This is a post in support of the Waterdog Open Space Stewarts: The Belmont Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan process is making its way through the Parks & Recreation Commission and ultimately to the City Council. The Master Plan is a planning blueprint for the next 15-20 years to guide the city’s …

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MidPen is stepping in to renovate and then take ownership of Dirt Alpine… Arguably the route has been neglected by its current owners, San Mateo County, since it was built in 1895 for $7,216. The estimated $2.55 Million renovation will cure its erosion problems and convert most of its length to trail width. The work …

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ACTION ALERT: All it takes is 2 minutes of your time to help mountain biking. For more information, check out the Bay Area Ridge Trail page. WHAT YOU CAN DO Support this project by making a public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Copy and paste the following letter, and email it to …

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Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers is hosting a Volunteer Work Day at El Corte Madera Creek Open Space. It’s time to give the trails a little love before the rain starts. At this MidPen led event, we’ll work to make the Resolution Trail ready for winter rains. We’ll clean out water bars and insure the route …

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California State Parks is seeking public input on the Castle Rock Roads and Trails Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide specific direction for the long term construction, maintenance, and management of the roads and trails in the park. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 pm Cal Fire Summit Station 12900 Skyline …

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On June 5th, California voters will decide on Proposition 68, The Clean Water and Safe Parks Act. It’s a statewide measure that if approved by voters will authorize $4 billion in investments in habitat restoration, climate resilience, parks, water quality and flood protection throughout the state. Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers (SVMTB) is endorsing Proposition 68 …

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Please join us for dinner and to hear guest speaker, Brian Lucido talk about winning the June 2017 Tour Divide, a  2,769-mile mountain bike race in 14 days, 22 hours 50 min. The Tour Divide is an ultra-endurance, bikepacking challenge to pedal solo and self-supported the length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route – Canada to …

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