June 2025 Newsletter Special Edition, Call to Action

Be heard We all recognize the first image, we know how many wonderful trails exist in the Cleveland National Forest.  The second image shows all of that land that could be sold based on the massive spending bill that was introduced into the Senate last week.

Blackstar, Maple Springs, San Juan.....do these names ring a bell?  We've fought together for re-openings like Holy Jim and Santiago Truck Trail and for reconstructions like West Horsethief, and our community members like the Warriors Society have lovingly cared for these trails for years - are we prepared to give it all up?  We met earlier this week with Congresswoman Kim's office.  We expressed our concern regarding this facet of the proposal and asked for her support to deny its approval.  Our mission is to protect and expand trail access, you can help by letting them hear our individual voices too.  Use the Outdoor Alliance easy-action form below, and here's an example message:

I am an avid mountain biker in Orange County.  As such, I am concerned about a component of the proposed Senate spending package that includes more than 3 million acres of public land sell offs directly impacting the places that I ride.  I understand that this spending package would come back to the House for a vote..

I am fundamentally opposed to selling off public lands.  Here in Orange County we have limited open space to conserve our natural environment while providing venues for respectful outdoor enthusiasts.  The proposal would take away a majority of that remaining acreage.

Public lands are a part of our national heritage and vital to our health, environment, and economy. They provide clean air and water, habitat, climate protections, and support a $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy that sustains nearly 5 million American jobs.

As your constituent, I request your vocal opposition to public land sell offs and the spending package’s approach that undermines our public lands and waters - the actions that would take most of the Cleveland National Forest from us and our future generations..

Thank you for your consideration.

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Be Seen

It's California Mountain Bike Month.  We've done trail work together, we've shared our passion with the next generaton, we've celebrated with our partners in preserving the trails and we've ridden.  

This weekend we have another great opportunity to celebrate our month with an open XC event at Fremont Canyon in the spirit of our legacy Open Space Explores and in conjuction with OC MTB Races.  

This is a managed access space in the OC Parks system.  Tomorrow is a day we've reserved just for you and your friends.

Ride or run, the weather looks to be great, the lands are amazing, and we've got tacos for you to enjoy after while sharing tales from these beautiful trails. 

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Be Magic

The IBIS bike giveaway has been open for a couple weeks.  Have you taken the opportunity to potentially turn as little as $5 into a $7199 voucher to build the IBIS of your choice?  That's our kind of magician and we're betting the new steed would do some tricks for you on the trail too.

80pct of your OC resident ticket proceeds go directly to your local trails, so you win no matter what!  Make a donation, get some tickets, see the appreciated proceeds used to preserve your trails and get a chance to win an awesome new ride.  That's magic!

And if you aren't a member yet, would you please consider joining the OCMTBA Trail Cause?  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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