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• 2023 Philip Keyes Leadership Summit

  • Start
    03/25/2023
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    03/26/2023
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    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Cape Codder Resort & Spa
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  The Philip Keyes Leadership Summit

  
  

  This long weekend will bring together chapter leaders from across the region to help plan for the future of NEMBA. It will be a few days of activities including, but not limited to:

  
  

  • networking, community building
  • share ideas and a libation,
  • breakout topics led by your peers
  • state specific advocacy discussions
  • bike rides!

  We hope you can join us!

  Plan for:

  Friday (optional): Informal evening gathering, details TBD
  Saturday: Reg begins at 8am, followed by a full day of sessions, meals and riding
  Sunday: Breakfast, morning session, optional ride 

  !Important Dietary Information!

  **Saturday's conference will include a continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a cash bar.
  

  **Sunday’s conference will include a hot breakfast and trail snacks.
  

  **Accommodations for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can be made for all food services with notification ahead of time. Please contact Amanda@NEMBA.org with any specific requests
  

  The full, detailed schedule to come!

  
  

  **The deadline to register for the Summit EXTENDED Monday, March 17.**
  

  
  

  **The deadline to book a room at the NEMBA discounted rate is Monday, March 13. **

  
  

  **Please complete the Smartwaiver below:

  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ee3b647520b5/web/
  

  
  

  
  

  Here's how to book your room:

  Room Rate is $150/night (closer to $175) - there's a resort fee, it is the Cape!

  Individuals reserving their guest rooms may use a toll-free number: 888-297-2200, or use the online booking procedure as outlined below. When calling, guests must identify themselves as part of the New England Mountain Bike Association in order to receive the preferred group rates.

  To reserve online, please use the booking link below:

  https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=16125&nights=1&checkin=3/23/2023&group=NEMBA23&lang=en-us
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Women's+ Skills & Ride Leader Training Course

  • When
    04/08/2023
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    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hale Education, 80 Carby St, Westwood, MA 02090
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  NEMBA Women's+ Skills & Ride Leader Training Course

  How to teach skills, keep it safe, and bring on the fun! This class is designed for NEMBA leaders, members and friends, who will be leading beginner and/or intermediate clinics, sessions, or rides with skills components in 2023. 

  Led by our friends from Hale Education, this is the first of our NEMBA series as we roll out a women's+ mtb skills series in each state in 2023. This course is geared to participants who will help lead local clinics/skills sessions.

  WHEN:

  Saturday April 8th from 10am -3pm

  WHERE:

  Hale Education, 80 Carby St, Westwood, MA 02090
  
  DETAILS:

  This Training Course will be led by our friends at Hale Education!

  Our Schedule/Format: 

  • 9:30  - Registration
  • 10am -1pm  - Clinic
  • 1pm -1:30pm - Lunch (provided by NEMBA)
  • 1:30pm -3pm - Group ride

  
  

  PARTICIPATION:

  This event has limited slots.  Registering does not guarantee a spot.  Participants will be selected based on experience, commitment to lead a session, geographic distribution and order of registration.  NEMBA will send notification to registrants by March 27th confirming spots.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• RINEMBA - Remy Cycle Level 1 Foundational Skills Clinic

  • Start
    04/29/2023
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    04/30/2023
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Woody Hill. Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields. 135 Bradford Rd, Bradford, RI 02808
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    8 registrants

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  RINEMBA - Remy Cycle Level 1 Foundational Skills Clinic

  In partnership with Remy’s Cycle of Westerly RI, RINEMBA is happy to bring you a Level 1 Foundational Skills Clinic

  When:

  April 29 & 30. 9am - 3pm

  Where:

  Woody Hill. Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields. 135 Bradford Rd, Bradford, RI 02808

  Fee:

  $75

  Details:

  In partnership with Remy’s Cycle of Westerly RI RINEMBA is happy to bring you a Level 1 Foundational Skills Clinic. Are you a newer rider and want to learn the basic skills to have more fun on the trail? Have you been riding for a few years but feel that you could use some skill instruction?

  Whether you are a new rider or an experienced rider, the skills in the Foundational Skills Clinic can improve your riding and give you the building blocks to progress further. Newer riders will learn good habits to grow as mountain bikers, while more seasoned riders will be able to break down bad habits and curb them.

  PMBIA certified instructors will be teaching body position, braking techniques, and wheel lifts that will have you cornering and riding tech with more flow. This would be a perfect opportunity to ask questions and get live critiquing of your riding. Along with skills, we will also be talking through emergency repair kits and general “rules of the road”.

  You must complete the waiver below"

  https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ee3b647520b5/web/
  

  
  

  To participate, equipment is subject to minimum requirements for safety:

  1) Helmets must be US CPSC certified and up to date (sticker on inside of helmet)

  2) Forks must not have “Not for offroad use stickers” on them

  3) Handlebars must be fitted with bar ends

  4) Minimum of 1.95 tire width

  5) Disc brakes

  
  

  **We recommend visiting your local bicycle shop if you have any questions**

  **The minimum age requirement is 14 accompanied by a parent or guardian also registered for the class**

  **Riders must be able to provide themselves with adequate food and water throughout the day**

  We will be providing sandwiches and snacks during a mid day intermission please let us know about any allergies ahead of time.

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Trail School, in partnership with Bent Water Brewing

  • Start
    05/06/2023
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    05/07/2023
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    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Woody Hill, RI
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    25 registrants

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  NEMBA Trail School

   in partnership with Bent Water Brewing

  We're excited to bring back our two day trail school teaching the basics of trail assessment and maintenance as well as trail design and construction

  This course is perfect for riders, trail enthusiasts, land stewards, and land managers interested in learning about creating sustainable, enjoyable trails and how to take care of them.

  This two day course will involve hands-on building clinics covering tool/group safety review, inclinometer usage, trail design/layout, trail assessment, and bench cutting.
  

  Date: Saturday, May 6th thru Sunday, May 7th 
  Time: 8:30am to 3:30pm
  There will be an optional group ride immediately following on the local trails.

  Location: Woody Hill Preserve, Rhode Island

  Cost:
  Early Bird: NEMBA Members: $150, Non-NEMBA Members: $175

  Early bird ends April 3rd NEMBA Members: $175, Non-NEMBA Members: $200

  Participation limited to 50 people.

  Food & Beverage:

  Saturday will include a trailside breakfast (coffee, bagels, donuts), lunch (sandwiches or wraps), and dinner.

  Sunday will include a trailside breakfast (coffee, bagels, donuts) and lunch (pizza)

  Instructors: Paula Burton, Tom Grimble, Adam Glick,
  Questions: pburton@nemba.org

  
  

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• Philip Keyes Memorial Ride

  • When
    05/20/2023
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    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, MA
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  Join us for a ride and celebration of life to remember of our friend and longtime executive director, Philip Keyes (1958-2022).

  
  

  Philip Keyes Memorial Ride

  Saturday May 20, 2023

  Great Brook Farm

  165 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule:

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration

  9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Philip Remembrance

  9:20 AM - 2:00 PM Group and Self-Guided Rides

  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Redbones BBQ

  
  

  Cost:

  There is no fee for this event. Participants have the option to make a $20 lunch donation and/or to donate In Memory of Philip Keyes. We are working on options for a legacy-level project to memorialize Philip for both NEMBA and the larger mountain biking community. Your contribution will be designated to support this forthcoming legacy project as well as mountain bike advocacy, trails,  grants, and education efforts close to Philip's heart.

  
  

  What to expect:

  A warm community celebration with fond memories, epic riding, delicious food, and good vibes - just the way Philip would like it!
  

  • Little Bella's Kid and Family ride  (5 miles)
  • Knobby Tire Adaptive ride (tbd)
  • NEMBA Guided rides
  • • Beginner (5 miles)
    • Intermediate (12 miles)
    • Advanced rides (14+ miles)
  • Self Guided Rides
  • Redbones BBQ
  • Vendors

  
  

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  
  

  

  
  

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• 2023 Elevate, in partnership with Bent Water Brewing

  • Start
    06/24/2023
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    06/25/2023
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Burke, VT
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  Elevate, in partnership with Bent Water Brewing

  
  

  JOIN US! A weekend for women and gender expansive cyclists to cultivate community, develop skills, and foster their love of riding mountain bikes.

  Where:

  Burke Mountain Hotel

  When:

  June 24-25, 2023

  We are excited to partner with Adaptive Sports Partners to ensure all women and gender expansive riders with disabilities feel welcomed and supported at this event.  Adaptive Sports Partners is able to provide adaptive mountain bikes and equipment, specialized instructors, and support riders, in order for you to enjoy this amazing event. We support all riders with any disability including physical, developmental, and emotional/behavioral.   Please reach out to Program Manager, Kerry Hussey, with any adaptive mountain bike questions; kerry@adaptivesportspartners.org or 802-427-4116.

  Cost:
  Early Bird Pricing effective through April 12th
  $150 NEMBA/VMBA & Current KT annual members
  $175 Non-members

  After April 12th 

  $175 NEMBA/VMBA & Current KT annual members

  $200 Non-members

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2023 NEMBAfest Vendor/Sponsor Registration

  • Start
    08/04/2023
  • End
    08/06/2023
  • Location
    Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

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  NEMBAfest is back in Carrabassett Valley, ME

  JOIN US! August 4th - 6th @ Sugarloaf Mountain

  CLICK HERE FOR VENDOR DECK
  

  We are excited to head back to Carrabassett Valley of Maine. One of the most spectacular areas of New England. 

  The 2023 edition of NEMBAfest will look slightly different than 2022. We're moving the entire festival up to Sugarloaf Mountain so that the expo, camping and all the fun will be in one convenient location.

  We're planning the same great family-friendly event to celebrate all things mountain biking. As more details become available we'll update the event website - nembafest.com - and communicate with vendors/sponsors, and attendees. Become a sponsor and/or reserve your vendor booth today!

  Vendor setup will be:

  Thursday, August 3 from 9am to 7pm

  Friday, August 4 from 7am-9am

  Festival timing: *NEMBAfest Opens 10:00AM Friday*

  Friday, August 4 from 10am to 5pm

  Saturday, August 5 from 9am to 5pm 

  Sunday, August 6 from 9am to 2pm

  Vendor breakdown will be:

  Sunday, August 6 after the close of the festival (2:00pm). All vendors must be removed from Sugarloaf Mountain by 9pm Sunday evening. 

  Email questions to nembafest@nemba.org

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