The Latest on Mountain Bikes in Wilderness and Trail Advocacy [Podcast #186]

Matt and Jeff talk about the most recent mountain bike advocacy news including pending bills, trail recovery in California, and a new model for organizing mountain bikers.
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In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, Matt and Jeff talk about the most recent mountain bike advocacy news.

  • Mountain bike access in Wilderness Study Areas like the Bitterroots, Montana.
  • Updates on the bill to allow mountain bikes in select Wilderness areas.
  • The impact of forest fires in California on mountain bike trails.
  • A new(ish) state-level mountain bike advocacy model being used in Vermont, Michigan, and other states.
  • MTB-related bills being supported by IMBA that are (or were recently) under consideration.

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