HMC changes and news

Howdy, We want to make everyone aware that we have reversed the recommended direction of travel for trails W3 and W1 at the HMC Trail System in Hershey based on rider feedback asking for less climbing and more flow. This new route will present a better experience for...

HMC changes and expansion

Howdy, We just wanted to make everyone aware that SAMBA has made some changes in Hershey. Based on rider feedback we have changed the recommended direction of travel for trails W3 and W1. Why? The new direction will help first time visitors have a better overall ...

SAMBA welcomes John Brennan to the Board

Did you know that SAMBA has a new Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel in addition to our old Facebook group? If you’ve visited any of these sites then you’ve seen some of the awesome work that John has done recently. We would like to welcome John as...

SAMBA partners with 717Cycling to offer beginner skills clinics

How do I learn to ride? How can my kids learn to ride? Where can we go to learn? These are the most common questions that we receive through our Contact tab on the website. Until now, we had no answers to these questions so SAMBA is very proud to announce that we have...

SAMBA & NEW BELGIUM BREWING PRESENT: HMC GNOME CHALLENGE CONTEST

Several gnomes have been spotted along the trails at Hershey Medical Center over the past few weeks and their numbers seem to be growing!  We are not quite sure if they are migrating to these woods or have been here all along. The gnomes seem to be friendly but do not...

SAMBA announces new Social media platform

SAMBA is excited to announce that we will be upgrading and expanding our Social media presence. The plan is to launch a new Instagram account, YouTube channel, re-establish our old Twitter account and create a SAMBA Facebook Page in addition to our existing Facebook...

SAMBA partners with New Belgium Brewing

SAMBA announces partnership with New Belgium Brewing and July Fat Tire Ale promotion in Hershey! During the entire month of July, visit the Cocoa Beanery in Hershey, just across the street from the fabulous PSU Hershey Medical Center trails on the Eshenour Bike Path...

SAMBA welcomes Ali Noll

SAMBA welcomes Ali Noll to our Board of Directors! The Board is super excited to announce that Ali Noll has been added to the team as a Board member at-large! Ali already organizes our Winter Party as a member of our Events committee and will be adding...

Mechanicsburg School trail upgrades

MECHANICSBURG SCHOOL TRAIL UPDATE: Kudos to the crew over in Mechanicsburg lead by Physical Educator Jason Minnich for the ongoing maintenance and recent improvements to the trail at Mechanicsburg High School. The crew brought in soil and sculpted some nice corners...

SAMBA welcomes Mike Kuhn to Board

SAMBA welcomes Mike Kuhn! Board nominations were received and all SAMBA members had the opportunity to vote but there wasn’t much change within the Board this year except for the very exciting addition of Mr. Mike Kuhn to our Board of Directors. For those that...