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 […]
California Trail Organizations, in Partnership with Ibis, Raises Over $82,000 to Support Cycling, Trails, and Public Lands in Califoria The final tally is in for the CAMTB Fall Dreambike Giveaway, and thanks to the incredible mountain biking and trails community (aka YOU!!), this was our biggest fundraiser in history! See below for the full list of CAMTB Dreambike Giveaway winners. […]
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 […]
What Travel Management Means For The Trails We Ride And Maintain, And How To Ensure Your Voice Is Heard. Summary The U.S. Forest Service has issued a Notice of Intent to rewrite the Travel Management Rule, shifting toward an “open unless closed” framework for motorized recreation. While this update introduces modernization—such as clarifying Class 1 pedal-assist e-bike access and expanding […]
UPDATE: MidPen Board Approves Further Study of Option 2 At the special board meeting on August 26, 2026, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors approved the staff recommendation to confirm the project scope and planning process for the El Corte de Madera Creek Single-Use Biking/Hiking Trail Project. Following strong turnout and advocacy from local trail organizations like […]
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 […]
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 […]