Every October, West Hill Dam in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, fills with riders. Families roll out on the wide fire roads, the skills park draws a crowd, and there’s a line at the barbecue tent by lunch.
The Best Dam Ride is the chapter’s signature event. Volunteers mark the routes, run registration, park cars, and hand out raffle prizes. In 2025, it drew 378 registrations, the most of any Blackstone Valley NEMBA event that year.
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The trails at West Hill Dam are volunteer built. So is this day.
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Best Dam Ride 2026
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM West Hill Dam, Uxbridge, Massachusetts
New this year: coach-led kids rides with the NEYC. Bring the whole crew.
