Philip Keyes Memorial Ride & Cornfield Relays

More than just a ride! The Philip Keyes Memorial Ride is a celebration of the trails, friendships, and passion that Philip championed. Explore group rides catered to all levels, arrowed self-guided routes, the Cornfield Relays and beginner women's+ clinic, plus great food and vendors.

New in 2025: The NEMBA Cornfield Relays!

Round up your crew, boa up your shoes, and get ready to weave your way through a real cornfield in the first-ever NEMBA Cornfield Relays! This high-energy relay race is all about speed, spirit, and a little bit of corn-fed chaos.

How It Works

• Teams of 4 riders
• Diversity in motion: Every team must include at least two women/non-binary riders.
• Each rider tackles one lap of a flat, fast-paced 1-mile course
• Tag your teammate in the transition zone and keep the momentum going!
• NEMBA chapters are highly encouraged to bring their squad
• Registration closes Wednesday 5/14 at noon.

Epic Awards Await

• Fastest Team – Speed demons, this one's for you!
• The Old Guard – Teams with a combined age of 250+ (celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, too!)
• Most Spirited – Costumes are not just encouraged—they’re celebrated!
• Lantern Rouge – Honoring the last-place finishers with style
• The Next Gen – Teams with a combined age under 50, because the future of riding is bright!

Bring your A-game!

Whether you’re racing for glory, laughs, or just an excuse to wear a ridiculous costume, this is one relay you don’t want to miss. Are you in?

New in 2025: Beginner Women's+ Clinic!

Learn the basics of mountain biking, taught by NEMBA's most experienced women instructors, then head out for a short ride. Women and everyone who thinks this clinic is for them are welcome. This 2.5 hour course covers:

• body position
• bike body separation
• braking
• picking a line
• front tire lift
• turning
• and more...

Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration
• 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Philip Remembrance
• 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Cornfield Relays - Join or cheer on your favorite team!
• 9:45 AM - 2:00 PM Guided & Self-Guided Rides (Depart @ 9:45-10:00 AM)
• 9:45 AM - 1:00 PM Beginner Women's Clinic & Ride
• 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch

Cost

There is no fee for this event. A $35+ donation In Memory of Philip Keyes is recommended. Your contribution will support the incredible work around trails, advocacy and community that were close to Philip's heart.

What to Expect

A warm community celebration with fond memories, epic riding, delicious food, and good vibes - just the way Philip would like it!

Special Events

• NEMBA Cornfield Relays
• Beginner Women's Clinic

Guided rides

• Beginner (5 miles)
• Family ride, with kids (5 miles)
• Adaptive ride (~5 miles)
• Intermediate & Intermellow (12 miles)
• Advanced rides (~20+ miles)
• Adaptive-Use Rides (by Knobby Tires)

Self Guided Rides

• Arrowed 5 & 12 mi loops
• Advanced route not arrowed, by GPS only

Food & Vendors

• Snacks provided by Public Lands
• Lunch for purchase by ForzaG
• Vendors

Tee Shirts

Pick up any pre-purchased tee shirts, or purchase a tee shirt at the NEMBA tent.

Parking

Parking is available at the Ski Touring Center Lot, 1018 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741. Overflow parking available in the paid parking lot on North Road

Thank you to our friends and supporters!