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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.

05/29/2026

⏰ Ending Soon ⏰

Your chance to win the 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 “Butter Build” is almost gone. ⚡️ Valued at over $9,000, this custom dream build supports something even bigger than bikes: protecting trails and public lands across California.

Every donation to helps:
• Advocate for better trail access
• Support legislation that protects recreation
• Strengthen 44 trail stewardship organizations statewide

$5 = 1 Entry
$10 = 2 Entries
$250 = 50 Entries

The more you donate, the better your chances to ride away on this absolute weapon of a bike. 🚵

👉 Enter now: camtb.org/2026/04/29/spring-dreambike-26/

Giveaway ends May 31, 2026. Don’t miss it.

05/27/2026

Win the ultimate trail machine. ⚡️

The 2026 Santa Cruz Hightower 4 “Butter Build” is valued at over $9,000 and built to rip. Even better? Every dollar raised supports trail access, advocacy, and stewardship across California through .

Your donation helps:
• Influence public policy for responsible recreation
• Support legislation that protects trails and public lands
• Empower 44 trail stewardship organizations across the state

Donate $5 or more for your chance to win and help keep California riding strong.
$5 = 1 Entry
$10 = 2 Entries
$250 = 50 Entries

The more you donate, the better your chances.

👉 Enter here: camtb.org/2026/04/29/spring-dreambike-26/

Giveaway ends May 31, 2026.

Strong advocacy builds strong trails. Let’s keep public lands accessible for the next ride, and the next generation. 🚵

05/18/2026

🚵 Bike the Vote: Voter Registration Closes Soon 🗳️

California uses a “Top-Two” primary system for most state and federal races. That means the June primary is the ultimate filter that decides which two candidates — regardless of party — advance to the November ballot.

For advocates of trails and public lands, this is often the most important moment to speak up. In many districts, the primary is the only time voters have a real choice between different approaches to conservation, recreation, and infrastructure policy.

Your June vote is one of the best opportunity to shape the future of California’s trails and public lands use policies.

📅 Voter Registration Deadlines:
✅ Online: May 18, 2026
✅ By Mail: Postmarked by May 18, 2026
✅ In Person: June 2, 2026

05/15/2026

Fact vs. Fiction: The USFS Roadless Rule
🙅‍♀️ MYTH: Roadless Areas are "locked up" and meant to keep people out.
✅ FACT: Roadless Areas provide high-quality, undisturbed public lands experiences. They contain 25k+ miles of recreational trails, including 10k+ miles of trail open to MTBs.

🚳 MYTH: Roadless Areas aren't open to Motos.
✅ FACT: Roadless areas contain 9k+ miles of OHV accessible routes in the western states. That's 33% of all moto accessible miles!

🔥 MYTH: You can’t manage forests for wildfires in a roadless areas
✅ FACT: Commercial logging is prohibited, but stewardship-based forest management and restoration cutting including fuels reduction and active firefighting are explicitly allowed.

The draft EIS and proposed Roadless Rule rescission are expected in the coming weeks. When it drops, public input will matter.

Learn more and get involved at upcoming Roadless Rule Town Hall Meetings: Link below!
📍 May 18 — Los Angeles
📍 May 27 — Ojai
📍 May 28 — Ventura
📍 June 10 — Santa Barbara

https://camtb.org/2026/04/20/roadless-rule-update/

📸 Meeks Ridge (West Shore Lake Tahoe), Cannell Trail/The Cannell Plunge (Kernville), & Second Divide (Downieville)

05/13/2026

May is 🚲💙

It’s and Friday is ! What makes your bike commute awesome? The fresh air? The freedom? The coffee stop? Tell us below. 👇

most trips are under three miles? Swap a car trip for a bike ride and make getting there part of the fun.

Headed out for a ride? Snap a pic and tag it with !

And next month, we kick off the 3rd Annual California Mountain Biking and Trail Stewardship Month with National Trails Day on June 7. More trails. More stewardship. More riding. 🌲

05/11/2026

Assemblymember Chris Rogers' AB 2578 Outdoor Access & Recreation Economy Act is making its way through the State Assembly and will be heard by the Appropriations Committee on May 14. Californians deserve a better future for outdoor jobs, equitable access, gateway communities to public lands, and cohesive interaction with our federal and local land managers in California.

Speak Up: Join our Call to Action with and Cooperative Action Network in support and ask Chair Buffy Wicks to pass AB 2578 out of Assembly Appropriations.

Click on link below:
https://www.rei.com/action/network/campaign/oare-act

05/07/2026

Building bikes is just as much fun as riding them. Check out this rig rundown from and detailing the CAMTB Spring Dreambike, a 2026 Santa Cruz High Tower 4 "Butter Build". From flowy burms to rowdy chunk, the Butter Build has you covered.

Donate $5 bucks or more to to win, and to show your support for cycling, trails, and public lands in California.

Click on the link below to donate:
https://givebutter.com/camtb-dreambike-SC26

05/01/2026

An E-Moto is not an E-Bike. Let’s make it official!

The terminology we use defines the access we keep. Currently, high-powered electric motorcycles (some hitting 30+ mph with 3,750W motors) are being marketed as "e-bikes." This creates a massive headache for land managers and puts traditional cyclists and pedal-assist riders at risk of losing trail access due to the actions of motorized vehicles.

CAMTB is proud to stand with , , and in support of SB 1167 (Blakespear).

Why it matters:
👉 Clear Definitions: SB 1167 draws a hard line between low-powered pedal-assist e-bikes and high-powered/high-speed e-motos and e-mopeds.
👉 Consumer Protection: It makes it illegal to market a motor-driven cycle as an "e-bike."
👉 Protecting Access: When land managers see a 40mph machine on a multi-use trail, they often blame "e-bikes." By reclassifying these as mopeds or motorcycles, we protect the rights of actual cyclists.

The bottom line: Clear boundaries protect our trails. We’re fighting to ensure that high-powered machines don't jeopardize the progress we've made for the cycling community.

🔗 Learn more: https://camtb.org/2026/04/21/camtb-supports-sb-1167/

04/29/2026

Support the Future of California's Trails and Win a Custom Santa Cruz Hightower 4

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Mike's Bikes and SRAM MTB for our Spring Dreambike Giveaway. Donate $5 or more for a chance to win a one of kind trail Santa Cruz sled built by Mike's Bikes. The Best Part? The more you donate the better your chances. $10 = 2 entries; $25 = 5 entries; there's no limit!
https://givebutter.com/camtb-dreambike-SC26

The Mike’s Bikes Hightower 4 "Butter Build" is a high-performance bike valued at $9,000. It is simple, sharp, and seriously capable on the trail.

Featured specs include:
- SRAM Eagle Transmission 1987 LTD Groupset
- SRAM Maven Brakes & FOX Performance Suspension
- Reserve Frysauce Wheels & OneUp Cockpit

Your contribution directly supports our work deepening relationships with land managers, influencing legislation, supporting local trail organizations, and growing the next generation of trail advocates.

04/24/2026

Last call ⏳

Pre-orders for the Mountains to Desert tee close April 30.

This is your final chance to grab this gorgeous design by Rachelle Boyd—an ode to the landscapes we love and the trails that connect them.

Don’t miss it. 🔗 Link below.

https://camtb.org/shop/

04/23/2026

The 2001 Roadless Rule protects about a third of our National Forest land: 25,121 miles of trails, 8,659 climbing routes, 768 miles of whitewater, and 10,794 miles of mountain biking.

In California, that's 4.4 million acres across 21 national forests, without the bicycle restrictions found in designated Wilderness areas. Think Pauley Creek in Downieville, the Cannell Plunge in Kernville, Condor Peak in LA.

Where things stand:
- The administration is moving to rescind the Rule, opening ~58.5M acres to roads, timber harvest, and industrial development.
- USDA's draft Environmental Impact Statement is expected this spring, triggering a 45 to 90 day public comment period.
- In Congress, the Roadless Area Conservation Act (H.R. 3930 / S. 2042) would codify the 2001 Rule into permanent law.

Three upcoming Town Halls will cover what's changing, what's at stake, and how to weigh in:

📍 May 7: Orange County @ Oak Grove Park
📍 May 12, 5p-8p: Rocklin @ Sierra Rocklin College
📍 May 13, 5p-8p: Tahoe @ Lake Tahoe Community College

Learn more: https://camtb.org/2026/04/20/roadless-rule-update/

Never been in a Roadless Area? Check out John Watson's Condor Peak Trail Guide on The Radavist, featuring coalition member Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club and their work on Condor Peak: https://theradavist.com/condor-peak-trail-guide

📸 John Watson

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Redding, CA

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http://www.camtb.org/

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