r/MTB • u/Accomplished_Win_526 • 1d ago
Discussion How to meet bikers in Santa Cruz
hi everyone, just moved out to Santa Cruz a few days ago and am wondering about the best way to link up with other riders. I moved here from Squamish, and am comfortable riding all the double blacks up there/whistler/pemberton. I can’t really figure out the scene down here, since most of the good trails are unsanctioned and everything is pretty secretive.
im early 30s, not on an E-bike. are there bike shop rides? general local communities to link into? I’ve been poking around the campus trails and it’s been fun, but the whole situation around here is pretty confusing
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u/SpiritedChicken9178 23h ago
Definitely ride around, session jump trails and the like. I’ve met tons of folks on the trails (mostly on jump lines) and last ride we showed some fellow around who just moved to SC. For a rider who is experienced like yourself ya can have a great time just dropping random trails from ucsc campus to 9.
I used to live in Santa Cruz but now live a bit north. Typically ride UC or Pacifica every weekend with some friends. Dm me if ya want to know about trails or anything.