Exploring the Intersection of Recreation, Forestry, and Wildfire Mitigation by Bike in the Arcata Community Forest At the October Wildfire Task Force North Coast Regional Gathering, CAMTB partnered with CAL FIRE, the City of Arcata, and CAMTB member organization, Redwood Coast Mountain Bike Association (RCMBA) to co-host a Wildfire Forestry Field Tour by Bike through the Arcata Community Forest. The […]
Want More and Better Champions for Cycling and Trails in Office? The California Mountain Biking Coalition is here to help. Check out our 2026 Recreation Voter Guide below in local, regional, state, and federal legislative offices. CAMTB is here to support the cycling and trails community of California (aka YOU!). These candidates were chosen for their expressed and demonstrated commitment […]
Outdoor Advocates Bring Public Lands Priorities to Washington, D.C – Guest Blog by Outdoor Alliance 2026 Outdoor Alliance DC Fly In In September, CAMTB joined Outdoor Alliance and nearly 60 outdoor recreation advocates from 18 states and territories in Washington D.C. for its annual Outdoor Alliance DC Fly In. Together, we brought the voices of the outdoor community directly to […]
Public Comment Period Open Now Through September 21 On Aug 18, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Forest Service released the Roadless Rule Draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) and has filed a proposed rule to rescind in its entirety the national 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. If successful, this move will strip protections from millions of […]
It’s Time to Get Ready for the Midterms! The 2026 Primaries are in the rearview mirror, and the November Midterms are fast approaching. As we gear up for November, we are excited to announce the development of the 2026 CAMTB Voter Guide. Before we dive into the issues, take two minutes right now to check your voter registration status. Even […]
At the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB), we believe that great trails are built on a foundation of strong community and incredible partnerships. Today, we want to shine the spotlight on a brand that has been instrumental in fueling our mission: Ibis Cycles. This marks the 3rd year that CAMTB has partnered with Ibis to raise vital funds to support […]
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 […]