Our mission is to educate cyclists in responsible mountain biking, to advocate for appropriate access and to promote community among trail users so all may fully enjoy and preserve the natural spaces of the East Bay.
We envision a united trails community where mountain bikers, equestrians, and hikers happily coexist on trails, both narrow and wide, extending each other due courtesy and caution, in open spaces, everywhere. Bicycle Trails Council was founded in 1987 by a dedicated group of volunteers who fought the impending closure of almost all bike trails in the East Bay! We are the oldest mountain bike advocacy group in the United States and one of the founding clubs of IMBA. We have been a leader in encouraging low-impact environmentally friendly riding, volunteer trail work participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, and grass roots advocacy. We also love to ride bikes and have fun! Today, we are active with programs that educate trail builders, promote responsible riding, and advocate for increased trail access. Our trail crews excel at maintaining trails in our local parks and our members and partners have volunteered countless hours to build new trails and improve existing ones.Our marquee group rides are the monthly Gala Ride and our women-specific Ride Like A Girl. Both are led by experienced local riders who know the trails and offer a group for all skill and fitness levels. You can generally count on enjoy snacks and cold drinks post-ride.We also provide sponsorship to the East Bay's budding scene of high school mountain bike teams.