In the news…USFS Reorganization, National Monument Roll Backs, Roadless Rule & Travel Managment Updates, Funding for Deferred Maintenance, and Changes to Federal Grant Making Rules As we move through the mid-year mark, the California trail community is navigating significant federal policy shifts, particularly regarding the U.S. Forest Service. Current developments include: have left the future of land management in a […]
Action Alert: Submit Your Comments on the Draft California Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Action Plan by August 7 Wildfires profoundly shape our communities, our natural landscapes, and the trail networks we love to ride. Protecting these spaces requires a proactive strategy. It also demands the voice of the outdoor recreation community. We must ensure agencies prioritize trail access and maintenance. […]
The landscape of cycling is evolving rapidly. With technological innovation comes the necessity for clear, functional boundaries. The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) alongside Calbike, People For Bikes, and the California Outdoor Recreation Partnership (CORP), has officially positioned itself in support of Senate Bill 1167 (Blakespear). This legislation addresses a critical, growing threat to non-motorized access to public lands: the […]
For cyclists, inventoried roadless areas (IRAs) are the crown jewels of our public lands. They offer a unique “wilderness-like” experience without the restrictions on bicycles found in designated Wilderness areas. This means we can access some of the most remote and scenic singletrack trails out there. In California, these areas cover about 4.4 million acres across 21 national forests, including the Angeles, Tahoe, and […]
Despite boasting a staggering $87.9 billion outdoor recreation economy—the largest of any state in the US—California currently ranks near the bottom when it comes to equitable outdoor access. Join the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) in supporting the Outdoor Access and Recreation Economy (OARE) Act to change the landscape of California’s outdoors. The Outdoor Access Gap in California While our […]
Now Taking Pre-Orders for our Limited Edition Apparel Collaboration with Artist, Cyclist, and Trail Volunteer, Rachelle Boyd Inspired by California’s iconic bloom and the trails we love, Rachelle’s art depicts the biodiversity of California – the mountains, the giant sequoia, and transitions down to the poppyfields of the high desert. Even better — all proceeds support California Mountain Biking’s statewide […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]