It is the moment we live for at California Mountain Biking Coalition: making a mountain biker’s absolute wildest gear dreams come true while celebrating the incredible community that supports our local trails. We are beyond thrilled to send another massive congratulations to Chris Butcher, the grand prize winner of our Spring Dreambike Giveaway! Chris is officially the proud owner of […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI), and Agriculture (USDA) are seeking public input by August 3, 2026 to help implement the Biking on Long-Distance Trails (BOLT) Act by identifying: Before submitting a nomination, please review the eligibility criteria carefully to ensure your trail qualifies. At a minimum, nominated trails must: There is a user […]
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. […]
Trail Stewards Rally in Monterey for Cycling, Trails, Public Lands 🌲🚲 We’re still riding the high from an incredible in Monterey! Check ou the Central California Singletrack Summit recap below. CAMTB would like to extend a huge thank you to the Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA) for being such fantastic hosts and showing us how it’s done on the […]
We are excited to announce a new partnership with longtime champion for cycling, trails and public lands: Trailforks. June 2026 marks California Mountain Biking & Trail Stewardship Month—a dedicated time to celebrate, maintain, and advocate for the incredible trail networks across the Golden State. What better way to kick off a month of celebration than with an epic new challenge, […]
UPDATE: Congratulations to Dreambike Grand Prize Drawing Winner Chris Butcher! Also congratulations to our Bonus Prize Pack Winners! Win the Mike’s Bikes Butter Build Custom Santa Cruz Hightower 4! We are absolutely thrilled to announce the 2026 CAMTB Spring Dreambike Giveaway. The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) partner community has once again outdone themselves. The incredible folks at Mike’s Bikes […]
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 […]