Responsible Organized Mountain Peadalers is currently seeking someone to volunteer to do graphic design and newsletter layout for this important Mtn Bike Advocacy organization.The job involves laying out an 8, 12, or 16 page black and white newsletter 6 times a year. We hope to find someone who would do it for at least a …
Category Archive: Advocacy
Oct 20
ECdM Use & Mgt Meeting 10/22/2005 – Parking and Steam Donkey
MROSD’s Use and Management Committee is holding a public meeting at El Corte de Madera Open Space Preserve at the top of Gordon Mill Fireroad (gate CM03) on Saturday, October 22, at 1:00pm. The agenda includes discussion of the development plan for a parking lot and staging area between gates CM03 and CM04. Also, they …
Oct 20
Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Master Plan 11/10/2005
MROSD has scheduled the second public workshop for the creation of the Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Master Plan for 11/10 at 7pm at the Los Gatos Neighborhood Center. These two preserves make up approximately 1/3 of all MROSD land holdings. They are offering all user groups the opportunity to take part in shaping a …
Feb 15
Ukiah BLM Master Planning Comments Requested
The Bureau of Land Management is updating the Resource Management Plan for BLM land in the Coast Range from San Francisco North to Fort Bragg and from the Coast East to the Sacramento Valley covering 8 counties. Mountain bicyclists should be stayed involved to protect our interest in the recreation mix for this region. BLM …
Feb 12
Save Backcountry Singletrack! Fight the Thompson Bill
We need your help saving California’s backcountry singletrack that is threatened by proposed Wilderness designations. Particularly in danger of closure are trails on and near the northern coast in Humboldt, Del Norte, Mendocino, Lake, Napa, and Yolo Counties. Do you live or vacation in these counties? Do you know someone who lives in these counties? …
Feb 10
Comments on Huddart Park Wanted
The County of San mateo is accepting feedback on Huddart Park. This park has some fine singletrack and fire roads that are closed to mountainbikers. This prevents riders from riding dirt from the bay area up to ECDM. Please download this comment form, print it out and send it to the address on the form …
Dec 16
Write to Appeal Decision to Close Nisene Marks to Bikes
Following is a detailed history of the events up to today. An earthshaking decision by California Superior Court Judge Judy Hersher was handed down on December 13, 2004, ordering cyclists out of Nisene Marks State Park, including the Aptos Creek Road. The judge wrote: “Mountain biking is prohibited by the deed restrictions conveying the Dedicated …