Have you been interested in biking, but exams have really cramped your style? Well, Anusha and I are going to lead a beginner mountain bike ride! Exams are finished and the trails are looking good. The weather is beautiful and I can’t wait to spread the stoke of mtn biking before I leave for the summer! This is a WTF …
Join me and Max for an excuse to get out of the library!! Finals might suck, but mountain biking RIIPPS! Come take a break from studying (or if you have no finals then come have something to do!) and ride some trails. Here is the plan: we will meet at the shrack (116 Washington Ave) at 10, get bikes passed …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!! (aka sign up for the main trip first) Have you been wanting to improve your mtb skills??!! Have you been wanting to shred so hard that you go pro?! Have you been wanting to learn how to do a triple backflip on the bike into the Walnut …
Hey yall come ride with Jackie and me at the Heyward trails! I’m back on the bike after a little tumble at Moab and I am stoked to spread to stoke of mountain biking with the club again! These trails are intermediate so you should have done a few rides and feel comfortable on beginner trails. If you don’t have …
420 years ago, the people joined hands and spirits at the heart of the universe…the ‘Nut. This year we will celebrate the dawn of time: the founding of Creekathon! The first creek to be creeked, the first hot dog to be dogged, the first barefeet to be barefooted. You, too, will see the first creekathon…in real time. You, young creekerthoner, …
In a little-known town, the clock never completes a full circle; it always stops before five in the evening. At this moment, people habitually reach into their ears and carefully extract a miniature mountain bike—as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Gently, they place the tiny bike into clear stream water, letting it gradually enlarge until …
CALLING ALL BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKERS!!! Max and I are co-leading a chill beginner mountain bike trip on the ohill trails this TUESDAY! Here is the plan: we will meet at the shrack (116 Washington Ave) at 3:30, get bikes passed out and set up, and then head up to ohill around 3:45. We’ll ride for about an hour and try …
You want to learn how to mountain bike. You know how to ride a bike. You wish to ascend the highest mountain in charlottesville – Observatory hill (Ohill). You want to conquer the easiest green there is and shred down towards slaughter. You wish to tell your weird roommate how cool you are now that you have ridden Ohill. The …
Unfortunately, the Monday Biking trip is surrounded by rain. But we never admit defeat, we will strike back!!! This will be an intermediate-level trip. So you need some mountain biking experience, but we will do nothing crazy, feel free to join! If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and we’ll …
Have you been interested in trying out a backcountry MTB ride but not sure which one’s right for you? This is it! Narrowback has super friendly, flowy fun riding with forgiving climbs. We are planning to ride 11mi with 1300′ climbing, and take an easy pace (like really, I’m running the marathon sat so I’ll be pooped!). You’ll get two …
Have one last mtb on ohill before the week really rolls around! This will be an intermediate-level trip. So you need some mountain biking experience, but we will do nothing crazy, feel free to join! If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and we’ll try to secure you a club …
You know those kids that you see biking hands-free down mccormick? And they’re staring at their phone, or eating a sandwich, or doing their homework, and somehow simultaneously biking? If you see these people and think “wow that is the pinnacle of cool and i would give anything to be like them” then oh boy do we have the trip …
Helloooo Shreddlings!! Our friends in the cycling club do something called a Bev ride every Friday evening. This is where they hop on their mountain bikes, ride around ohill, then stop, and drink “beverages” of their choosing. So this FRIDAY (April 4th) we are doing an ODC x Cycling Bev Ride Mixer! It’ll be a chill ride with lots of …
Calling all future shredders of Ohill. It is time to ride. Alana and I are itching to go riding with this amazing weather. Spring is SPRINGING !!! Come take a little jaunt with us and embrace the weather and enjoy the new bloomin’ trees! On the ride we will go over basic body position, braking, and everything to make you …
This is NOT an actual SPRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for SPRGE. This is how the SPRGE leaders will keep track of drivers and attendees. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ADDED TO A SATURDAY SPRGE TRIP AND PAID THE TRIP FEE. MORE INFO BELOW. SPRGE TRIP LOGISTICS– READ CAREFULLY: HOW DO I GO …
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Does the idea of riding a bike on rough terrain entertain you? Do you think all the mechanical bits are pretty cool? If so, you would love this lovely bike adventure. This will be a beginner trip, so you don’t need any experience mountain biking, but you will be expected to know how to ride a bike. You have the …
Wanna learn how to mountain bike? Or work on improving your skills? Or just spend some time outside now that we have beautiful spring weather? This trip will be beginner friendly, so we’ll go over the basics and ride some easier trails. The only prerequisite is ability to ride a bike. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or …
My mom always said Monday is the most important date in a week, and morning is the most important time in one day. So let’s ride on Monday Morning! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t …
There will be no chicken (unless you bring it) I digress… Queer people have been riding forever, bikes of course. An ode to the OG BBQ (beginner biking queer) trip lead by the super cool Jade, we shall join together to bike ohill. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to mountain bike, get better at biking, and just gather …
Forecast says 40 degrees and maybe a bit of a break in the clouds. Given the winter we’re having, I’d say that (plus no snow on the ground) is the perfect recipe to get out and bike. This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you …
You want to learn how to mountain bike. You know how to ride a bike. You wish to ascend the highest mountain in charlottesville – Observatory hill (Ohill). You want to conquer the easiest green there is and shred down towards slaughter. You wish to tell your weird roommate how cool you are now that you have ridden Ohill. The …
Hope y’all had a good first 2 weeks of classes! The snow has finally melted from the local trails so we will be riding at Heyward. This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. If you are unsure about coming on this trip feel free to text …
Better is late than never for getting trips posted, right? Well there’s nowhere better to get out for a backcountry ride on a whim than Sherando. It’s just 40 minutes away, has awesome riding, and one loop will only cost you 17 miles with 2100′. Here’s what that ride looks like: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48555208. It has some chunky riding, but the climb …
I have a pretty big gap in between classes which is perfect for bike shenanigans. Join me as I fool around on Ohill this thursday. The weather will be very nice. Thinking of doing a lap or two and we can evaluate the vibes. This will be an intermediate/adv level trip and you should have mountain biked before. If you …
Have you been interested in biking, but this cold has really cramped your style? Well, Haley and I are going to lead a beginner mountain bike ride! The snow has started to melt and the trails are looking good. It is also going to be a little warmer on Sunday (a high of 45 whoop whoop!!) So it’s the perfect …
Before the game is over, one last ride!!!!!!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics of riding …
Ski bums, dirtbag climbers, river rats, and trail blazers: this is what you’ve been waiting for all semester. Behold, the most EPIC, only ONCE-in-a-trip-around-the-sun GNAR JOURNEY. We’re awakening from our East Coast slumber, overstuffing cars with loose bagels, and migrating to the ultimate desert mecca: MOAB, UTAH. It’s time to venture into bottomless canyons, conquer slickrock playgrounds, and become one …
Cold, Cold, Cold 🥶 Some mountain biking to warm up???!!! (In the Ohill trial, We’re not really going to the North Pole;) This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on …
Yo, we need some mountain biking RIGHT NOW!!! No Reason!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics …
Have you ever wanted to transform into a bunny? Or maybe become the next Danny MacAskill? Well, we have the trip for you. This trip is a skill and bunny-hops learning clinic for beginner and intermediate mountain bikers. You do not need a ton of experience but should be comfortable riding a mountain bike on trails and have a few …
Yo, we need some mountain biking this Friday!!! No Reason!!! This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being comfortable on a bike. You don’t need to know anything about biking on trails or mountain bikes, but it’ll be assumed you know the basics …
Wanna learn how to mountain bike? Come join me and the illustrious Jack Gilmer this Thursday! This trip will be beginner friendly, so we’ll go over the basics and ride some easier trails. The only prerequisite is ability to ride a bike. If you don’t have your own mountain bike or helmet, let me know on the trip questionnaire and …
It’s been too long. Time for another big ride! And we’re mixing it up this time. Max and I have ridden at Stokesville so many times during the last few years, yet neither of us have done **any ** of the four descents on this ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49023240. I am pretty sure at least 3 of them actually exist. Expect a …
Come Spend Election Day Mountain Biking! (AFTER VOTING! PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!) All that post-voting energy is going to have us itching to go mountain biking on the O’Hill trails. If this trip looks similar to yesterday, that’s because it is. Giving you two chances to join us! This is a beginner trip so no worries if you …
Come Spend Pre-Election Day Mountain Biking! All that waiting to vote on election day (if you haven’t voted already) is going to have us itching to go mountain biking. This is a beginner trip so no worries if you don’t have mountain biking experience. However, please know how to ride a bike before this trip. If you don’t have a …
*** this is a NRGE TRIP you must already be on a Saturday trip and have PAID THE TRIP FEE and signed up for the NRGE CARPOOL!!!!*** On the way to the epic epic New River Gorge we plan on making a stop at one of Virginia’s premier mountain biking destinations: Douthat State Park. Filled with challenging climbs and exhilarating …
You gotta love election day. It’s not often that we get a random day off mid week, so better take advantage of it and spend some time outside. Please make a point to vote early/by mail/after we get back – don’t want this trip to be the reason you don’t vote. If you haven’t ridden at Sherando yet, it has …
COSTUME RIDE! COSTUME RIDE! There is only one thing better than riding a bike in normal clothes/birthday suit and that is riding your bike dressed as someone you are not. Come dressed in a Halloween costume (it can be anything you want) this friday as we take on the ohill trails. This will be a chill ride and we are …
*** this is a NRGE TRIP you must PAY THE TRIP FEE and sign up for the NRGE CARPOOL AFTER YOU GET OFF THIS!!!!*** Shred with Max and Jackie in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia at Wolf Creek Park on Saturday am. The weather should be great so we will be hitting the trails. We expect to ride 10-15 miles depending …
Disclaimer: This is a trip for NRGE so please sign up for the main carpool (https://outdoorsatuva.org/adventure/nrge-2024-main-carpool/) and pay the trip fee after you have been let onto this trip! You cannot go on this trip if you are not also on the main trip! Shredding the creek of the wolves?? Soren and I (Susannah) are going to ride the awesome …
The weather has puzzled me this semester. We come in to a drought and got multiple more additional weeks of hot dry sun. Then it rains and does not stop raining. Like seasonal depression territory there for a moment. And now I don’t think it’s rained an inch since then. Really, I think the only rational response is to bike/hike/run/swim/frolic …
Bike bike bike bike… Bike! Lets go hit some intermediate trails on Ohill! I’ve been off the bike for a while as I was pretty sick but now I’m stoked to be back and share the stoke with yall! This trip is for people who have done at least two or three rides, and now feel confident on beginner trails. …
My dearest NRGE-vember shredlings, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 10/10) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT SIGN UP …
Come bike into the weekend with me and Susannah! On Friday morning, we’re planning on meeting at the shrack, fitting everyone with bikes and helmets, then hitting the trails for an hour or so. We will go over basic mountain bike skills, there’s no experience required BUT you should be comfortable riding a bike! If you have any questions or …
Yo, we need some mountain bikes before the weather becomes cold! I just got my new bike(second hand:( , and I want to try it! This is my first trip, I will co-lead with Max.T. This will be a beginner-level trip, so no experience is required. We’ll go slow and take breaks. The only prerequisite for this trip is being …
Wow, I’ve forgotten how to do this but I’m back for YAR and after some vibe check rides, I’m ready to get my bike on. Sure every condition isn’t perfect but that’s no excuse not to bike given an opportunity like this. We don’t have a specific route in mind but I want to ride some of my favorite trails …
Buckle up folks we’ve made it to one of the weekends of the year. YAR is right up there with Gauley Fest, Halloweekend, and a few other unforgettable ones that I have limited memory of. And in celebration of one of my favorite young alumni being in town, we’re taking out a beginner mountain biking trip on Friday. Hope to …
DISCLAIMER: YOU MUST BE GOING TO CREEKATHON TO SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP!!! (aka sign up for the main trip first) Welcome to Creekathon! Join us as we MTN BIKE THE NUT! This is a beginner/intermediate ride. We will probably ride around 2-4 miles. About an hour or so on the bike! So you should feel comfortable riding a mtn …
Well it may be super rainy but that’s no reason not to go camp and bike for a night. I’m planning on heading out around 2:30 on Friday, getting a ride in (perhaps: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3770932/lookout-mountain-loop), and setting up camp. On Saturday, we could do a bigger ride like a lap of Chestnut – Grindstone ridge, which would be 27 mi with …
Hello wonderful humans who like to bike! Since Anusha and I’s MTB trip got rained out last week, we are trying again! I’m very excited to shred with all of you. We may even see the sunset through the trees <3333 I have the perfect beginner mtn bike route and I am very excited to show you all! This is …