Social distancing Covid times are still great times for trail riding. The only problem is that so many people seem to agree and the signature trails around Taos are more crowded than ever! Popular rides like the Talpa Traverse (best dump-to-dump ride on Earth!), Rift Valley and mighty Divisadero will likely bring you in close…
Testing the new Aldo Leopold trail. The Tres Piedras Ranger District of the Carson National Forest and TMBA teamed up to install the beginnings of the Aldo Leopold Interpretive trail on Saturday, October 10. Eight volunteers from around Taos County descended on the forest and installed over a mile of NEW trail! When combined with…
Remember we have to share trails with users that don’t have wheels. Some even have more legs than us. Trails in Taos and the southern Rockies are as crowded during this pandemic era as they’ve been in, well, probably ever. That means it’s super important that all MTBers practice good trail etiquette, be on our…
Aldo Leopold knew… (Photo credit: Spencer Bushnell) Due to some recent forest thinning, an amazing opportunity has opened up in an area of the Carson National Forest by the Tres Piedras ranger station. Taos-style rugged slick-rock riding and other unique features are just waiting to be connected!Mark your calendars now to join us for a…
In a response printed in today’s Taos News, TMBA addresses a reader letter advocating that trails be closed to mountain bikers. We point out that for every negative interaction there are hundreds of positive ones, and the solution to trail sharing issues is not to ban a user group, but to make trails safe for…
I don’t like to stop riding in winter. Over the years I have explored the west looking for winter and spring riding opportunities. You might be surprised about some of these areas that I have come across… I was. When looking for ideal places to ride, some of the considerations I took into account included:…
As we are looking forward to 2020, we thought it prudent to review our accomplishments of 2019. Last year TMBA members and volunteers stepped up, participating in a wide variety of actions directly related to creating, enhancing and protection the MTB opportunities in Northern New Mexico. Check out a list of the highlights below, and…
In an effort to help inform the voters of Taos in the upcoming Town Council elections (Mar 3rd), TMBA asked each of the four candidates a series of questions about where they stand on trails, mountain biking, and recreational tourism for the Town of Taos. The questions were sent out to all four candidates Sunday…
Siler and Los Pandos Intersection TMBA Board and member representatives attended the NM Departments of Transportation public meeting to advocate for the continued inclusion of bike lanes on all highway and road improvements in the Taos area. Held at the City Council chambers in Taos, TMBA was joined by representatives of ECTA, and other area…
As we approach the end of winter and the onset of Spring, Horse Thief starts clearing of snow. On Wednesday, we were able to complete the entire loop, with only a couple of sections of walk-able snow. If you ride early, getting off the trail by 10:00 am, the ground is generally frozen. However, three…
Deadline to comment is November 7. The Carson National Forest (CNF) is nearing the end of the comment period regarding its Revised Forest Plan. This is the first update in thirty years, so not only is this update long overdue, but it is desperately in need of updates regarding Mountain Biking – a sport that…
This Saturday, October 12th, 12:30pm, volunteers are needed to do some trail cleanup on the Rift Valley Trails in preparation for Ride the Rift. We will meet in the Slide Trail Parking lot (the end of CR 110) and head out to do some cleanup and light maintenance on the trails. If you have portable…
Join us at Garcia Park Friday Sept 20 thru Sunday the 22 This will be a perfect time to enjoy the company of fellow MTBers in the setting of the changing aspens at our 2nd Annual Party in the Woods. The fun includes camping, riding and camp games. All mountain bikers (along with friends and…
On my way to Wisconsin, i had the opportunity to ride trails in Nebraska and Iowa. Of course, my expectations were limited, but i was intrigued to see what cow country had to offer. As i began my entry into Nebraska from Colorado, i was first struck by the fact that its not as flat…
TMBA has launched a new initiative involving riding and trail maintenance. The idea is for all of us to have ownership of the trails we ride everyday by taking a few minutes each ride to restore and maintain them. If we all spent five minutes a ride kicking rocks off the trail, or moving fallen…
We’re bringing back the classic Tony Marquez Trail (TR 41)! Created by the Chuckwagon Trail Riders of New Mexico, this route has been long forgotten, but we’re bringing it back. The full loop is bisected by the CDT and while the west section has the views, the east loop has the solitude and ample opportunity…
On Sunday, August 11th, 9:00 am, TMBA will host another GIF Group Ride on the Talpa Trails. We will meet at the Taos Youth and Family Center parking area. This is a “No Drop” ride that is rated for Blue and above skill level. All are welcome, so if you are not sure about your…
Over 20 riders met up Thursday evening to enjoy a fun group ride at the Rift Valley Trails. Riders of all levels, from experts to beginners, gathered in the parking lot. The gathering of riders divided itself into smaller groups based on the kind of ride each desired. Some riders choose to work on skills…
We will meet at the lower parking lot for the Rift Valley Ride (Slide Trail Parking lot). Thursday July 25th at 6:00 we will do an afternoon “no drop” ride of the Rift Valley trails. Along the way, we will clean a couple of corners of the trail that has accumulated debris, but, otherwise we…
Huge thanks to the 11 volunteers who ripped the last downed trees in half yesterday. The Lost Lake Trail Loop is now clear. Go get it this alpine gem – one of the crown jewels of Northern New Mexico. Check it out on MTBProject and keep an eye on our calendar for other Lost Lake…
Fire mitigation efforts are planned to take place on the North Boundary Trail area. The prescription for the area is to use equipment to reduce the amount of flammable materials in the area. In order to access the area, the fire access road (used by MTB riders as part of the North Boundary Ride) will…
Taos Mountain Bike Association sent a letter to the Carson National Forest advocating for mountain bikes to retain their continued access to the Miranda Canyon area on the Camino Real Ranger District. In order to address the issues with Miranda Canyon (illegal dumping, wood gathering, illegal road development) the established advisory committee proposed that the…
South Boundary Trail is CLEAR! 9 outstanding TMBA volunteers and 2 awesome Forest Service employees cleared 39 trees (ranging from big to MASSIVE) off 20 miles of this IMBA Epic trail in an epic all-day push. Huge thanks to Enchanted Circle Trails Association for coordinating the event, and both The U.S. Forest Service-Carson National Forest and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps…
Eight TMBA members attended the Trail Masters Workshop put on by The Carson National Forest. Attendees spent two days being trained on proper trail building and maintenance techniques. With such a large contingent of participants, TMBA showed its willingness to not only ask for new and improved trails, but also showed a willingness to pick…
It is the start of the riding season. With it comes our first opportunities to help make riding in Taos even better, by exploring and improving our trails: June 2 Saturday, 9am TMBA hosts a Group Ride on Horse Thief Trail. Meet at the Taos County Transfer Station at 9am on Saturday morning. …
