News Briefs - Pacific

IMBA Trail News
Volume 15, Number 3
Summer 2002

The Angeles chapter of the Sierra Club in Los Angeles approved the formation of a mountain biking committee. Randall Danta is a mountain biker, hiker and mountaineer - he's climbed Everest - who spearheaded the campaign to create the committee and is its first chair. The committee will conduct outings and work to promote the interests of mountain biking within the Sierra Club decision making process. Another goal is to improve communication between the Sierra Club and the mountain bike community.

This summer the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon to build new singletrack. The partnership adds a new dimension to COTA's highly successful trail program, creates a constructive and educational experience for the kids, and completes an important link in the Bend trail system.

The Forest Plan revision process for the four southern California National Forests continues to progress, but is running behind schedule. Draft Environmental Impact Statements are now expected early next year with the next round of public meetings to occur after the release. Contact your local USFS ranger district or visit www.r5.fs.fed.us/sccs to stay informed.

IMBA still needs information on riding opportunities in several proposed Wilderness areas in California. Check the IMBA website for specific locations and contact your local State Rep. Please send contributions for this column to (this is the correct address ­ not the one published last issue).