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Help Improve Mountain Biking in California National Forests

Listening sessions could open the door for more and better trails



The Forest Service and IMBA California are co-hosting a series of public listening sessions to help shape new riding opportunities in the state’s 18 National Forests. These sessions, held throughout the state, will result in improved mountain biking in California National Forests, including the possibility for new trails and better management.

No other state has hosted similar sessions and IMBA California is pleased to work with the Forest Service to better understand mountain bikers and the types of riding they want. California’s National Forests are home to many famous riding destinations: Lake Tahoe, Downieville, Santa Barbara, Mendocino County, the Shasta-Trinity and others. Your involvement can enhance mountain biking in California and a model for other states to follow.

The meetings will be held at the following locations:

November 30: Sacramento Area
6:00-8:00pm
Folsom Civic Center, East Room
52 Natoma St, Folsom, CA
916-355-7299
Driving Directions from Hwy 50 East:
Exit Folsom Blvd turn Left. Travel 2.7 miles to Natoma Street, turn right travel 1.1 miles. Building is on the left.

December 5: San Diego Area
6:00-8:00pm
Cleveland National Forest
10845 Rancho Bernardo Road Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92127
Driving Directions from Hwy 15 South:
Exit Rancho Bernardo Road turn right, travel 1 º miles west of hwy 15. At 5th stoplight on Rancho Bernardo Road, turn left onto Via Del Campo, turn left into parking lot just past island. In main building on corner, take elevator to second floor.

December 6: Los Angeles Area
6:00-8:00pm
Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau
2000 Convention Center Way Ontario, CA 91764
Driving Directions from Route 10, East:
Exit Vineyard Avenue, turn right
Go to third light - Holt Blvd., turn left
Go to first light - Convention Center Parking
Follow appropriate signs.

December 12: Redding Area
6:00-8:00pm
USDA Service Center, Shasta-Trinity National Forest
3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002
Driving Directions from Interstate 5, South:
Exit Knighten/Road-Redding Airport (#673). At the stop sign, Turn left (east) and drive over the highway. Drive 1.9 miles to Airport Road. Pass a truck stop and go through two stop lights. At Airport Road (the third stop light), turn left (north) and go 1.1 miles and turn right (east) on Avtech Parkway. The USDA Service Center and the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Headquarters is the first building on the right.

December 14: Bay Area
6:00-8:00pm
Bay Model Center
2100 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA 94965
Driving Directions from Hwy 101 South:
Exit Marin City/Sausalito and turn left.
Travel under Hwy 101.
Turn right onto Bridgeway.
Travel past 3 stop lights and look for Bay Model Center Sign.
Turn left onto Harbor St.
Turn right onto Marinship and follow meandering road.
Turn right at Bay Model Center sign, main entrance is near the water.


More About IMBA California
IMBA and Specialized launched the IMBA California program in early 2006 with the goal of opening more trails to mountain bikes in the Golden State. Already, we've seen terrific results, including clearing the way for better access in state parks, advising Governor Schwarzenegger's cabinet, and helping built trail in the King Range. Read more about IMBA California.