Great news!!! Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA) announces “First Saturday Group Rides”.
Beginning in September and on the first Saturday of each month DMBTA will be hosting a group ride. Our goal is to break the group into an “A” and “B” group. The A group will be faster and more accomplished riders who want to enjoy a more spirited pace and some more challenging features. The B group will be a “no-drop” ride for riders who a seeking to improve their skills and who are more comfortable at a more relaxed pace. “B” group rides will place an emphasis on skills and confidence building as well as fun times….after all that’s why we all ride….right?
We will announce the location and meeting place for each ride at least a full week in advance so you can make plans. Our intention is to select trails in Washington County. However, if we get enough interest we would like to do an occasional ride out of our area such as Thunder Mountain, Navajo Lake/VRRT or the Rainbow Rim of the Grand Canyon. These are all day trips to epic ride locations which become much more manageable and economical if we can all ride-share.
We suggest the following:
Arrive on time!!!!! We believe in punctuality. If you’re late, odds are we’ll be gone.
BIKE:
A bike in good working order. Prepare your bike BEFORE the day of the ride. You don’t need a brand new or $10,000 bike to have fun but you do need a bike in good working order. If in doubt, have one of our local shops preform a tune-up.
GEAR:
Helmet: A good helmet can save your life. We respect your right to choose not to wear a helmet, you just wont be riding with us if you do. No exceptions.
Hydration Pack: A hydration pack with at 50 oz of capacity, where we live 70oz – 100oz are even better.
Basic tools such as tire levers, a pump, patch kit, spare tube.
First aid: A kit should include basic items such as a variety of band aids, antiseptic wipes, wound pads, ace-type bandage wrap, pain relievers.
Food: This is up to you but part of enjoying a ride is not “bonking”. Select easy to eat items. A PB&J sandwich is a favorite.
