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Mountain biking has come to Dayton. You won’t believe how much fun you can have
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
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04/20
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 14Y and Up | Free |  |
| Sat |
05/08
12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 14Y and Up | Free | |
| Thu |
05/20
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 14Y and Up | Free | |
| Fri |
05/28
4:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Try Mountain Biking!
Is not having a mountain bike keeping you from getting out to ride MoMBA this year? Come out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area and use one of our program bikes to take a lap on the some sweet single track. Bikes are available on a first come, first served basis. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Helmets are mandatory and provided with bike. Call (937) 277-4374 for more information.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Fri |
05/28
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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MoMBA Night Ride
Bring a mountain biking light and other appropriate night riding apparel and take a ride with other enthusiast after hours. All riders participating in the ride must have a light. Reservations requested, Walk-Ins Welcome. For more information and to register, call 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Sat |
06/12
12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 14Y and Up | Free | |
| Fri |
06/18
12:00 AM
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6:00 PM
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Teen Adventure Mountain Bike Camp
Head to out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area, for a day of mountain biking fun. Participants will learn about the basics of trail maintenance, safety equipment and riding skills and get a chance to experience the sweetest single track in the Dayton Region. Bikes and Helmets are provided on a first come first served basis with reservation. Registration is required and limited so please call (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 12Y and Up | $20.00 | |
| Sat |
06/19
10:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Giant Mountain Bike Demo
Are you ready for a new mountain bike this season but want to test one out on the trail first? If so then head to MoMBA for a Giant Bike Demo Day hosted by K & G Bike Center. Participants can try out some of the latest and greatest models in the Giant mountain bike fleet on some sweet single track. For more information about the bikes available contact K&G Bikes at (937) 372-2555.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Thu |
06/24
6:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike trail. No experience necessary. Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and more. Bring water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Meet at the picnic tables next to the parking lot. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Youth 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.
| Huffman MetroPark | 14Y and Up | Free | |
| Sat |
06/26
9:00 AM
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5:00 PM
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Youth Mountain Bike Clinic
Youth can join MetroParks and the Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association to learn the basics of mountain biking in this all day clinic. Topics include maintenance, safety equipment, riding skills and youth get a chance to experience some sweet single track at MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Biking Area. Bikes and helmets are provided on a first come, first served basis with reservation. Youth must be able to ride a bike. Call (937)277-4374 for information and registration.
| Huffman MetroPark | 8Y - 18Y | $30.00 | |
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Past Activities |
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The programs below have been run in the past and may appear in the future. Call
(937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.
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Mountain Bike Group Trail Ride
Tour the John Bryan trail system with the Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association.
Bring your bike, helmet and water. This is not a race. This leisurely trail ride
will introduce you to local trails and riders.
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Cycling Adventure Teen Camp (ages 12-15)
Get a taste of cycling and mountain biking at this day camp with Five Rivers Outdoors.
Participants will learn about basic maintenance, safety equipment and riding skills,
and get a chance to peddle on the beautiful Creekside Recreation Trail.
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ON THE GO Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
Join roll: and Five Rivers Outdoors for a 2 hr class that will help you diagnose
and fix minor mechanical and riding hiccups when out on the trail. Participants
will learn about basic bike maintenance including how to fix a flat tire, adjust
brakes and gears, and bike lubrication, and what you will need to help make sure
that your time out on the trail doesn’t get cut short.
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Cycling Wheel Building Clinic (ages 14 & older) A unique, one on
one, on the art of custom wheel building brought to you by roll: and Five Rivers
Outdoors. As part of the class you will build your own set of custom wheels to suit
your bike and personal riding style. The wheel building clinic takes approximately
3 hrs and is booked to suit your schedule.
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One on One Bike Overhaul Class
Join roll: and Five Rivers Outdoors for a full day, one-on-one session with the
service manager in a session that will be tailored to you, your bike, and your schedule.
Topics covered will be, tire repair and diagnosis, brake, derailleur, hub, and headset/bottom
bracket maintenance and adjustment, bike fit and accessories. If you want to learn
how to fix it, this is the class for you.
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Mountain Biking Trail Volunteer Work Days
Come out and help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' Mountain Bike Area, to get it ready
for another awesome riding season. No experience is necessary. Volunteers will have
the opportunity to learn sustainable trail building techniques including: sustainable
design, corridor clearing, contour bench trail construction, creek armoring and
more.
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Spring Mountain Bike Fast Lap Series
Once again MVMBA, the Friends of John Bryan and Five Rivers Outdoors are proud to
bring you the Spring 2008 Fast Laps series. So, what is Fast Laps? It is an off-road
time trial series consisting of a lap through the trails at John Bryan State Park.
Riders go off every 30 seconds and it’s a race against the clock. A full lap is
usually around 8.5 miles while the shorter laps for beginner women and youth are
around 5 miles. Each rider is placed in different classes ranging from Juniors (17
& younger), Beginner Women, Advanced Women, Beginner Men, Sport Men, Expert Men, Masters
Men (40 and older) and a Clydesdale class (200 lbs +). The races are for fun and a great way
to try racing in a totally non-threatening environment.
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Bike for the Health of It
Five Rivers MetroParks invites you and your family to participate in Bike for the
Health of It, a series of bicycle rides. Biking is a great way to relieve stress,
increase your cardiovascular strength and enjoy nature.
Guided bicycle rides will be held on Saturdays, April – October. These leisure rides
are held rain or shine. Rides are varying distances on asphalt recreation trails.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn basic bicycle maintenance tips.
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Featured Park/Amenity |
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GPS Coordinates |
Latitude: 39.806002
Longitude: -84.017123
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Resources |
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Clubs |
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor
oriented clubs ready to help you Get Out & Live! Contact these clubs to find more
area residents interested in outdoor fitness activities:
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Partners |
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Five Rivers Outdoors is excited to work with local outdoor specialty shops that
form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.
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Mountain Bike at Huffman MetroPark
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Mountain biking trails have been designated at Huffman MetroPark:
Additionally, these MetroParks also have paved bike paths for road cycling.
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