Events

MCMBA Singletrack Slam

April 10th – September 30th

A challenge to ride all 14 trail systems of the MCMBA!

If you like riding bikes, meeting new people, challenging yourself, spending time outdoors, trying new trails, and participating in non-race biking events, then check out the registration page for more info and to sign up today!

Click here to view the trail completion tracker and see official rules.

See you on the trails!

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 – Milford, MI

Milford Trail Day

Sponsored by Trek of Walled Lake!

Meetup Location: 

Milford Mountain Bike Trailhead – 160 Peters Rd, Milford, MI 48381

Date and Time:

Saturday May 16th @ 9:00 AM – Plan for a full day of trail work!

What to Bring:

• Loppers/hand tools (if you have them)
• Work gloves & sturdy footwear
• Water & a packed lunch/sandwich

Snacks will be provided! We’ll also coordinate with the Trail Coordinators to bring additional tools.

Come ready to work hard, get a little dirty, and have a great time outdoors. Your help makes a real difference – we hope to see you there!

Rouge Park Trail Day

Saturday, May 16th, 2026 – Detroit, MI

Friends of Rouge Park is doing their park-wide cleanup and providing hot dog lunch after!

Grab your gloves and loppers and help clean up litter, trim back the path along Joy Rd, shovel some mulch, or help clear invasives blocking the scenic views of the Rouge.

Meet at the SE corner of Joy & Spinoza at 9am for a group shot, then we go work hard on beautifying our trail, and return for hot dogs.

FoRP:
Join us for our BIG park cleanup of the year! There will be a variety of projects throughout this 1100 acre park for people to work on and LUNCH PROVIDED!
Let’s get this park cleaned up for everyone to enjoy!

Shoutout to Americorps for their continued support for RPAD!

MCMBA Beginner & Intermediate Mountain Bike Skills Clinic (Co-Ed)

Sunday, May 17th, 2026 – Novi, MI

Date: Sunday May 17th, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Novi Lakeshore Park – Tree Farm (Pavillion #2 near the playground)
Fee: Member of MCMBA $169 – Non MCMBA members $199

Ready to level up your season? Our clinics are designed to be inclusive and are open to all genders. We will group riders together by skill level as well as we are able. 

Stop “surviving” the trails and start thriving on them! Whether you want to clear that stubborn rock garden, nail a steep climb, or finally feel in control during fast descents, our inclusive MTB clinic is for you.

Why Join Us?

·  1:5 Ratio: You get personalized attention from 5 pro coaches.

·  All Skill Levels: We group you by ability (Beginner to Intermediate).

·  Real Skills: We practice on the grass, then take it straight to the dirt.

The Coaches: Vikki, Lisa, Melissa, Jimmie, and Crystal are ready to help you unleash your full potential on two wheels.

We will cover some skills on the grassy areas and some skills will be covered on the trail.

Fillmore Park Grand Opening

Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 – Livingston County, MI

7075 McClements Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
9 – 11am

Come celebrate the newest MCMBA trail, Fillmore Park! It is currently 1.5 miles but will be added to through 2027.

Details TBA

Possible Grand Opening Group Ride leaving at 11am to Settlers Park and back – mix of singletrack and gravel.

Join Trail Status Facebook Group

Milford Bike Fest

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 – Milford, MI

Come join us for a day of riding bikes around Milford’s well-connected trail system!

Did you know that 5 single track mountain bike trails are fully accessible from Downtown Milford?  Join the Motor City Mountain Biking Association for the Milford Bike Fest and Trail Challenge as we showcase some of our favorite mountain bike trails, raise money for trail maintenance and youth cycling, and then celebrate by supporting local downtown establishments!

MCMBA Women’s MTB Choose Your Interest Clinic (Morning or Full Day!)

Sunday, June 14th, 2026 – Northville, MI

Date: Sunday June 14th, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Legacy Park, Northville, MI
Fee:
Morning ONLY Skill Clinic – $99
Morning AND Afternoon Skill Clinic Bundle – $195
All Day FUNdamentals Clinic: Member of MCMBA $169 – Non MCMBA members $199

We are giving women different options for this clinic with multiple Skill Clinics to select from:
All About Cornering
Intro to Jumps
Intro to Drops
Wheel Lifts

You can select one Skill Clinic for morning, or one for morning and another for afternoon. We also have added a full day FUNdamentals clinic to the day for those who are interested in getting a solid foundational course to improve confidence and bike handling for the trails.

Our clinics are designed to be inclusive. Whether you’re seeking confidence on the trails or an intermediate rider aiming to learn new or tune your techniques, this clinic is tailored to empower and elevate your mountain biking journey.  

BICP Certified coaches 

1:5 coach to participant group size

If you’ve never taken a skills clinic, we would recommend taking the FULL day FUNdamentals course available for registration. We do not recommend the “Intro to Jumping” clinic or the “Intro to drops” clinic for someone new to mountain biking or someone who has never taken a clinic.

Tree Farm Relay

Saturday, July 25th, 2026 – Novi, MI

Yule wanna get ready…It’s Christmas in July!!!!

Get ready to ho-ho-hit the trails at the 21st annual Tree Farm Relay Event at Lakeshore Park in Novi!

Start gathering your team of 4 trusty reindeer now!

• Each team has 4 Santa’s helpers – each person must ride at least one lap, but bikes can be switched out for mechanicals.
• Costumes encouraged – bonus points for style and Christmas cheer!
• Sport and Costume Categories – 1 lap per elf
• Advanced – 2 laps per elf, in any order your team wants to run it.
• Masters category is NEW – co-ed, all elves must be 45+ years old, 6 laps split between the 4 riders however the team wants to run it.
• It is possible for a person to race on multiple teams. It’s on you to coordinate with your teams so your laps don’t interfere.
• eBikes get a Frosty reception – human-powered bikes only for this race

Not sure where to find 3 other reindeer? You can ask on the Holly Jolly MCMBA Discussion Facebook Group, talk to your Local Bike Store(s) if anyone is trying to put a team together, or you can sign up for the Waiting Room. (This will require effort on your part to look and see who else is in there with you and reach out to like-minded riders. We are not matchmakers. You will need to build your own snowman.)

International Women’s MTB Day

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 – Legacy Park- Northville, MI

Join the MCMBA for an unforgettable Women’s International Ride Day at the brand‑new Legacy Park MTB trails in Northville, MI. We’re kicking off a day dedicated to women who ride—and everyone who loves the joy of being on two wheels.

This FREE event is all about community, confidence, and fun. Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking or a seasoned shredder, Legacy Park’s three unique trail sections mean there’s a perfect group ride waiting for you. Bring your friends, bring your stoke, and let’s roll.

This is an event to celebrate women who ride but we welcome riders of all ages and backgrounds; kids are invited too, as long as they’re accompanied by an adult. All we ask is that everyone respects the space, the pace, and the spirit of the day—lifting up and celebrating the incredible women in our riding community.

This event is FREE and open to everyone! Yes, that includes guys who want to show their support!

Contact Vikki Brown to showcase your business or if you have questions.

Let’s ride, connect, and celebrate together. See you there!

Sponsors: Orsa Credit Union, Trek Walled Lake, Clever Fox Cyclery, Velocity, Fosterbuilt Coffee, Tits Deep for Breast Cancer, The Beauty Room, Degree Wellness, Sculpt Studios

Global Fat Bike Day

Saturday, December 6th, 2025 – Badlands @ ILRA

Join us on December 6th for our annual GLOBAL FAT BIKE DAY 2025 group ride and tailgate party at ILRA. This is a FREE event!

Fat bikes and all other mountain bikes are welcome to join in on the fun. All level of riders is encouraged to come and ride your pace and have fun.

This is a potluck style event, please bring a dish to pass and your favorite hydration and dehydration drink for after the ride.

LOCATION:
Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Rec Area)
Arrive at 9:45
Group photo at 10:00
No-Drop Group rides begin at 10:05

We will have 4 no-drop group rides:
1. Race Pace
2. Jack Rabbit Pace (fast-ish but you can still talk)
3. Social Pace
4. Women’s Party Pace

Sign the required waiver ahead of time and just check in upon arrival, or sign waiver at event.

Biketoberfest

Saturday, October 4th, 2025 – Northville, MI

Come celebrate the completion of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Legacy Park trails with MCMBA and Northville Parks & Rec‘s Biketoberfest!

Meet at the Essential Services Complex from 10am – 4pm for food, music, photo ops, and group rides. The event is FREE but requires waiver registration.

Group rides are available every 1/2 of the hour (10:30am, 11:30am…), with a women lead no-drop group ride at 1pm.

FREE cider and donuts in the morning, lunch at noon, s’mores available in the afternoon. (first come first served).

Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy family-friendly activities, whether you bike or not!