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Coalition of Oregon Mountain Biking has Been Founded
Did you know 620,000 Oregonians cycle off-road?
That's right, 15% of Oregon's population rides mountain bikes every year. And it's contagious. Alongside other quiet, low-impact, forms of recreation, mountain biking deserves a voice in the future of Oregon's trails. Until now, no organization has brought to our state's policymakers a unified, statewide voice for mountain biking.
 | I see a tremendous amount of opportunity to be gained by disparate MTB groups being housed under one umbrella. |
After collaboratively identifying the need and a year of strategic planning, the Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition (OMBC) founding steering committee held the second annual OMBC Summit in Bend, OR last weekend. Fourteen mountain bike organizations from across the state were in attendance; as well as regional land managers, the newly appointed Director of Oregon's Office of Outdoor Recreation, and Senator Jeff Merkley's office.
| The power of a unified voice can't be understated. |
The Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition is Oregon's statewide mountain biking advocacy group, a coalition of regional trail organizations representing thousands of mountain bikers across the state. Their mission is to "advocate for, create, enhance, and protect mountain biking experiences in the State of Oregon."
More information can be found on the OMBC website.
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