Help Support Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association!
All donations go to support trail maintenance and development right here in DFW. Don't let your support of trails end when you get off the bike, become a member or provide a donation to DORBA here.
DORBA - Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, our local trail maintenance and advocacy group, covers 28 trails across North Texas and over 265 miles of singletrack!!
If you are a trail user (whether mountain biker, runner or hiker) there is no better investment in your recreation than a DORBA annual membership. Just $40 per year and every penny supports local trail maintenance and development.
DORBA Vision Statement
The Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association seeks to be at the forefront of promoting the sport of mountain biking, land access, and advocacy for the North Texas area, and serve as a model of leadership for other cycling organizations.
DORBA Mission Statement
DORBA will seek to accomplish its Vision through:
- Cycling education programs that advance a cyclists knowledge and skill level in a fun and encouraging atmosphere
- Non-competitive cycling events that foster a sense of fellowship and camaraderie that appeals to the diversity that is found within mountain biking community
- Competitive cycling events catering to XC, endurance, and racers of all racing skill levels
- Adherence to national IMBA guidelines for trail development and other insurance requirements
- Open, direct, and legal partnerships with land managers that can serve as models for new trails
Brief History of DORBA
DORBA was founded in 1988, and began "Blazing Trails" in 1989. The first trails completed were Northshore and Knob Hills, both on USACE land around Grapevine Lake in Flower Mound. These two trails started as motocross, hiking and wildlife trails that were expanded for mountain bike use. They were soon followed by the L.B. Houston Nature Trail, built as a completely new trail on Dallas Park and Recreation land. Many more have followed, with DORBA gaining agreements to build and maintain trails on USACE, city, county, state park, nature preserve and private properties.
The club currently has 1800-1900 members, and records 13,000-17,000 volunteer hours a year building and maintaining trails. The estimated value of those hours is over $400,000 on an annual basis.
DORBA Staff
All DORBA directors and staff are volunteers. Not one person at DORBA is paid to build and maintain the trails we love to ride. We are committed to building an inclusive community of riders and trail users. If you are interested in sharing your talents, whether that’s on a trail or in an office, please let us know at info@dorba.org.
