Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (May 29)
2026-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Our Friday Night Dig Series is back! Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance.
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake again for 2026. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy. Please register to let us know you’re attending.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email: hello@hbmba.ca
What to Bring
It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Bring snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.
All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Community Dig Day #2 and Social Ride at Christie Lake
2026-05-31 09:00 - 12:00
Join some of the HBMBA board for our second Community Dig Day of the season at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
New this year!
Bring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails from 9 to 11, we will lead a group ride on the singletrack from about 11 a.m. until noon.

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 5)
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00

HBMBA WTNB+ Dig Day at Christie Lake
2026-06-07 09:00 - 12:00
The HBMBA team is excited to host a WTNB+ (Women’s, Trans, Non-Binary +) Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on, women-led dig day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and work on trail maintenance. Bring your mountain bike for a social ride afterwards on the singletrack (weather permitting).
The schedule will be trail work from 9-11, ride from 11-12.
Please sign up to let us know you’re coming.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members who self-identify as women, trans, or non-binary are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
If you are an HBMBA member attending a dig day at Christie Lake, you may access the park for free on the Dig Day. At the front gate, show staff proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day Registration.
What to Bring
It is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Bring snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 12)
2026-06-12 17:00 - 20:00

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 19)
2026-06-19 17:00 - 20:00

HBMBA Father's Day Community Dig Day, Social Ride, and BBQ at Christie Lake
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00
The HBMBA team is excited to host a special Community Dig Day at Christie Lake on Father’s Day. In this hands-on dig day, participants will be introduced to the tools they’ll be using, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to do some work on the trails. Trail maintenance will take place between 10 and noon, followed by a social ride and BBQ.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day, but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
New this year!
Bring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails, there will be a BBQ and we will lead a group ride on the singletrack.

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 26)
2026-06-26 17:00 - 20:00

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 3)
2026-07-03 17:00 - 20:00

HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 10)
2026-07-10 17:00 - 20:00
