About Us
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
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Adherence to national IMBA guidelines for trail development and other insurance requirements
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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 [email protected].
Board of Directors
President, Jacob Nilz
VP of Trails, Pamela Urias
VP of Operations, Ed Brownstein
Treasurer, Amy Stubblefield
Secretary, Dean Minchillo
Sponsorship, Sean Laughlin
Director at Large, Fred Cunha
Appointed Directors
Membership Director, Richard White
Events Director, Claire Sofhauser
Race Director, Kevin Lee
Merchandise Director, Dirk Hettrich
Equipment Director, David Parsons
Member Content Director, Cody Lloyd
Juniors Director, Jonny Carroll
Clinic Coordinator, Dai Trang Flake
Outreach Coordinator, Lorraine Teeter
Drop-in Coordinator, Ximena Quintero
Grant Director, Ashley Edling
Budget Coordinator, Joe Stack
Regional Trail Director (Northwest), Scott Ford
Regional Trail Director (Southeast), Charles Raines
Regional Trail Director (Southwest), Brian D. Fox
DORBA Hall of Fame
The DORBA Hall of Fame is meant to honor those current or past members of DORBA that have made significant contributions towards furthering DORBA's vision of promoting the sport of mountain biking, land access, and advocacy for the North Texas area.
2023 - Roger Jaffe
2022 - Paul S. Dryer
2021 - Travis Smith & Vic Dean
2019 - Steve Patterson & Jeanne Patterson
2018 - Dennis Welpe & Yuri Cook
2017 - Bill Stadelman & Richard White
2016 - Christopher Mann
2015 - Rich Szecsy
2014 - Mike Reyher & Alice Welch
2013 - Bill Skalenda & Paul Johns
2011 - Jack Sparkes & Joe Stokes
2010 - Geoffrey Rogers
2009 - Earl Hammond