Core Riders in the North East?

[overbybars]

Does anyone know of any core rider groups or associations in the Northeast such as SIMBA?

[johnbryanpeters]

http://www.efta.com/ racing
http://www.fomba.com/ trail access
http://www.nemba.org/ trail access
http://www.vmba.org/ trail access

Is that what you were looking for?

J

[overbybars]

That is partially what I'm looking for. I'm also looking for any sizeable freeride scenes or group of down hill mountain bikers. I'm trying to find dh pocket markets. Hopefully this info will help elevate resort riding in VT to a new level. I've heard of groups around Saratoga that rent land and build off the hook dh trails. I'm looking for this type of group primarily and xc groups secondarily. If anyone knows anything I would greatly appreciate it, and thanks for replying J.

[TreeSaw]

That is partially what I'm looking for. I'm also looking for any sizeable freeride scenes or group of down hill mountain bikers. I'm trying to find dh pocket markets. Hopefully this info will help elevate resort riding in VT to a new level. I've heard of groups around Saratoga that rent land and build off the hook dh trails. I'm looking for this type of group primarily and xc groups secondarily. If anyone knows anything I would greatly appreciate it, and thanks for replying J.
I am a member of the group you're talking about in Saratoga. We're called SMBA (Saratoga Mountain Bike Association). We used to help build trails at West Mountain but they didn't open for this summer season. Right now we have XC/Freeride trails (intermediate to advanced with only a short beginner loop right now) on land that we lease from a local paper company. I am actually in charge of the trail maintenance so feel free to PM me if you need more information.

[johnbryanpeters]

That is partially what I'm looking for. I'm also looking for any sizeable freeride scenes or group of down hill mountain bikers. I'm trying to find dh pocket markets. Hopefully this info will help elevate resort riding in VT to a new level. I've heard of groups around Saratoga that rent land and build off the hook dh trails. I'm looking for this type of group primarily and xc groups secondarily. If anyone knows anything I would greatly appreciate it, and thanks for replying J.
irie cycle in Stowe would be of interest to you

The boys at the Alpine Shop in Middlebury are heavily involved in the Bolton downhill / freeride scene.

[McGRP01]

I am a member of the group you're talking about in Saratoga. We're called SMBA (Saratoga Mountain Bike Association). We used to help build trails at West Mountain but they didn't open for this summer season. Right now we have XC/Freeride trails (intermediate to advanced with only a short beginner loop right now) on land that we lease from a local paper company. I am actually in charge of the trail maintenance so feel free to PM me if you need more information.

That's us. C'mon down and see what we're about! :)

[splat]

Check Out www.bustedspoke.com lots of New England Freeride/downhill riders in there.

other places to check

www.ragemtb.com ( Boston area mostly )
www.Bikerag.com
www.teambums.com

[overbybars]

Thanks everyone,
I'm sure all of these sites will be very useful to me. If anyone comes up with any other info please post it. Thanks again.

[JerseyDave]

In Stowe here, we have a pretty tight FR scene..no DH bikes or gear though, we climb too much. Burly HT land up here.