Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association
Working to Protect and encourage Mountain Bike trail access in Central Pennsylvania.
Welcome Kayla Layng, SAMBA’s Communications Director
We are excited to welcome Kayla Layng as SAMBA’s Communications Director and a valued member of our Board of Directors! Kayla brings a deep passion for community, stewardship, and of course, bikes—values that align perfectly with SAMBA’s mission. From her earliest...
Welcome Nicole Lindeman, SAMBA’s Events Director
We are thrilled to announce Nicole Lindeman as SAMBA’s Events Director and a valued member of our Board of Directors! Nicole brings a wealth of experience, energy, and dedication to the mountain biking community. Since hitting the trails in 2015, she has played...
Hunting Season
Attention Mountain Bikers! As we approach hunting season, remember to stay visible on the trails. Rifle season begins on Saturday, November 30—the weekend after Thanksgiving. Make safety a priority by wearing hunter orange and ensuring you’re visible from all...
SAMBA Bash Rattling Creek Mountain Bike Festival
The SAMBA Bash is coming soon! September 14 - 17 2023 Come out to the 2023 SAMBA Bash for a weekend of camping, free beer, great food, and mountain biking on the Rattling Creek IMBA Epic. [button link="http://www.bikereg.com/samba-rattling-creek-bash" color="orange"...
SAMBA Summer Party 2023 Registration is Open! Save the date for our summer party on Saturday, July 1 at the Mt. Gretna Fire Hall! The event opens at 1:30pm, and group rides start at 2pm, followed by the party at 4pm. Raffle, pizza dinner, and of course, New Belgium...
SAMBA Cabin Fever Ride and After Party – Saturday May 20, 2023
SAMBA is hosting the annual Cabin Fever Ride at Rattling Creek on May 20th, 2023. Morning ride starting from east end parking lot at 10am. After party starts at 2pm at the Carsonville Hotel with beer and food specials. Come out for some of the best singletrack in PA!...
SAMBA announces plans to re-open Camp Mack trails
Howdy, We realize that Camp Mack has been a part of the mountain bike culture in Central Pa. for decades and we were all devastated by the sudden closure last year. After several months of negotiations with the Pa. Dutch...
Rattling Creek Fundraiser-Your help needed!
SAMBA recently announced plans for a large expansion of the awesome IMBA EPIC Rattling Creek Trail System (RCTS) near Lykens, Pa. and we need your help! The vision for the expansion will more than double current trail mileage, establish trail connections for future...
COVID-19 UPDATE from IMBA/SAMBA
To our friends and partners in mountain biking, Getting out on the trails is tremendously valuable. Trails bring us together, but to keep each other safe, we must keep our distance. How can our community navigate this challenge? First and foremost, refer to the...