Author

Dan Brown

Contributing writer for Blackstone Valley NEMBA — covering trail updates, chapter news, and stories from the Blackstone Valley.

15 posts published

Trail Etiquette

Winter Fat Biking Etiquette in Massachusetts & Beyond

When It’s Good to Ride In the Blackstone Valley…and When It’s Not Not all snow is good for fat biking. In Massachusetts — especially in the Blackstone Valley — winter fat biking conditions depend on structure, temperature, and base support. Snow depth alone doesn’t decide it. Our neighbors to the north have been clear about […]

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Meeting Minutes

Focus for ’26: Our Winter Chapter Meeting Recap

Mills to Miles Launches, Holliston Advances, $30K Approved On Sunday, February 9th, the BVNEMBA chapter gathered for our Winter Chapter Meeting. The room filled with familiar faces and first-time attendees eager to connect over local trails. It’s these connections — people showing up to ride and build — that keep the chapter moving forward, even […]

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A Winter Update. Transition to New

Winter strips things down in the Blackstone Valley. Trails harden. Miles slow. What remains is structure, at least in theory. If only the snow cooperated a little more. For the chapter, winter is the season to take stock. It’s when we look at what held over the past year and decide what’s worth carrying forward. […]

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In the News

Building Momentum for the Holliston Bike Park

Blackstone Valley NEMBA sees trails and riding spaces as places where people connect, learn, and spend meaningful time outdoors. The Holliston Bike Park reflects that purpose and is moving into an important phase for the chapter and the town. A Community Effort With Deep Roots The idea for a bike park in Holliston has taken […]

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Bridges, Reroutes, and Big Plans: Summer Updates from BVNEMBA

On Monday, August 11th, the BVNEMBA crew gathered at CraftRoots Brewing in Milford for our Summer Chapter Meeting. The room filled with familiar faces, first-time attendees, and plenty of trail talk over pints. We started, as we always do, with introductions — and it was great to hear new members like Joe Jankovsky and Daniel […]

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Meeting Minutes

Fresh Dirt & Forward Momentum: Highlights from BVNEMBA’s Spring Meeting

Spring 2025 Chapter Meeting Recap On May 12th, BVNEMBA members gathered at CraftRoots Brewing for our Spring Chapter Meeting, bringing together over 30 riders, volunteers, and first-time attendees. The chapter voted unanimously to ratify Mike Carvalho as President and Kim Powell as Vice President, following the leadership transition earlier this year. A vacant At-Large seat […]

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5 Tips for Your First Blackstone Valley NEMBA Ride

Mountain biking is better when shared. At Blackstone Valley NEMBA, group rides are the core of the NEMBA experience. It’s where friendships are built, trails are discovered, and new riders become part of the community. Gushy? You bet but still, it’s an apt description nevertheless. If you’re thinking about joining us for your first ride […]

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Featured Members

Trail Builders, Budget Balancers, Ride Leaders: The 2025 Crew

Passion, Dedication, and Trail Advocacy from the Riders Who Lead Behind every trail reroute, chapter meeting, or group ride high-five, there’s a crew of volunteers who quietly keep things moving forward. They’re not looking for a spotlight—they’re building bridges (sometimes literally) between landowners, riders, towns, and the wider community. In 2025, the Blackstone Valley NEMBA […]

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