The ongoing budget discussions in Congress have raised a concerning prospect: the potential sale of America’s public lands to offset lost tax revenue and federal spending. As mountain bikers and passionate advocates for outdoor recreation, we view this proposal with considerable apprehension, given its shortsightedness and the significant risk it poses to the future of public access, our economy, and […]
The CAMTB 2024 Annual Report is hot off the presses. 2024 was a banner year for the coalition. We authored our first piece of legislation, we grew to 38 organizations, we launched the first annual California Mountain Biking Month celebration, and we hosted our 2nd Cohort of Teen Ambassadors! Check out some of the stories and find out how you […]
We’re thrilled to introduce Cohort 3 of the CAMTB Teen Ambassador Program! These 11 passionate young riders – spanning from San Diego to Eureka – are stepping up to advocate for better trails, access, and inclusivity in mountain biking. From hands-on trail work to engaging in legislative action, this crew is ready to make an impact in their communities and […]
From the diggers to the donors to the diplomats, it takes a village of CAMTB Trail Champions to make more and better bike-friendly trails in California a reality. We welcome all of those who share in our vision for preserving and protecting the wild places we love to ride and trails that take us to, through, and from them. Trail […]
Just in time for the holidays, CAMTB is excited to announce the addition of new merchandise. Check out our new webstore a fun mix of CAMTB-branded apparel and softgoods. The current selection includes a hooded sweatshirt and hat in a variety of colorways, as well as an enamel mug and canvas ecotote. Stay tuned for more product drips in December […]
CAMTB 2025 Board Recruitment It is time to grow and expand the CAMTB board and build towards the future! CAMTB seeks to expand board leadership and increase diversity in representation – in multiple dimensions. With this expansion, we intend to organize strategic committees and working groups to accomplish a set of focused tasks each year that will further our collective […]
About Teen Ambassadorship CAMTB’s Teen Ambassador Program is rooted in NICA’s Teen Trail Corps’ SPEAK, SERVE, RIDE, and RESPECT principles and the SoCal League’s WRMB Challenge Values, both of which focus on the non-racing aspects of cycling. The program aims to educate student-athletes about the world of cycling advocacy and inspire a culture of service and personal action. Ambassadors will work alongside our advocacy team, […]
The California Mountain Biking Coalition is keen to share our 2024 California November General Election voter guide and election endorsements. We support these candidates for their stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also endorsing regional measures and statewide propositions that align with our advocacy pillars. To learn more about our criteria for […]
A first for CAMTB. A first for California CAMTB was created to be a driving political force in legislation and elections. Lawmakers are critical to advancing legislation that supports cycling, trails, and public lands legislation, and we intend to get pro-recreation candidates elected and then keep them in office. To that end we’ve developed our first-ever Candidate Questionnaire and Recreation […]
In September Michael Anzalone, Executive Director, and Steve Messer, Board President attended IMBA’s 2024 Leadership Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference is dedicated to empowering grassroots advocacy efforts, and the individuals who lead them in their communities. The content aimed to help these leaders “level up” in key areas such as fundraising, programming, stewardship, and community engagement—essentials for creating and […]