Taos Mountain Bike Association (TMBA) promotes trail care, use, and access education by providing time and expertise to work with members, land managers and local trail advocates to construct, maintain, and improve trails in and around Taos County and Northern New Mexico.
We are backed by the International Mountain Bicycling Association, and are committed to organizing riders and advocating for mountain biking locally and regionally.
It’s easy for you to become a member of our IMBA chapter. Simply register using the link below, and select Taos Mountain Bike Association as your chapter.
On this site you can find out more about the projects we are involved in, connect with us, and learn about the riding opportunities that exist in the area.
- We create a powerful voice for trails, public lands and management policies that welcome bikes.
- We advocate for mountain bike access and acceptance.
- We build sustainable trails and bike facilities to make mountain biking more accessible.
- We teach environmentally responsible trail building and trail etiquette practices.
- We inspire more people to experience the outdoors on bicycles.
- We educate bike groups on how to organize and make mountain biking better at the local level.
When you ride in Northern New Mexico, please respect the local cultures, the people, and the spiritual sites you may encounter.
Events:
Sipapu Shuttle Day: Saturday, June 28
Meet at 1:30pm on the high road near FR 442 (Google Maps link)
Van leaves at 2pm
We’ll aim for about 3 laps on the trails coming down from Gallegos Park toward Sipapu: Maes (#5), Flechado (#7), and Gallegos (#4)
Spots are limited, so please RSVP to mollycrickman@gmail.com if you plan to join.
TMBA has the van covered but please bring a tip for the driver!
Hope to see you out there for some sick descents!
South Boundary Trail Logout Sunday June 1 : 8AM – loadup @ Nogal Trailhead
Give SBT some love!
TMBA has adopted the SBT and we are organizing a shuttle Sunday the 1st of June to get our beloved South Boundary Trail running for the summer.
We will shuttle to the high East drop in near Jarocita and Osha Pass. From there, we will proceed to Nogal, clearing deadfall and repairing trail tread. Plan for a full day commitment. 8-4ish.
Tools will be provided by TMBA/ ECTA but please bring gloves, and sturdy pants. Also bring enough water/ food for a full day out. More is always better than not enough. We have space for 11 people and bikes. Shuttle is being provided free of charge by Loren at Shuttle Taos. Tips to the driver are appreciated.
Please RSVP to Spencer.bushnell@gmail.com if you plan on attending.
If you have not done so already you must sign our activity waiver at 2025 Waiver.
NEWS:
TMBA Helps Secure Funds for Horsethief Mesa Trail
Phase 1 Parking Area is Now Open and Ready for Use
Horsethief Mesa Trails located between Taos and Questa on Bureau of Land Management land are some of the best year-round mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding in the area. There was no formal trailhead for this popular area, resulting in increased frustration by private landowners as users access the public land on a private road.
TMBA applied for and was awarded funds by NM State for Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grants to cover the materials needed to progress phase 1 and 2 of the Horsethief Master Plan. See https://nmoutside.com/grant_recipients/taos-mountain-bike-association/
Phase 1 Work was carried out by BLM staff under project coordination by ECTA. This project is at the Transfer Station entrance off NM522 and involved moving the existing fence and gate, clearing and filling several parking spaces, and installing new fencing and barriers to provide legal, safe and convenient access to the popular trail system and alleviate the pressure felt by residents on the private road.
Phase 2 Work will connect from the Phase 1 parking area into a second trailhead deep within the trail system.
Previously parking was in the Bar Ditch outside Transfer Station Gate: Far from Ideal
