A special holiday message from Steve Messer, CAMTB Board President To all my fellow cycling, trails, and public lands champions! Be the force. Be the light. Thanks to your support for our mission, the California Mountain Biking Coalition has grown from 5 to 43 member organizations (see map below). In just five short years, you’ve helped us create a powerful, […]
Updated Nov 6, 2025 DEADLINE TO COMMENT EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 30. Speak up to ensure that Alameda-Tesla Park is available for the broadest base of visitors and residents of the Central Valley. California State Parks (CSP) is currently accepting public comments on the Alameda-Tesla Park draft vision statement, unit classification, and general plan, as well as the two park concepts […]
Here in California, our shared passion for mountain biking is deeply tied to the health and accessibility of our incredible public lands. As you have likely heard, the U.S. federal government shut down at midnight on October 1. While far from ideal, the government shutdown calls for solidarity and a renewed commitment to responsible stewardship. Now is the moment to […]
For mountain bikers, nothing beats the feeling of leaving the noise of civilization behind and finding true backcountry bliss. It’s in these remote places, the ones without paved roads, that we see the rugged challenge and solitude that define our sport. This is precisely why we’re so concerned about a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get […]
2025 California legislative season comes to a close What a year/season it has been. The California Legislature has completed its work for 2025. Many bills are now on their way to the Governor’s desk for review and adoption over the next few weeks. From fighting for parks and recreation funding to protecting the places we ride, we have been leveraging […]
USDA is seeking comments on its Reorganization Plan. Speak up before the Sep 30 deadline. Lesser known than the First Divide and Third Divide trails, the Second Divide Trail isn’t part of the Downieville Classic courses—and thus remains somewhat of a secret gem for those looking to get away from the crowds. Chelsea Jolly traverses above the swimming pools and […]
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 Ambassador Team shines at Outride Research Summit Celebrating Youth Leadership and the Power of Cycling! CAMTB was thrilled to participate in the Outride Foundation Research Summit in Morgan Hill. It was an inspiring event that highlighted the profound impact of cycling on our physical and mental well-being. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow advocates, researchers, and […]
Check out the latest from Sacramento and D.C. We’re now halfway through the legislative season, and our state and Federal lawmakers are back home in their districts for their summer breaks. See below for the latest on all things cycling, trails, and public lands in our 2025 Mid-Summer Legislative Update. State Legislative Agenda Expands As The Session Advances SCR 94 […]
The 2025 CAMTB Month Dreambike Giveaway closed on June 30 with a bang! A huge congrats to all our prize winners and an even bigger thank you to everyone who entered, donated, and supported along the way! Together, we raised over $77,000 to protect and expand and enhance cycling, trails, and public lands across California. That includes $45,000 going directly […]