RI NEMBA

New England Mountain Biking Association, RI Chapter

RINEMBA Mission Statement:
Rhode Island NEMBA’s mission is to create a positive and inclusive mountain biking culture in Rhode Island. We are dedicated to developing and maintaining access to sustainable, environmentally-friendly mountain bike trails, supporting our members, linking communities, supporting local businesses, and promoting the general health of our local population and the protection of open spaces.

10/12/2026

10/12: Woody Hill (6:00pm) - LAX Lot
• Fast Intermediate Group
• Mellow Group

10/13: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Night Ride
• R+R / Intro to Night Riding

10/15: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Fast Intermediate
• Mellow Group

Ride Requirements:
🔶 200 sq in of Orange
💡 Lights for Night Rides
📝 Registration

Additional Reminder: All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.

See you on the trails!

10/05/2026

Woody Hill Announcement: There will be a Westerly High School XC Race taking place at 4:30pm. If you’re coming to the night ride tonight, please be mindful when pulling into the parking lot. If you planned on riding earlier than the 6pm night ride, please ride the Fallon Lot side to avoid runners. Thank you!

10/05: Woody Hill (6:00pm) - LAX Lot
• Fast Intermediate Group
• Mellow Group

10/06: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Group

10/08: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Fast Intermediate Group
• Mellow Group

10/10: Big River (10:30am) - Park & Ride
• Ladies Inter-mellow Ride

Ride Requirements:
🔶 200 sq in of Orange
💡 Lights for Night Rides
📝 Registration

Additional Reminder: All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.

See you on the trails!

10/01/2026

Attention Woody Hill Riders! On Saturday, October 3 from 9am – 12pm the annual Run for the Pumpkins Trail Races co-hosted with Westerly Rec. will be taking place. We ask you to please avoid riding Woody Hill on the LAX Lot side during this time. If you need suggestions on another place to ride, check out our trail list page or send us a message: rinemba.org/trails

09/28/2026

Woody Hill Announcements:
• Monday Night Ride is Cancelled
• Please avoid Woody Hill on Saturday, Oct. 3rd as the Annual Run for the Pumpkins Trail Races co-hosted with Westerly Rec. will be taking place. Please reach out if you need recommendations on other places to ride.

09/29: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Night Ride
• R+R / Intro to Night Riding

10/01: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Intermediate Night Ride (2 Groups)

10/03:
Big River (8:30am) - Greasy Joes
• Technical Exploration Ride

Ride Requirements:
🔶 200 sq in of Orange
💡 Lights for Night Rides
📝 Registration

Additional Reminder: All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.

See you on the trails!

09/21/2026

09/21: Woody Hill (6:00pm) - LAX Lot
• Intermediate (2 groups if necessary)

09/22: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Group

09/24: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Intermediate (2 Groups)
• Relax + Recovery / Intro to Night Riding

09/26:
Lincoln Woods (10:00am) - North Lot
• Ladies Ride

Ride Requirements:
🔶 200 sq in of Orange
💡 Lights for Night Rides
📝 Registration

Additional Reminder: All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.
See you on the trails!

09/15/2026

Night rides are underway! 💡

Interested but never done one before? Keep an eye out for the R+R/Intro to Night Rides with Dave G! This is a mellow ride to help you get acquainted with night riding!

All about night riding and ready to go? We have night rides 3 nights a week!

Check out the schedule and register at rinemba.org/events or visit the link in our bio!

* Orange required in state management areas. Lights and pre-registration manadtory for night rides.

09/14/2026

09/14: Woody Hill (6:00pm)
• Intermediate (2 groups if necessary)
• Relax + Recovery / Intro to Night Riding

09/15: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Group

09/17: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Fast Group
• Intermediate Group

09/19:
Big River (8:30am) - Greasy Joes
• Technical Exploration Ride

Ride Requirements:
🔶 200 sq in of Orange
💡 Lights for Night Rides
📝 Registration

Additional Reminder: All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.

See you on the trails!

09/08/2026

We've officially entered Night Ride season! 🌙 Please be advised that pre-registration and lights are mandatory for night rides and we need a minimum of 3 riders registered to be able to roll out. All riders must be out of the forest and parking lot by 9pm and as a reminder, no alcohol is allowed on DEM property.

09/08: Arcadia (5:30pm) - Midway Lot
• Intermediate Group
• Relax + Recovery / Intro to Night Riding

09/10: Big River (5:30pm) - Park & Ride
• Fast Group
• Intermediate Group

09/12: Grills Preserve (10:00am)
• Low Gear Ladies Ride (Beginner+)

Registration 📝 is Required! Lights💡are Required for Night Rides!
🔸Reminder: 200 sq in of Orange starts 09/12!

To register, visit rinemba.org/events or use our link in bio.
See you on the trails!

09/04/2026

What’s going on with Echo Lake? 👀

A few months back, we were posting nearly every week about fundraisers, donations, and sponsors. Then this summer… not a peep. What gives?

Welp… WE’RE BUILDING IT! And Echo Lake is now FULLY FUNDED! 🎉

Here’s the what’s happened so far:

2024: The State of RI approached RINEMBA about developing a mountain bike trail system at the former Echo Lake Campground in Burrillville. We partnered with Vermont trail pros Sinuosity Flowing Trails to design and build something truly special.

2025: The State provided $15K for design, with RINEMBA contributing another $4K. Sinuosity got to work laying out the new network.

Spring 2026: RI DEM provided $185K to begin construction, NEMBA awarded a $10K Signature Trail Grant, and Sinuosity broke ground!

Summer 2026: RINEMBA surpassed $60K raised for Echo Lake through events, donations, merchandise, and chapter funds. THANK YOU!

🎉 TODAY: RI DEM has committed an additional $220,000 to complete the project as designed—including two machine-built skills areas and a jump line!

ECHO LAKE IS FULLY FUNDED!

So when can we ride it?

There’s still plenty to do. Wetlands/environmental approvals are ongoing, and the State still needs to rebuild the entrance road, install gates, and construct parking. Sinuosity also has lots of trail left to build.

⚠️ Echo Lake remains an active construction site. Please stay clear of areas where Sinuosity is working and give the crew room to finish what they started.

🤞 We’re hoping for a partial opening in summer 2027, with the full system following in late 2027 or early 2028.

We’re not going to rush it. We have the opportunity to build something Rhode Island has never had before, and we want to do it right.

The fundraising posts got quiet. The project didn’t.

*Echo Lake is coming.

🎥 by Sinuosity Flowing Trails

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Providence, RI

Website

http://www.rinemba.org/

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