Vibe Spring2025 - Flipbook - Page 52
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GORHAM *
Coös Cycling Club
BETHLEHEM *
Bethlehem Trails Association
RIDING
THE
WHITES
A QUICK LOOK @ 2025
WHITE MOUNTAINS NEMBA
Twenty-five years of trails, advocacy, and community
WMNEMBA has deep roots in the MWV as
the first MTB trail organization established
in 2000. Twenty-five years of trails, advocacy,
and community have created great trails and
lasting partnerships for all mountain bikers in
the MWV.
With more than 100 miles of trails in
WMNEMBA’s care, there’s a lot of maintenance needed to keep
all of these trails in great shape. They are grateful for all of the
volunteers that make this magic happen. If you are interested
in helping out or learning what it takes to keep trails ride-ready,
join in for one of the monthly trail days. It’s a great way to meet
like-minded folks and get a chance to leave your mark on trails
you ride. Trail days begin in May and run through October. The
schedule will be posted on WMNEMBA’s website and social channels, so stay tuned!
Join them, and fellow riders, at the summer social hosted by
Cranmore Mountain Resort in July where you can meet WMNEMBA board members and long-time local riders. They will be leading rides for all ability levels and socializing post-ride on the deck.
Completed in the fall of 2024, the High School Trail connector is a 1.25 mile section of new trail on the White Mountain
National Forest. The new trail was entirely hand built with the
help of many volunteers and USFS trail crews. This trail bypasses
USFS Fire Road 380, that is currently used to connect the Marshall Trail system to the rest of the West Side trail system and
makes the High School Trail a loop.
The White Mountains Fat Tire Fest is a great event that supports WMNEMBA. This comprises three days of camping, riding,
music, food, and tasty beverages from September 19-21 in the
Fields of Attitash. Check out their website for
the most current info and registration.
www.wmnembachapter.org
www.instagram.com/wmnemba
www.facebook.com/wmnemba
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NORTH CONWAY *
RideNoCo • NEMBA
RIDE NOCO
Primary trail stewards of the Hurricane Zone
Ride NoCo, a 501c3 non-profit founded in
2020, aims to promote positive, progressive
growth to help make the Mt. Washington
Valley an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving
mountain bike hub. The organization serves
as the primary trail stewards of the Hurricane
Zone Network and Half-Day Trail, the Valley’s
most advanced downhill-specific trails. The Hurricane Zone is
truly a unique trail system, boasting nearly 8,000 feet of vertical
descent over 19 miles of trail. These amazing trails are made possible by collaborative partnerships with key organizations, such
as Upper Saco Valley Land Trust, Town of Conway, The Nature
Conservancy, U.S. Forest Service, and Cranmore Mountain Resort.
Ride NoCo is excited to kick off the 2025 season with its signature volunteer trail days! With no special skills or tools needed,
these events are a fun, cost-free way to give back and meet others
in the riding community. This season, volunteers have the opportunity to continue progress on exciting trail projects, including two
new trails, as well as routine maintenance on some of the classics.
Trail days are typically followed by a group ride, which is a great
opportunity to get to know the network. Stay tuned to their socials
and website for this spring’s trail-day schedule!
As a volunteer-run organization, it’s no secret that it takes
funds to make this happen! Become a member today at ridenoco.
org/membership. Both individual and family memberships are
available at various levels of support. All membership funds
stay right in the Valley and go directly toward new trails, bigger
berms, and better community access. In addition, stay tuned for
eclectic events and collaborations with some of Ride NoCo’s longtime supporters, such as Saco River Brewing,
Sun & Ski Sports, Ride the Whites, and more!
www.ridenoco.org
www.ridenoco.org/membership
www.facebook.com/ridenoco
www.instagram.com/ride_noco
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