California Assembly Bill 2494 (Rogers) is a landmark piece of legislation currently making its way through the state legislature. It’s a bill we think the entire cycling and trails community should know about. The bill redefines how California manages its State Demonstration Forests by moving away from outdated mandates focused solely on maximum sustained logging yields. It replaces them with […]
The recent reduction of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah represent a concerning shift in federal public lands policy. These National Monument rollbacks are paving the way for broad industrial development, which raises valid concerns for the future of our own protected California landscapes – specifically in places like the San Gabriel Mountains, Berryessa Snow Mountain, […]
It is the moment we live for at California Mountain Biking Coalition: making a mountain biker’s absolute wildest gear dreams come true while celebrating the incredible community that supports our local trails. We are beyond thrilled to send another massive congratulations to Chris Butcher, the grand prize winner of our Spring Dreambike Giveaway! Chris is officially the proud owner of […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI), and Agriculture (USDA) are seeking public input by August 3, 2026 to help implement the Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act by identifying: Before submitting a nomination, please review the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure your trail qualifies. At a minimum, nominated trails must: There is a user […]
In the news…USFS Reorganization, National Monument Roll Backs, Roadless Rule & Travel Managment Updates, Funding for Deferred Maintenance, and Changes to Federal Grant Making Rules As we move through the mid-year mark, the California trail community is navigating significant federal policy shifts, particularly regarding the U.S. Forest Service. Current developments include: have left the future of land management in a […]