The dirt: February 2026
The Dirt on Gravel Day, Race Dates, Spring Meeting + MORE!
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Mountain Biking has been added to Pelotonia in 2026!
Introduced in 2023 as Pelotonia’s newest event, Gravel Day offers unique gravel cycling and trail running or hiking adventures in scenic, beautiful southeast Ohio. We’re thrilled to announce that in 2026 they're adding Mountain Biking to this already incredible event.
More information will be released soon, but we couldn't wait any longer to pass on the news.
Gravel Day is proof that, to accomplish great things, sometimes you need to get a little dirty, and you can have a lot of fun doing it. It’s a unique and spirited event where participants come together for a weekend of challenging outdoor adventure and inspiring community connection.
We're sure you already guessed it, but keep an eye out for the official COMBO Peloton as well as our Training Ride schedule leading up to the big ride in 243 days on October 3rd, 2026.
the 2026 COMBO FUNduro Race Series
We're kicking off the riding season at Horns Hill for our annual Horns cHill Downhill on both April 25th and 26th before we hop into the official FUNduro Race Series!
1️⃣ The Wilds on June 7th
2️⃣ Tuscazoar on July 19th
3️⃣ Star Hill on August 16th
4️⃣ Great Seal on August 29th
5️⃣ Horns Hill on September 20th
4th Annual Horns Hill MTB Festival
Save the Date for our 4th Annual Horns Hill MTB Festival with a weekend full of camping, costumes, live music, free shuttles, jump contests, party laps, games, kid zones, group rides, vendors, food trucks, + MORE!
This event just keeps getting bigger and better every year. If you're a vendor, small business, or vendor that is interested in joining the party on The Hill please reach out to mtbcombo@gmail.com for more information.
Ways to Get Outside & On Your Bike This Month!
🏁 It's Galentine's at Ray's Indoor Bike Park on Friday February 13th from 8am-4pm, pre-register HERE to ride for free, otherwise there will be a price at the door.
🏁 Our next COMBO Board Meeting and Committee Breakouts are on Thursday February 19th at BikeSource, rsvp HERE to be a part of some amazing new projects on your favorite trails this year.
6 More weeks of winter?
More like 6 more weeks until our 2026 spring meeting!
Winter hibernation is officially over, and it’s time to dust off the bikes and kick off a new season together!
In 2025, we shook things up by swapping our traditional end-of-year meeting for a more laid back Happy Hour Hang Out. But don't worry, we’re bringing back our Annual Meeting to the spring where it rightfully belongs. We’d love for you to join us on March 21st at Nocterra Brewery at 6:00pm where we’ll be recapping some of 2025 best moments and trail stats, sharing what’s ahead for 2026, digging into projects that are currently in the works, and setting the tone for an exciting mountain biking season.
Most importantly, it’s a chance to reconnect with the COMBO community after a long winter and celebrate everything we’re building together, over a beer or two.
Come for the plans, stay for the people, and let’s get ready to ride. We can’t wait to see you there!
