Shelden Mountain Bike Fest

New to mountain biking or an expert on the trails, we invite you to join us for our 3rd annual Shelden Mountain Bike Festival on September 28 at Stony Creek Metropark. Experience the thrill of Shelden Trails with fellow mountain bike enthusiasts, visit vendor and bike-related booths, eat some great food and sit around a campfire while listening to some great tunes!

Capture the moment forever at our Jump line section of the trail.  A professional action photographer can photograph you no matter how high you hit that jump!

Beginner mountain bike instruction, demos and group rides will ease new or young riders into the sport and introduce them to the trails. The GROM loop on the Shelden Trails is a beginner loop to introduce riders to the sport and to obstacles and it is handcycle accessible too! A handcycle demonstration and clinic will be available.

Rounding out the evening will be a group twilight trail ride, so be sure bring your bike lights!

New this year is an exciting and inclusive opportunity to experience adaptive mountain biking, brought to you by Wheels in Motion. The demo will feature hands-on opportunities to try out an off-road handcycle/adaptive mountain bike designed for riders with physical disabilities. Whether you’re new to adaptive biking or looking to refine your skills, the Wheels in Motion team will provide instruction and guidance as to the basics of tackling the sport on a handcycle. This is an excellent chance for individuals of all abilities to explore the world of Adaptive Mountain Biking and discover the freedom and exhilaration it offers.

Please note, participants are recommended to wear a helmet and must have their own functioning bike.

Pre-registration is only required for Bike Demo and Beginner Instruction. These clinics will start with a bike demo and then share instruction to help new riders learn how to handle the trails. Register for the clinic time that will work for you, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.,both sessions occur during the Shelden Mountain Bike Fest. Click here to learn more and register.

Participants must provide their own mountain bike and helmet.

Date: Saturday, September 28
Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 3 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Cost: Free! A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark.
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Shelden Trails West Branch parking lot area- GROM Trailhead

Schedule of Events

3 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Jump Jam Photo Op on the Pines Trail
3 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Food Truck, Ice Cream & Beer Tent Available
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Handcycle Demo (Visit the Wheels in Motion tent)

3:30 p.m. – Bike Demo & Beginner Clinic (Pre-registration required)
4 p.m. – Beginner Group Ride
4:30 p.m. – Adaptive Mountain Bike (Offroad Handcycle) presentation
5:30 p.m. – Bike Demo & Beginner Clinic (Pre-registration required)
6 p.m. – Beginner Group Ride
7 p.m. – Howlin’ at the Moon Twilight Group Ride

A special thank you to our event partners: REI, Specialized (Rochester), Main Street Bikes (Lake Orion & Washington), Trek, CRAMBA, Bike Patrol, Venture Out Cycling Club, and Wheels in Motion.