We’re thrilled to introduce Cohort 3 of the CAMTB Teen Ambassador Program! These 11 passionate young riders – spanning from San Diego to Eureka – are stepping up to advocate for better trails, access, and inclusivity in mountain biking. From hands-on trail work to engaging in legislative action, this crew is ready to make an impact in their communities and […]
From the diggers to the donors to the diplomats, it takes a village of CAMTB Trail Champions to make more and better bike-friendly trails in California a reality. We welcome all of those who share in our vision for preserving and protecting the wild places we love to ride and trails that take us to, through, and from them. Trail […]
Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. It now heads to the desk of President Joe Biden to sign into law. The bipartisan legislation includes much-needed provisions to expand equitable and inclusive access to the outdoors for veterans, youth, families, and communities across the country. The House passed a version of […]
Just in time for the holidays, CAMTB is excited to announce the addition of new merchandise. Check out our new webstore a fun mix of CAMTB-branded apparel and softgoods. The current selection includes a hooded sweatshirt and hat in a variety of colorways, as well as an enamel mug and canvas ecotote. Stay tuned for more product drips in December […]
CAMTB 2025 Board Recruitment It is time to grow and expand the CAMTB board and build towards the future! CAMTB seeks to expand board leadership and increase diversity in representation – in multiple dimensions. With this expansion, we intend to organize strategic committees and working groups to accomplish a set of focused tasks each year that will further our collective […]
About Teen Ambassadorship CAMTB’s Teen Ambassador Program is rooted in NICA’s Teen Trail Corps’ SPEAK, SERVE, RIDE, and RESPECT principles and the SoCal League’s WRMB Challenge Values, both of which focus on the non-racing aspects of cycling. The program aims to educate student-athletes about the world of cycling advocacy and inspire a culture of service and personal action. Ambassadors will work alongside our advocacy team, […]
The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) recently attended the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force meeting in South Lake Tahoe to highlight the growing intersection between recreation and wildfire management. Nearly 500 people gathered in South Lake Tahoe (and over 300 joined online) for the Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force’s Sierra Nevada regional meeting, hosted by the California Tahoe […]
The California Mountain Biking Coalition is keen to share our 2024 California November General Election voter guide and election endorsements. We support these candidates for their stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also endorsing regional measures and statewide propositions that align with our advocacy pillars. To learn more about our criteria for […]
A first for CAMTB. A first for California CAMTB was created to be a driving political force in legislation and elections. Lawmakers are critical to advancing legislation that supports cycling, trails, and public lands legislation, and we intend to get pro-recreation candidates elected and then keep them in office. To that end we’ve developed our first-ever Candidate Questionnaire and Recreation […]
In September Michael Anzalone, Executive Director, and Steve Messer, Board President attended IMBA’s 2024 Leadership Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference is dedicated to empowering grassroots advocacy efforts, and the individuals who lead them in their communities. The content aimed to help these leaders “level up” in key areas such as fundraising, programming, stewardship, and community engagement—essentials for creating and […]