I went to the MROSD public input meeting for La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve. There were about 60 – 80 people present, most of whom were from La Honda. In addition there were the usual 5 mountain bike advocates, and the usual 5 equestrian advocates. There were a few more equestrians from town than …
Category Archive: Take Action
Nov 09
UCSC Bike Plan is up for review next Friday (11/7/2006)
Hi Folks, There will be a public review of the UCSC bike plan next Friday November 17th from 4-6 pm. Details are at the end of this message. I’m planning to attend. http://www2.ucsc.edu/taps/pdf/Bike_plan.pdf This is a great plan since UCSC has made provisions for LEGAL off road single track trails in Section 2. If you …
Sep 20
DEFEND MOUNTAIN BIKING: SUPPORT THE IMBA LEGAL FUND!
Dear Josh, Can you believe mountain biking is still attacked as an illegitimate use of trails? First, we were accused of speeding erosion. Then, we were labeled a “dangerous menace.” IMBA is dispelling these false allegations and reopening trails — but a new danger looms. Liability concerns now pose a significant threat to our sport.That’s …
Aug 03
The Tour de Peninsula
The Tour de Peninsula (TdP) bike ride will take place Sunday, August 6. “The Tour is owned and benefits the San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation, a nonprofit that undertakes special projects to benefit San Mateo County’s (SMC) parks system and its users.” TdP Site While everyone is welcome in SMC parks, the parks …
May 17
support funding the NPS Rivers and Trails
As you know, RTCA has been one of IMBA’s biggest supporters and has helped get mountain biking represented in dozens of trail projects around the country. Further, RTCA went to bat for IMBA with the National ark Service and helped secure our new partnership agreement with their larger parent agency. Now is our time to …
May 16
Yes On Parks
It�s time to renew the Santa Clara County park charter amendment VOTE YES ON MEASURE B ON JUNE 6TH � A YES vote on Measure B will provide a stable and necessary fund for our Santa Clara County park system through the renewal of the Park Charter Amendment. � A YES vote on Measure B …
Nov 07
Last Chance to get comments in for Mori Point trail plan: Nov. 7
Folks, LAST CHANCE to submit Mori Point trail plan comments. If you want to let the GGNRA and the Parks Conservancy that allowing bikes on all of the trails they designate at Mori Point, the last chance to submit comments is Monday, Nov. 7. Submit your comments online at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/goga) – click on “Mori Point …
