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CAMTB 2024 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire

The California Mountain Biking Coalition 2024 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire is one part of CAMTB’s effort to inform voters in the 2024 General Election. This is a neutral guide: it is a response to a questionnaire posed to all candidates in the 2024 Legislature. E.g. all Assembly Members and half of the Senators (those with odd numbered seats). We are also […]

Senate Bill (SB-620) Establish New Fund for Trails

Senate Bill (SB-620) Establish New Fund for Trails

Senate Bill 620: Low Impact Camping (SB-620), sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore, Mike McGuire, and Assm. Damon Connolly aims to expand responsible camping opportunities in California, while also creating a new funding stream for non-motorized trails. Note: Assm Connolly also sponsored another piece of bike and trail-friendly legislation this season, ACR-152: California Mountain Biking Month, which he co-authored with […]

Proposition 4: California Climate Bond Update  – August 2024

Proposition 4: California Climate Bond Update – August 2024

Fate of ​​​$10 Billion Climate Bond Put to California Voters this November In late June SB 867: Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 reached a major milestone, as it passed both legislative houses and the Governor’s Office. This was thanks in part to the outreach conducted by CAMTB and 150+ supporting nonprofit […]

2024 Mid-Year CAMTB Advocacy Update

2024 Mid-Year CAMTB Advocacy Update

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 […]

Legislative Update – Summer 2024

Legislative Update – Summer 2024

The CAMTB advocacy team has been busy in Sacramento all year throughout the legislative session, working on behalf of California’s mountain bikers. The California Legislature is on summer recess until August 4th. The legislative session ends August 31 and the Governor has until September 30, 2014, to sign or veto all passed bills. We’ve already seen two big wins with […]

California Mountain Biking Month 2024: June Update

California Mountain Biking Month 2024: June Update

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Mountain Biking Month California Mountain Biking Coalition celebrates passing of joint-resolution in the CA State Assembly and Senate, which declares June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month”. ACR 152 is Bipartisan, Bicameral, and Bicycle! Sacramento, CA (June 20, 2024) – The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) is thrilled to announce the passing of Assembly […]

Marin Dreambike Reveal

Marin Dreambike Reveal

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 […]

California Mountain Biking Month Pledge

California Mountain Biking Month Pledge

June is California Mountain Biking Month! Join us in celebrating this incredible recreational activity by taking our Pledge. This pledge was created by the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) to celebrate the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 152, which designates June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month.”  CAMTB worked closely with Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D-San Rafael) and Senate Minority Leader […]

EXPLORE Act Passes U.S House!

EXPLORE Act Passes U.S House!

Special Post: CAMTB Blog Takeover by Outdoor Alliance (updated: April 9, 2024) This week, we welcome CAMTB advocacy partner, Outdoor Alliance to share some exciting news about the EXPLORE Act. See below for more info. Big News! the U.S. House passed the EXPLORE Act, a first-of-its-kind bipartisan package of outdoor recreation policy. If you have two minutes, please send a […]