Noxturnal Night Ride at Nox

The Noxturnal Ride is a one-night-only chance to ride Nox past sundown, while raising money for the Tower Rd. trailhead pavilion

This is a special event. Registration is limited to 150 riders. Online Registration closes November 15 at midnight, or as soon as all available spaces fill up. There will be no day-of registration. 
 

Dreading Daylight savings? The thought of less time to ride your bike got you down? Love riding Nox? Wish you could ride there at night? Now you can! Calling all spirits of the forest! Join the Valley Mountain Bikers in lighting up the night at Lake Nockamixon on Saturday, November 18 from 6 to 8 pm for what we hope will become the annual  “Noxturnal” night ride. 

 

VMB has obtained special permission from Lake Nockamixon State Park to host the unique one-night-only “Fun”draising event. In addition to rolling through one of our most beautifully maintained trail systems at night, your paid registration gets you: ability-based group rides led by one of our knowledgeable and friendly trail ambassadors; one free “Ride the Valley” VMB bumper sticker;  complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and s'mores on course; and some glowy bits to make your bike look extra special.

What you Need: a properly functioning mountain bike, helmet, and at least one bike light—preferably one rated for trail riding.
Ride Routes: We’ve set up three routes–shorter (7.5 miles), medium (10 miles), and longer (12 mi.) All three routes are available to view on RideWithGPS here: long, medium & short We’ll send the riders in each category out in groups of 10 to 15 riders so we don’t overcrowd the trails. 

Parking: All parking and event check-in will be at the Haycock Boat Launch off Rt 563 in Haycock Township. There will be no event parking at the Tower Rd Lot. Please follow parking instructions from volunteers when you ride. We encourage everyone to carpool to make sure everyone gets a parking space. 

Check-In: All riders must check in at the VMB tent in the Haycock Launch Parking Lot. Check-in will open at 5:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive and check in by 5:45 p.m.

Ride Departure Times:
Longer route: 6:00 p.m.
Intermediate route: 6:15 p.m.
Shorter route: 6:30 p.m.

Please, Be Cool! We have been given special permission by the State Park to hold this event. We must respect the trails, the park, and the rules we’ve been given. All riders must be off the trails by 8:30 p.m. Please respect instructions from rider leaders, sweeps, volunteers, and park staff. Leave no trace, and keep the trails and parking lots free of trash.