wednesday by Remy’s Cycle
Join our friends from Remy’s Cycle for a tour of Woody Hill. Rides **Ride will be broken into groups of 10 or less**
2-3 groups/speeds
“A” group- 8-10 mph, 10-12 miles
“B” group- 7-9 mph, 8-10 miles
“C” group*** per request 5-7 mph, 6-8 miles
Call Remys Cycle for questions 401-596-1045
Meet at 5:30 pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd.
Winter Night Ride Series: Arcadia
Join us every other Tuesday in Arcadia Management Area for some of the best natural trails in RI. We’ll explore all the classic trails that put RI on the MTB map so many years ago. This tends to be a spirited ride. Bring your legs and expect between 9-12 miles and 1000’+ of climbing depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required. We meet at Arcadia Management Area Midway Parking on 165 at 6pm.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA
Winter Night Ride Series: Monday at Woody
Join us every Monday for a night ride through the trails of Woody Hill. All riders welcome but the pace will be welcoming and match who shows up. If we end up with a few faster folks, we may break into two groups. Meet at 6pm at the Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields lot on 135 Bradford Rd. Expect between 6-12 miles depending upon who comes. 200 Square inches of orange clothing and lights required.
Please check the chapter Facebook page for any cancellations due to weather. https://www.facebook.com/RINEMBA