Building trails.
Building community.

but what does that mean?

COMBO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-led organization with the core focus of Building Trails & Building Community.

BUILDING TRAILS

It’s more than just moving dirt — it’s about building relationships, vision, and long-term stewardship. At COMBO, we work closely with land managers and community partners to create trail systems that reflect the unique character of the land and meet the needs of local riders. Every trail begins with a thoughtful plan — a vision shaped by terrain, ecology, and how people will ride and connect with the space. We bring deep knowledge of sustainable trail design, experienced contractors, and a commitment to quality that ensures every trail we build is safe, durable, and fun for years to come. This is how we turn landscapes into lasting outdoor experiences.

Building Community

The mountain biking community isn’t a monolith — and that’s what makes it so special. At COMBO, we see riders of all ages, backgrounds, professions, and riding styles come together around one shared passion: the trails. From XC racers to enduro enthusiasts, from women’s ride groups to youth teams like Gators and NICA, from first-time riders to seasoned trail builders — our trails have become the common ground where these diverse sub-communities thrive.

Building and maintaining trails is our way of investing in people. Trails create space for movement, for connection, and for joy. Whether you’re riding solo through the woods or shoulder-to-shoulder on a group ride, trails bring us together.

Our mission is to support that diversity and expand access. That’s why we offer rider education programs, volunteer opportunities, and events that welcome more people into the fold — so even more folks can fall in love with a life on two wheels, in the woods.

The Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization has been at the forefront of advocacy when it comes to getting kids on bikes and expanding access for our user group. Growing the next generation of riders into responsible and forward-thinking trail stewards gives us the motivation to continue to expand into areas that remain untapped.

Establishing relationships with various trail groups from their inception gives both organizations the strength and sustainability it takes to keep our community moving in the right direction.

Whether it’s organizing races, fundraising, sponsorship, or getting our hands dirty, COMBO is invested in the community throughout Central Ohio and beyond.

COMBO’s current goals:

  • ALUM CREEK CONNECTOR TRAIL

    This one has been in the works for years (if you know, you know). But we’re stoked to say this project to connect P1 with P2 should finally wrap in 2025!

  • NEW WEBSITE

    2025 is the year of change for us over at COMBO. We are changing our website hosting site, which means we have been designing this brand new site - that’s still a bit under construction.

  • TRAIL COMMITTEES

    With great trails, comes great responsibility. We’re looking to create entire community ecosystems at each of our COMBO trails filled with folks who are passionate about their “home trail”.

  • A NEW CRM PLATFORM

    I know this one may be a bit boring, but we have been changing websites and CRM platforms at the same time (0/10 we would not recommend) but we’ll be launching a new way to donate & become a COMBO member soon!