INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY IS MAY 3, 2025

International Women’s Mountain Bike Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. Check back here for updates and programming for 2025!

We’re celebrating International Women’s Mountain Bike Day in style, with rides across the state by women, for women.

Our goal is simple: to encourage and empower more women to get involved in mountain biking and to foster a welcoming community where they can thrive. That’s why we’re partnering with clubs and organizations to host group rides in different locations around Michigan in the month of May. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the sport, there’s a ride for you!

If you have questions or your club or organization is interested in partnering with MMBA to host a group ride for women in the month of May, contact Development and Membership Director, Nicky Bates at [email protected].

Let’s make International Women’s Mountain Bike Day one to remember. Check out the great group rides happening in May 2025:

UPPER PENINSULA

🚲 SISU DIRT CREW

- - When: Saturday, May 3 @ 3:00 pm
  - Where: Miners Memorial Park Ride – Meet at Ironwood’s Downtown Depot Park (105 N Lowell St. Ironwood, MI 49938)
  - Distance: Up to 7 miles (groups and distance to be decided on depending upon attendance)
  - Details: Drinks and socializing at Cold Iron Brewing after riding!

🚲 MUNISING BAY TRAIL NETWORK

When: Saturday, June 8 @ 10:00 am

Where: Valley Spur Trailhead (Valley Spur 8017 M-94, Munising, MI 49862)

Distance: ~13 Mile Loop – Just Beechy (no drop group ride)
There will be shorter options available along the route where we will have leaders available to ride with anyone wanting to return to the trailhead ( ~5.5, ~7.5 miles, or ~9 mile options)

Details:Optional – lunch after the ride at East Channel – The Cooking Carberry’s wood fired pizza.

Contact: Rhonda Lassila ([email protected])

🚲 WOMEN OF DIRT/DICKINSON TRAIL NETWORK

- - When: Saturday, May 10 @ 3:00 pm
  - Where: Marion Park, Norway, MI (Ogee Trailhead)
  - Distance(s): Approx. 5 miles
  - Details: Drinks after – location TBD!

🚲 COPPER HARBOR TRAILS CLUB

- - When: Saturday, May 24 @ 11:00 am
  - Where: Copper Harbor Community Center (230 Gratiot St, Copper Harbor, MI 49918)
  - Distance: TBD
  - Details: Ride trails on Brockway Mountain, stick around after for the 2 pm Women’s Endruo Pre-Ride.
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🚲 MMBA: MARQUETTE

- - When: Wednesday, May 21st, meet at 6 pm, ride at 6:30 pm
  - Where: TBD (likely NTN North Trails)
  - Distance: Ride for one hour. At least 2 groups, one will be no drop/all paces, the other will be no drop but a faster pace.
  - Details: Join us for a beer or n/a drink of your choice at Ore Dock after
  - Contact: Nicky Bates ([email protected])

LOWER PENINSULA

🚲 BICYCLE FACE

- - When: Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm
  - Where: VASA Singletrack Trailhead (5450 Supply Rd, Traverse City MI, 49686)
  - Distance: Typical ride distance for our beginner friendly group is 3-4 miles and our more experienced riders can plan on group options for 8-10 miles and 10-12 miles. Ride time is usually around 1:30 hours.
    Depending on the numbers, this ride may be one group or multiple groups. Either way, the ride will be mellow, fun and focused on getting all women on wheels! All groups are NO DROP format and ride guides will be present to lead the way. 🙂
  - Details: Plan to hang out at the trailhead pavilion after the ride for snacks, libations and camaraderie with fellow women who love riding! Bicycle Face is about creating an inclusive space for women looking to play bikes and make new friends. This community is welcoming to WTFNB (women, trans, femme, nonbinary) riders who are comfortable in women’s spaces, people of color, all body shapes and sizes, and those 21+ years old. Would love to see you there!
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🚲 MOTOR CITY MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION

- - - When: Saturday, May 3 @ 11:00 pm
    - Where: Island Lake State Park, Spring Mill Parking Lot
    - Distance(s): We will have multiple rides, both MTB and Road
      - MTB A group – 15 miles
      - MTB B group – 9 miles (beginner friendly)
      - MTB C group 6 miles
      - Road A group 20 miles
      - Road B group 10 miles
        *Rides are with a group lead and sweeper.
    - Details: Rides start at 11am but the event starts at 10am as we have some fun stuff prior to and after the ride! Will have some free swag (first come first serve basis), and mechanics at the event to help with basic adjustments. Breakfast and snacks, water and coffee will be provided before the ride and women-owned businesses will be there to help support and grow the community!

🚲 CENTRAL MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION

- - - When: Sunday, May 4 @ 2:00 pm
    - Where: Midland City Forest (2840 E Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48640)
    - Distance(s):
      - Beginner Ride – 3 miles – 2:00 PM
      - Intermediate Ride – 8.5 miles – 3:30 PM
    - Details: We’re encouraging experienced riders to show up at 2 PM to help support beginners. We’ll regroup around 5 PM near the Chalet for social time with snacks provided (BYOB).
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🚲 VENTURE OUT CYCLING CLUB

- - - When: May 17 @ 12:00 pm
    - Where: Sheldon Trails at Stony Creek Metropark, West Branch Lot C, West Branch West Picnic Shelter
    - Distance(s):
      - Beginner Group Ride: 5-10 miles. Beginner friendly. May stop to session some features and work on skills; Intermediate+
      - Group ride: 10-12 miles. Riders should be comfortable riding technical single track
      - Gravel Group Ride: 1.5h. ~25miles. ~13mph avg.
        *All rides are no-drop and will be fully supported with a leader and sweeper.
    - Details: We’ll have a bracelet making station and helmet decoration station. Potluck style food and BYOB.
    - Contact: Kim Dyla & Brittany Snivley ([email protected])
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🚲 MID-MICHIGAN MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION

- - When: Saturday, May 17 @ 2:00 pm
  - Where: Burchfield Park (881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI 48842)
  - Distance(s): 12 miles
  - Details: Drinks at Dimes Brewhouse following the ride.