CAMTB is excited to share our 2022 California midterm election endorsements! These range from local positions to state Assembly and Senate positions. We support these candidates for their particular stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also linking to guides provided by other organizations. Marin & Sonoma Counties State Assembly (AD-12): Damon Connolly. […]
Leg Update: AB 1789 Approved by Newsom
After clearing both houses, AB 1789 (Bennett) approved, giving mountain bikers and other California recreationists a path to more and better trails. AB 1789 (Bennett), which requires an update to the California Recreational Trails Plan no later than January 1, 2024, was approved on Sep 25, by Governor Newsom. The bill also requires that a progress report with recommended revisions […]
AB 1789 Clears Both CA Legislatures, Moves on to Governor Newsom’s Desk
Pictured above: Trail Partners from the CAMTB Community At Work in the Tahoe Basin Legislative Update & Call to Action In late August, AB 1789 (Bennet), which re-establishes accountability for, and updates to, the existing California Recreational Trails System Plan, cleared both the CA State Assembly and Senate. It now moves on to the Governor’s desk for final consideration. See […]
AB 1909: The “Omnibike Bill” Gives Cyclists More Rights on the Road
Photo by Dustin Snipes A core tenant of CAMTB’s work is tracking and influencing legislation that affects trails, cycling, and public lands. As a result, we have been tuned in to the ongoing development of AB 1909 to ensure that it is precise in its language so it serves the larger cycling community in California. Matthew Blain, CAMTB & SF […]
BOLT Act Gains Momentum
Photo: Kurt Refsnider courtesy of Bikepacking Roots H.R. 6337 Bicycling On Long Distance Trails Act (BOLT Act), a bill to promote biking on federal lands across the United States and bolster the outdoor recreation industry cleared a significant milestone this week. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill and it now awaits discussion on the Senate floor. If passed, […]
Sierra Oddity Winner Announcement
This year CAMTB, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and PAUL Component partnered up to support state-level trail advocacy in California. This marks the third year that Sierra Nevada Brewing has commissioned a custom bicycle to support trail advocacy, and we are pleased to share that together we raised over $28,000! The Sierra Oddity winner is…
International Women’s Mountain Biking Day
Join us in celebrating all the daughters, sisters, mothers, and grandmothers who ride! International Women’s Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. This year, Women’s MTB Day is on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. It’s a day for riders who identify as female to gather, experience, and share their love for mountain biking! Tag your ride […]
CAMTB Canyon Spectral 125 CF 7 Winner Announcement
CAMTB and Canyon team up to raise over $25,000 for state-level trail advocacy in California! This spring CAMTB and Canyon cycles partnered to help raise funds and build awareness about trail advocacy in California. The campaign included a 25-stop tour across the state, as well as a special bike give away to incentivize support of CAMTB’s state-level advocacy efforts. All […]
CAMTB Sea Otter Events Calendar
other lap at the Sea Otter Classic. Come see us at the CAMTB main booth (S7) and at the Sierra Nevada Beer Garden throughout the weekend.
Assembly Bill 1789 Passes the Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee
Trails legislation reaches important milestone in the California Assembly AB 1789, which was introduced by Assembly Member Bennett on February 3, 2022, unanimously cleared the Assembly’s Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee hearing on April 5, 2022. The bill is now moving on the Appropriations Committee for review. The “More Trails for All” act (CAMTB’s working title) specifically funds new non-motorized […]