First Race of the 2013 NIMBA Series is Sunday May 12th at Bendix Woods County Park in New Carlisle Indiana, 10 miles west of South Bend. We have 21 classes this season so there is a class for every age and skill level. The time trial at Bendix Woods winds through a 6.6 mile trail, we have added almost a mile of single track since the race last fall at Bendix. Beginners ride 1 lap everyone else rides 2. For more information on the race and registration http://nimba-bike.org/race-info/ . 
All  proceeds from the NIMBA Series races are used by NIMBA and our partner clubs to maintain and develop new trails.  Come ride with us in 2013.  All races are chip timed, with quality medals and series plaques along with grass roots fun.

The 2013 NIMBA Mountain Bike Race Series schedule is complete with 8 races in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. New in 2013; a Cross Country Race at TK Lawless Park, a return to Rum Village for a Time Trial, along with new classes to encourage more teen and junior racers. We will also be rolling out special race packages geared for beginners and for women.
Come race with us in 2013 The NIMBA Series is always a lot of fun and we invest all of the race proceeds in trail development and maintenance.
For more information http://nimba-bike.org/race-info/

NIMBA  2013 Race Series
May 12, 2013 Time Trial Bendix Woods County Park New  Carlisle, IN
June 2, 2013 Time Trial Dr. TK Lawless County Park Vandalia, MI
June 30, 2013 Time Trial Potato Creek State Park North Liberty, IN
July  21, 2013 Cross Country Race Dr. TK Lawless County Park Vandalia, MI
August 4,  2012 Time Trial Rum Village City Park South Bend, IN
August 18, 2013 Cross  Country Race Winona Lake Warsaw, IN
September 1, 2013 Time Trial Bluhm County  Park Westville, IN
October 6, 2013 Cross Country Race Potato Creek State Park  North Liberty, IN

The final race in the Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association race series is 10-7-12 at Potato Creek State Park (North Liberty, Indiana). The cross country race is always fun at Potato Creek. We just have added a tandem class, so bring a friend and your tandem to race. We have classes for everyone, and a junior and kids race. Potato Creek is a great venue for the whole family. For more information go to http://www.bikereg.com/Net/15446 or email NIMBA.BIKE@gmail.com.

The annual Snowball bike race at Swiss Valley Ski area (in Michigan, just north of Elkhart) is on Sunday morning 2-12-12.  The races are downhill slalom, head to head.  The race uses a dual elimination tournament bracket format, so you are assured at least two runs.  The race is always a lot of fun.   Here is a link to a youtube video that shows what the racing is all about.  http://youtu.be/pAt88fNxR3U   Swiss Valley will have discounted lift tickets available after the race.  Here is a link for more information   http://skiswissvalley.com/swissvalley/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Snow-Ball-Bike-Race-2012.pdf

The sixth race of the NIMBA 2011 Series is on September 18 at Franke Park in Fort Wayne.  This is the second cross country race of the 2011 series and we expect a fun and challenging race in Fort Wayne.

The NIMBA races have classes for all abilities, chip timing, great awards, swag and food for the racers.  Bring the family; there are Junior & kids races.
 
Race entry is only $20 online, $10 for Juniors. Day of race registration is $25. 
For more info:
 
http://nimbaseries.org/

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Help maintain one of the best trails in Southern Michigan at TK Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI.

Summer trail maintenace morning at TK Lawless Trail in Vandalia, MI. Sunday July 24, 2011 9AM to 1PM, lunch included. Tools provided, just bring gloves and bug spray. Meet at the main shelter. The vines and canes are getting long, so it is time for a good trimming.

More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228895377142441

The Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association works with the Cass County Parks Department to maintain and improve the mountain bike trail at TK Lawless Park through several workdays each year at the park.

The Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association 2011 Race Series
7 Cross Country and Time Trail Races across Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan with all race proceeds going to the participating clubs to fund trails.
 
For 2011 we have added 2 new venues, added cross country races and expanded the classes, including a new kids class.  All races are chip timed, we have race medals to the top three finishers in each class, and series plaques to the top 3 in each class.  Registration is only $20 in advance or $25 day of of race. We also offer a race series discount, pay for 6 races and get the 7th race free.

Classes for 2011
2011 Classes: Expert/Elite Men 35+, Expert/Elite Men 34 and under, Expert/Elite SS, Expert/Elitewomen, Sport/Beginner SS, Sport 20-29, Sport 30-39, Sport 40-49, Sport 19 and under, Sport50-59, Sport 60+, Sport women, Beg Men 20-29, Beg Men 30-39, Beg Men 40-49, Beg Men 11-19, Beg Men 50+, Beginner women, Junior 6-10

Race Website:
http://nimbaseries.org/