SAMBA hosts group rides, trail workdays, races, and socials all year long across Spartanburg and the Upstate of South Carolina. Whether you are brand new to mountain biking or chasing a podium, there is a ride on the calendar for you. Rides leave from local trailheads including Croft State Park, Holston Creek, and Duncan Park, and most weekly rides are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Out of Town Ride!
Join us for an out-of-town riding weekend! We are planning to meet at Indian Creek Campground on Friday. Ride Tsali one day and ride Fire Mountain the other day. Campground is already booked and we would love to provide a meal on Saturday night! Please respond to the event if you plan to be there!
Beginner Ride
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
October Trail Work Day
Come join us for more trail work! Going to take on corridor cleaning on Lizard and maybe more if we have enough people. Bring loppers if you have them
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Beginner Ride
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Beginner Ride
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Wednesday Night SAMBA Ride
No drop, 10 mile group ride at Southside Park
Weekly & weekend group rides
Our regular group rides are organized by pace and skill level so nobody gets left behind. Beginner-friendly rides keep a relaxed pace and stop often to work on skills, while faster social and "drop-style" rides push the tempo for experienced riders. Bring a helmet, a mountain bike in good working order, plenty of water, and a spare tube. Ride leaders are SAMBA members who know the trails and can point you to the right loop for your ability.
Trail workdays
The trails we ride exist because volunteers build and maintain them. SAMBA schedules regular trail workdays where members clear downed trees, fix drainage, and cut new singletrack. No experience is needed, tools are provided, and a few hours of dig time is one of the best ways to give back to the local riding community.
Races & events
Each year SAMBA hosts the Stump Jump, a USMTB-sanctioned cross-country race at Croft State Park, along with seasonal socials and member appreciation events. Check the calendar below for upcoming dates, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for last-minute ride announcements and weather calls.
How to join a ride
Most group rides are posted on the calendar below and announced on our social channels. Just show up at the listed trailhead a few minutes early, introduce yourself, and roll out with the group. Becoming a member gets you into our member group chat where rides are coordinated, plus discounts at local bike shops.
Full calendar view
The Upcoming Events list above shows the next few weeks at a glance. For the full month-by-month view, use the calendar below.