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By C510 The last few months have offered promise and hope with California re-opening and opportunities to recreate with friends increasing. We hope you all have weathered the last 18 months and you and your friends and family are healthy and well. We are excited to announce the East Bay…

by Yvette Skinner In November 2018 an enthusiastic group of mountain bikers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts gathered at Cedar Glades Park north of Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the grand opening of Phase 1 of the Northwoods Trail System.  While mountain bikers in the East Bay remain relegated to steep…

By Michael Mejia, BTCEB President Emeritus Photo Courtesy Pam Bennett Sean Bennett, a NorCal Champion mountain bike racer, rode from 2012-2014 with El Cerrito High, one of the oldest Teams in the League. He is the youngest of 3 Bennett brothers who were all NorCal Champions with El Cerrito Racing….

Finally, if you want to hear about other last-minute news, such as demo rides, and volunteering opportunities, “like” and follow BTCEB’s Facebook Notification Page, and also request to join BTCEB’s Facebook Discussion Group.  Also, for those on Instagram, be sure to follow us at @bicycletrailscouncil.

by Mike Udkow While membership on our Meetup site continues to grow to over 4,100 followers, membership in the BTCEB, your mountain biking organization, has been lagging comparatively. To grow, to survive, and to represent the mountain biking community, we need your support. Your membership dues support our Gala rides and our RLaG…

By Jamuel Starkey On Tuesday June 29th BTCEB received a trails report from a Trail Forks rider explaining that he encountered a dead fallen tree across the upper portion of Cinderella Trail at Joaquin Miller blocking the entire trail.  Presenting a significant impediment to safe riding I notified the club’s Trails…

By John Roberts Riding trails is a joy.  Seeing nature from a minimalist trail environment, is the a joy.  Enjoying nature feels best from non-invasive singletrack:  it is better than from your car or kitchen window.  We get more when we get out there. This is a call to do…

by Mike Udkow A group of Boy Scouts led by Puru Gajare built and installed these nice “love seats” at the Lookout Point in Joaquin Miller Park. The view is outstanding! The BTCEB helped to secure them from vandals. ENJOY! Maybe keeping a well stocked cooler of beer would be nice. Any volunteers?

BTCEB hosted its first “post-pandemic” Gala Ride  at Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek on Saturday June 19th.  Twenty-eight riders as young as 10 and as old as 75 ventured out in the in the waning days of the June heatwave. It was a hot day with temperatures mid 80’s…

By Scott Bartlebaugh East Bay Regional Park District held its second planning meeting regarding plans for Roddy Ranch located in East Contra Costa County on Thursday July 1st.  We urge you to submit a written public comment and participate in the public meeting by July 12th if you haven’t already. …

Saturday July 10, 2021 9am to Noon Oakland Pump Track maintenance days are back by popular demand! This Saturday 7/10 at 9am, come out to the pump track at Joaquin Miller Park to put in some work to help keep the rollers and berms rolling fast. Closed-toed shoes, gloves and water are a must….

Saturday July 17th, 2021 8:30AM to NoonCrockett Hills Trailhead38.047080, -122.221270 The Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (BTCEB) hosts a women-only mountain bike ride, usually on the first weekend of the month. The intent of the ride is to have fun, learn new trails and meet other women who love to mountain…