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 […]
Now that we’re halfway through the year, we want to take a few moments to catch you up on all that CAMTB and its advocacy community have up to these past six months. It’s been a wild, fun, and impactful ride with many firsts for the coalition. We also want to thank you all for the support and encouragement you’ve […]
On April 19, the Marin Bikes team assembled and previewed our next dreambike giveaway collaboration at Sea Otter Classic. It was quite the show! The “mountains to the sea” paint scheme caught the attention of Sea Otter attendees immediately, drawing a crowd as soon as the frame hit the stand. The final product is stunning. The gloss colorway progresses from […]
CAMTB is excited to share its 2024 California primary voter guide and election endorsements. In this year’s primary election, we are endorsing candidates for the state Assembly and local positions. We support these candidates for their particular stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. Why Primaries Matter The big picture – primaries are how we […]
The CAMTB Teen Ambassador program was developed in partnership with the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and the SoCal Cycling League. It provides a peer-based education model for high school junior and senior student-athletes interested in building their resumes while riding, connecting, and taking meaningful action with other California-based student-athletes. Combined, CAMTB is now engaged with 17 teen ambassadors from across the state who are […]
CAMTB recently hosted its Annual Board of Directors Meeting, which in addition to approving its annual work plan and budget, also includes its Officers and Directors elections. The election results are in and we are pleased to announce the 2024 CAMTB Leadership Team. Staff, Officers, and Directors Board Emeritus Please join us in thanking all above for their service and […]
New season, new dreams, and keeping the flame. Happy Holidays from all of us from the California Mountain Biking Coalition. It has been a stellar year for coalition and we couldn’t have done it without our community of trail stewards & advocates, as well as supporters like you. Thanks to you, CAMTB has: In the final days of 2023, help […]
Apply for Cohort 2! 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, […]
Earlier this fall CAMTB partnered with Canyon and SRAM to help raise funding to support CAMTB’s state-level trail and cycling advocacy. Everyone who donated $5 or more to CAMTB by Nov 10 and was automatically entered into a drawing to win one of two stellar prizes – a new Canyon Spectral CF 8 K.I.S. (MSRP $4,699) or a new SRAM XX Eagle Transmission AXS Groupset (MSRP $2,299). […]