The Pioneer Valley boasts some of the finest mountain biking trails Southern New England has to offer. The trails at Bement’s Pine Hill are perfect to begin learning new mountain biking skills. Students can expect to learn how to maintain safety while riding; how to tune and fix their bikes; how to build and maintain trails; how to build and ride mountain bike specific features; and of course how to ride over dirt, rocks, and roots.
Aditionally, we are fortunate to be located directly across the street from the Pocumtuck Ridge, which has a vast network of trails. Once students are familiar with the basics, and as the season progresses, we will find new challenges across the street atop the ridge.
Mountain biking at Bement runs when there is enough interest.
Jake Cohen worked in higher education for 15 years as a music history professor and instructional technology specialist before coming to Bement. Mr. Cohen specializes in working with faculty to help them integrate technology into their teaching. As a musicologist, Mr. Cohen specializes in American music history, with a focus on classical music and New England identity, as well as rock music and culture of the 1960s. Mr. Cohen’s favorite pastimes include enjoying live music, mountain biking, hiking and snowboarding in Vermont's Green Mountains, cooking, and playing with his dogs, Coconut and Ginger.
