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Happy 4th of July

  • Jul 4, 2024

Read the latest news from the Motherlode Bicycle Coalition


The Motherlode Bicycle Coalition is an educational project of the California Bicycle Coalition. CalBike is a statewide bike advocacy organization that works to change policy, unite advocates, build infrastructure, reduce carbon emissions, and encouragebicycling to create safer streets for all Californians. The current CalBike  initiatives include Complete Streets, E Bike Vouchers, and transportation accessibility for all Californians. The MLBC Board meets quarterly with the CalBike Executive Director to support each other in our collective missions.





Bike4Kids in Sonora

  • Jun 5, 2024





SONORA BIKE DAY • JUNE 15, 9am to noon

Join the fun at Indigeny Reserve on Saturday morning, June 15, 9:00am to noon. We have a great event planned! Families can ride on the bike trails and get free giveaways. We will have free raffle tickets for those who sign in with great prizes from a new mountain bike to backpacks! Bike check ups and flat repairs are free if you bring a bike needing some love. Ride a smoothie bike for a healthy treat or borrow an E-bike for a ride. Free bike helmets and bike swag. This free community event needs no reservation. Join us! Call our office with questions 209-694-3217.



Bike to Bear Valley

  • Apr 29, 2024

Bike Ride to Tour de Bear Valley


18 Mile Uphill and 18 Mile Downhill 


Riding a road bike from Camp Connell, CA to Bear Valley along the highway shoulders is an exhilarating and picturesque ride that showcases the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada region. As you embark on this bike ride, you'll find yourself immersed in a landscape characterized by towering mountains, dense forests, and sweeping vistas.


Beginning at the Camp Connell General Store, a small mountain community surrounded by towering pines, you'll pedal along smooth Highway shoulders that wind through the Sierra’s. The crisp mountain air, blue sky, full creeks and the sound of your tires humming on the pavement create a serene ambiance as you gain momentum and head towards Bear Valley.


The Motherlode Bicycle Coalition is hosting the Bike Ride 2 Bear Valley Tour  from Camp Connell to the Bear Valley Adventure Company in Bear Valley. The ride leader is Motherlode Bicycle Coalition Special Events Director, Rob Williams.


This road bike ride tour is a fundraiser for the Arnold Rim Trail Association. 

The Arnold Rim Trail Association is holding the High Sierra Bike A Palooza in Arnold, CA on Saturday, May 4, 2024


Riders must register and pay a $25 entry fee. Arnold Rim Trail and Registration Information 


The ride start is at Camp Connell General Store, 8:30am  Roll Out Sharp. Our Home Base is at Camp Connell General Store and our host is Dan Tulipan. Bathrooms, water and snacks provided at Ride to Bear Valley Home Base.


Three riding groups will be chaperoned by experienced cyclists; fast, taking my time and new to ride. 


There is SAG Support, snacks and water at Camp Connell and Bear Valley Adventure Company. And, after the ride we will gather back in Arnold for food, drink, and fellowship at the Bistro Espresso.


The ride is 18 miles up, taking 2 and 1/2 hours up and  18 miles downhill, 1 and 1/2 hour. NOTE: The current Highway shoulder conditions are minor sand going Eastbound and significant sand going Westbound. A Caltrans Road Maintenance Request and Appeal for shoulder sand removal has been submitted.


Local Road Cyclist David Ritchey describes the ride as “a long steady 6% climb for eleven miles, then flattens out into Bear Valley Adventure Company General Store.”


Arriving in Bear Valley, you'll have a chance to rest, replenish your energy, and reflect on the incredible journey you've undertaken. Our host is Bear Valley Adventure Company General Manager Aaron Johnson.


Riding a road bike from Camp Connell, CA to Bear Valley is not just a physical endeavor; it's an immersive experience that connects you with the natural world, challenges your limits, and rewards you with unforgettable memories of the Sierra Nevada's stunning beauty


RSVP Ride2BearValley Information


Ride Map, Mileage and Elevation 




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A project of the Tuolumne County Transportation Council in collaboration with the California Bicycle Coalition Education Fund, the San Joaquin Council of Governments, the Stanislaus Council of Governments, the Calaveras Council of Governments, and Alpine County. Funded by Caltrans with SB-1 funds.

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