Don’t miss out on joining us for one of west Texas’ best single track mountain biking venues! We’re headed to Abilene, TX to ride the local Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails. With a 13 mile loop of single track, this will be a fantastic opportunity for experienced beginners to be challenged and advance their skills. For competent riders, this trip will give you an opportunity to test your skills, improve technique and try out a new place!
This overnight trip provides you an opportunity to get the most out of your mountain biking weekend. We’ll leave Friday afternoon with a goal of a short ride before heading to camp. On Saturday, we’ll get up early, eat a fabulous breakfast, then hit the trails for a solid day of riding. When folks have had their fill of pedaling, we’ll head back up to Lubbock with a goal of being back by 7:00pm.
Sign up at the OPC located adjacent to the north entrance of the Rec Center! Interested riders should speak with the trip leaders to learn if this trip is for you!
Trip Registration Info
Trip Dates: October 5 - 6
Early Registration Deadline: September 26
Early Trip Cost: $65.00
Late Registration Deadline: October 3
Late Trip Cost: $75.00
Pre Trip Meeting: October 4 @ 6 PM
Trip Specifics
Location: Buck Creek Mountain Biking Trails, Abilene, TX
Activity: Cross country mountain biking
Learning Goals: Increase riding confidence, mountain bike fit, shifting and other key riding techniques, getting to know other adventurers, and learning about the cycling opportunities in West Texas
Prior Experience: Must have prior mountain biking experience.
Physical/Mental Challenge: Moderate to difficult. The Buck Creek Mountain Bike trails offer you a variety of challenges including fast descents, steep climbs, technical hazards, drops, jumps and much more.
Included with Trip Registration
- Transportation
- Cycling instruction on technique and simple maintenance
- Dinner on Friday
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Saturday
What Will You Need?
All regular items from the OPC day trip pack list plus:
- Mountain bike suitable for terrain (limited number available for rent)
- Helmet (limited number available for rent)
- Eye Protection
- Riding Gloves
