Frequently Asked Questions

- Please bring a bike in good working mechanical condition and be sure that any tubeless setup has sealant. Check your derailleur and dropper batteries if you have them.
- Your riding helmet (required), and gloves and eye protection.
- Plenty of water for the ride
- Nutrition/electrolytes
- Don’t forget the sunscreen!
- Trail multi-tool, mini pump or CO2 inflator, plugs and/or spare tube/patches
- Bring a chair and drinks/snacks for the monthly Saturday ride
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If you would like to become a group ride leader or sweep, please click here.
A description of our different skill level groups can be found here.

- Please bring eye protection, sun protection, and plenty of water and nutrition.
- Wear gloves and dress in closed toe shoes suitable for working in the dirt around shovels and pick axes. Boots are preferable.
- A long sleeve “sun hoodie” with UV protection in white (since it will reflect some heat) is a great choice. Unfortunately it may not stay clean long!.
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You can join Austin Ridge Riders for $5 per month or $39 per year. We recommend the annual option as you will receive additional benefits only available to yearly members. Click here to learn more about membership.
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ARR is a chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA).In addition to the fantastic benefits you get via IMBA, we also work with local partners to provide local benefits. Click here to see all benefits available to members.
If you are not receiving membership related emails including member specific content about discounts or annual voting emails, take the following steps:
- Sign in to your member dashboard via the IMBA website, then navigate to your profile and check that your membership is current, your email address is accurate and that you have chosen any opt-out settings.
- If your IMBA settings look correct double check that you are not blocking or filtering messages from contact@austinridgeriders.com, marketing@austinridgeriders.com, or contact@imba.com, or info@imba.com
- If all the above looks correct, please contact us via marketing@austinridgeriders.com with your name, IMBA member number, and email associated with your IMBA account.

We officially organized in 1987, not long after the sport of Mountain Biking began. In fact, we pre-date the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA). We are Texas’ oldest MTB non profit.
The Board of Directors will send a nomination form to members on an annual basis via the email listed on your IMBA account. Once we have compiled all valid candidates, a ballot will be sent to members for voting.