Name: SAMBA Gnome Challenge & Annual Meeting
Start: 2025-11-16T14:00:00-05:00
Location: HMC Trails & Tröegs Independent Brewing, Hershey, PA

GNOME Challenge
Pregame the Annual Meeting with a ride and prizes. The Gnome Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM to 4:00pm at HMC, inviting bikers and hikers to join a fun scavenger hunt for hidden gnomes in the woods. Open to all skill levels, participants will compete to find the most gnomes and take creative photos, with prizes for the top entries. Mark your calendars and make it your pregame before the Annual Meeting! Important Online Waiver Notice: Complete our annual online waiver at https://bit.ly/sambawaiverjune2025-june2026 before participating. Click "Sign Up" to begin. Renews June 1 yearly. For minors under age 18, a parent/guardian must sign and accompany them. This step is required for all participants.
Annual Meeting
Troegs, Food, Free Bike, $1000 Scholarship = More Trails
SAMBA is excited to invite you to our Annual Meeting — a night to celebrate trails, community, and the people who make it all happen! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with Tröegs Independent Brewing, who crafted a special Scratch Dark Lager just for this event. Even better, proceeds from all food and drink purchased that evening will go directly toward supporting local trail projects with the voucher — so every pint poured helps build and maintain the trails you love.
Hear about SAMBA’s exciting plans for 2026, including new trail initiatives and advocacy efforts across the region. Also, learn about the new PICL Student Board position and how to apply. We’ll also feature a panel discussion with local bike shops, where you’ll get an inside look at their services, stories, and what keeps them passionate about supporting our local cycling community.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Tröegs Independent Brewing, Hershey, PA
Admission: Free & open to the public
IMPORTANT: You must download or print the RaiseTwenty coupon to ensure your purchases are directed towards trail preservation.
For more details and to RSVP, please visit… https://www.meetup.com/susquehanna-area-mountain-bike-association-samba/events/311849387