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Monterey Off Road Cycling Assoc

MORCA promotes mountain biking in Monterey County through trail advocacy, environmental stewardship, and community engagement, ensuring accessible and well-maintained trails for all biking enthusiasts.

MORCA Harvest Moon Ride &amp; BarbecueWhen the sun goes down, Fort Ord becomes a whole different ride.Join MORCA on Saturday, September 26, for a special permitted ride beneath the full Harvest Moon and experience a side of Ord that you&rsquo;ve not normally seen. We&rsquo;ll roll at 7:00 p.m. for approximately two hours, with separate faster and slower no-drop groups led by experienced MORCA ride leaders. Arrive early to check in and make sure your gear works!Afterward, we&rsquo;ll gather back at the trailhead for a MORCA-hosted barbecue, with meats, sides, and drinks provided. Good trails, good people, and post ride BBQ and hangout under the full moon&mdash;what more do you need?Please remember that BLM lands normally close one-half hour after sunset. This organized MORCA ride is being held under a special BLM night-riding permit; it does not represent general nighttime access to Fort Ord National Monument.Advance registration, a signed waiver, a helmet and adequate night-riding lights are required. Space is limited, so sign up early!Find the waiver here: <a fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/</a>&quot;&gt;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/</a>

Harvest Moon Ride

Join MORCA for a guided night ride under the lights 🚴 on our local Monterey County trails. This ride brings together riders who care about fun, safe singletrack and responsible trail use. By registering, you help support MORCA&rsquo;s mission of environmental stewardship and sustainable trail access. Lights, helmets, and trail-ready bikes required. 🌟

MORCA Night Ride 3.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 3.4.26

Join MORCA for a guided night ride under the lights 🌙🚵&zwj;♂️ on the trails we ride, care for, and help protect. This group ride is for riders who are comfortable on singletrack and want a new way to experience familiar terrain. Your registration helps MORCA promote sustainable trail access, responsible night riding, and a strong local mountain bike community. Please share your experience level and lighting setup so we can plan a safe, well-paced ride for everyone.

MORCA Night Ride 2.25.26

*Please read first! Join us for MORCA&#39;s Night Ride under the stars. This event welcomes all mountain biking enthusiasts in the Monterey County area. Experience the thrill of night riding on our beloved trails while supporting our mission of environmental stewardship and trail advocacy. 🌟 Your participation helps sustain our efforts for accessible and well-maintained trails. It&#39;s not just a ride, it&#39;s about building a community passionate about mountain biking and nature. What: No drop, night ride with beginner, intermediate and advanced groups as attendance permits. &nbsp;MORCA <a fr-original-style="" href="https://morcamtb.org/join/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">membership</a> includes night riding. &nbsp;Non members can still ride but will be charged a $10 fee to cover insurance and permit cost (this is a Fort Ord National Monument Permitted ride). &nbsp;Where: We&rsquo;ll be meeting at 8th and G and plan to roll at 6 PM so arrive EARLY (5:30 PM) to get geared up. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Marina,+CA+8th+and+Gigling&sll=36.606257,-121.844287&sspn=0.017432,0.041499&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gigling+Rd+&z=16" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Map of 8th and Gigling&hellip;</a>NOTE: You should have some mountain bike riding experience and must be self supported with properly functioning equipment and bring adequate lighting systems to join the ride. You must have at least one light of 1000 lumens or greater. Most night riders have 2, one on the bars and one on the helmet. &ldquo;Head lamps&rdquo; or other &ldquo;camping&ldquo; styles of lights will not be adequate.&nbsp;Rides will be approximately 1.5-2 hours and No Drop (no one will be left behind) and will be led by an experienced member of MORCA.If enough people show up, we&rsquo;ll divide into the following groups. Otherwise, it&rsquo;s one no-drop group for about 1.5-2hrs.&nbsp;==Beginner &ndash; Have done some riding and can ride continuously for an 1.5-2hrs at a conversational pace (8 &ndash; 12 mph with regular stops). &nbsp;May need to walk technical trail features.==Intermediate &ndash; Have experience riding with groups and can ride continuously for 1.5 to 2 hours at a moderate pace (10-15 miles with some stops). &nbsp;May need some pointers to ride technical trail features.==Advanced &ndash; Experienced riding alone and with groups on a variety of trails and can ride continuously for 2.5+ hours at a faster pace (15 &ndash; 25 miles with few stops). &nbsp;Can comfortably ride all technical trail features.&nbsp;Bring a food or beverage to share and we&rsquo;ll tailgate after in the parking lot.Rain&nbsp;in the previous 24 hours may cancel. Be sure to check the MORCA Facebook Group and website for weather status updates.The <a fr-original-style="" href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Waiver</a> from the MORCA website must be signed completed, but only once each season.&nbsp;

MORCA Night Ride 2.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.4.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.28.26

*Please read first! Join us for MORCA&#39;s Night Ride under the stars. This event welcomes all mountain biking enthusiasts in the Monterey County area. Experience the thrill of night riding on our beloved trails while supporting our mission of environmental stewardship and trail advocacy. 🌟 Your participation helps sustain our efforts for accessible and well-maintained trails. It&#39;s not just a ride, it&#39;s about building a community passionate about mountain biking and nature. What: No drop, night ride with beginner, intermediate and advanced groups as attendance permits. &nbsp;MORCA <a fr-original-style="" href="https://morcamtb.org/join/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">membership</a> includes night riding. &nbsp;Non members can still ride but will be charged a $10 fee to cover insurance and permit cost (this is a Fort Ord National Monument Permitted ride). &nbsp;Where: We&rsquo;ll be meeting at 8th and G and plan to roll at 6 PM so arrive EARLY (5:30 PM) to get geared up. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Marina,+CA+8th+and+Gigling&sll=36.606257,-121.844287&sspn=0.017432,0.041499&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gigling+Rd+&z=16" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Map of 8th and Gigling&hellip;</a>NOTE: You should have some mountain bike riding experience and must be self supported with properly functioning equipment and bring adequate lighting systems to join the ride. You must have at least one light of 1000 lumens or greater. Most night riders have 2, one on the bars and one on the helmet.&nbsp;Rides will be approximately 1.5-2 hours and No Drop (no one will be left behind) and will be led by an experienced member of MORCA.If enough people show up, we&rsquo;ll divide into the following groups. Otherwise, it&rsquo;s one no-drop group for about 1.5-2hrs.&nbsp;==Beginner &ndash; Have done some riding and can ride continuously for an hour or more at an easy pace (6 &ndash; 10 miles with regular stops). &nbsp;May need to walk technical trail features.==Intermediate &ndash; Have experience riding with groups and can ride continuously for 1.5 to 2 hours at a moderate pace (10-15 miles with some stops). &nbsp;May need some pointers to ride technical trail features.==Advanced &ndash; Experienced riding alone and with groups on a variety of trails and can ride continuously for 2.5+ hours at a faster pace (15 &ndash; 25 miles with few stops). &nbsp;Can comfortably ride all technical trail features.&nbsp;Bring a food or beverage to share and we&rsquo;ll tailgate after in the parking lot.Rain&nbsp;in the previous 24 hours may cancel. Be sure to check the MORCA Facebook Group and website for weather status updates.The <a fr-original-style="" href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Waiver</a> from the MORCA website must be signed completed, but only once each season.&nbsp;

MORCA Night Ride 1.21.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.14.26

Join us for MORCA&#39;s Night Ride under the stars. This event welcomes all mountain biking enthusiasts in the Monterey County area. Experience the thrill of night riding on our beloved trails while supporting our mission of environmental stewardship and trail advocacy. 🌟 Your participation helps sustain our efforts for accessible and well-maintained trails. It&#39;s not just a ride, it&#39;s about building a community passionate about mountain biking and nature. What: No drop, night ride with beginner, intermediate and advanced groups as attendance permits. &nbsp;MORCA membership includes night riding. &nbsp;Non members can still ride but will be charged a $10 fee to cover insurance and permit cost (this is a Fort Ord National Monument Permitted ride). &nbsp;Where: We&rsquo;ll be meeting at 8th and G and plan to roll at 6 PM so arrive early (5:30 PM) to get geared up. <a fr-original-style="" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Marina,+CA+8th+and+Gigling&sll=36.606257,-121.844287&sspn=0.017432,0.041499&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gigling+Rd+&z=16" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Map of 8th and Gigling&hellip;</a>NOTE: You should have some mountain bike riding experience and must be self supported with properly functioning equipment and bring adequate lighting systems to join the ride. You must have at least one light of 1000 lumens or greater. Most night riders have 2, one on the bars and one on the helmet.&nbsp;Rides will be approximately 1.5-2 hours and No Drop (no one will be left behind) and will be led by an experienced member of MORCA.If enough people show up, we&rsquo;ll divide into the following groups. Otherwise, it&rsquo;s one no-drop group for about 1.5-2hrs.&nbsp;==Beginner &ndash; Have done some riding and can ride continuously for an hour or more at an easy pace (6 &ndash; 10 miles with regular stops). &nbsp;May need to walk technical trail features.==Intermediate &ndash; Have experience riding with groups and can ride continuously for 1.5 to 2 hours at a moderate pace (10-15 miles with some stops). &nbsp;May need some pointers to ride technical trail features.==Advanced &ndash; Experienced riding alone and with groups on a variety of trails and can ride continuously for 2.5+ hours at a faster pace (15 &ndash; 25 miles with few stops). &nbsp;Can comfortably ride all technical trail features.&nbsp;Bring a food or beverage to share and we&rsquo;ll tailgate after in the parking lot.Rain&nbsp;in the previous 24 hours may cancel. Be sure to check the MORCA Facebook Group and website for weather status updates.The <a fr-original-style="" href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/jww3pcodqjfsjifzaa7dzm/web/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Waiver</a> from the MORCA website must be signed completed, but only once each season.&nbsp;

Monterey Off Road Cycling Assoc

Monterey Off Road Cycling Assoc

Monterey Off Road Cycling Assoc

Past events

Past events

Harvest Moon Ride

MORCA Night Ride 3.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 3.4.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.25.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.4.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.28.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.21.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.14.26

MORCA Night Ride

MORCA Night Ride

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Monterey Off Road Cycling Assoc

Past events

Past events

Harvest Moon Ride

MORCA Night Ride 3.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 3.4.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.25.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.11.26

MORCA Night Ride 2.4.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.28.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.21.26

MORCA Night Ride 1.14.26

MORCA Night Ride

MORCA Night Ride

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