***Online Registration is Now Closed - there will be onsite registration available at the event on Sunday morning***

The NEMBA Adventure Series - Bear Brook Boogie

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Come join the Southern New Hampshire chapter of NEMBA for all the fun, while supporting our efforts at Bear Brook State Park! All the money raised by the Boogie goes directly to the park to build, rebuild and maintain trails.

Where:

Bear Brook State Park, Hayes Field, Allenstown, NH

When:

Sunday, September 8, 2024

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

No rain date this year

Cost: 

• NEMBA Members - $10 per rider
• Non Members - $25 per rider
• Kids 12 & under - Free with paying adult admission 

**Be sure to note these riders names in the appropriate age 12 & under rider box during online registration. Also, please be sure to include those riders when you're filling out your online waiver to save time at event check-in.**

**Because this event is a fundraiser, refunds will only be upon request if the event is cancelled due to weather.**

                                            

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM Vendor Area Open - Demos Available
• 9:00 AM Registration Open 
• 10:00 AM Led Rides Staggered Start (Intermediate out first) 

Intermediate Ride (Intermediate Loop - 14-16 miles) - Start Time: 10am - Lead: Chris Hill - Sweep: Josh Freed

Ladies Ride (Intermediate, Intermediate Loop - 14-16 miles) - Start Time: 10am - Lead: Flavia Martin - Sweep: Arline Guinn

Strong Novice Ride (Intermediate Loop - 14-16 miles) - Start Time: 10:15am - Lead: Gerald Douillard - Sweep: Ryan Campbell 

Beginner Ride (Beginner Loop - approximately 6 miles) - Start Time: 10:30am - Lead: Chris Gaudet - Sweep: Aaron Cleaver

Family Ride (Family Loop - approximately 2 miles) - Start Time: 10:45am - Lead: Melody Miller Sweep - David Miller

*as of right now there will be no led advanced ride, subject to change with ride leader availability*

What to expect: 

• Kids/Family Loop - 1.75 Mile Loop 
• Demo Loop - 3.75 Mile loop 
• Beginner - 6 Mile Loop
• Intermediate - 14-16 Mile Loop
• Advanced - 20-25 Mile loop
• Marked Trails for Self-Guided rides
• Vendor area 
• Optional On-Site Camping
• Event is Class 1 (Pedal Assist) e-MTB Friendly 
• On site Demo Bikes - Allowed on Demo Loop only
• Food and Water on site
• Our famous Cookie Tent

Vendors: 

There will be a vendor area set up in Hayes Field as in past years.

2024 Vendors with Demos: Karbon Bikes, Seacoast E-Bikes, Specialized, Trek Nashua & Hooksett

2024 Vendors: Bear Brook State Park, Cranky Frankie's Mobile Bicycle Repair, S&W Sports

Food:

Forza-G Food Tent with their great BBQ sandwiches and tacos (for a donation to a great cause).

Camping:

Bear Brook has a wonderful campground, so come and make a weekend out of it! For reservations call 877-647-2757. Click for more info on camping.

T-Shirts:

Pick up any pre-purchased t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

Parking:

Bear Brook State Park – Hayes Field, Allenstown, NH – Just up the hill from the Hiker – Biker lot at Bear Brook State Park. Pass the toll booth and head up Podunk Rd and you’ll find Hayes Field on your right. Attendants will help you find your parking spot!

****More info on the arrowed routes****

Bear Brook Boogie 2024 Loop Info with Links to Public Garmin Connect routes & Trailforks Rideplans:

Family Loop – 1.77 miles (2.1 miles with wheel sensor) - Garmin - Family Loop  TF - Family Loop

Demo Loop – 3.11 miles (3.6 miles with wheel sensor) - Garmin - Demo Loop  TF - Demo Loop

Beginner Loop – 5.44 miles (6.1 miles with wheel sensor) - Garmin - Beginner Loop  TF - Beginner Loop

Intermediate Loop 1 – 5.93 miles (actual not verified) – Garmin - Intermediate Loop 1  TF - Intermediate Loop 1

Intermediate Loop 2 – 7.64 miles (actual not verified) – Garmin - Intermediate Loop 2  TF - Intermediate Loop 2

**If you are opting for the Intermediate Loop Hero Ending, you’ll be cutting out the end section of Bobcat from Loop 2 and starting on the Hero Loop Ending when you get to Chipmunk. Hero Loop starts at Chipmunk.**

Intermediate Loop Hero Ending – 2.40 miles (actual not verified) – Garmin - Intermediate Loop Hero  TF - Intermediate Loop Hero

Advanced Loop 1 – 6.45 miles (actual not verified) – Garmin - Advanced Loop 1  TF - Advanced Loop 1

Advanced Loop 2 – 13.07 miles (actual not verified) – Garmin - Advanced Loop 2  TF - Advanced Loop 2

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Contact:

Chris Gaudet, cgaudet@nemba.org, Southern NH NEMBA

About the NEMBA Adventure Series

The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

Thank you to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation for hosting our event!