Announcements

Trip Leader Workshop

Jeremy Kemp

Hello outdoorsy folks!! Some of you may have been frustrated by wait lists of late — we feel you!! That’s why we are here with a solution: become a trip leader! Below you will find answers to A) the why, and B) the how, of the process. NOTE: at the end is the information on the Trip Leader Workshop we …

Tricentennial Shredathon (All Skill Levels Mountain Biking)

Zakey Faieq

Creekathon is upon us, and we must pay our tribute to the shredlords by riding at Walnut Creek. THE PLAN: We’ll meet at the side entrance of the Echols dorm (closest to O’Hill) to load up the bikes and roll out at around 10am. We’ll drive for ~25 minutes to Walnut Creek Park and promptly begin our sacrifice to the …

Narrowback: Shred Camp ~Intermediate/Advanced Mtbing~

Garrett Tanner

Come one, come all, to the shrediest of trails known to this side of the Mississippi! Narrowback Mountain Loop!! https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/3771756 Narrowback is 13 miles of unadulterated carnage brewed in the undulating belly of the George Washington National Forest, so gnar it will awaken your spleen’s third eye and show it things that will make it say “like whaaaa?” The only …

Piggyback Trip to Walnut Creek Mtbing

Garrett Tanner

Because I have a “normal” job, I can’t leave with the trip lead by Scott Gilb/Zakey Faieq to Walnut Creek- this is for all those peeps who want to shred on Friday but are not available until 5.30pm. All the deets are the same except we will be leaving Echols at 5.30. That means get there before 5.30 if you …

Beginner/Intermediate Mountain Biking – Walnut Creek Wonderland

Scott Gilb

CALLING ALL SHRED LOVERS: Walnut Creek beckons. The sensational trails and azure (~greyish) waters of the ‘nut await all of those in favor of ditching Grounds this Friday afternoon. Come join Zakey Faieq (George Shredington) and I (Mikhail Gorbashred) as we take the fleet out for a spin. THE PLAN: We’ll meet at the side entrance of the Echols dorm …

Beginner Mountain Biking at Preddy Creek – Intro to Shred

Zakey Faieq

Never mountain biked before? Do you desire to hear my shrieks of joy through the woods? Love skiing/snowboarding and aching for that adrenaline fix? Want a little prep for Garrett’s (Thomas Shredison’s) trip on Saturday? If you said yes to any of the above, this trip’s for you. THE PLAN: We’ll meet at the side entrance of the Echols dorm …

Shredfest @ Montgomery Hall Park ~All Riding Levels Welcome~

Garrett Tanner

Hello my fellow shrederonies! This is your shredvisor here to tell you that you are looking a bit unhealthy… But don’t fret, I have just the thing to fix you right up! It is made in house by our very own Dr. Shred, MD, non-GMO, organic, gluten free, and of course free range… with no trans fats, tested on animal, …

Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Biking – Narrowback Mountain Loop

Zakey Faieq

It’s me, the shred doctor. I’m here to give you all a shredsciption to partake in the indulgence of some massive doses of essential shredibiotics this Saturday. THE PLAN: We’ll meet at the side entrance of the Echols dorm (closest to O’Hill) to load up the bikes and roll out at around 8am. Estimated arrival at the trailhead is around …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …

Advanced/Intermediate Mountain Biking- Lookout Mountain Loop

Emmett Saulnier

Shred dogs in and around C’ville this summer come on out to the George Washington National Forest this Saturday and hit one of, if not the best trails in Virginia (#1 in Va, #7 in the USA according to MTB Project). This is an intermediate/difficult trail and is 13.3 miles, so only sign up if you have mountain biking experience …

Shreddy Preddy Intro to Mountain Biking ~All Skills Welcome~

Garrett Tanner

Are you still in c’ville this summer? Do you want to try your hand at mountain biking? Do you want to shred this weekend, and just haven’t realized it yet? Do you live the ride or die lifestyle? If you have answered yes to one or all of these questions then this is the trip for you! I am going …

Bryce Mountain Bike Park Opening Day (Intermediate-Adv Mtb)

Daniel Voce

The time has come, Bryce Mountain Bike park is opening for the season this Saturday May 7th! Come shred the new and improved trails with us! Bryce mountain bike park takes advantage of the resorts ski lifts to allow riders to focus on the downhills. The day will be filled with a short lift ride followed by blisteringly fast descents …

Friday Morn’ Riding of Bikes

Jack Armstrong

The title says it all. Come on out and discover yourself on the trails of the fabled O-Hill. the plan: -meet at echols brick wall at 8:30am -shred for an hour or two -part ways, but not spiritually what you need: -bike and helmet -desire to shred -water

Bike Demo at Massanutten ~Intermediate/Advanced~

Garrett Tanner

Hey y’all, Found out about a bike demo at Massanutten Sunday (4/24) at 9AM-4PM and was interested in checking out. Apparently Santa Cruz will be out there letting people check out some of their new models fo free. This is not for beginner riders, sorry y’all. All the deets for the event are here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1081697971852305/ Met at Echols at 8AM …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback >> “Hooray! No video!” – anonymous feedback ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / …

Intermediate-Advanced Mountain Biking Near Braley Pond

Dave Clark

Greetings fellow mountain bikers! Come check out one of the best downhill trails in the GW National Forest. Braley Pond is a “Day Use Area” that offers access to numerous trails. The downhill I referred to isn’t like your typical mountain descent – numerous tight switchbacks along the mountain side – oh no, Bald Ridge Trail takes you straight down …

Friday Sunrise Mountain Biking

Kit Guncheon

Let’s break the mountain bikes (in) this Friday morning. We’ll meet up at Echols dorm and ride/get driven to the top to get our shred on, as they say. BRING -water -clothes -bike/helmet (club can provide) Beginners are welcome on this trip! O’hill has some tough trails, but also some mild ones, so there’s something for everyone.

Creekathon Adv Mountain Biking – Exploring Consciousness Through Shred

Kit Guncheon

If you want to truly shred at Creekathon, then let’s get out there early and show those trails the sweet pains of love that mountain biking brings. This is the trip that your mama warned you about. Please pay special attention to the third requirement for this trip. REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THIS TRIP: -Must be willing to turn the shred …

Creekathon Mountain Biking – Journey to Shredtopia

Kit Guncheon

Creekathon is upon us, and the sky is opening up its heart to our deepest, darkest, shreddiest desires. Even if your extremities tremble at the very thought of riding a mountain bike (Will it be hard? kinda. Will I fall? probably.), this trip is still for you. Let us share and learn the art of Shred together. Beginners and Regulars …

Night Biking – Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Kit Guncheon

Riding mountain bikes at night is one of the most exhilarating experiences known to this man. Why keep this secret to myself? PLAN Meet at echols at 730 Ride into the night using headlamps Drink water and exercise moderate caution Feel amazing about yourself and the fate of humanity BRING Layers Good shoes Backpack + water Headlamp, bike, helmet (club …

Biking to Bbq: Lynchburg Edition

Jack Armstrong

Howdy folks, Get back in the saddle this weekend and hop on the trails. We’ll be headed down to Lynchburg, VA for a little mountain biking around Liberty’s trail network. 8.6 miles total of trail, but we’ll feel it out and see how much we want to do based on the group. Here’s the plan: depart for Lynchburg at 2pm, …

Mtbing at Fountainhead Regional Park: this Time Don’t Crash Edition ~Int/Adv~

Garrett Tanner

Here it is y’all, the trip you’ve all been waiting for: Mountain biking at Fountainhead Regional Park!! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill MTBing trail. Fountainhead is a top notch man made course with the smoothest and flowy-ist ride your teeny tiny heart has ever rolled on. There are three distinct one ways loops designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders all …

Beginner Mountain Bike Morning on O’hill

Kit Guncheon

Have you always wanted to ride a bike through the woods? Want to improve your skills on the closest trails to us? Want me to “teach” you how to jump by falling on my face? If you answered yes or no to any of these questions, this trip is the trip for you! THE PLAN Meet by Echols dorm at …

Bryce Winter Bike Jam (Intermediate/Advanced Mtb)

Daniel Voce

Winter is coming to a close but there is still time to put what little snow is left at the ski resorts to good use! Come out to Bryce ski resort to shred the pow – except on bikes. The snow covered ski trails and lift will open for Mountain bikes only at 10am, with a race beginning at 2:30. …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …

Sunrise Mtb (Pre-Moab Shredtest)

Kit Guncheon

Let’s pay tribute to both O’hill and the sun god Ra tomorrow morning by riding our bikes in the woods. THE PLAN: Meet at the O’hill trailhead (brown gate) at 6:45 Ride bikes YOU BRING: Water (I have backpack for bottles) Snacks Layers If you need to borrow a bike, or if you need a ride to the trailhead, please …

Preddy Creek Mountain Biking (Intermediate/Advanced)

Daniel Voce

Let’s go take advantage of the beautiful weather this Sunday and go shred Preddy Creek. I’m very flexible on how long we stay out but I was thinking an hour or two. When: Sunday- Feb 28th, 2016 We will meet at the brick wall by Echols Dorm at 9am , be back mid-early afternoon Transportation: I do need drivers for …

Biking in Lynchburg

Garrett Tanner

Wanted to get up fairly early and head down to Lynchburg to do some biking, maybe a little disc golf, then some more biking. If you wanna get muddy and ride a bike then is the trip to be in. I will be leaving around 8am and second group will be leaving for Lynchburg around one, so if the first …

Friday Morning Mountain Biking

Kit Guncheon

Let’s wake up earlyish and hit the trails Friday morning. Time/Location to be determined based on popular vote/fight to the death. I’m thinking either O’hill, the Rivanna, or Preddy Creek. If some seriously stoked riders sign up, maybe we can hit the forbidden (bloody) Rocky Hollow. Beginner, advanced, it doesn’t matter. Let’s just ride bikes. YOU BRING: Bike/helmet (indicate if …

Mountain Biking for All Skill Levels!

Isaac King

Ever heard of Blue Ridge School? Well it just happens to be my esteemed alma mater and happens to have miles of beautiful mountain biking trails, many of which I helped build and maintain while in high school. There are flowy trails for beginners (built by Progressive Trail Design, check them out on Facebook), and plenty of technical climbing and …

Mountain Biking for All Skill Levels!

Isaac King

Ever heard of Blue Ridge School? Well it just happens to be my esteemed alma mater and happens to have miles of beautiful mountain biking trails, many of which I helped build and maintain while in high school. There are flowy trails for beginners (built by Progressive Trail Design, check them out on Facebook), and plenty of technical climbing and …

Mountain Biking for All Skill Levels!

Isaac King

Ever heard of Blue Ridge School? Well it just happens to be my esteemed alma mater and happens to have miles of beautiful mountain biking trails, many of which I helped build and maintain while in high school. There are flowy trails for beginners (built by Progressive Trail Design, check them out on Facebook), and plenty of technical climbing and …

Mountain Biking for All Skill Levels!

Isaac King

Ever heard of Blue Ridge School? Well it just happens to be my esteemed alma mater and happens to have miles of beautiful mountain biking trails, many of which I helped build and maintain while in high school. There are flowy trails for beginners (built by Progressive Trail Design, check them out on Facebook), and plenty of technical climbing and …

Mountain Biking at Blue Ridge School

Isaac King

Ever heard of Blue Ridge School? It’s my esteemed alma mater and just happens to have several miles of beautiful biking trails on the mountain just behind the school, some of which I helped build and maintain during my high school years. There are trails that are suitable for all levels of bikers, so sign up regardless of your skill …

Moab Spring Break 2016!

Matthew Koenig

Don’t have any spring break plans yet? Come to Moab, Utah with the club!!! Moab is a multi-sport paradise, with tons of amazing mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, paddling, fishing, and rock climbing! March in Moab is perfect adventure weather with temps in the mid-60s and plenty of sun! Being a breathtaking desert destination situated on the Colorado Plateau, it …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …

Sunday Downhill Mountain Biking Galore

Kit Guncheon

The shredlords have shined on us this season. Bryce mountain bike park will be opened this weekend for our enjoyment and body destruction. We’ll meet in Charlottesville at 8am (might have a car leaving from nova) and get to Bryce around 10am, when it opens. Cost is $25 for a lift ticket and another $100 if you need to rent. …

Nor. Va Mountain Biking at Fountainhead

Adrian Blust

Hi all! Congrats on finishing another semester! We have a long break this year which means that there is plenty of time to explore. I just drove up to Arlington with a club mountain bike (Thanks Kit!) to take to the trails around here in the DC area. I am planning on going to Fountainhead Regional Park tomorrow, Monday the …

Preddy Mountain Biking in the Morn’

Kit Guncheon

Classes are done and what’s a final? Let’s bike Wednesday morning at preddy creek park. We’ll depart at 930am and be back by 1 o’clock at the latest. Beginner friendly, so don’t be shy. If you have the time, this is a great opportunity to bike some of the nicest, smoothest trail in the area. YOU BRING 2L water Bike …

Douthat (Doubthat) State Park Mountain Biking Spirit Quest ~Intermediate/Advanced~

Garrett Tanner

Hey there Shredillios, Are you confused about the origin of life on earth? Do you like to mountain bike on long sustained uphills? Are you trying to transcenden your corporeal form into a higher state of existence that is probably a blob of gas with infinite knowledge? If you answered yes to any or all of these, then you are …

Beginner Friendly Shredding at Wallynut

Garrett Tanner

Creeking around with the budz can be fun, but like Granny always said “Ride or die sonny!” So let’s not upset ol’ GranGran and get out daily dosage of shredding in at this years creekathon! We will start the ride out at 11am which means leaving from Echols Dorm at 10.30am (should be late enough for all you late sleepers). …

Creekathon Mountain Biking Brouhaha – Early Mornin’ Shredfest

Kit Guncheon

Come mountain bike this Sunday at Walnut Creek. We’ll hit the gorgeous trails early in the morning around 9 o’clock. This means meeting time is 8:30 at Echols dorm. This trip will be coupled with a more beginner friendly trip leaving around 10 am. If you want to get more biking in and explore all the trails Walnut Creek has …

Cpr, Aed + Choking Certification Course ~ Adult, Pediatric + Infant [Free for Uva Academic Employees!]

Mateo Rosefsky

>> “Best CPR/AED class so far. Resuscipalooza made it fun! Love the scenarios!” – anonymous feedback August 2014 >> “The most action-packed three hour CPR class I’ve been to. You made it concise and FUN!” – anonymous feedback March 2015 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Learn the lifesaving skills of CPR, AED, and relieving choking (adult / pediatric / infant). …