Author: Dan Brown

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Women Who Ride: Building Community, Breaking Barriers, and Shaping the Future of Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is more than a sport. It’s a journey, a challenge, and for many, an escape. But at its core, it’s about community—about the people who build the trails, organize the rides, and support one another as they navigate the twists and turns of both the forest and life itself. This International Women’s Day, […]

The Blackstone Ride Series: A Celebration of Mountain Biking Across Seasons

The Blackstone Ride Series The Blackstone Ride Series The Blackstone Ride Series connects riders to the trails of the Blackstone Valley through two complementary chapters: The Summer Blackstone and The VVinter Blackstone. Together they celebrate what the Valley offers across the seasons—community, exploration, endurance, and story. Begin the Journey The Summer Blackstone A Season of [...]

2024 Fall Chapter Meeting Recap

Date: November 18, 2024Location: CraftRoots Brewing, Milford, MA Highlights From Our Fall Chapter Meeting The 2024 Fall Chapter Meeting brought together members, new faces, and business partners for an engaging and collaborative evening. Hosted at CraftRoots Brewing, the meeting celebrated our chapter’s achievements, introduced new initiatives, and set the stage for an exciting year ahead. Here’s a […]