Fort Custer Stampede – Presented by Maple Hill Auto Group
The Kick-Off event of the mountain bike race season, fun at Fort Custer and now, the second race of the new Michigan Off Road Champion MTB Race Series! Our short course, multi-lap format is an excellent way to push yourself hard whether you are a beginner, sport or expert / elite. Not sure you have the fitness to race Sport. Do it anyway. You could bail after your first lap.. OR, you could take the training wheels off and get that last lap done.
To align with the MORC Race Series, we also brought back Elite/Expert Single Speed, Sport Single Speed, Sport Clydesdale and Sport Fat Bike.
Your entry fees assist SWMMBA in building and maintaining our amazing trails in southwest Michigan, including Maple Hill, Fort Custer Recreation Area, and the Warnaar Trail in Three Rivers.
Don’t want to race, but want to be involved? You can sign up to volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/QKB3T
Because the trail is likely now 97% ice, we’re going to cancel our ride and meeting at the Fort scheduled for tomorrow. We’ll post a new date soon!
All cyclists are welcome to join us for the Open Board Meeting and Membership Gathering at Fort Custer on Sunday, February 2nd at 1:00. We’ll be meeting at the MTB parking lot, riding a loop and then hanging for a bonfire. Have some ideas that you’d like to share or are interested in being active in the mountain biking community? Here’s your chance! We hope you can join us!
Mike is a steady presence at the Fort. The trail is quickly cleared of fallen trees, thanks in great part, to his tireless work! This event is being organized by friends of Mike to show him some gratitude.
Details:
– Thursday, 09 May
– 6-8 pm
– Ft. Custer mountain bike trailhead (rain location = the pavilion near Eagle Lake, where the Stampede is located)
– Burgers and dogs will be provided. Bring a side if you can (chips, cookies, etc). Bring a camp chair, your bike, and a Mike Needham story
Also….
Mike Needham’s own words that i found…. Started bicycling Fort Custer with my children in 1974. I’ve been there for every bit of bike specific trail development since the beginning. I served as president of SWMMBA for eighteen years. Most of the trees and large branches fallen on trails are removed by me. I’ll say the safest place to be for tree work is somewhere else.
Fort Custer Stampede – Presented by Maple Hill Auto Group
An awesome Southwest Michigan Mountain Biking Association (SWMMBA) event. Are you ready? We are! This year we are keeping the same shorter course and improved spectator experience from last year! Need more cowbell you say? We’ll have that too, and more! This race will meet you at your level so if you are thinking of doing your first race or want to throw down like a pro, get registered!
Your entry fees assist SWMMBA in building and maintaining our amazing trails in southwest Michigan, including Maple Hill, Fort Custer Recreation Area, and the Warnaar Trail in Three Rivers.
Race details page: https://www.swmmba.com/2024-fort-custer-stampede/
Sign up now at: https://www.bikereg.com/28th-fort-custer-stampede-swmmba
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1741214656364500
Let’s hang out and reflect on 2023 and plan 2024! Have dinner on SWMMBA and talk about what you’re looking for from us and our trail system(s) as a member.
This event is for individual SWMMBA members or Family Members, BUT we are allowing members to bring a non-member +1. So bring someone who is interested in local MTB
Tickets are free, and food is on us, but please RSVP here:
Get ready for the SWMMBA Sub24 bikepacking trip!
Open to all riders who are up for something a little different, beginners and seasoned veterans alike. Bought the gear and haven’t used it, have the gear and want to use it? This is for you!
Leave from Schoolcraft after work on the 11th, ride to Cranberry Lake campground in Marcellus for a chill evening, and return by lunchtime on the 12th. The perfect getaway!
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- Zoom meeting: 8/3 @ 5:30 pm.
- Friday 8/11: Depart Schoolcraft at 5:30p – Expected arrival at Cranberry Lake Campground: 7:30 – 8:00 pm.
- Saturday 8/12: Depart Cranberry Lake Campground 9:00 am – Expected arrival in Schoolcraft: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm.
View on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1860296731037699
Join Zoom Meeting 8/3 @5:30PM
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84906134496?pwd=6FX9mgJ0i1KnVEpLF4OWVJxWl53Dx3.1
Meeting ID: 849 0613 4496
Passcode: 7yAZTS
Planning 30-45 minutes, depending on questions.
Agenda:
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- General timelines
- Route Review, fitness/speed expectations, etc..
- General discussion about gear & food
- Questions
Join us for a weekend of flowing trails, gorgeous views, and a ton of fun in Brown County, Indiana, hosted by SWMMBA and Pedal Bicycle!
Buffalo Ridge Campground Rally Site #1
This family-friendly event includes no-drop group rides accessible to all skill levels/ages and skill-building activities around the camp. Get ready to have a whole lot of fun and meet some cool people in the process!
BYO food and camping arrangements. Camping fees are covered.
We encourage less experienced riders to attend! We will help you improve your skills and gain confidence on an exciting trail network. Groups are led by experienced leaders/riders.
Fast? We want you to! Hang for the weekend and shred some trails!
Campground Check-in/Check-out times are 2:00 pm Friday and 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Check it out at: mtbproject.com/trail/1002206/brown-county-state-park
Have questions? Please send us a message!
A rad time trial MTB Race at Fort Custer for a great cause: More information: https://www.facebook.com/LASTSTANDMTBTT
Meet at the MTB trailhead at 9am. Projects to be announced.
Race by our friends at Pedal Bicycles. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/709748397409804
