Welcome to the Official SMBA web site. SMBA was formed in 2008 by an avid group of cyclists with a common goal to improve and expand the network of trials in and around the Telluride, CO area. We are a non profit organization out to make our outdoors a better place for everyone.

Our mission: Maintain Existing Trails Establish Strategic Alliances & Relationships Plan & Develop New Trail Systems Protect Trail Access Educate Trail Users

Latest News:

Lizard Head Hill Climb results and times are up! Thanks to all for coming out and suffering the gnar with us! Thanks to CJ Timing for keeping track of how long we all suffered! Don't forget tonight there is a free screening of The Triplets of Bellville. Donations for the Telluride Townies program will be accepted. The film screening is free and open to all ages!

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06.14.10 San Miguel Bicycle Alliance public gathering on Wednesday the 16th!

Join us Wednesday afternoon and learn about the momentum we have created for cycling and mountain biking in Telluride. We'll be discussing current and upcoming projects that are already in the works as well as opening up for discussion of any other projects you would like to see become a reality. Looking forward to a great season of riding and building. We'll be meeting at Oak St. Plaza, at the X-Cafe 6:00pm. Hope to see you there!

Bike Week is here!

Well almost, June 20 marks the beginning of bike week. Some new events have been added and the classics should be as good as ever! Check our calendar for a complete schedule and details.

Event overview:

Proclamations by Mtn. Village, Telluride and San Miguel County governments
6/20 Trail Maintenance - MV Bike Park - Meet top of the gondola @ 9:00 or 12:00. Volunteers welcome.
6/21 Jr. Bike Rides for young folks - 1:00 pm.
6/22 Lizard Head Pass Hill Climb - Meet Ophir turn - 6:00.
6/23 Colorado Bike to Work day - drop mileage off at any Boot Doctors location so carbon calculations can be completed.
6/23 Triplets of Bellville: a movie at the Wilkinson Public Library - 6:00 pm.
6/24 Mtn. Bike Clinics: men & women- all abilities - Oak st. Boot doctors - 5:30 PM
6/25 Downhill and Freeride bike clinic and demo at the bike park meet at Telluride Sports at the village core- 10:00 am.
6/25 The TOT Annual Marshals Bike Auction Youth Link @ 3:00 PM
6/26 Bike Maintenance Clinics - Boot Doctors Oak St. and MV - 9-1:00 BBQ and Electric Bike Demos. 1-3:00 Sponsored by Boot Doctors. Plz. RSVP by Th. 6/24 5:00

Trail updates:

The Mountain Village Bike Park opened this weekend with a strong group of 30 riders constantly flowing down the tacky trails. All trails are open and more are being routed for construction. Don't forget to check out the insane new rental bikes at both BootDoctors and Telluride Sports in the Village plaza. Now you can travel here with nothing but a sturdy pair of shoes and be set up with everything you need to attack the downhill trails!

Prospect trail is on hold as always until July 1st for elk calving.

Village trail has some water damage in the first few corners, please ride with caution. We will be repairing the damage as soon as we can get it coordinated.

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06.09.10 Mountain Village Bike Park Scheduled to open Monday, June 14th

The trails are just about dry with only a few things to fix up before we let everyone loose. Also, this week we'll be looking at the Village Trail in hopes that we can open it on Monday as well. We look forward to seeing you out there, keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming trail work days.

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05.25.10 The cycling season has finally arrived!

With the snow receding we are gearing up for a busy season full of projects.

First on the list: the Mountain Village Bike Park is ready for volunteers for many new projects! Starting June 1st we will be prepping all of our existing trails for a mid June opening date. This work includes some minimal trail maintenance and repair work as well as a few connector trail projects. At this time we will also be planning for trail expansion projects to seamlessly roll into new trail construction as the park opens.

Second: the Village and Prospect Trails have received approval for completion! Construction will begin as early as mid June. We'll be sure to keep you posted as dates are clarified.

If you are interested in helping in any of the above projects, contact Trevor to coordinate dates, times etc.

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12.24.09 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at SMBA!

Local Updates & Spring Planning

Galloping Goose at Lawson Hill:
Lead by the San Miguel County Open Space and Recreation Program, SMBA is supporting their quest for grant monies to connect the Galloping Goose Trail to the recently completed underpass at Society Turn. This additional trail, amounting to about one mile would include the construction of two bridges and become a critical connection between the Goose and all other local trail networks. It also provides a safe connection linking the ball field to the Mountain School, allowing for safe commute for the children.

Congressional Bill aimed at easier expansion of summer activities at ski areas:
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz testified before he U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in Washington to tell members to back the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2009, or House Bill 2476, sponsored by Colorado's Rep. Diana DeGette. Katz argued that, "Ski areas are the perfect place to accommodate these large numbers of forest visitors, and not just in the winter. While ski areas inspire appreciation for the natural environment, they're also developed areas that are accessible and convenient for visitors." Lauren Glendenning - Vail Daily, Full Story

If the Bill is passed, it is hopeful for ski areas to further develop summer recreation such as mountain bike parks and alpine slides. A positive result being the use of existing infrastructure to accommodate a large number of forest visitors in a manageable way. Being that these ski resorts sit on highly disturbed areas of national forests, it makes ecological sense to develop these areas for summer uses, rather than impacting other areas of more untamed wilderness for mountain activities like downhill mountain biking. This in the long run keeps national forest trails outside the resort boundaries more secluded and peaceful for those that are "getting away from it all."

On the Boards for Spring 2010:
We have several projects in the works for next year. So many in fact we have created a new page to list them all out. Here is a brief overview of what is on tap for 2010:

Construction & Completion of the O'Rileys Trail

Connecting the Prospect and Village Trails with the Village Core

Mapping and signage in the Alta Lakes Basin

Planning and construction of Phase II of the Mountain Village Bike Park

Mill Creek Bridge - Re-visit/Re-design

Assisting the US Forest Service in local trail maintenance.

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