Category Archive: News

Jan 23

Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve – Multi-use Trail Alternative 3 Verbally Approved 

By Ed Dee, SVMTB Board Member On December 13th, 2023 after many years of public comment meetings and efforts by all interested trail use groups, Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers (SVMTB)  obtained a verbal confirmation from a MROSD Board Member that trail Alternative 3 (See 11/29/23 Map) has been chosen to be developed. (Hopefully open to …

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Apr 19

Waterdog Needs Your Help!

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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Nov 12

Dirt Alpine Reconstruction

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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Aug 07

ACTION ALERT: 2 Minutes to help Mountain Biking in Our Area

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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Nov 04

Volunteer Work at El Corte Madera Creek Open Space

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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Jan 23

Great Opportunity at Castle Rock State Park

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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May 09

SVMTB Endorses Proposition 68, The Clean Water and Safe Parks Act

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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