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Ride for Rwanda (now "Good Dirt Ride") is an annual MTB event that attracts over 1200 riders each year - featuring routes of 10, 25, or 50 miles.
06/14/2026
What an incredible moment for Team Africa Rising and the cycling community in DR Congo! 🚴🏿🇨🇩
Joel Kyaviro’s historic stage win at the Tour du Cameroun is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when talent, opportunity, and support come together. Stories like this are exactly why the Good Dirt Ride proudly supports Team Africa Rising and their mission to create life-changing opportunities through cycling.
Congratulations to Joel, Goma Cycling Club, Team Africa Rising, and everyone who helped make this achievement possible. We can’t wait to see what’s next! 👏🌍
HUGE moment for DR Congo with their first ever UCI race win - with Joel Kyaviro 🇨🇩 solo winning Stage Nine of the 2.2 Tour of Cameroon! Kudos!!!
We have worked closely with Goma Cycling Clubs - GCC - Joel’s home club - for several years and it’s the location of one of our first, and remote, Virtual Perfomance Centers, created with Zwift 🧡🧡
Congrats to everyone there! ❤️🇨🇩🌍
Joel recently joined Something Dfrnt - run by our friend Andrew Jackson in the 🇺🇸 and we hope to see more of this young guy with this support 🙏🇨🇩🌍
Full results on Pro Cycling Stats 💻⬇️
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/tour-du-cameroun/2026/stage-9/result/result
Cycling Stats
06/09/2026
Have you heard about the newest addition to the Orange County trail community? 🚵♂️🏕️
Introducing the OC Trail Festival — a weekend of mountain biking, camping, community, and adventure, all while supporting the same great causes you already know and love.
📍 Trabuco Canyon, California
📅 August 14–16, 2026
🚵 Ride scenic trails
🏕️ Camp with fellow riders
🤝 Connect with the community
❤️ Support meaningful causes
As an added bonus, the first 100 registrants will receive a 10% discount code for the Good Dirt Ride.
More riding.
More fun.
More impact.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend while helping support OCMTBA’s mission to protect and expand trail access throughout Orange County and the inspiring work of Team Africa Rising.
Register today:
https://www.bikereg.com/oc-trail-festival
Good Fun. Good Dirt. Good Causes.
Big things are coming for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride 👊
California is home to some incredible gravel events. Rides like Lost and Found, Belgian Waffle Ride California, Mammoth Tuff, Grinduro, and Truckee Tahoe Gravel have become bucket-list adventures for cyclists across the state.
We think the Good Dirt Ride deserves a spot on that list.
Join us for a day of scenic fire roads, creek crossings, great company, and miles of unforgettable riding through the beautiful backcountry of Rancho Santa Margarita. With multiple route options available, riders of all abilities can choose their own adventure and experience what makes this event so special.
Along the way you'll find fully stocked aid stations, incredible volunteers, and a cycling community that knows how to have fun. After the ride, stick around for the celebration featuring a beer garden, food trucks, live music, and a raffle loaded with amazing prizes.
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
🌐 www.GoodDirtRide.com
Registration is OPEN!
The Good Dirt Ride proudly supports two organizations using cycling to make a lasting impact.
🚵 OCMTBA works to protect, improve, and expand trail access throughout Orange County while advocating for the local cycling community.
🌍 Team Africa Rising creates opportunities through cycling across Africa by developing young riders, growing communities, and changing lives through the power of the bicycle.
Together, this event has helped raise more than $1.8 million and counting.
Local event. Global impact. 👊
Businesses and brands interested in sponsorship opportunities or requesting a sponsor deck can email:
📧 [email protected]
More details coming soon. Add the Good Dirt Ride to your 2026 adventure list and we'll see you on the dirt. 👊
06/02/2026
Have you seen our new event? 👀
Introducing the OC Trail Festival! A brand-new adventure supporting the same great causes you already love.
📍 Trabuco Canyon, California
📅 August 14–16, 2026
Mountain biking.
Camping vibes.
Trail community.
Good times.
And here’s the bonus:
The first 100 people to register for the OC Trail Festival will receive a 10% discount code for the Good Dirt Ride. 🙌
More riding.
More fun.
More impact.
Win. Win.
Come spend the weekend with an amazing community while supporting the mission to protect and expand trail access in Orange County through OCMTBA, while also supporting the life-changing work of Team Africa Rising.
Register now:
https://www.bikereg.com/oc-trail-festival
Good Fun. Good Dirt. Good Causes.
🚵 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚵
Southern California's biggest MTB event is back, and registration for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride is officially live! Visit GoodDirtRide.com
🔥 Register now and lock in last year's pricing before rates increase.
Choose your challenge:
✅ 10 Mile
✅ 15 Mile
✅ 25 Mile
✅ 50 Mile
This isn't just a ride—it's a full day of community, adventure, and impact.
🎸 Live Music
🌮 Food Trucks
🍻 Beer Garden
🎟️ Present & Non-Present Raffles
🙋 Volunteer Opportunities
🤝 Business Sponsorship Opportunities
Every mile makes a difference. Your participation helps support the incredible work of Team Africa Rising and OCMTBA, creating opportunities through cycling both locally and around the world.
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Skip the last-minute lines and secure your spot today.
Tag your riding crew and let us know which route you're taking! 👇
🔗 Register today and be part of one of Southern California's most anticipated mountain biking events.
05/31/2026
🚨 TOMORROW REGISTRATION OPENS 🚨
Big things are coming for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride 👊
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita
🌐 GoodDirtRide.com
Get ready for scenic fire roads, epic water crossings, multiple distance options, aid stations, and an incredible post ride celebration with food, drinks, live music, and raffle prizes.
We’re also excited for the OCMTBA Bike Fest happening August 14th–16th at O’Neill Park, giving riders a chance to pre ride sections of the course, camp out, and connect with the community.
🔥 TOMORROW is the day.
Registration for BOTH events opens June 1st.
OCMTBA members will get early access to register for BIKE FEST, and early Good Dirt Ride sign ups will receive discounted pricing.
Together these events continue supporting trail access, the cycling community, and Team Africa Rising’s global mission through bikes.
Local event. Global impact. 👊
05/21/2026
🚨 REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST 🚨
Big things are coming for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride 👊
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita
🌐 GoodDirtRide.com
Get ready for scenic fire roads, epic water crossings, multiple distance options, aid stations, and an incredible post ride celebration with food, drinks, live music, and raffle prizes.
We’re also excited for the OCMTBA Bike Fest happening August 14th–16th at O’Neill Park, giving riders a chance to pre ride sections of the course, camp out, and connect with the community.
Even better… registration for BOTH events opens June 1st 🔥 (OCMTBA members will get early access to register for BIKE FEST)
Early Good Dirt Ride sign ups will receive discounted pricing, so be ready when registration goes live.
Together these events continue supporting trail access, the cycling community, and Team Africa Rising’s global mission through bikes.
Local event. Global impact. 👊
Big things are coming for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride 👊
Get ready for an unforgettable day on the trails with multiple distance options, scenic fire roads, and epic water crossings that make this ride one to remember. Whether you are pushing for miles or just out to enjoy the ride, this is a ride, not a race and there is something here for everyone.
Along the course you will find multiple aid stations to keep you fueled and moving strong. When you finish the experience keeps going with a full post ride celebration featuring a beer garden, food trucks, a live band, and a raffle packed with incredible prizes.
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita
🌐 www.GoodDirtRide.com
Registration opens at the beginning of May, so make sure to follow along to stay up to date and be ready to secure your spot.
This ride supports two incredible organizations making a real impact through cycling.
Orange County Mountain Bike Association works to protect and expand trail access right here in Orange County, advocating for riders and building a stronger local mountain bike community.
Team Africa Rising is creating global impact by putting more people on bikes across Africa, developing young riders, and building real opportunities through cycling.
Together this event has helped raise over $1.3 million and counting, proving that bikes truly change lives.
Local event. Global impact.
Businesses and brands if you would like to inquire about becoming a sponsor or request the sponsor deck email [email protected]
More details coming soon. Let’s ride 👊
03/25/2026
Big things are already in motion for the 2026 Good Dirt Ride 👊
Tonight the organizers got together to lock things in, and the official date is set…
📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Rancho Santa Margarita
Mark your calendars now.
We also talked about the OCMTBA Bike Fest happening August 14th through 16th, which will give everyone a chance to get out for a short pre ride on part of the course, connect with the community, enjoy the trails, and even camp out at O’Neill Park.
There’s a lot more coming…
We’re working on raffle details, bike shop partnerships, and some seriously good prizes. This year will also include a new raffle setup with two options, including one that lets you enter even if you’re not present to win.
Registration details are coming soon, and early sign ups will get discounted pricing, so you’ll want to jump on that.
Big thank you to Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room in Ladera Ranch for hosting the Good Dirt Ride organizer meeting 🙌
Stay tuned, save the date, and get ready.
🔗 https://gooddirtride.com
12/02/2025
From the early days of Team Rwanda, when a group of riders helped inspire a nation rising from tragedy…
to the launch of the Africa Rising Cycling Center, a home for training, education, and clean water…
to today’s expansion into Benin, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Ethiopia, Togo, and more—
Team Africa Rising has always believed in the power of a bicycle to transform lives.
This Giving Tuesday, your donation keeps that mission moving forward.
You help fund meals for riders in training camps.
You help provide bikes, coaching, and maintenance.
You help talented young athletes represent their nations on the world stage.
Hope rises when we rise together.
Join us in supporting the next generation of African cyclists. 💛
🌍 Learn more: https://teamafricarising.org
💛 Donate today: https://teamafricarising.org/donate/
🔗 Donation link also in our bio
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