About us
The Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay was formed in 1987, and helped to create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in developing the mountain biking culture and keeping trails open for local mountain biking. The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (btceb.org). and is a tool for bringing us all, veteran and new riders, together for a great time. By joining BTCEB you'll be supporting grassroots mountain bike advocacy, meet other mountain bikers, and learn about great trails to ride.
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VOLUNTEER FOR TRAIL WORK - it is sweat equity. Land managers appreciate reliable, competent volunteers.
COME OUT AND RIDE. We have a group ride calendar with over 5000 members and host several monthly rides. Our women-only ride, Ride Like a Girl, is on the 1st Saturday of the month. Our marquee ride is the monthly Gala Ride which is usually held the last Saturday of the month. The Gala rides are led by experienced local riders who know the trails and offer a group for all skill and fitness levels. Afterward, we regroup for snacks and refreshments. This is a great way to learn new trails and meet others from the east bay at your skill level.
E-BIKES are generally welcome on our Gala rides when the trail system allows them (e.g. EBRPD, China Camp, Tamarancho). If a ride is not open to e-bikes, it will usually be noted on the specific event listing but please know where you are allowed ride to be safe. Like acoustic riders, e-riders are expected to ride within their skill level and stay with their chosen group.
MEMBERSHIPS. We rely on PAID memberships to continue to advocate for and maintain trails and access issues that are important to you,
Happy Trails!
Upcoming events
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BTCEB CROCKETT HILLS TRAIL WORK DAY, Saturday 3/7/2026
Crockett Ranch Trail & Cummings Skyway, Rodeo, CA, USJoin the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (BTCEB) for a productive morning of trail work at this East Bay Regional Park in northwestern Contra Costa County.
PLEASE RSVP SO WE KNOW HOW MANY TOOLS TO BRING, LUNCH PLANNING, AND CAN CONTACT YOU IN CASE OF CANCELLATION.
LOCATION:
• Where: Meet: at the Crockett Ranch Gate (78-15), NOT IN THE STAGING PARKING LOT OFF CROCKETT BLVD. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/vT8SayfjdUkzMv4u9) off Cummings Skyway (see “directions” and linked map) no later than 9 am.; parking will be available inside the gate / away from Cummings Skyway.• Directions:
◦ From I-80: take the Cummings Skyway exit and head SE (uphill, towards Martinez / Hwy 4). The trailhead will be on your right, 2.2 miles from I-80 (.7 miles past the Cummings Skyway / Crockett Blvd intersection / stoplight)
◦ From Hwy 4: take the Cummings Skyway exit and head NW (towards Crockett / I-80). The trailhead will be on your left, 1.3 miles from Hwy 4Drive in SLOWLY ( 6 mph) and we'll be parking and staging by the picnic tables / water tanks at the 'helipad' near the top of the Sugar City Trail and south end of Soaring Eagle Trail.
OTHER NOTES:
• Attire / Supplies: please wear long pants and long-sleeve shirt, heavy-duty shoes / boots, and gloves. Caps or hats, sun block and insect repellent are also recommended. Bring water.
• Equipment: implements / tools will be provided
* Arrive in time to sign waivers prior to the 9 am kick off meeting.
*Bring your bike: wanna see how your work went? Go for a ride after trailwork! Most work scope will just involve walking to the work site. We may have some work scope that we'll want to ride to but that will be optional. If you bring a bike be prepared to secure it at the staging area during the trail work. Trail work will end around by 1:00 pm and you can get a ride in afterwards if you like.
* We plan to have lunch for you at the end of the session.
Significant rain cancels and we'll send a notice if that's the case.Questions? - send them via Meet Up or email to trails@btceb.org
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BTCEB Trail Work, Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
Castle Park Access, 6440 Castle Park Dr, Oakland, CA, USIt's starting to look like spring!
Come on out for some dirty fun doing trail work in Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, on Sunday, March 8, 2026!
Trail with orientation at 9 am. and wrapping up at 1 pm.
The trail needs some attention after the rains, and our two berms are a mere scale model of what they could be with some more work.
Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and a water bottle.
Tools and snacks provided.We will enter the trail at the corner of Castle Drive and Hollyrood Drive. Parking space is limited, and please be respectful of the neighbors and not block the spaces at the adjacent homes.
Please sign our New online Waiver: https://esign.ottersign.com/p/bicycle-trails-council-of-the-east-bay/2aeCwHEdzB
Rain Cancels
Happy Trails,
Tom Gandesbery
trails@btceb.org12 attendees
Ride Like a Girl – Women's MTB Ride – China Camp
China Camp Miwok Meadows, 800 N San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA, USFor March, we're going to have another go at one of our winter favorites: the fun and fast-draining trails of China Camp near San Rafael.
Join ride leader Rebecca at 8:30am along San Pedro Road by the Miwok Meadows trailhead sign. We’ll gather up for a quick huddle to talk about the ride at about 8:45, and roll at 9:00 am.
There is a $3 daily trail use fee, good for two people, but that’s a small price to pay to support this volunteer-powered park. Purchase day passes at electronic pay stations, or using your phone or cash at “iron rangers” throughout the park. You can also buy annual passes here. (Rebecca has one; be like Rebecca.)
We usually split into two groups. The Teal group will stick to the flowy singletrack on the “front side” and cover about 11 miles and 1,300 feet of climbing. (Teal, because the difficulty level is somewhere between green and blue.) This is a great option for less-experienced riders.
The Denim group will add a loop featuring some of the more challenging, narrow bits on the “back side”. (I'll let you work out what Denim means in this context.) This group will do 14 miles with about 1,900 feet of climbing. Fear not, we'll steer clear of the truly crazy bits. For those who are feeling frisky, there will likely be a bonus, full-speed front side loop.As always, the mission of Ride Like a Girl is to have fun, learn new trails and meet other women (cis, trans and femme) who love to mountain bike. We’ll take care of you: these are stress-free rides where no one is left behind.
Please bring your mountain bike, obviously, in good working condition. (No ebikes, please. Ride Like a Girl is strictly muscle-powered.) Whether you’re running tubeless tires or not, please make sure you have a spare inner tube to fit your wheels, plenty of water and some food for the trail. We always hang out for a while after the ride, so bring along your favorite beverages and snacks if you feel like it. And a chair!
If you need a ride, or want to set up a carpool, leave a comment and we'll see what the group can come up with.
And please consider joining BTCEB. We are much more than a group that puts on rides. BTCEB tirelessly advocates for better bike access on trails in the East Bay and we need your support. Join today at https://btceb.org/join-us/.
If you have questions, ask 'em below and we’ll get right back to you.
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BTCEB CROCKETT HILLS TRAIL WORK DAY, Thursday March 26, 2026
401 Cummings Skyway, Martinez, CA, USJoin the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (BTCEB) for a morning of trail work at Crockett Hills Regional Park. We'll enter from the Cummings Skyway gate and stage from the picnic tables at top of the Sugar City trail.
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE RSVP. The park district is restricting this event to BTCEB members. If you're not a member it's easy to join at BTCEB.org.
LOCATION:
• Where: Meet: at the Crockett Ranch Gate (78-15) on Cummings Skyway, NOT IN THE STAGING PARKING LOT OFF CROCKETT BLVD. (https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'42.6%22N+122%C2%B012'25.2%22W/@38.028496,-122.20701,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d38.028496!4d-122.20701?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) off Cummings Skyway (see “directions” and linked map) no later than 9 am.; parking will be available inside the gate.
• Directions:
◦ From I-80: take the Cummings Skyway exit and head SE (uphill, towards Martinez / Hwy 4). The trailhead will be on your right, 2.2 miles from I-80 (.7 miles past the Cummings Skyway / Crockett Blvd intersection / stoplight)
◦ From Hwy 4: take the Cummings Skyway exit and head NW (towards Crockett / I-80). The trailhead will be on your left, 1.3 miles from Hwy 4OTHER NOTES:
• Attire: Bring work gloves. Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather. We'll plan on working from 9 till about 12:30 pm, and get you out by 1 pm. If you need to leave earlier than 1 pm that works out too.• Equipment: Implements / tools will be provided
• Bring water.If you have questions you can email trails@btceb.org
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