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aMTB MORE Shovel & Shred Day for Women and Non-Binary Riders - ATHLETE

05/03/2026 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM ET

Location

South Germantown Bike Park
18045 Central Park Circle
Boyds, MD 20841

Summary

Catalyst Sports is joining MORE for a day of trail work, rides and a celebration of women in mountain biking. In addition to a ride, athletes will have the option to join MORE Trail Liaisons who'll be leading trail work sessions in the South Germantown Bike Park and Schaeffer Farm. You can choose to learn about tools, safety, and practice trail maintenance techniques on the bike park features, or learn about invasive plant species management and help trim vegetation in Schaeffer. Lunch from CAVA will be available for folks participating in the morning trail work sessions. Feel free to bring finger food, a side dish, or dessert to share. A 5 mile group ride will go out after lunch at 1:15.

This ride is for experienced riders only, you must have ridden with some other program prior to this ride.
►Unfamiliar with the bikes? You can review this information before registering for a specific bike

Description

What to Expect:

  • This is a group ride designed for women with physical disabilities who have experience riding adaptive mountain bikes.
  • The trail is a five mile loop with options for more mileage. 
  • You will be riding with volunteer support riders to assist you.
  • Joining in on the trail workshops in the morning is optional . Athletes can choose to just ride in the afternoon. 
  • Lunch is provided by CAVA for those joining in on the morning trail workshops.  

Schedule:

  • 9 AM - Participant sign-in at designated trail work spots
  • 9:30-11:45 - Trail work in Schaeffer and South Germantown Bike Park
  • 12 PM - Lunch (free lunch for trail work volunteers)
  • 12:30-1 - Yoga session with Wander Wellness 
  • 1:15 Group rides (short, medium, long, adaptive, and self-guided options)

Things to Bring:

  • Water & water bottle  
  • Closed Toe Shoes
  • Helmet is provided but feel free to bring your own
  • Protective Eye wear/Glasses : A limited supply of clear plastic glasses are available for you to borrow
  • Any Personal Medications Needed for Emergency:  Insulin, Epi Pen, Inhaler
  • Optional Sunscreen and Bug Spray
  • If you are participating in the morning trail workship garden gloves are recommended.  Tools will be provided.

smiley Friends are Welcome to join in on any part of the day.  If riding, they must have their own mountain bike and they must be comfortable riding mountain bike trails. They should register separately as a volunteer

Any questions? Contact marty@catalystsports.org