About RI NEMBA

In 1997 30 concerned mountain bikers met at a local shop to discuss actions needed to keep our favorite trails in Arcadia Management Area open. We organized and created a unified voice for RI mountain bikers. Over time we have gained the respect of land managers and developed relationships with many other user groups. These positive relationships continue to keep our favorite trails open. We attract members from all over RI and Southeastern Connecticut.

Where we ride

Arcadia Management Area is one of the best technical riding spots in New England. Arcadia includes great trails for all levels of riders, but is most famous for its miles of singletrack and rock gardens. While not a freeride mecca, Arcadia gives the experienced rider a bounty of opportunities to sharpen skills.
Burlingame located in Charlestown is our coastal retreat for the winter. While offering a limited amount of riding (8 mile loop), its sandy soil and coastal location make it a suitable place to ride year round.
Lincoln Woods is a metro park located minutes from Providence. With its hundreds of glacial boulders it offers everything from a paved loop to intense descents. Our relationship with Lincoln Woods management is still evolving and our role is to support the park by becoming more active in trial maintenance and secure a valuable role for mountain bikers within the parks user groups.

What we do

In addition to riding, we have undertaken numerous maintenance projects including bridges, drainage, re-routes, and boardwalks. While most of our projects can be found in Arcadia Management Area, we have held work days in Lincoln Woods, and taken part in a joint effort to remove trash from the Big River Management Area. Because all of the areas we ride are multi use we’re very involved in the Trail Advisory Board for RI DEM and collaborate with the AMC and other user groups to make the trails fun and accessible for everyone.
We hold fun rides in the spring and fall, and work days throughout the season. In 2004 we held our first North-South multi-day ride from the Mass. State border to the coast.
Our meetings are at varied locations and are held on the first Tuesday of the month.
Visit our web site at www.rinemba.org for details.

Important Note about Hunting Season Regulations

Hunting Season is every day from the second Saturday in October until the last day of February. To ride in RI you need to wear 200" of orange 7 days a week (there is no hunting in Lincoln Woods).

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