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2026 Strategic & Operational Plan
I. MISSION & VISION Mission: OCMTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational association dedicated to creating, enhancing, and preserving great trail experiences for mountain bikers in Orange County. We foster a bicycle-friendly community through cycling awareness, safety advocacy, and the promotion of bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation. OCMTBA seeks to preserve, protect, and promote mountain bike access and diverse riding opportunities on public and private lands i

David Browning
Jan 193 min read


2025 Year in Review
It's that time again where we reflect back on what we all have done together in the last year. And you sure have accomplished a lot. Our role at Orange County Mountain Bike Associaton is to help organize the advocacy, trail work and events that make for the "awesome" that every one of you contributes. As such, I hope you will allow us to brag a bit about what this amazing mountain bike community has done in 2025 - and to say THANK YOU! David Browning, President How about mor

David Browning
Dec 30, 20255 min read


Christmas is for family
And we've got an amazing one...every year our MTB community comes together to share the spirit of the season, and we do it right here in Orange County! Our crew took part in just a few of the activities, and we wanted to share them with you. Weekend before last a bunch of us gathered at the Troy Lee Designs store in Laguna Beach. Lots of cool riders, some you might recognize more than others. Troy himself, who also custom lettered helmets for a lucky few (now that's a Chr

David Browning
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Skyline Trails get some love
We're beyond stoked to be able to support the system around the infamous Troy Lee Trail with the addition of the fiscally supported Corona MTB committee, and November 25 marked our first official trail work day. The team, comprised of Corona MTB volunteers, their leader Dwight, OCMTBA trail boss Todd, several rangers and city officials. We grouped at the entrance to Skyline and loaded up in several trucks to head to Upper Block. Everyone was anxious to "dig in", immediatel

David Browning
Dec 1, 20251 min read


That was a blast!
Good Dirt Ride 2025 is in the books, and it was fantastic. 524 of our bike family joined up to enjoy 10, 15, 25 or 50 mile routes,...

David Browning
Sep 22, 20252 min read


August 2025 Newsletter
What we have been up to The Trails We maintain dialogue with OC Parks on the 9.7ac Craig Park Bike Park project build out as it moves...

David Browning
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Pump Track coming to Laguna Beach
Last night the Laguna Beach City Council met and the first item of regular business was the consideration of a pump track in Laguna...

David Browning
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Fremont Canyon Fun
Continuing in our celebration of California Mountain Bike Month , this past weekend we joined with our friends at OC MTB Races in...

David Browning
Jun 23, 20252 min read

David Browning
Jun 20, 20253 min read


2025 Trail Projects
Want to know what we've been up to? Take a look at this chart and if you have any questions hit us up on the website or drop us at line...

David Browning
Jun 13, 20251 min read


It's California Mountain Bike Month!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Mountain Biking & Trail Stewardship Month Declared for June 2025 Sacramento, CA (June 10, 2024) –...

David Browning
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Together We Ride!
Yesterday was a big one for OCMTBA, the City of San Clemente and the bike community on whole as we cut the ribbon on the first pump track...

David Browning
Apr 27, 20252 min read


Electrifying thoughts
Last week at OC Parks Trails Subcommittee one of the agenda items was "CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT OF EXPLORING POSSIBLE ALLOWANCE OF CLASS...

David Browning
Apr 14, 20253 min read
Advocacy Update
Orange County Mountain Bike Association is YOU! And it's our goal to defend and to grow places for us to celebrate our two wheeled...

MTB Rider
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Schley Rides
Take a listen to our recent podcast with Richie Schley and Jason Schiers, we had a great time talking all things MTB with a Laguna flavor!

MTB Rider
Mar 30, 20251 min read
March Newsletter
Join us for our first community event of the year - Rob Warner's Retro Rides Come down to Laguna Beach on April 3rd for a fun filled...

David Browning
Mar 17, 20254 min read
February Newsletter
We have a winner Please join us in saying congrats to Jamie B , his donation ticket was the lucky draw for the Yamaha YDX-Moro-7 Special...

David Browning
Feb 10, 20253 min read


2024 Year in Review
It's that time again where we reflect back on what we've done in the last year. And WOW, there sure has been a lot accomplished. Our role...

David Browning
Dec 26, 20245 min read


First pump track in OC
Last night was a pretty awesome one for the MTB community. With a vote of 5-0, the San Clemente City Council approved to accept...

David Browning
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Sprockids comes to OC
Today marked an awesome first for Orange County, Sprockids came to O'Neill Park. A sold out capacity of young ones enjoyed amazing fall...

David Browning
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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