Group MTB Rides
Check the listings below for details and contact info. Helmets are required on all rides. Eyewear and gloves are strongly recommended. Appropriate bicycles only, department store bicycles will not be safe on these rides.
TEST BIKES are available at no charge for those who are interested in purchasing a high-end bicycle from us. Simply let us know what bicycle you are interested in and we will have it ready for you to use on one of our group rides.
Saturday Morning Group MTB Ride – Massasoit State Park (Resumes Fall 2013)
Mountain Bikes ONLY! No hybrids or department store bicycles please.
Meeting: This ride meets at 6:45am in the parking lot of Massasoit State Park.
Leaving: The ride leaves the parking lot at 7:00am.
Contact: Check our facebook page for updates.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
Weather permitting – no rides in the rain due to trail preservation.
This ride is led by members of the Spark Team or trusted Ride Leaders and is for all mountain bikers except first timers (please see Beginner Ride below). An experienced rider will bring up the rear in case another rider falls behind (or just falls). Fast riders go fast and then wait for the group, slower riders go at whatever pace they are comfortable with. Ride will be organized at 6:45am so please do not be late. Bring your own tubes, hydration, food, tools, and anything else that you feel that you may need.
Beginner MTB Ride – Massasoit State Park (By Request Only!)
This ride is available by request and will only happen if there are 3 or more riders and we can organize it for the date requested. If you’re interested please recruit some of your friends to join you!
Mountain Bikes ONLY! No hybrids or department store bicycles please.
Meeting: Massasoit State Park at 09:00am for a bicycle safety inspection.
Leaving: The ride leaves the parking lot at 9:15am. This is the only point of the ride that anyone gets left behind!
Contact: Check our facebook page for updates.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
Weather permitting – no rides in the rain due to trail preservation.
Join us for a slow-paced and instructional ride designed to introduce new riders to the fun of mountain biking. The ride itself tours mostly fire roads (we’re teaching you already, fire roads are wide dirt roads). Along the five mile route are also small sections of “singletrack” (narrow and fast sections of trail), rocks, roots and sand to test your skills and build your confidence. None of these obstacles are overwhelming and the ride is designed to teach basic skills and to have fun. There is absolutely no tolerance for “dropping” the group or pushing riders to a speed beyond their ability or confidence. Depending on the riders attending, more challenging trails are available for those up for it.
