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- 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.
Please bring lights!
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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 led by Andy Robertson - PQ TRAILWORK - 10N Trail, off of Camel Country RoadCarmel Valley, San Diego, CA
Join you local SDMBA Trail Liaisons to help finish the rebuild the lost tread on the 10N trail. This is the trail that connects Penasquitos to Carmel Valley.
The last few years have seen a significant section of the trail scoured away whenever there is rain. We will be moving a significant amount of rock (mechanized wheelbarrow) about 200 yards up the trail and placing it where the trail used to be reestablishing/raising the tread above the waterline, preserving the trail for future generations. Think mini Roman road. At the same time we will be implementing new water control up-stream ensuring future runoff remains in the drainage channel, preventing further problems. If we have enough people, we can also complete some much needed brushing, clearing the trail where it has become overgrown.
Parking (3 Options)
- 10N Trail Head (Shaw Valley Lot) Half mile hike up the trail
- Canter Heights - 1/2 mile hike down trail
- Ride your bike in. We will be working in the same area so your bike will reamain in sight.
YOU NEED TO BRING:
Signed SDMBA Waiver - print out and bring with you or we will have hard copies:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rIzvAtDmgo15gdTJG1MDwzZyOD4kRtJ/view?usp=sharing
WATER/snacks
Sturdy shoes
Long pants, long sleeves
Work Gloves
Eye protection
Sunscreen+ hat
Anything else you need for a safe and comfortable day.WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Tools
Training and oversight
post work refreshments and swag
Lots of gratitudeLooking forward to getting 2025 off the ground in the most positive way.
- Trail Maintenance - Cuyamaca Rancho State ParkPedro Fages Monument, Julian, CA
## Details
We will be doing brushing the La Cima/Lucky 5 connector at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park/Anza Borrego Desert State Park. No experience necessary. Tasks will include trimming and clearing trail of brush which is encroaching on the trail.
Meeting location is at Pedro Fages Monument located on the north side of Sunrise Highway. See map below.
SDMBA Trail Liaison Crew leads: Russell Barabe and Nick Hayden
**Please check back here for any changes or updates.
WE TAKE YOUR RSVP HERE AS A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU WILL SHOW UP.
If something unexpected comes up or you feel ill before the event, please email us directly at info@Sdmba.com so we can fill your spot.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Signed SDMBA Waiver - print out and bring with you or we will have hard copies: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJgRmbk-i-kw5Hxf1D84Q3Rmj5lFlmet/view?usp=drivesdk
You are welcome to bring your bike/helmet etc, as we may be able to ride to the work areas although some is within walking distance of staging area. Also a great chance to do a ride after the work is done!
WATER/snacks
Sturdy shoes
Long pants, long sleeves
Work Gloves
Eye protection
Sunscreen + hat
Anything else you need for a safe and comfortable day.WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Tools and gloves
Training and oversight
Post work refreshments and swag
Lots of gratitudeOTHER GUIDELINES:
-If you are feeling sick stay HOME!
-Please notify event leader of any medical conditions, restrictions or allergies that may affect your experience
-Please note there is poison oak in the vicinity of where we will be working. It can be avoided, but if you are highly sensitive to it please let us know and we can make sure you are working in spots less likely to bring you into contact with it
-Must be 18 or over for this event
-Pets: While we love animals, we ask that you leave your pets at home.We appreciate your dedication and commitment to the trails!
CONTACT INFO: info@sdmba.com
