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Mountain biking has come to Dayton. You won’t believe how much fun you can have
on a bike in the woods. MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA) provides over 8 miles of mountain biking opportunities for the most advanced to the novice rider. It's the area’s first fully sustainable trail system designed to IMBA standards, specifically for mountainbike use. The outdoor recreation department also provides programming to help you get on your bike and Get Out and Ride! |
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| Day | DateTime | Program | Location | Age | Price | Registration Availability |
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09/11
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 |  |
| Sat |
09/11
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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MoMBA Ride for Remembrance
Join the mountain biking community and local firefighters, policemen and military personnel in honoring them for their continual sacrifice in the line of duty and remember the events of 9/11 in a positive and active way with the Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association and Five Rivers MetroParks during a mountain bike ride at MoMBA. Families and individuals are welcome to come out to the ride. To register or for information, call (937) 277-4374 or register online.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Tue |
09/14
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? Come out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Bike Area, and use one of our program bikes to take a lap on 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 or register online.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Thu |
09/16
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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MoMBA Women's Ride
Come out to MoMBA, MetroParks Mountain Biking Area, and join other mountain biking women of all skill levels from all over the Miami Valley for this casual ride along some of the best single track around. Group will meet at the Trailhead Kiosk. Please bring a helmet, bike and water. Registration requested; walkins welcome. Call (937) 277-4374 or register online.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | Free | |
| Thu |
09/23
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 | |
| Sun |
10/03
9:00 AM
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4:00 PM
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MoMBA Cross Country Classic
One of the many exciting competitions of GearFest, is the MoMBA XC Classic, the only race event held at this amazing, sustainable single track, mountain bike specific facility. Race will be operated in a professionally timed, mass start fashion with numerous classes racing from 1 to 3 laps around the nearly nine mile course. Registration requested; walk-ins welcome. No Rain-Out Date will be scheduled. For up to date trail conditions and closures call the MoMBA Hotline (937) 277-4374. Camping is available at no cost at GearFest, register to camp online. For more information regarding the MoMBA XC Classic, visit, www.metroparks.org/GearFest/Competitions.aspx Classes/Divisions: Expert Men, Sport Men, Beginner Men, Expert Women & Beginner Women, Youth (all subject to change) **Youth and Beginner Women Classes course apprx. 6 mi. utilizing all trails exept Hawk's Lair. **Expert Class runs 3 laps of the full course, Sport 2 Laps, Beginner 1 Lap.
| Huffman MetroPark | All Ages | $7.00 | |
| Sat |
10/09
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 | |
| Sat |
11/13
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 | |
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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 MetroParks.
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 MetroParks 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 MetroParks. 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 MetroParks 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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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 MetroParks 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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