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

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

Location

South Germantown Bike Park
18045 Central Park Circle
Boyds, MD 20841
United States of America

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, there is an 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.

Description

(Once Full, registration will Automatically close)

About the Ride:

  • Volunteers will ride together with experienced adaptive riders for up to an hour and a half on 5 miles of mountain bike trails.
  • Volunteers should be comfortable riding on a variety of terrain for at least 5 miles and must be able to keep up with athletes on adaptive (e-powered) mountain bikes maintaining a safe steady pace.
  • Volunteers will provide encouragement and assistance along the trails as needed.  Volunteers will assist rider with skills and set up it of bikes as they feel comfortable. 
  • Joining in on the trail workshops in the morning is optional .  
  • Lunch is provided by CAVA for those joining in on the morning trail workshops.  

Things to Bring:

  •   Working Mountain Bike and Helmet 
  •   Full Water bottle/Hydration Pack 
  •   Safety/Sunglasses and any other riding gear you need
  • If you are participating in the morning trail workshops, tolls will be provided, but garden gloves and a hat are recommended

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)

Please make sure you have created a membership first, and go back and register for this event

Please email Marty@CatalystSports.org with any questions or concerns