FAQ Trailbuilding

Motor City Mountain Biking Association

Trail design, development, and maintenance are key components of the MCMBA and mountain biking in Michigan.  Our trail design volunteers are trained by IMBA using standards developed by the National Park Service and National Forest Service.

  • Take Action Today – Senate Bill Threatens MTB Trail Access!

    Take Action Today – Senate Bill Threatens MTB Trail Access!

    Dear MCMBA Members and Supporters: A bill has been introduced to the Michigan Senate that could remove mountain bike access to trails designated for equestrian use. This bill is unfair, bad for mountain bikers, gives special treatment to a single user group, and threatens trails we hold dear. This bill (Senate Bill 1191) was introduced…

  • Fall MCMBA Chapter Meeting

    Fall MCMBA Chapter Meeting

    Please join us at our fall chapter meeting! Tues. Sept 27 at 7:15pm at the meeting room in the new building at Lakeshore Park (Novi Tree Farm). Why 7:15? So folks can meet and ride the trail (or a portion of it) at 6pm and still be done in time to join the meeting! Come…

  • Carlos Memorial Ride, 1-Oct-2022

    Carlos Memorial Ride, 1-Oct-2022

    Each year we set aside a day to ride Highland Recreation trails backwards, (in a reverse direction) to have some fun and to honor Carlos Ramirez. The mountain bike trails will be open for riding backwards, from Saturday morning to 4:00pm in the afternoon. Just follow the orange arrows.All MTB trails are backwards. There will be…