Off-Road Archive

2019 Wildflower Ride Showcases Mt. Tam Bloom

The Marin County Bicycle Coalition and California Native Plant Society’s (CNPS) Third Annual Mount Tam Wildflower Ride was another success! It was a perfect day to view wildflowers and learn about our amazing native biodiversity.

Member Spotlight: Andrew Waite

Each month, we’ll feature an MCBC member who showcases Marin’s celebrated bicycling culture and inspires us to get out and […]

Trail Stewards Build Fresh Trail on Burdell; Round Two in March

On February 9, a group of 25 volunteers braved the cold, wet weather for the rare opportunity to dig fresh trail–and what will be the first bike-legal trail in Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve. If you missed out, don’t fret; we’re heading out again on March 9.

The New Wheel Empowers People to Bike

The New Wheel’s mission is not only to change how we get around, but to bring good things and fresh ideas into the lives of people in our community and California as a whole. They uphold their commitment to customers through careful selection of technology, top-notch service, and an unwavering optimism for the future of transportation and electric bikes in the Bay Area.

2019 Off-Road Preview

MCBC’s Off-Road Program expands off-road cycling opportunities through education, environmental stewardship, and trail development. We are committed to bridging the gaps in Marin’s trails network, while also maintaining and enhancing existing trails. Read on to find out where we’ll be focusing our efforts in 2019 and beyond…

Member Spotlight: Shelagh Fritz

Commuter by weekday, high school mountain bike ride leader and competitive road cyclist by weekend, Shelagh Fritz celebrates all forms of bicycling! She even met her husband–you guessed it–on a bike. Meet Shelagh…

Help Expand Access – Two Trail Days in February

We’re excited to kick-off 2019 with ambitious trail stewardship plans for the year, starting with two events in February that will help open five miles of new trails to bikes in 2019 and 2020. If you’ve never been out for a trail day before, we guarantee you’ll have a great time getting dirty–and for a good cause!

2018 Off-Road Highlights

Each year, MCBC’s Off-Road Program works to expand mountain biking opportunities through education, environmental stewardship, and trail development. As voted on by MCBC supporters, here are the top highlights from MCBC’s Off-Road Program in 2018…

Overwhelming Support Shown for Azalea Hill Project

On November 20, over fifty people filled the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) Board of Directors meeting to show support for the Azalea Hill and Liberty Gulch Trail and Habitat Enhancement Project, a proposal that would create bike access between Pine Mountain and Mt. Tam. Approval is now expected in early 2019.