What we’re about
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.
STAY INFORMED with our monthly e-newsletter with all the latest events, trail work days, Youth Mountain Bike Adventure, Oakland Bike Patrol programs, social outings, and advocacy news.
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,
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December Gala Ride Saturday 12/27
Location not specified yetThe Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay invites you to JOIN US SATURDAY DECEMBER 27th for our last Gala ride of the year on the always flowy trails AT CHINA CAMP!
We will be riding the Bay View to Shoreline trails loop, around the shores of Marin, up Oak Ridge to get a view of the golf course, and through the trails under the trees. The advanced group will ride the darker side of China Camp. Should be a good time!
Meet at:
MIWOK MEADOWS PARKING LOT
CHINA CAMP STATE PARK
730 N. SAN PEDRO RD.
SAN RAFAEL CA 94901
We will gather at 9am in the Miwok Meadows parking lot and hit the trails promptly at 9:30am.
The Miwok Meadows parking lot is within the CHINA CAMP state park on N. San Pedro Rd. When coming from 101, driving East, pass by the China Camp Campground entrance and kiosk. Drive down less than half a mile and the Miwok Meadows entrance will be on your right. There is a sign marking the gate entrance. Turn in and take the gravel road down to the free parking lot--no need to park on N. San Pedro! (But you can park on the road and ride in if you want).
In case you don't know here's how a Gala ride works:
- GATHER AT 9AM in the trailhead parking lot and check-in
- HIT THE TRAILS at 9:30AM
- POST-RIDE join us for refreshments, beers, and snacks.
- A well-tuned mountain bike is always a must!
- We offer rides for ALL SKILL LEVELS, from novice to advanced. As so we will separate into 3 levels of riders: The beginner group, group C, will ride around 10 miles and 860ft of elevation gain; The intermediate group, group B, will ride around 12 miles and 1400ft of elevation gain; the advanced group, group A, will ride around 15+ miles and 2000+ ft of elevation gain. All rides are ‘no-drop’ rides (we won’t leave you behind or let you get lost) and are fully supported. A novice rider should be able to ride 10-12 miles ( including ~1000ft of climbing) on hilly narrow singletrack for 2.5 hrs.
- BTCEB (Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay) 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. Membership provides funding for our programs and gives us more influence with land managers in getting more access to more places. We work to get more trails made in the East Bay. We help maintain trails within East Bay parks (like Joaquin Miller and Crockett Hills and even Fernandez Ranch!) and we organize fun rides and events for the mountain bike community. Join us and help the cause!
- For more info on the Bicycle Trails Council of East Bay and to join, please visit https://www.BTCEB.org/join
Gala Rides are free and open to the public and led by experienced local mountain bikers familiar with the trails.
Supplementary ride medical coverage is provided to all paid BTCEB members--one more reason to join!
If you are not already a member, visit our web site, https://www.BTCEB.org/join and do the needful!23 attendees
BTCEB CROCKETT HILLS TRAIL WORK DAY, Saturday 1/10/2026
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://www.google.com/maps/dir/38.0286259,-122.2067254//@38.0378201,-122.2137206,14z) 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 4
Drive 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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