CORBA has been involved in the Rim of the Valley Corridor since our inception. In fact, we’re so ingrained in the process that the Rim of the Valley Corridor is mentioned in our mission statement as our primary territory of concern. We were excited to see the draft study released, and have submitted comments on the plan.
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Blog since the previous eTerraTimes TO Acorn Publishes Article on Trail Conflict, Etiquette
An evenhanded account of the issues surrounding conflict and etiquette on the trails was published on the front page of the July 25th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn. The article starts with an account by an equestrian in Ahmanson Ranch who felt threatened by mountain bikers who sped by and shou... San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Community Collaborative There’s always a lot going on here in Southern California. We have recently submitted comments on the Rim of the Valley study . We’re expecting the Santa Monica Mountains NRA Interagency Trail Management Plan early next year. A new N... July?? I can’t believe summer is here! Welcome to triple digits! Here is some great information from webmd on heat exhaustion, symptoms and treatment: Web MD Heat Exhaustion Here are 10 simple tips and reminders you can do for riding in the heat Prevention! 1) Either plan your ride early in the a... CORBA has been involved in the Rim of the Valley Corridor since our inception. In fact, we’re so ingrained in the process that the Rim of the Valley Corridor is mentioned in our mission statement as our primary territory of concern. We were excited to see the draft study released, and have submit... On a beautiful warm day for riding in Malibu Creek State Park , there was about a dozen at the free Basic Skills Clinic , which is always held the first Saturday of the month. You can see the photos in our June photo gallery . Neither Steve nor Graham was available, so Ezra did double duty as Mar... At our last San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (SGMNM) Community Collaborative (the Collaborative) meeting, we learned the dates of the first round of public scoping meetings for the new Monument Management Plan. President Obama gave the Forest Service three years to develop a management pla... On a beautiful warm day for riding in Malibu Creek State Park , there was a surprisingly small group of only 10 at the free Basic Skills Clinic , which is always held the first Saturday of the month. You can see the photos in our May photo gallery.
President's Message by Steve Messer It's complicated There’s always a lot going on here in Southern California. We have recently submitted comments on the Rim of the Valley study. We’re expecting the Santa Monica Mountains NRA Interagency Trail Management Plan early next year. A new National Monument management plan development process just began, though CORBA has been involved in the Community Collaborative Group since last November. We’ve successfully alerted L.A. County of the need for another trail master plan, to be announced soon. We have pending Bike Park proposals, and a recently-opened Bike Park in Fillmore. We have a growing high school and middle school racing contingent. We have a new Forest Supervisor. There are wilderness proposals, missing links in trails, fire-damaged trails still in need of restoration, access issues on Etz Meloy (Backbone Trail). There’s no shortage of issues, threats to our public lands, our trails and access to them. It’s complicated.
And it takes time to figure things out and try to get things right. These studies and plans seem to disappear from the radar, only to re-emerge six months to a decade later. Advocacy is a marathon, not a sprint, and CORBA is still at it after 28 years. Government is slow to move but no matter how frustratingly slow it sometimes seems, there is progress being made. CORBA is busily engaged in all of these processes on your behalf, in partnership with IMBA, to help make sure there is progress. We continue to work to make sure the landscapes we ride and the trails we love are protected, improved, and remain open to our community. We need each and every one of you to be engaged as well. After all, we’re all ambassadors of the sport when we’re on multi-use trails. This means ride an appropriate speed for your sightline (slow down!) and be courteous. Be safe. Follow trail etiquette best practices. Be an example for others. Leave no trace. Support CORBA. Sign a petition. There are lots of ways to have a positive impact. Riding trails to explore our public lands is a passion we all share, and want to continue to enjoy. Enjoy your summer and keep on riding! Rim of the Valley Corridor Study The National Park Service presented four alternatives based on the study findings. The first “no action” alternative serves as a baseline against which we can compare the alternatives. Alternatives C and D expand the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This would authorize the National Park Service to offer technical assistance to existing land managers for any project that enhances recreation, or restores habitat and connectivity, and to spend money on capitol projects within the expanded boundaries. We believe that the largest operational boundary proposed under Alternative D would have the greatest long-term benefit for recreation, bio-connectivity, wildlife and the communities adjacent to the study area. It also includes the wildlife corridors linking the two areas of the Angeles National Forest separated by Highway 14, as well as between the Santa Susana Mountains and Los Padres National Forests, that are missing from the other alternatives. For the complete story, please see our blog article on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study...
For a list of upcoming recreational rides, please visit the CORBA Calendar.
CORBA’s Club Rides calendar provides a full monthly schedule of mountain bike rides for all skill levels. Mountain bike rides are organized by CORBA member clubs and led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. Recreational rides are a fun and social way to experience a variety of trails in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and beyond. Upcoming Trail Restoration and Reports on Past Workdays For many years, most trail upkeep has been done by volunteers because of budget cutbacks at our parks systems. So come out and help CORBA and other volunteers keep our trails in top riding shape! You can learn more about what to expect and what you'll need to bring with you on our Trailwork web page.
Children must be over 7-years old to attend, and children under 14 must be constantly and directly supervised by their parent or guardian who brought them. (There are no trailwork days scheduled during the hot summer months.) To see all trailwork dates, including those of other groups, visit the CORBA calendar. Join our mailing list to get updates on trailwork
opportunities! TO Acorn Publishes Article on Trail Conflict, Etiquette An evenhanded account of the issues surrounding conflict and etiquette on the trails was published on the front page of the July 25th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn. The article starts with an account by an equestrian in Ahmanson Ranch who felt threatened by mountain bikers who sped by and shouted expletives when asked to slow down. The equestrian also has been charged by unleashed dogs on other outings. Mark Langton, CORBA board member and past president, is quoted extensively on the need for mountain bikers to show speed restraint when passing other people on the trail. Another cyclists is critical of people who take poorly trained horses on trails where they can expect to encounter mountain bikers. An equestrian from Agoura Hills says the vast majority of mountain bikers show appropriate courtesy. “This is pretty much a nonissue with all but a tiny handful of jerks on bicycles and nervous equestrians who are afraid of their horses and probably should not be on the trails in the first place.” Finally, there are some quotes from representatives of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, including Superintendent David Szymanski. You can read the full article here. Girlz Gone Riding July News! by Wendy Engelberg July?? I can’t believe summer is here! Welcome to triple digits! Here is some great information from webmd on heat exhaustion, symptoms and treatment: Web MD Heat Exhaustion Here are 10 simple tips and reminders you can do for riding in the heat. Prevention! 1) Either plan your ride early in the am or late at night and keep it short if its going to be super hot. If possible, don’t go alone! Other GGR news...
Trek to recall nearly 1 million bicycles after injury reports Trek Bicycle Corp. will recall nearly 1 million bikes in the United States and Canada to correct a brake-safety issue following reports of three injuries, including one that left a rider paralyzed, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week. The recall covers all models of Trek bicycles from model years 2000 through 2015 that have front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release lever on the front wheel hub that opens far enough to contact the disc brake, the agency said. See the rest of this story on CORBA's blog... Free Mountain Biking Skills Clinic
The CORBA free skills clinic is held on the first Saturday of every month at Malibu Creek State Park. Mountain biking is a lot like tennis or skiing. Just a few minor adjustments in technique can make a huge difference in your control and proficiency. If you want to get better faster, you need to know the fundamentals of mountain biking technique. Whether you're just getting into mountain biking or have been riding for years, you'll learn some valuable tips from our Introduction to Mountain Biking skills class that is offered each month. Check out our Skills Clinic web page for all the information. After the clinic, see photos of your new skills on the CORBA web site that you can share with your family and friends! Follow CORBA on Meetup, Twitter and Facebook
Get Our Blog Articles Delivered to Your Desktop Have you ever wished you could get our blog articles without having to check the CORBA website every day to see if there’s anything new? Well, you can! Even though our blog software won’t send articles by email, you can still get them delivered to the inbox of most email readers like Microsoft Outlook. You use the “RSS feed” functionality for this. In fact, you can read our articles in any software that receives RSS feeds, such as Internet Explorer and other web browsers. This blog article on RSS feeds shows you how. Join or Renew your membership today on our membership web page. Join Our Team! Do you have any ideas about mountain biking recreation in the L.A. region? Would you like to apply your skills and manage projects that contribute to the sport and lifestyle that you love? Is there an advocate in you? We are recruiting motivated individuals who work well with others. Send an email to info@corbamtb.com or come to a monthly Members Meeting to find out more about what we do and how you can help. Check the calendar for the next meeting. Other simple ways to support CORBA
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