MAMB - Mankato Area Mountain Bikers

MAMB - Mankato Area Mountain Bikers We are an organized group of local cyclists and trail riders who are passionate about building and preserving unpaved natural surface mountain bike trails.

The goal of the Mankato Area Mountain Bikers [MAMB] is to organize those interested in creating purpose built singletrack mountain bike trails in the greater Mankato area. Our vision is to build sustainable, environmentally friendly trails that make the most of natural terrain features and are cared for, and maintained, by those in the club. The Mankato Area Mountain Bikers (MAMB) was formed as a

result of the surge in mountain biking in the Mankato area in 2011. We are a group of local cyclists and long-term south central MN trail riders who are passionate about preserving unpaved "natural surface" bicycle trails in the surrounding Mankato and Saint Peter area. Singletrack trails are typically 14 to 24 inches wide and tend to wind around obstacles such as trees, large rocks and bushes. Singletrack blends into the surrounding environment, disturbs much less ground, and is easier to maintain. The tread of singletrack is almost always natural surface, in contrast to the gravel or pavement of paths.

Ride With the People Behind the TrailsWe’re halfway through the June Ride Series!Each Monday and Tuesday ride is led by ...
06/15/2026

Ride With the People Behind the Trails

We’re halfway through the June Ride Series!

Each Monday and Tuesday ride is led by a MAMB board member—giving you a chance to connect with the people behind local trail development and advocacy.

Monday (MTB): Kiwanis MTB Trails @ 6:00pm - Led by At-large board member, Mark Kral
Casual Pace, No Drop Ride, Multiple Stops, Helmets a must, water recommended

Tuesday (Gravel): Nicollet Bike & Ski Parking Lot @ 5:45pm - Led by MAMB Board Secretary and Head Coach of the Mankato Interscholastic Cycling Team, Shannon Barke
Party Pace, Social No Drop Ride, Helmets a must, lights and water recommended
Route will be determined based on weather condition.�

All rides are contingent upon weather and trail conditions. Check Trailbot for trail information.

It’s more than a ride—it’s your community.

Get out and ride!
06/14/2026

Get out and ride!

Sorry for the late notice, but the Kiwanis trails are closed. Too much rain fell yesterday. The group ride is canceled f...
06/08/2026

Sorry for the late notice, but the Kiwanis trails are closed. Too much rain fell yesterday. The group ride is canceled for this evening

Week 2 of the June MAMB Board Ride Series is here! You’ve heard of a hat-trick? Well, this week is MAMB’s version, a Sha...
06/07/2026

Week 2 of the June MAMB Board Ride Series is here! You’ve heard of a hat-trick? Well, this week is MAMB’s version, a Shan-trick. Shannon Barke, MAMB Board Secretary and Head Coach of the Mankato Interscholastic Cycling Team, will lead our ride series and Ladies Night rides!

Join us:
* Monday (MTB): Kiwanis MTB Trails @ 6:00pm - Led by Shannon
* Casual Pace, No Drop Ride, Multiple Stops, Helmets a must, water recommended
* Tuesday (Gravel): Nicollet Bike & Ski Parking Lot @ 5:45pm - Led by Shannon
* Party Pace, Social No Drop Ride, Helmets a must, lights and water recommended
* Route will be determined based on weather conditions

And the Ladies Night MTB ride will commence on June 10 at 6:00 pm at the Kiwanis Mountain Bike Trails (lead by Shannon). This is another fantastic opportunity to boost your confidence, relish the trails, and connect with fellow riders in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

* All rides are contingent upon weather and trail conditions. Check Trailbot for trail information.

No-drop vibes, great people, and new routes each week.
Bring a friend and come ride!

06/01/2026

Trail is looking good, so let's ride at 6! See you then.
Jason.

June Ride Series Starts This Week!We’re kicking off a full month of riding with our MAMB board:* MTB Mondays * Gravel Tu...
06/01/2026

June Ride Series Starts This Week!

We’re kicking off a full month of riding with our MAMB board:
* MTB Mondays
* Gravel Tuesdays
Each ride is led by a different board member and designed to bring the community together on trails and roads across the region.

This Week:
* Monday (MTB): Kiwanis MTB Trails @ 6:00pm - Led by MAMB President, Jason Thate
* Casual Pace, No Drop Ride, Multiple Stops, Helmets a must, water recommended
* Tuesday (Gravel): Nicollet Bike & Ski Parking Lot @ 5:45pm - Led by MAMB Membership/Technology Coordinator, James Ball
* Party Pace, Social No Drop Ride, Helmets a must, lights and water recommended
* Route will be determined based on weather conditions

Don’t forget, our Ladies Night MTB ride will commence on June 3 at 6:00 pm at the Kiwanis Mountain Bike Trails. This is another fantastic opportunity to boost your confidence, relish the trails, and connect with fellow riders in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

All rides are contingent upon weather and trail conditions. Check Trailbot for trail information.

Come ride, meet the crew, and be part of it.

05/31/2026

Introducing our kid-friendly trail loop, "The Quarter Mile". Designed for kids (and kids at heart)!

Don’t forget we have our second trail improvement event Saturday from 9am - 12pm. We will be doing some trail building t...
05/30/2026

Don’t forget we have our second trail improvement event Saturday from 9am - 12pm. We will be doing some trail building to revise the short loop return trail and some light w**d trimming work.

All are welcome, No experience is necessary, and we’ll provide the tools and instruction.

Thank you,
Jonathan, Trail Manager

05/27/2026

Ladies MTB Riders
Just a quick update for tonight—there won’t be an organized group ride, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still hit the trails!
If you’re up for it, feel free to connect with others and get an informal ride going. Sometimes those laid-back rides turn out to be the best ones!
Ride safe, have fun, and we’ll see you back for the next official ride!

05/26/2026

It's Tuesday, so that means it's gravel ride time! 5:45 Kickoff at Nicollet Bike & Ski Shop! Then afterwards join us at LoCale for a Rockwell trail update.
See ya then. Jason

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