California's mountain biking movement: collaboration, advocacy, and community leadership | International Mountain Bicycling Association posted on the topic | LinkedIn

California’s mountain biking movement isn’t a moment. It’s a steady drumbeat of collaboration, advocacy, and community leadership that is redefining what trail access means. From wildfire-smart trail systems to statewide policy power and youth-access equity, California is demonstrating how consistent organizing creates lasting trails and resilient outdoor communities. California has activated a statewide coalition model other states are now turning toward to expand access, strengthen stewardship

In Omaha, Nebraska, Trails Have Our Respect (THOR) and IMBA Trail Solutions are transforming neighborhood parks into accessible gateways to outdoor adventure. By focusing on underserved communities and creating trails close to home, the partnership is redefining how urban residents experience nature. Their work proves that world-class trail systems don’t require mountains—just collaboration, vision, and a commitment to access for all. IMBA’s Kate Noelke caught up with Jason Brummels of THOR and