Hello SAMBA Community,

February may be the shortest month of the year, but the momentum coming out of January has been huge. Thank you to everyone who renewed, joined, showed up, and supported SAMBA — especially those who came out to our membership drive. Your support keeps trails improving and our community strong.

🙌 Thank You for a Great Membership Drive

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the Spartanburg Trek Store for our annual membership drive. It was great seeing familiar faces, meeting new members, talking trails, and getting out for a ride together afterward.

Events like this remind us that SAMBA is more than just trails — it’s people showing up, connecting, and riding together.

If you couldn’t make it but still want to join or renew, it’s never too late:
👉 Join or Renew SAMBA
https://ridewithsamba.org/join/

🛠️ Trail Work Day — February 21

Trail work continues this month, and we’d love your help!

📅 Friday, February 21
📍 Location: Details will be shared in Spond
⛏️ What to bring: Gloves, tools if you have them, water, and a good attitude

Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole time, every bit of help makes a difference. Trail work is one of the most direct ways members give back — and it shows on every ride.

👉 Watch Spond for final details and updates

🚴 Weekly Rides Are Rolling

Our Wednesday Night Rides are still happening! These rides are a great way to stay consistent, meet other members, and keep the wheels turning through the winter months.

Ride details and locations are shared in:

• Spond

• Facebook

All skill levels welcome — come ride when you can.

💬 SAMBA Member Chat — Spond

Spond is now our official member-only chat for:

• Ride invites

• Trail work updates

• Quick announcements

• Community connection

If you haven’t joined yet:
👉 https://spond.com/invite/RUEJP

A short how-to video is pinned to make setup easy.

🧢 Why Your Membership Matters

Your SAMBA membership supports:

• Local trail building and maintenance

• Weekly rides and social events

• Advocacy for trail access

• Member-only communication via Spond

• Signature events like Stump Jump

• Partnerships that strengthen our riding community

Simply put — membership fuels everything we do.

📅 Stay in the Loop — Subscribe to the SAMBA Calendar

We maintain a shared Google Calendar with all SAMBA events:

• Trail work days

• Group rides

• Meetings

• Special events

👉 Subscribe here:
https://ridewithsamba.org/events.php

Click the ➕ (Plus) in the bottom-left corner to subscribe and get automatic updates — it’s free!

📸 Want to Be Featured?

Have a great ride photo, trail work shot, or group pic?

📧 Send it to board@ridewithsamba.org and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter or on social media.

❄️ Looking Ahead

Winter is a great time to stay connected, help with trail work, and keep riding when conditions allow. As we head toward spring, there’s a lot to look forward to — more rides, more trail progress, and more opportunities to get involved.

Together, we’re building the future of mountain biking in Spartanburg — one ride at a time.

🚴 Ride safe, shred hard, and we’ll see you on the trails!

— The SAMBA Board
🚴🚴🚴 Spartanburg Area Mountain Bike Association 🚴🚴🚴