Regular LMBC Rides and Events

Friday Night Ride

When: Every Friday Night
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Description: Casual ride for mountain bikers of all levels on the Lawrence River Trail. Some people ride fast and some ride slower, but we all meet back at the lower parking lot for refreshments (bring your own) and social hour. This is a great way to end the work week to get to know other mountain bikers.

Bring a light when it starts getting dark.

Location: Lawrence River Trails, River Front Park at 8th and Oak in North Lawrence

Clinton Lake Rock 'n Root (Wednesday) Ride

When: Every Wednesday Night
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Description: A moderate-pace ride to shake off the mid week blues

Bring a light when it starts getting dark.

Location: Clinton Lake State Park, Corps of Engineers parking lot - free trail head

Sunday Scrambler Ride

When: Every Sunday morning
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Description: Meet up for breakfast in Lawrence and then head out at about 10am to the designated trail for the weekend. The trail destination is decided at the previous Sunday Scrambler (list of possible trails: Perry, Kill Creek, SMP, Swope, Smithville, Landhal, Blue River, Dornwood, Governor's, etc). This will be a great way for people to experience trails that are a little farther out, or don't get to go to often. Carpooling is strongly encouraged. Each week we'll post (Yahoo email group, available to LMBC members) the approximate eta at the trailhead for those who do not want to do breakfast.

Location: Meet in downtown Lawrence at ingredient Restaurant (10th & Mass) for breakfast, then carpool to area trails.

New Year's Day Ride

When: Every year on New Year's Day
Time: 12:00 Noon.
Description: This was the inaugural ride of the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club in 1996. Rain, snow, cold — it doesn't matter, we always start the year off by going for a ride at the River Trail then having refreshments at Johnny's Tavern. The New Year's Day Ride is appropriate for riders of all abilities. We begin the ride on the levee and ride to the River Trail where you may opt to ride as much or little of the 9-mile trail as you like before heading back to Johnny's!

Approximately 50 people participated in the 2009 New Year's Day ride:

Location: Meet in the parking lot accross from the Lawrence Visitors Center (Restored Union Pacific Depot) in North Lawrence at the intersection of N. 2nd Street (Mass St.) and Locust Streets, just north of the river (map).

St. Patrick's Day Parade

When: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: staging at 12 p.m., parade starts at 1 p.m.
Description: The Lawrence St Patrick's Day Parade is a fun event for LMBC to get out and be seen as a local club with a sense of humor - and enjoyment of green beer. Want to be in a parade? Come out and join us!

Location: Staging in South Park, Lawrence, Kansas. Ride ends in North Lawrence.

The Earth Day Parade

When: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: staging at 10 a.m., parade starts at 11 a.m.
Description: Like the St Pat's Parade, the Lawrence Earth Day Celebration is a chance for LMBC to get out and be seen. We will have an information table in South Park after the parade.

Location: Staging in Buford Watson Park, Lawrence, Kansas. Ride ends in South Park.

Solstice Ride

When: Friday, June 17, 2011
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Description: The ride will start with the usual Friday night ride at the River Trail. You may want to park at the lot across from Johnny's since they lock the gates at the River Trail.
More info: This is an annual LMBC tradition to help celebrate the start of summer. After riding the River Trail we will grab a bite to eat and continue biking on to several stops in Lawrence for drinks.

Location: Lawrence River Trails and around Lawrence, Kansas

LMBC Summit

When: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time: Ride starts at 10am, Food & Games around Noon
Description: This is an annual LMBC tradition. It is an annual membership drive and celebration for the current members. There will be a ride at Clinton Lake. Normally a couple of different groups with different skill levels will take out on single track, park roads, and paved paths, so all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Lunch, courtesy of LMBC, as well as some good old fashioned games will follow. Please invite friends and family that are interested in mountain biking to attend!

Location: Clinton Lake State Park, Overlook Area, Shelter House #1 (This is actually the second shelter that you will drive by.)

Surf & Turf

When: August 21st & 2nd, 2011, Perry Lake
Description: This event combines some of summers funnest activities, biking and going to the lake. We will begin by biking some of the trails at Perry Lake, then set out on the water in sailboats, kayaks, or whatever members are willing to bring to the lake. We will have a cookout following and some members may opt to camp overnight.

Location: Perry State Park

2nd Annual LMBC Lake Wilson Trip

When: The weekend of September 30th, October 1st & 2nd, 2011
Description: Camping, hiking, and biking. This was a huge success last year. There is primitive camping in the Switchgrass Area with heated showers nearby. There are also cabins that people can rent if they wish, but are located in a different area of the park.

Location: Lake Wilson State Park, Switchgrass Camping Area

Thanksgiving Day Ride

When: Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2011
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Description: Break away from the in-laws and warm up your appetite on the singletrack at Clinton Lake. This is a 2-3 hour ride depending on the weather and conditions. Clinton is rocky and technical. Be prepared to fix a few flats. No fee, just fun mountain biking on Turkey Day!

Location: Clinton Lake State Park, Corps of Engineers parking lot