Advocacy

It's Official–we are a part of IMBA.  Join us for our new Chapter in trail advocacy! … [Read more...] about Join us–Join IMBA

On Tuesday, April 26th I attended a meeting at the ANF HQ in Arcadia which was one of three initial meetings intended to communicate about a possible non-profit association/foundation focused on supporting the ANF and gathering input from existing volunteer organizations and interested parties.  I am going to briefly summarize what I understood of the discussions and include my … [Read more...] about Friends of the Angeles Meeting Report

Dear Friend of the AFC, Please join us for the second round of meetings on the Eaton Wash to review the trail designs developed by our consultants. You have your choice of a Thursday evening meeting in Rosemead or a Saturday morning meeting in Altadena. We got a lot of really good input from the first round of workshops and I encourage you to attend one of these final two … [Read more...] about Eaton Wash Review

On July 29th I attended a public meeting concerning the Eaton Wash Corridor Plan. There were about 25-30 people attending, counting the presenters.  The meeting was opened by Marc Stirdivant of the Arroyo and Foothills Conservancy.   There is a lot of overlap between their board and the Altadena Crest Trail (ACT) Restoration WorkingGroup.  Marc introduced the planning group by … [Read more...] about Eaton Wash Corridor Trail

PASADENA - U.S. Forest Service officials announced Friday (June 4th) the beginning of a five-year study of an open space that stretches from the Santa Monica range to the San Gabriel Mountains. The Rim of the Valley Corridor includes private and public land from the Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Susanna Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo Mountains and San Rafael Hills. … [Read more...] about Rim of the Valley Corridor Special Resources Study

Same location. Bigger and more prizes This year we got an early start and it's getting to be a much bigger event than last year. We already have bigger prizes (complete bikes) and more prizes from several more sponsors. We have so many prizes that we will be giving out a swag bag to the first 100 people to pay for a breakfast and buy $10 worth of raffle tickets. We have all … [Read more...] about 2010 Pancake Breakfast

MWBA is gearing up to help our local trails recover from the fires. The meeting went well tonight and we will post the next meeting time and location so you can attend and get involved. MWBA will be at CORBA's Fat Tire Fest. so come by and visit us there. MWBA is one of the first mountain bike clubs and has continued to be know for our annual pancake breakfast. To get … [Read more...] about MWBA meetings

When is the last time you thought about Montana? Believe it or not, anti-bike policies originating in Big Sky Country could close trails in your home state. IMBA needs your help to fight a potential precedent that could ban bicycles from backcountry areas across the United States — maybe even your favorite singletrack. To prevent this looming threat, IMBA needs all the … [Read more...] about Montana Decision Could Shape Access Nationwide

Come join us at the top of Lake Ave on the Cobb Estate property 2009's Annual Pancake Breakfast is almost here. Thanks to our local bike shops for making this event. You can click on the flyer or go to the links page. This year we will have Keith Bontrager back as a solid supporter of the MWBA and just a cool guy who loves to ride. The raffle is getting larger every year and … [Read more...] about 2009 20th annual Pancake Breakfast

On April 27, 2008 Mt. Wilson Bike Assoc. will be putting on their 19th Annual "Save the Trails" fund raiser Pancake Breakfast! This is a great fundraiser that helps support the local volunteer trail working groups. We are honored this year to not only welcome back Mr. Keith Bontrager, we also welcome Mr. Gary Fisher to our festivities! These two legends of the sport will be … [Read more...] about 2008 Mt. Wilson Bike Assoc. Annual Pancake Breakfast!