Southwest Michigan Mountain Biking Association

Fort Custer Tree Cleanup
2018-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Fort Custer – Eagle Lake Pavilion, Augusta, MI, 49012, United States
There are TONS of trees blocking the trails at the Fort, and if we want any chance of enjoying the trail system this winter we need to get them cleaned up ASAP.
We’ll be meeting at the Eagle Lake parking lot (upper lot), and will attack the green trail nearby. If we have enough volunteers, we can mobilize the two 6×6’s we have and split up the group into 2 crews.
There is some chance of rain, so please consider some rain gear in the event we get some precipitation.
The scope of this work day will be to cut and remove any tree/ brush damage that is blocking the trail. Please bring loppers and to be prepared to do a lot of work throwing sticks, branches, and logs off of the trail.
We will have volunteer waiver forms ready for newbies to sign.
Follow this event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2164597083585462

Swmmba Member Meeting
2018-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | To be Determined.
Bi-Montly Meeting for all SWMMBA members. Come give your input on your local trail systems!
Meeting location TBD
More Info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/167085683989626/

Meyer Broadway Trail Day and Ride
2018-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
Trail work until 1pm, then we ride.
Park at PKG square, trail work in the red shaded area.
Map: https://www.dropbox.com/s/o3bv6s8v50qsivj/Meyer%20Broadway%20project%20map%20101218.pdf?dl=0
Parking lot on google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YSXk8rthVy62
Follow this post for updates and weather issues:
https://www.facebook.com/events/166831064249672/

Lecture, Meet and Greet, and Ride with Sonya Looney
2018-10-10 13:30 - 18:30 | MI
WMU’s College of Engineering Custer Lecture Series welcomes MTBer Sonya Looney on Wed., October 10 at the Parkview campus. She’ll give a talk about being an electrical engineer (BS & MS) and a professional mountain biker and entrepreneur. This is followed with a meet-and-greet at Pedal bike shop in downtown Kalamazoo and she’ll lead a group ride of Maple Hill Trail.
1:30p.m. Lecture
WMU Floyd Hall – D-132
4:00-4:30p.m. Meet and Greet
Pedal, 611 W. Michigan Ave.
5p.m. Group Ride
Maple Hill Trail

Custer's Last Stand MTB Time Trial race
2018-10-06 13:00 - 21:00 | Fort Custer Recreation Area, Fort Custer Recreation Area
Attention, this is a Non-SWMMBA Event – information here is provided for reference only. Please contact the race director with any questions.
Mountain Bikers: A time trial is coming back to Fort Custer!!
A challenging, fast and fun 9 mile course using the RED and GREEN loops has been designed. Elite, Expert & Sport classes do 2 laps, and Beginner class does 1 lap.
Here’s what we’ve got in store for you:
– cash prizes for Elites
– awesome medals for the top 3 in each race class
– long sleeve technical shirt you’ll be proud to wear
– free lunch for every racer
You don’t wanna miss out on this amazing event…whether you’re staying in shape for Ice Man or entering your first Mountain Bike race, you’ll enjoy this event. We want to see you there.
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.victorylife.church/events
https://www.facebook.com/events/637814629936529/

SWMMBA Invades Brown County!
2018-10-05 14:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 | Brown County State Park, 1810 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
Let’s ride Brown County!
SWMMBA reserved Brown Country Rally Camp 4 for everyone (Friday and Sat night), so bring your gear and we’ll enjoy this amazing trail system and good company for a couple days.
Campground details are here:
https://indianastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/brown-county-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IN&parkId=570043
Campground map:
https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/brownco_rally_youthtent_map.pdf
Trail details are here:
http://www.hmba.org/trail-guides/brown-county-state-park/

Fort Custer Xterra - Volunteers Needed
2018-09-30 12:00 - 20:00 | Fort Custer Mtb Trails, Fort Custer Mtb Trails
Attention, this is a Non-SWMMBA Event – information here is provided for reference only. Please contact the race director John Ploeg with any questions.
In years past we have helped John with the MTB portion of the course. Lots of opportunities exist, course setup, tear down, course marshals, etc…
If you would like to volunteer please contact John directly using the contact form here:
http://xterrafortcuster.com/contact-us/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2648941278663584/

Fort Custer Trail Day #6
2018-09-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Fort Custer Mtb Trails, Fort Custer Mtb Trails
Meet-up at Trailhead location
Sunday’s work will entail building a rock crossing across the stream on Green in the Gullies section. Approaches will be modified as needed along with removal of the plastic mats.
https://www.facebook.com/events/165989094121508/

Swmmba Public Meeting and Group Ride
2018-09-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
Moving this meeting to Meyer Broadway! Come preview the 4-5 miles of rough cut trail, fat/plus bikes recommended but not required.
This ride is open to SWMMBA members as well as non-members. Let’s have a short meeting about the state of local MTB, then ride our bikes!
We will provide pizza and beverages for after the ride.
More Info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/2056468718011393/

Meyer Broadway Trail Day
2018-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
All hands on deck to do finishing work on the current 4-5 miles of rough cut trail!
Please bring drinking water, gloves, and a pair of loppers if you have them. Also, don’t forget your bike for “research” purposes. We hope to sneak a preview ride in after the work is done. Fat/plus preferred.
https://www.facebook.com/events/732496820431386/

Meyer Broadway Trail Day
2018-09-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
All hands on deck to do finishing work on the current 3-4 miles of rough cut trail!
Please bring drinking water, gloves, and a pair of loppers if you have them. Also, don’t forget your bike for “research” purposes. We hope to sneak a preview ride in after the work is done. Fat/plus preferred.
Please follow this Facebook post for updates on this event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/569875746765402/

Swmmba Member Meeting
2018-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
Notice!
Due to a rainy forecast tonight and tomorrow, we are moving our member meeting to next Tuesday (the 28th.)If weather cooperates we may also have some impromptu trail work starting earlier in the afternoon that day as well. Stay tuned.

Bi-Montly Meeting for all SWMMBA members. Come give your input on your local trail systems!
Meeting will be at the newly under construction Meyer Broadway trail! Bring a fat or a plus bike and get a little preview of what this trail has to offer.
More Info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/170435986953195/

Meyer Broadway Trail Day!
2018-08-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Meyer Broadway County Park, 59475 County Park Dr., Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
All hands on deck to do finishing work on the current 2-3 miles of rough cut trail!
Please bring drinking water, gloves, and a pair of loppers if you have them. Also, don’t forget your bike for “research” purposes. We hope to sneak a preview ride in after the work is done. Fat/plus preferred.

First Volunteer Meeting for the Meyer Broadway Trail
2018-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Covered Bridge Farm, 56705 Covered Bridge Road, Three Rivers, MI, 49093, United States
Interesting in volunteering to build the Meyer Broadway Mountain Bike Trail in Three Rivers? Come to this preliminary meeting to learn how you can help bring 8 miles of single track to the community.
Contact Dan Warnaar with any questions: president@swmmba.com

CANCELED - DTE and Poto Ride
2018-07-21 10:00 - 15:30 | DTE Energy Foundation Trail, 17819 Stockbridge Chelsea Rd, Chelsea, MI, 48118, United States
Due to the rain today and the upcoming forecast, we are reluctantly cancelling the trip the DTE/Poto tomorrow.
Hopefully we can pick a new date soon 🤘
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Let ride at DTE and Poto! We’ll meet at the parking lot off M52 (Stockbridge Chelsea Road https://goo.gl/maps/x3cwjKmKEbL2) and split into a couple small groups depending on what pace people want.
Lets do a lap (or two depending) at DTE, then head over to Poto for a full or truncated lap there (again depending on what everyone wants.)
Afterwards we’ll find a spot for post-ride food and beverages.
This ride will be friendly for all skill levels, but is not a sanctioned or supported ride. Please be sure to bring your own food, hydration, and spare parts/tools.
A Michigan state park pass will be required for parking at both venues.
More Info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/670994566599390/

Swmmba Public Meeting and Group Ride
2018-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Custer MTB Trails, Augusta, MI, 49012
This ride is open to SWMMBA members as well as non-members. Let’s have a short meeting about the state of local MTB, then ride our bikes!
Meet the Eagle Lake Pavilion
More info…
https://www.facebook.com/events/828453730673667/

SWMMBA Member Meeting
2018-06-19 18:00 - 20:30 | JcrOffroad, 9350 Shaver Road, Portage, MI, 49024, United States
Bi-Montly Meeting for all SWMMBA members. Come give your input on your local trail systems!

The first meeting will be at Daryl Hutson (our Treasurer’s) shop. Other meeting locations are TBD; Taking suggestions 😉

SWMMBA Public Meeting and Group Ride
2018-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Maple Hill MTB Trails, 5221 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49004, United States
This ride is open to SWMMBA members as well as non-members. Let’s have a short meeting about the state of local MTB, then ride our bikes!
