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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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05/12
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Come out and help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike. 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. Bring your energy, water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Call 277-4374 for more information.
| Huffman MetroPark | All ages | Free |  |
| Wed |
05/14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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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. The races are for fun and a great way to try racing in a totally non-threathening environment. And, of course, the races are all weather permitting. This is a point series which means that the better you do in your class, the more points you earn. And, at the last race, we have a huge party and announce the series winners with awards and prizes. Everyone wins something. But mostly its about having fun, improving your bike handling skills and meeting the other folks who also enjoy mountain biking. Bikes should be in good mechanical condition and helmets are required. Registration will be at the gazebo behind the Day Lodge at John Bryan State Park. Rain out dates will be held May 21 and 28.
| Off Site | All ages | Free | |
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05/30
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Friday Night MoMBA Ride
Unwind from the work week with an evening ride at MoMBA, Metroparks Mountain Bike Area. This is an opportunity to meet other fellow riders, learn about the facility and the local mountain biking club. Spend some time after the ride with other riders sharing stories of epic rides and carnage and hopefully meet some new riding partners. Don't have a mountain bike but want to ride, call 277-4374 for reservation information.
| Huffman MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Fri , Sat |
06/13
6:30 PM - 11:59 PM
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Friday Night Ride and Campout at MoMBA
Unwind from the work week with an evening ride and then a campout at MoMBA, Metroparks Mountain Bike Area. This is an opportunity to meet other fellow riders, learn about the facility and the local mountain biking club. Spend some time after the ride with other riders sharing stories of epic rides and carnage around the campfire. Participants will also get an evening "Night Flyers" program from a MetroParks Naturalist. Don't have a mountain bike but want to ride, Call 277-4374 for reservation information. Tent Camping Only. Camping Reservations Required and Limited. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during campout.
| Huffman MetroPark | All ages | Free | |
| Mon |
06/16
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Volunteer: MoMBA Trail Work Days
Come out and help maintain MoMBA, MetroParks' mountain bike. 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. Bring your energy, water and work gloves; tools and instruction provided. Call 277-4374 for more information.
| Huffman MetroPark | All ages | 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 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
& below), Beginner Women, Advanced Women, Beginner Men, Sport Men, Expert Men, Masters
Men (40+) and a Clydesdale class (200lbs+). 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, 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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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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Parks where activity is available
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Mountain Biking trails have been designated at the following MetroParks:
Additionally, these MetroParks also have paved bike paths for road cycling.
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