Global Fat Bike Day 2023

Global Fat Bike Day – 12/6


Join us on December 6th for our annual GLOBAL FAT BIKE DAY 2025 group ride and tailgate party. Be part of the Grand Unveiling of the new Badlands Purple Trail at Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Rec Area).

Bring your fat bike, plus bike or whatever you want to ride, just come and join in the fun.

Also bring your favorite post-ride dish to pass and favorite 6-pack to share, beer or soda. We will have coolers there to keep your sauce on ice.

Arrive at 9:45
Group photo at 10:00
Group ride at 10:05
Or have your own adventure.


  • Hunting Season

    Hunting Season

    Fall is in the air, and in Michigan that means hunting season!  Most of our trails are in areas that are closed to hunting, but three of our area trails will see lots of activity: Island Lake, Proud Lake, and Highland – all state recreation areas. Most hunters on public land know there is all sorts of…

  • Chapter Meeting

    Chapter Meeting

    Please join us at our next Chapter Meeting, Sunday Sept 10th at 7 pm http://draftingtablebeer.com/home/home/ There’s a pre-meeting ride at 3! Meet at Drafting Table and take the paved path to and from ILRA. This will be a long one, approximately 35 miles. 3:00 should give us enough time to complete the route and clean…

  • Maybury Time Trial CPS Race

    Maybury Time Trial CPS Race

    This is the 12th annual MCMBA Benefit race held at Maybury State Park. Each year this event draws hundreds of racers and raises thousands of dollars for the Motor City Mountain Bike Association. Funds that go directly back into trail building, maintenance, fun events and education programs. This is always a fun race and a great way to support the MCMBA either…