NEMBA Fest: Through the Eyes of Aaron Rohde

Myles Trainer

You know what’s great about being a mountain biker in VT? With all the festivals, and races, and day-trips, and group rides it’s like being on holiday half the year! Topping off many peoples season is Vermont’s largest mountain bike celebration, NEMBA Fest at Kingdom Trails.

Gonzo journalist Aaron Rohde checks in with a photo essay courtesy of Stowebikes.com

Bikes were prepped…
Wheelies were practiced, and the group rides commenced.

 

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With french fry hangovers, people partook in various riding activities around the venue.
Beast Coasters, a local media house, was there to entertain with their twisted “Beastly Coaster” obstacle course.

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Saturday concluded with Vermont mountain bikers' favorite rock band, The Cop Outs.
Saturday concluded with Vermont mountain bikers’ favorite rock band, The Cop Outs.
The rain held off for two amazing days of riding and camaraderie before dissuading some riders from Sunday's group rides.
The rain held off for two amazing days of riding and camaraderie before dissuading some riders from Sunday’s group rides.