Our History
MTBMD began in September of 2019 as a vision of two MORE members. We partnered with MORE to get a group started at our local park - The Hashawha Environmental Center. As a MORE chapter, we focused on the community benefits of outdoor recreation, shared trail use, and education.
We started with trail cleanup and maintenance and group rides. In 2023 we organized our first annual fundraiser, “Hill Yeah!”, and have grown from there.
Our goal is to nurture a shared commitment to our trails and outdoor spaces and mutual respect across all user groups.
Since 2018, MTBMD has provided
496 Trail Work opportunities
With 165 participants
And 1,462.88 hours valued at $50,310.85
693 Riding opportunities
With 203 participants
And 1,602.96 hours valued at $55,994.32
243 other volunteer opportunities (Annual event setup, administration and planning, park meetings, etc.)
With 97 participants
And 655.34 hours valued at $21,938.10
1,432 total volunteer opportunities
With 465 participants
And 3721.18 hours valued at $128,243.30
In addition, we have
Maintained over 30 miles of trails annually, including rerouting old trails and installing new ones.
Installed 50 signs in the park - with more coming.
Come see what we are about.
Without being a member you can get involved and help the park by:
Supporting Carroll County trails
Joining us for rides
Meeting other local riders
Showing up for the monthly trail works.
Learning trail etiquette
If you are hiking, biking or running and see any trails blocked, or needing repairs, you can either 1) create a report on the Trailforks app or 2) send us an email through our contact page.
You can do personal, ad-hoc trail work through our Adopt-A-Trail initiative.
If you are really active and want to get more involved, consider joining us. Ride with us, help us clear the trails, volunteer at our events. The membership rules are simple and listed below.
Why join MTBMD?
Your membership, Member or Ride Leader/Sweep, opens up opportunities other than our weekly rides, trail maintenance, and events. For members there are additional benefits and opportunities.
Additional volunteer opportunities.
An Iron-on MTBMD patch for your favorite jersey or shirt.
Access to our Members Only Slack Channel to ask questions, join in directional conversations, or just catch up with what is going on in MTBMD.
Share your experiences with others through our newsletter.
Join in on our member only club rides,
Special rides designed just to build closer community.
Night rides to test your trail knowledge and skills.
Join us at our monthly leadership meeting. There is a brief time of fellowship before the business meeting. Though members cannot vote, You are welcome to stay for the meeting and give your input and comments to help us get better which helps shape the future of MTBMD.
Basic Member
Commit to a minimum of 6 maintenance trail work days a year through
the monthly scheduled maintenance days, or
ad-hoc trail work (Please report this to the Steering Committee), or
use the Adopt-A-Trail program as part of your trail work hours.
Support MTBMD events and rides by volunteering to
help set up,
help with cooking / information booth, or
help clean up.
Annually contribute a minimum of $10.00 donation to the park trail fund.
Ride Leader / Sweep
In addition to the above, become a member of M.O.R.E.
Show up early for rides. If you are leading have a planned route to lead.
If sweeping, make a commitment to be the last bike in the group.
If you combine your membership with us through a MORE membership, you are eligible for MORE discounts.
If you need more information, please reach out to us either in person at one of our rides / events or through our contact page.
If you are interested in joining please fill out our Membership Request Form.