Bring Your Girls, Your Family and Your Friends to Half Moon Bay on August 23rd!
There is something truly special about getting on your bike with people you love. It turns an ordinary ride into a shared experience filled with connection, laughter, and joy.
The laughter before the ride sets the tone for the day, followed by the excitement of rolling onto the trail together. You discover new sections of singletrack, watch your kids build confidence on two wheels, and meet new friends who share your love of bikes. By the end of the day, you’re enjoying good food, great conversation, and a little dirt on your legs.
This summer, MTB Girls Magazine and Straight Wheel Cycling are bringing the cycling community together for Quarry Park Bike & BBQ on Sunday, August 23, 2026. It is a day designed to celebrate riding, community, and the simple joy of being outdoors together.
And girls, we want you there. Whether you are an experienced mountain biker, a casual rider, a mom looking for a fun family adventure, a young rider discovering mountain biking for the first time, or someone who simply wants to meet more people who love bikes, this event is for you.
WE RIDE WITH YOU.
That is Straight Wheel Cycling’s philosophy, and it perfectly captures what this day is all about. It is about showing up together, supporting one another, and enjoying the ride at every level.
Ride Together. Have Fun. Build Community.
Grab Your Girls and Come Ride
Have you been looking for an excuse to get back on your bike? This is your sign to make it happen and turn a simple Sunday into something memorable.
Maybe you have been wanting to ride more with your daughter, or your best friend keeps saying you two need to go for a ride. Maybe your family needs a fun outdoor adventure, or maybe you simply want to meet more women and girls who love getting outside and riding bikes.
Consider this your invitation to say yes.
Grab your best friend, bring your daughter, bring your mom, bring your partner, bring the whole family, or come by yourself and make new friends. There is no wrong way to show up, only the shared excitement of being part of the ride.
You do not have to be the fastest rider, and you do not need to know everyone in advance. You also do not need years of mountain biking experience to join in. Just bring your bike, your enthusiasm, and your willingness to have a good time.
We will take care of the community, the connection, and the welcoming atmosphere so you can simply enjoy the day.
Meet Us at Quarry Park
We will meet at Quarry Park in Half Moon Bay at 10 am and spend the morning riding together as a group. From the moment we roll out, the focus will be on fun, exploration, and shared experience.
The group will enjoy the Quarry Park trails and/or pump track, creating an opportunity for riders of different ages and abilities to experience the park together. It is a great way to build confidence, try something new, and enjoy riding in a supportive environment.
This is a relaxed, coed community ride, and it is not a race. There are no podiums, no pressure, and no expectation to keep up with anyone else. Everyone rides at their own pace and enjoys the experience in their own way.
It is simply a chance to ride, explore, laugh, meet people, introduce your family to a new riding spot, and remember why we love bikes in the first place.
Event Details
QUARRY PARK BIKE & BBQ
Presented by Straight Wheel Cycling in partnership with MTB Girls Magazine
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Ride: 10 am–12 pm
Meetup Location:
Quarry Park
1195 Columbus St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94018
Come ready to ride at 10 am and enjoy a full morning on the trails. Bring your bike, water, and anything else you normally take along for a comfortable and fun ride.
Then, We BBQ!
Because a great ride deserves a great celebration, we will continue the day together after the ride. Community does not stop when the wheels stop turning.
After we finish riding at Quarry Park, we’ll head over to Straight Wheel Cycling for a community BBQ at 12:30 pm. This is where the stories, laughter, and connections continue over a shared meal.
BBQ Lunch: 12:30 pm
Straight Wheel Cycling
436 Purissima St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
This is your chance to hang out after the ride, meet other riders, swap stories, talk bikes, and enjoy lunch together in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Bring your friends and family even if they are not riding. Everyone is welcome to join the BBQ, whether they spent the morning on the trails or are just coming to be part of the community.
Why We Ride
At MTB Girls Magazine, we believe bikes are about so much more than getting from one place to another. They are about connection, growth, and shared experiences that stay with you long after the ride is over.
Bikes build confidence, and they help people discover what they are capable of. They create friendships that often begin on the trail and continue far beyond it.
They get us outside, give kids independence, and provide families with meaningful time together. They also help women discover strength they did not know they had, both physically and mentally.
Most importantly, they create communities where people who might never have met otherwise can become friends. That is the real power of riding together.
That is why events like Quarry Park Bike & BBQ matter so much. They bring all of these elements together in one shared experience.
You might show up knowing one person and leave knowing ten. Your daughter might meet another girl who loves riding just as much as she does. Your friend might discover that mountain biking is not as intimidating as she thought.
Your family might find a new favorite Sunday tradition, and you might rediscover just how much fun it is to ride when it is shared with others.
A Special Offer for the MTB Girls Community
While you’re at Straight Wheel Cycling after the ride, you can take advantage of a special community offer created just for this event. It is a great opportunity to support your riding journey and explore new gear.
Get 15% off select purchases with code MTBGIRLS15.
If you have been thinking about a new bike, new gear, or something to make your next adventure even better, this is the perfect time to stop by the shop and take a look.
Straight Wheel Cycling is committed to making cycling welcoming and accessible for riders of all ages and abilities. This event is a perfect opportunity to connect with the shop, meet the team, and become part of the local cycling community.
Make August 23 a Day to Remember
You do not need a big reason to ride, and you do not need a perfect plan to have a great day. Sometimes all you need is a Sunday, a bike, and a few people who make you smile.
So load up the bikes and call your girlfriends. Bring the kids, invite your neighbors, and grab your riding crew. Or come solo and let us introduce you to some new friends who are just as excited to ride as you are.
Quarry Park Bike & BBQ is about bringing people together through bikes. It is about connection, community, and the simple joy of riding side by side.
We’re riding together, we’re having fun, and we’re building community. Most importantly, we would love to have you with us.
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, August 23, 2026
10 am–12 pm: Community Ride at Quarry Park
1195 Columbus St., Half Moon Bay
12:30 pm: Community BBQ at Straight Wheel Cycling
436 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay
15% off select purchases: Use code MTBGIRLS15
For more information, visit Straight Wheel Cycling.
Girls, bring your girls. Families, bring your families. Friends, bring your friends.
Come ride with us. Have Fun. Build Community.
