For mountain bikers, nothing beats the feeling of leaving the noise of civilization behind and finding true backcountry bliss. It’s in these remote places, the ones without paved roads, that we see the rugged challenge and solitude that define our sport. This is precisely why we’re so concerned about a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get […]
2025 California legislative season comes to a close What a year/season it has been. The California Legislature has completed its work for 2025. Many bills are now on their way to the Governor’s desk for review and adoption over the next few weeks. From fighting for parks and recreation funding to protecting the places we ride, we have been leveraging […]
USDA is seeking comments on its Reorganization Plan. Speak up before the Sep 30 deadline. Lesser known than the First Divide and Third Divide trails, the Second Divide Trail isn’t part of the Downieville Classic courses—and thus remains somewhat of a secret gem for those looking to get away from the crowds. Chelsea Jolly traverses above the swimming pools and […]
Final Call! Pre-Order Your Limited Edition Ornot Hoodie by July 31st – 2025 marks CAMTB’s 5th trip around the sun, and we’re excited to announce a special collaboration with California cycling apparel manufacturer ORNOT. Celebrate 5 Years of CAMTB with your very own limited edition CAMTB Power Air Hoody! 100% of proceeds will support the important but often unseen advocacy […]
California mountain biking community rallies in opposition to Senate public land sale provision. Shared effort results in delivery of over one million opposition letters to federal lawmakers. On June 28, Senator Lee (Utah) abandoned his revised public land sale provision, which would have mandated the sale of 1.2 million acres of public lands owned by the BLM in 10 western […]
California lawmakers introduce SCR 94 (Blakespear), California Mountain Biking and Trail Stewardship Month CAMTB Delegate Team on the Senate Floor for the reading of SCR-94, with Co-Authors Senator Blakespear, Senator Jones, and Senator Choi. The legislation passed the Senate unanimously and is now moving on to the Assembly for consideration. We are pleased to announce that California lawmakers have introduced […]
Two Bills Could Transform How Organizations Like CAMTB and Its Affiliates Access Nonprofit Grant Funding Great news for nonprofits like the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) and our local trail partners who work on the ground in State Parks and on other public lands. Two nonprofit grant funding bills—AB 880 and AB 1039—are making their way through the legislature. Both […]
House tax bill amendment stymied thanks to voices from the recreation and conservation community. Washington, D.C. – In a powerful testament to the collective voice of the recreation and conservation community, an amendment that threatened to force the sale or transfer of over half a million acres of public land in Utah and Nevada was stripped from the House budget […]
Highlights and reflections from Pomona, California Last month, the CA Trails & Greenways Conference celebrated its 40th Anniversary, drawing trail professionals, stewards, and advocates from across the state to Pomona, CA. This annual gathering is more than just a conference; it’s a touchstone for our movement. It was at the 2019 Trails and Greenways Conference that CAMTB was unofficially formed, […]
May 22, 2025 Update In a surprising update, the sale of public lands in Nevada and Arizona were blocked! Check out the latest HERE. May 12, 2025 Update: Check out the latest from our advocacy partners, Outdoor Alliance: Midnight Land Sales in Reconciliation MegabillLast week, Republicans in the House Natural Resources committee advanced a bill that could put more than […]