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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CAMTB is pleased to announce its 2024 State Legislative Agenda. 2024 marks the fourth year our coalition of mountain bikers and trail stewards is taking collective legislative action for bikes, trails, and public lands. This year’s legislative priorities center around four themes: Over the spring and summer months, CAMTB’s Legislative & Government Affairs Team and coalition members will be tracking […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Mountain Biking Month California Mountain Biking Coalition Celebrates Introduction of Resolution Declaring June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month” Sacramento, CA (March 8, 2024) – The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) is thrilled to announce the recent introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 152 by Assembly Member Connolly and Senator Jones, a bill CAMTB drafted […]
CAMTB is excited to share its 2024 California primary voter guide and election endorsements. In this year’s primary election, we are endorsing candidates for the state Assembly and local positions. We support these candidates for their particular stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. Why Primaries Matter The big picture – primaries are how we […]
More and better bike-friendly legislators and policymakers… Over the past several years, CAMTB has been impressed by John Bauters’ track record regarding bicycles, active transportation, and outdoor recreation. We now proudly endorse Bauters’ campaign for Alameda County Supervisor – District 5. John is an Emeryville City Council member, where he gained national notoriety. He is affectionately known as “America’s Bicycle […]
With outdoor recreation participation growing, there are many opportunities to improve how public lands are managed. CAMTB’s federal advocacy partner, Outdoor Alliance, has been working for years to develop and pass a Federal recreation policy package to improve outdoor recreation on public lands and waters. Now, the Senate and House each have complementary packages of outdoor recreation policy: America’s Outdoor […]
The CAMTB Teen Ambassador program was developed in partnership with the NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and the SoCal Cycling League. It provides a peer-based education model for high school junior and senior student-athletes interested in building their resumes while riding, connecting, and taking meaningful action with other California-based student-athletes. Combined, CAMTB is now engaged with 17 teen ambassadors from across the state who are […]
CAMTB recently hosted its Annual Board of Directors Meeting, which in addition to approving its annual work plan and budget, also includes its Officers and Directors elections. The election results are in and we are pleased to announce the 2024 CAMTB Leadership Team. Staff, Officers, and Directors Board Emeritus Please join us in thanking all above for their service and […]