Grassland Trail In Malibu Creek in Question
A couple of days ago CORBA received reports from some of our members that while riding in Malibu Creek State Park they were told by Mounted Volunteer Patrol (MVP, equestrian) members that “only fireroads, no singletrack” were open to bikes and that the section of Grassland Trail from Mulholland Hwy. and from the Edison Station to […]
CORBA Announces Kids Club Rides
Thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of CORBA members Larry and Kat Ross and their sons Josiah and Elliot, CORBA is pleased to announce monthly Kids Club fun rides. Held at various locations around the Santa Monica Mountains, these kid-friendly organized rides are intended to build confidence, promote health and wellness, share knowledge of trails and riding […]
Santa Monica Mountains Cyclery: Woodland Hills Newest Bike Shop
Santa Monica Mountains Cyclery is Woodland Hills’ newest bike shop. With a great location at 21526 Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills, the store is a strong supporter of advocacy and outreach for the cycling community. They are ideally situated for that last-minute bike part or accessory you might need before you head up Topanga and into […]
Ross Blasman Loses Fight With Cancer
Ardent CORBA member, Mountain Bike Unit founding member and organizer, and originator of CORBA’s Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills class died on December 31 after a three year battle with cancer. He was 59. Ross’ contributions to the Santa Monica Mountains mountain bike community, as well as the local surfing community as an avid surfer […]
Sullivan Canyon to Re-open December 18
From Sharon O’Rourke at The Gas Company We have completed the pipeline work and currently demobilizing the equipment. We should be out by Friday and the Canyon will be re-open to the public as of Saturday, 12/18. This took longer than anticipated, and the rains we experienced delayed our construction.
CORBA Meets With State Parks Superintendents
On November 22 CORBA Board of Directors members Mark Langton, Hans Keifer, Danusia Bennett-Taber, and Steve Messer, along with IMBA representative Jim Hasenauer, met with Topanga Sector Superintendent Lynette Brody and Acting Angeles District Superintendent Craig Sap. The specific purpose of the meeting was to update Superintendent Sap on CORBA’s programs as well as to […]
CORBA’s Kurt Loheit Receives National Award
CORBA and IMBA founding member and Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame Inductee Kurt Loheit was recently the recipient of American Trails’ Lifetime Service Award as part of the 20th American Trails National Symposium. From the American Trails website: The National Trails Awards is one way American Trails recognizes the exemplary people across the landscape of […]
Rogers Road Trail Update
On November 10, CORBA Board members Mark Langton, Jeff Klinger, Hans Keifer, Danusia Bennet-Taber, and Steve Messer, along with Jim Hasenauer of IMBA and Bryan Gordon of the Canyonback Alliance, walked/rode the upper section of Rogers Road Trail with Topanga Sector Superintendent Lynette Brody and Maintenance Supervisor Dale Skinner. This tour was arranged by CORBA […]