California Mountain Biking Coalition

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California Mountain Biking Coalition The California Mountain Biking Coalition, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, was formed in 2019 to provide a unified voice for trail advocates around the state.

The mission of CAMTB is to improve and increase trail access for mountain biking throughout California by providing a unified statewide voice for organizations and individuals.

Last month, CAMTB joined the Outdoor Alliance D.C. Fly-In with 60+ climbers, paddlers, cyclists, runners, and hikers. To...
10/16/2026

Last month, CAMTB joined the Outdoor Alliance D.C. Fly-In with 60+ climbers, paddlers, cyclists, runners, and hikers. Together, we held 100+ meetings with federal lawmakers on recreation and public lands policy, reiterating how important our public lands are to the health and vitality of our communities across the country.

New this year: CAMTB, IMBA, and SORBA organized an extra lobbying day just for cycling and trails. Our national team of cycling delegates included representatives from CAMTB, IMBA, Outdoor Alliance, Bikepacking Roots, SORBA, Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League, Chugach Mountain Bike Riders, and Arkansas Northwoods.

Our discussions focused on the work ahead in 2027:
- Funding for BOLT projects
- More funding for the Recreational Trails Program
- Reauthorizing the Legacy Restoration Fund
- What’s next for e-bike and e-moto legislation

Huge thanks to all who participated and a special thanks to IMBA for lining up our meetings.

More trails, better trails starts with showing up. 🙌

SoCal riders, join us Friday, October 23 for Rally for the Trails, an evening with the cycling and trails community in S...
10/14/2026

SoCal riders, join us Friday, October 23 for Rally for the Trails, an evening with the cycling and trails community in San Marino.

CAMTB is teaming up with Mt. Wilson Bicycling Association, Lowelifes Respectable Citizens' Club, and CORBA to catch up and chat about the issues shaping trail access and experience right now.

Topics include:
- Volunteer trail stewardship
- Bike the Vote and the 2026 midterms
- USFS Reorganization, the Roadless Rule, and changes to Travel Management
- How to engage local, state, and federal lawmakers

Friday, Oct. 23 | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | The Cub House (2510 Mission St, San Marino)

Tickets: rallyforthetrails.eventbrite.com

Vote by November 3rd!Election Day is just around the corner! Mail it or drop off your ballots on or before election day...
10/13/2026

Vote by November 3rd!
Election Day is just around the corner! Mail it or drop off your ballots on or before election day or vote in person at a polling place or election center.

Do you want more and better champions for cycling and trails at home, in Sacramento, and in D.C.? We do too!

Check out the CAMTB 2026 Recreation Voter Guide for endorsements in local, regional, state, and federal races. These candidates were chosen for their expressed and demonstrated commitment to supporting more and better trails in California.

https://camtb.org/2026/10/07/camtb-endorsements-2026/

An e-moto is not an e-bike. Now it's official. ✅Governor Newsom has signed SB 1167 (Blakespear) into law, drawing a clea...
10/12/2026

An e-moto is not an e-bike. Now it's official. ✅

Governor Newsom has signed SB 1167 (Blakespear) into law, drawing a clear line between low-powered, pedal-assist e-bikes and the high-powered e-motos and e-mopeds too often marketed as "e-bikes."

Why a mountain bike organization cares:
🚵 Keeps e-bikes bike-like. Class 1 pedal-assist e-MTBs stay true to what they were meant to be: an equalizer that lets more riders get out and ride together.
🏷️ Honest labels. A motor-driven cycle can no longer be sold as an "e-bike."
🌲 Protects access. When a 40 mph machine shows up on a multi-use trail, e-bikes take the blame. Clear definitions help land managers tell the difference and protect access for riders on every kind of bike.

Huge thanks to Senator Blakespear and to our advocacy partners California Bicycle Coalition and PeopleForBikes for leading the charge on this one. 🙌

Clear boundaries protect our trails.

Do we want more and better champions for cycling and trails at home, in Sacramento, and in D.C.? Yes, we do! Lawmakers,...
10/09/2026

Do we want more and better champions for cycling and trails at home, in Sacramento, and in D.C.? Yes, we do!

Lawmakers, are critical to trail access, planning, and policy decisions. It's time now to speak up and vote for lawmakers willing to help us modernize our policies for managing trails and public lands.

Check out our 2026 Recreation Voter Guide for endorsements in local, regional, state, and federal races. These candidates were chosen for their expressed and demonstrated commitment to supporting more and better trails in California.

https://camtb.org/2026/10/07/camtb-endorsements-2026/

Did we miss an important race or great candidate in your region?
Let us know! CAMTB is still considering endorsements. Message us here with your recommendations.

The California Ride Series wraps up this month with The Big Three! Oct 10: Biketoberfest - hosted by Marin Trail Stewar...
10/08/2026

The California Ride Series wraps up this month with The Big Three!

Oct 10: Biketoberfest - hosted by Marin Trail Stewards
Oct 16-18 Mt Laguna Fest - hosted by San Diego Mountain Biking Association
Oct 24 Good Dirt Ride - hosted by the Orange County Mountain Bike Association

There's still time to prove your grit.

Participate in 3 or more ride events and earn an exclusive CAMTB California Ride Series T-shirt and swag bag valued at $250.00.

Track your rides on the Trailforks App* and earn a special CAMTB Ride Series badge for your profile.

Visit the California Ride Series event page for more details.
https://camtb.org/california-ride-series/

Big changes could be coming to motorized travel on our National Forests, and that matters for every trail user. The U.S....
10/06/2026

Big changes could be coming to motorized travel on our National Forests, and that matters for every trail user. The U.S. Forest Service is rewriting its Travel Management Rule, which governs motorized travel on National Forest System lands. The proposal would shift toward an "open unless closed" approach, presuming existing routes are open unless closure is required.

The proposal includes some things we support:
✅ Clarified access for Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes
✅ Expanded options for adaptive equipment
✅ Digital, downloadable motor vehicle use maps

While some of it raises real concerns:
⚠️ Presuming routes are open doesn't make them maintainable. The Forest Service faces an estimated $11.4 billion in deferred maintenance, and in 2025 volunteers and partners did more than 60% of its trail maintenance work.
⚠️ A broad definition of "existing" routes could sweep in informal, unevaluated trails.
⚠️ Undefined terms like "minor" and "substantive" could decide whether the public gets a say.

The first comment period has closed. The next chance to weigh in comes with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, expected in spring 2027.

Until then, get up to speed on what's proposed and where CAMTB stands. Our full analysis: camtb.org/2026/09/18/usfs-travel-management/

The Dreambike results are in, and this was our biggest fundraiser EVER. 🎉 Together we raised over $82,000 for cycling, t...
09/30/2026

The Dreambike results are in, and this was our biggest fundraiser EVER. 🎉 Together we raised over $82,000 for cycling, trails, and public lands in California. That beats last year by $5K, and more than half of it goes straight back to local trail programs. Congrats to our winners!

🥇 Grand Prize: Choose Your Ibis
Lisa C. - Fresno | Supported Yosemite Southgate

🔧 Choose Your Squish: RockShox Ultimate Fork + Shock
Austin K. - San Jose | Supported CAMTB

🎒 Choose Your Bags: $1,000 Peak Design Shopping Spree
James F. - Venice | Supported Orogenesis

🧠 Choose Your Skills: 1:1 Coaching from A Single Track Mind
Adam P. - Truckee | Supported Truckee Dirt Union

🛞 Choose Your Tread: Delium Tires for a Year
Lisa C. - Fresno | Supported Yosemite Southgate (two wins!)

🧴 Choose Your L**e: Formula 100 Gift Bags
John S. - San Francisco | Supported SF Urban Riders
Blair N. - Bloomington, IL | Supported CAMTB

Shoutout to our top 10 fundraising member orgs: Marin Trail Stewards, Redwood Trails Alliance, Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay, Orogenesis, MORCA, MCBC, TDU, Amador Trail Stewardship, SDMBA, and Sage Trail Alliance. 🙌

Huge thanks to our brand partners and to everyone who entered. Strong advocacy builds strong trails.

09/27/2026

Due to the overwhelming response, we've extended the giveaway until 6:45pm PT tonight (9/27)! Don't miss your chance. Support the future of California's trails and get ready to choose your Ibis.

Winner gets their choice of a $9k Ibis, like the signature Oso HD, plus bonus prizes from RockShox, Peak Design, A Singletrack Mind, Delium, and Formula100.

Enter now: https://givebutter.com/ibis2026/camtbgo

09/24/2026

⏳ 48 hours. That's it.

This is your last shot to get in on it. Winner takes home the Ibis Oso HD, with the option to choose your dream build. Add in a serious haul of bonus prizes from the brands who showed up big for this one.

🎟️ $5 gets you in, and fuels CAMTB's fight for cycling access, trails, and public lands across California.

Enter now, before time runs out: https://givebutter.com/ibis2026/camtbgo

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