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Identifying Types of E-Bikes and E-MTBs

Identifying Types of E-Bikes and E-MTBs

E-bikes and e-mountain bikes are an ongoing hot topic among riders, CAMTB member trail stewardship organizations, public lands advocates, and land managers. In 2020, the California Mountain Biking Coalition released our Statement about Electric Bicycles which outlines our position on which types of e-bikes are appropriate for natural surface trails where traditional “analog” mountain bikes have been commonly used in […]

Crankbrothers Dream Bike Hand Off

Crankbrothers Dream Bike Hand Off

This week CAMTB, Orange County Mountain Bike Association, and the crew at Crankbrothers handed off the dream bike to its new owner, Bill Chin of Orange County. Bill met John Terberg, CAMTB Board Member, David Browning and Kurt Weimann of OCMTBA, and Sebastien Salvant from Crankbrothers at Crankbrothers HQ in Laguna Beach for the big reveal. Bill learned about the […]

The Rising Tide

The Rising Tide

70+ Park Supporters Work the Halls in Sacramento for CA State Parks Originally Published: May 23, 2023 by CA State Parks Foundation [More Info] On May 16, 2023, California State Parks Foundation hosted the 21st annual Park Advocacy Day. Nearly eighty park advocates, including members of CAMTB’s Legislative and Government Affairs Team, traveled to Sacramento to express their support for […]

CAMTB attends Recreation Roundtable with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship & CA Natural Resources Agency.

CAMTB attends Recreation Roundtable with Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship & CA Natural Resources Agency.

In late April, Michael Anzalone, CAMTB Executive Director, and Steve Messer, Board President of CAMTB took part in a Recreation Roundtable with the California Natural Resources Agency, Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, US Forest Service, and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Organized by our partners at Outdoor Alliance, the two-day meeting gave the CNRA leadership the opportunity to learn more about the SBTS’ […]

California Recreational Trail Plan Update

California Recreational Trail Plan Update

California State Parks has quietly begun the process of updating the California Recreational Trails Plan. They began seeking public input through the first of a series of meetings last month. They’re asking the public to take a survey asking what you think of the goals of the Recreational Trails Plan (see slides below), and whether you have any recommended additions […]

California Assembly Bill 1212 (AB-1212) Position Statement by CAMTB

Status: Died in Committee UPDATE: JUNE 1, 2023: Unfortunately, this exciting and important bill, the California Scenic Bikeways and Trails Act, did not move forwards out of committee. Officially, AB1212 went to the Assembly Appropriations Committee (where the fiscal impact of the bill is considered) in May 2023 and was “held under submission” – which is essentially the “maybe” list […]

California Assembly Bill 411 (AB-0411) Position Statement by CAMTB

Status: Died in Committee Unfortunately, this important bill died in committee, as the saying goes. Officially it went to the Assembly Appropriations Committee in May 2023 and was “held under submission”. CAMTB is working toward the reintroduction of a similar bill next season. California AB-411, introduced by Assembly Member Bennett (A38, Ventura Co.), establishes a competitive grant program and fund to […]

California Assembly Bill 1150 (AB-1150) Position Statement by CAMTB

California AB-1150 aims to make it easier for qualifying nonprofit community organizations to provide interpretive and visitor services in CA State Parks to underserved communities. The current permitting process is costly, time-consuming, and unnecessarily prohibitive. AB-1150 will allow eligible nonprofits to secure long-term access agreements with CA State Parks, and for CA State Parks to provide free/reduced access fees as […]

CAMTB Advocacy Report & Coalition Action Plan for California Forests located in U.S. Forest Service, Region 5

In June 2022, the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) commissioned an advocacy report and accompanying work plan for engaging the staff and leadership of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Region 5 lands located in California. To commence the project CAMTB’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Advisor, Bill Keene, conducted one-on-one interviews with representatives from its trail partner community who have direct […]