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DORBA is: Trails. Education. Community. Friendships. Land Access. Racing. DORBA is Mountain Biking. Your $40 yearly membership helps us achieve this goal.

DORBA is a nonprofit run by volunteers who maintain multi-use trails in the DFW area. Not one person at DORBA is paid to build and maintain the trails we love to ride. We are committed to building an inclusive community of riders and trail users. Are you a member? Sign up below:

dorba.org/member

Board of Directors:

President - Jacob Nilz
VP of Operations - Ed Brownstein
VP of Trails - Pamela Ur

ias
Sponsorship & Development Director - Sean Laughlin
Secretary - Dean Minchillo
Director at Large - Fred Cunha
Treasurer - Amy Stubblefield

Appointed Admins:

Membership Director - Richard White
Race Director - Fausto Pesina
Events Director - Claire Sofhauser (Outgoing)
Grant Director - Ashley Edling
Director Online Ops/Website - Fred Cunha
Juniors Director - Lacy Gadd
Equipment Manager - David Parsons
Clinic Coordinator - Dai Flake
Outreach Coordinator - Lorraine Teeter
Merchandise Director - Dirk Hettrich
Graphic Designer - Mike Shoaf
Budget Coordinator - Joe Stack
Member Content Director - Cody Lloyd
Director of Advocacy - Bill Skalenda
Regional Trail Director (Northeast) - David McConnico
Regional Trail Director (Southwest) - Brian D. Fox
Regional Trail Director (Southeast) - Charles Raines

Needed:

Juniors Coordinator
Drop-in Coordinator
Regional Trail Director (Northwest)
Event Coordinator
Volunteer Director
Marketing Director
Social Media Director

Do you have a secret superpower? A hidden skill you would love to share with our community? We would love to hear from you if you or someone you know wants to get involved and play a substantial role. Email us at [email protected]

05/24/2026

The trail list of Judgment Day 2026 has been announced and registration is open: https://dorba.org/jd2026

P.S. No "e" in Judgment (RIP RW).

05/18/2026

Join us for a drop-in group ride at Northshore Trail! Drop-in rides are the perfect opportunity to get a guided trail tour, meet fellow MTB enthusiasts, and have fun doing what we all love.

Rides are open to all ages and skill levels. We'll break into beginner and intermediate groups based on skill level and pace, so no one gets left behind and everyone has a great time.

Registration required, sign up at https://www.dorba.org/nsdropin!

Know Northshore well? Volunteer as a Ride Lead or Sweep and help make the ride great for everyone: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/1202558/event/1235465

See you on the trail!

05/08/2026

Join us virtually on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 PM for our monthly Board of Directors meeting: https://meet.google.com/zbo-hxgb-bni

05/02/2026

What an amazing turnout for International Women’s Mountain Biking Day! 🚵‍♀️💥

Wanted to share a few photos sent to DORBA of the incredible community of strong, supportive women who showed up and showed out today. Huge thank you to for leading such an awesome ride and to for helping make it all happen. 💚

04/28/2026

🌿 CHSP Trail Workday 🌿

Let’s give back to the trails we love 💚
Join us at Cedar Hill State Park on Saturday, May 9th from 8am–12pm for a morning of trail care and community.

We’ll be mowing & weeding to keep the trails in top shape—every bit of help makes a difference!

🛠 What to bring:
• Gloves
• Long pants & long sleeves
• Bug spray
• Gas-powered weedeater (if you’ve got one!)

Come get your hands dirty, meet some awesome people, and help keep CHSP beautiful 🙌

04/17/2026

🎂 It's OCNP's birthday and you're invited to the party!

DORBA and Texas land Conservancy are teaming up to celebrate Oak Cliff Nature Preserve with a free drop-in group ride on Saturday, May 16th. Whether you've been riding OCNP for years or you've never clipped in on a trail, this is the morning to show up.

We'll kick things off with Summer Moon coffee and free pre-ride bike checks from a local shop, then head out on guided no-drop rides for beginner and intermediate riders. Nobody gets left behind. The trail steward will give a short welcome and introduction to the preserve before we roll. We'll wrap up the celebration with lunch.

📅 Saturday, May 16th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, Dallas
🚲 Bring your own bike and helmet - these are not provided

Tentative Schedule:
09:00 am - Event Start - Pre-ride bike checks
09:30 am - Welcome & Intro to trail
09:45 am - Intermediate ride start
10:00 am - Beginner ride start
11:30 am - Lunch

Spread the word and tag a friend who needs a trail morning. We'll see you out there! 🌿

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04/06/2026

🚴‍♀️✨ Celebrate International Women’s Mountain Biking Day with us! ✨🚴‍♀️

Join our group ride on May 2nd from 9AM–12PM for a morning of trails, community, and good vibes. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned rider, this ride is for ALL levels 💪

We’ll be led by local Liv Cycling Ambassador Maggie Nilz, so you’re in great hands!

⚡️ Come ride, connect, and celebrate women on bikes
⚡️ Bring your friends (or make new ones!)
⚡️ Let’s get more women on the trails

Registration is required — don’t wait to sign up!

03/30/2026

Help Tell the Story of DORBA Trails
DORBA is looking to add a Volunteer Social Media Coordinator to help share the incredible work happening across our 275+ miles of North Texas trails.
*Must be an active DORBA member.
Every week volunteers are:
• repairing trails
• building features
• clearing trees
• hosting workdays
• helping grow the trail community
We’re looking for someone who enjoys posting photos, short videos, and trail updates to help highlight this work.
📱 Platforms include:
Facebook • Instagram • TikTok • YouTube
⏱ Time commitment: about 1-3 hours per week
You don’t need to be a professional — just someone who enjoys the trails and wants to help showcase the amazing volunteers behind them.
This role helps:
• recognize Trail Stewards and volunteers
• recruit new volunteers
• highlight the impact of DORBA across the region
Interested in helping?
Send us a message or email:
[email protected]
Help us share the story of the people who make North Texas trails possible. 🌲🚵‍♀️

03/04/2026

‼️IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE UPCOMING SOUTHSIDE RIDE OR DIE EVENT‼️

Address

22 Dulaney Drive
Dallas, TX
75228

Website

http://www.dorba.org/

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