by MAMBA | Jan 14, 2023 | news, trail conditions
Give yourself a hand, Montpelier area riders! đź‘Ź Scouts out this morning reports NO frozen tire tracks (from slush riding) in North Branch Park and general conditions are pretty darned good! Studded tires will be your best friend, especially on frozen seeps on...
by MAMBA | Jan 9, 2023 | news, trail conditions
Trails are open again for fat tires on frozen ground! Heavily trafficked trails (Tower, River) are rock hard ice, most NB trails are grippy, frozen dirt and a mix of frozen seeps and quite a lot of frost heaving that shatters or collapses and is quite ball bearing...
by MAMBA | Dec 30, 2022 | news, trail conditions
With yet another December thaw upon us, we have closed all of the trails to bikes until the ground re-freezes. Mid-day temperatures are forecast to reach well above freezing for at least the next week, so it could be a while before things re-open for two-wheeled...
by MAMBA | Dec 27, 2022 | news, trail conditions
Thanks to riders and snowshoers out clearing the trails after the Friday storm, North Branch trails are mostly clear of debris and riding pretty well considering the ups and downs we’ve recently experienced. Main trails (the river path, BOB, and Pileated) are...
by MAMBA | Apr 28, 2022 | Get Involved, news
Join us on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 5:30 – 7 PM at the Montpelier Pool Shelter for food, drink, and bike talk with MAMBA friends. About this event You’ll have the opportunity to renew your VMBA membership, hear about upcoming summer projects, and enjoy...
by MAMBA | Feb 18, 2022 | news, trail conditions
The most recent warmup and refreeze has passed, and the trails are now frozen solid. Conditions can best be described as “dust on crust”. Reports are that studded tires are very helpful, especially in the switchbacks on climbs and downhills. Enjoy!
