The dirt: April 2026
THE DIRT on a Giveaway, Races and Trail Days, Coaches Application, + MORE!
Welcome to The Dirt, your favorite monthly newsletter. If you wanna get informed, get outside, and get involved in your local Central Ohio trails, then get "the dirt" from us.
Missed the Spring Meeting?
We’ve Got You Covered
We packed a LOT into this year’s kickoff: trail project progress, exciting plans for the season ahead, race and event updates, new class offerings, and a look at where COMBO is headed next. It was the perfect way to shake off winter and get hyped for riding season.
The good news? You didn’t miss out. We’ve rounded up all the highlights, updates, and behind-the-scenes details over on our website.
👉 Get THE DIRT on:
• $600,000 in Trail Projects to come this year
• Race & event announcements
• We're looking to grow our team!
• New incentives for our Bike Shops
• MTB comes to Pelotonia!
• What’s coming next for COMBO
Take a few minutes to dive in, get inspired, and start planning your season. We’ve got a big year ahead and we’re stoked to have you along for the ride. See you on the trails soon!
Become a Member & Enter to WIN!
We launched new Membership Levels + Perks this year that we don’t want you to miss. But this is bigger than perks.
When you become a COMBO member, you’re not just buying a ticket to ride, you’re investing in the kind of recreation you want to see here in Central Ohio. You’re helping bring more high quality trails closer to home.
Every mile of trail takes planning, advocacy, funding, and long-term care. Your membership helps ensure our trails are:
Sustainable and built to last
Accessible for all skill levels
Welcoming to families and youth
Designed to protect the land we love
Because trails do more than connect dirt, they connect people, improve physical & mental health, strengthen communities, and support local economic growth.
Your support helps expand access, grow our trail network, and build something that lasts.
If you are already a COMBO Member, then you’re already entered to win!
Become a COMBO Coach & Teach the Next Generation of Riders!
COMBO is officially looking for our next wave of Mountain Bike Coaches, and we’re investing in YOU. We’ll train you. We’ll certify you. We’ll support you.
COMBO is officially looking for our next wave of Mountain Bike Coaches, and we’re investing in YOU. We’ll train you. We’ll certify you. We’ll support you.
All you need is:
✅ Be 18+
✅ Know how to ride a bike
✅ Care about the MTB community
✅ Want to help others grow
No coaching experience required, just good energy, a willingness to learn, and a passion for building something bigger than yourself.
Our Rider Education Series is growing, and we’re building a team of instructors who want to shape the future of mountain biking in our community for the next three seasons. This is your chance to turn your love of riding into real impact.
If mountain biking changed your life even a little… imagine being that person for someone else.
Applications Close April 15th
Let’s build the next generation of riders. 💥🚵♀️
The First Downhill Race is HERE!
Dust off your bikes for the first race of the 2026 season. We’ll be at Horns Hill to see your fastest lap!! There’s a practice day, qualifier day, then the BIG DAY! Check out the Facebook Page for the weekend schedule, down below.
more Ways to Get outside this month
🏁 WEEKLY Road Group Ride
🗓️ Every Saturday in April
⏰ 9:00am
📍 Parking at LITW Bike Shop
🔗 Check it Out Here!
🏁 WEEKLY MTB Group Rides
🗓️ Every Monday in April
⏰ 6:00pm roll out
📍 Seek-No-Further Cider Co.
🔗 Check it Out Here!
🏁 WEEKLY MTB Group Rides
🗓️ Every Thursday in April
⏰ 5:30pm
📍 Wicked Waltz Trail
🔗 Check it Out Here!
🏁 Gahanna Bike Rodeo
🗓️ Saturday April 18th
⏰ 9:00am-11:00am
📍 Academy Park
🔗 Check it Out Here!
🏁 Mohican Trail Jamboree
🗓️ Sunday April 19th
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Loudonville, OH
🔗 Check it Out Here!
Trail Day at Chestnut Ridge
Our first official Trail Day of the 2026 Season will be at Chestnut Ridge. Meet us at the Apple Barn to give back to the trails we ride every weekend. Check out the event page for need to know information beforehand!
