MORCA Hosts CAMTB Central Coast Singletrack Summit
In June, MORCA welcomed mountain bike advocates and trail stewards from across California to Monterey for the 2026 CAMTB Central California Singletrack Summit. The gathering brought together representatives from organizations including Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship, Redwoods Trail Alliance, Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay, Coastside on Bikes, and the Sea Otter Classic Foundation […]
Taking the Laguna Seca Bike Park Vision for a Ride
MORCA Brings Stakeholders Together to Experience the Vision for a Permanent Bike Park at Laguna Seca There’s nothing quite like getting out of the boardroom and onto the ground to understand what’s possible. During the LIFETIME Sea Otter Classic, MORCA hosted a special Laguna Seca Bike Park Stakeholder Tour, bringing together community, cycling, tourism and […]
Volunteer at Sea Otter Classic; Earn Free Event Pass, Raise Funds for MORCA
The annual return of Lifetime Sea Otter Classic is coming and with it, the opportunity to earn a FREE 4-Day Festival Pass and help raise funds for MORCA. It’s a win-win opportunity for our MTB community thanks to the Sea Otter Classic Foundation’s commitment to supporting non-profits like MORCA. Volunteering at the Sea Otter Classic […]
New Year – New Bike Park
That’s MORCA’s mantra for 2026; a drumbeat that more local leaders and partners are joining, and one that we hope culminates in a standing ovation guitar solo to end the year. Of course, MORCA has other priorities and ambitions for the year ahead, but this one has collective community will behind it, and… So. Much. […]
A Call for 2026 MORCA Board Nominations
It’s that time of year again… you have a seat at the table to help shape the future of mountain biking in Monterey County during the year ahead. We need your input on next year’s Board of Directors! Nominations will go onto the annual ballot and MORCA Members will vote during the month of October. Are you interested in getting […]
MORCA Night at Other Brother Beer Co. – Friday October 10
We’re getting the band back together. Join MORCA and Monterey’s cycling community for a night of discounted drinks, raffle prizes, and bike-related shenanigans in support of our Fall Membership Drive. First round for members is on MORCA, and all attendees can enjoy the $1 off beer discount with each dollar going to MORCA. Come and […]
Advocacy Update: Laguna Seca Bike Park
MORCA recently delivered our Laguna Seca Bike Park Overview to Friends of Laguna Seca (FOLS), the concessionaire hired by County of Monterey to manage and operate Laguna Seca Recreation Area for the next 55 years. If the Laguna Seca Bike Park vision is going to move forward, earning the support of FOLS and getting bikes […]
Last Chance To Win a Dreambike!
Ibis Dreambike + $10K in Prizes Time’s almost up! Every $5 donation gets you entries into the giveaway. Don’t miss your chance to win a $7,200 Ibis dreambike of your choice. Donate $5 or more by June 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PT Click here – Donate and Win
Bike Park Initiative is Back
Bike Park Initiative is Back The Bike Park Initiative is back and stronger than ever with a new location! Laguna Seca – home to the Life Time Sea Otter Classic – is finalizing its Facilities Master Plan and considering a permanent slalom course. MORCA is offering support and advocating for the phased development of a […]
Thank You Sea Otter Classic Volunteers!!!
Another Sea Otter Classic is in the books and once again, MORCA members, volunteers, and our greater Monterey MTB community stepped up by volunteering and bringing the stoke! With the goal of raising awareness about MORCA’s work, our presence at the event was stronger than ever and we got a big boost from the cover […]
MORCA Launches Sustain the Ride Campaign
MORCA Launches Sustain the Ride Campaign With the goal of generating support for local mountain bike projects and initiatives, including stewardship of trails used by Lifetime Sea Otter Classic, Sustain the Ride aims to capitalize on the enthusiasm and support for mountain biking generated by the event, and to keep that momentum rolling all year […]
Monterey Bike Park Voted Down by Parks & Rec Commission
Monterey Bike Park Voted Down by Parks & Rec Commission On February 12, the much-anticipated Parks & Rec Commission meeting revealed the final design concept and vision for the Old Capitol Site, a new park space that City of Monterey aims to develop. Unfortunately, the commission voted against MORCA’s proposal and the opportunity to integrate […]
Big Turnout for MORCA/Freehub Film Festival
Big Turnout for MORCA/Freehub Film Festival This was a first for MORCA and thanks to our local MTB community, it was a huge success. The film festival provided a forum for our community to gather and share the stoke of MTB, it helped us raise $2,585, and it sent a couple dozen festival attendees home […]
A Call for Support: Helping Hands are MORCA’s Most Critical Asset
A Call for Support: Helping Hands are MORCA’s Most Critical Asset As MORCA continues the journey toward improved bike access in Monterey County, the development of more progressive MTB trails and the Laguna Seca Bike Park, we need to grow our volunteer network. Historically, MORCA has relied on a relatively small, core group of volunteers […]
What’s Ahead for MORCA in 2025
What’s Ahead for MORCA in 2025 MORCA Board Members and Trail Crew Leads assembled for a very productive planning meeting in early January. Many thanks to REI for again providing us space to do this in their community room at the Marina store. With so much work to do and so many more opportunities to […]
MC Gives – “Happy Trails” signage project.
#MCGives 2024 is all wrapped up and we’re super thankful to everyone who donated to help us with the “Happy Trails” signage project! Time for us to sit down with Monterey County Parks and iron out the plan. Be sure to tell your riding buddies we still need to raise more in 2025! Donate at […]
Anticipation Builds for Bike Park Initiative Ahead of Dec. 11 Parks & Rec Meeting
Since April of this year, MORCA and our MTB community have been rallying for a bike park and dedicated mountain bike trails within the Old Capitol Site Master Plan. As the City of Monterey nears completion of its draft plan for this new park space, the gravity of this opportunity is starting to weigh heavy […]
MORCA Partners with Freehub Magazine to Bring MTB Film Festival to Monterey Bay
On Saturday, November 16 and 23 @ 6pm MORCA will be screening “A Mountain Bike Film Festival,” presented by Freehub Magazine, at Lighthouse Cinema in downtown Pacific Grove. Join MORCA and our greater Monterey Bay MTB neighborhood for a celebration of MTB community, culture, and cinema! Each night will feature seven short films and raffle […]
Bureau of Land Management Leadership Tours Fort Ord with MORCA
Earlier this summer, MORCA was invited to tour Fort Ord National Monument with leadership from the Bureau of Land Management and its newly formed philanthropic arm, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands. Being recognized among the more than 245 million acres of public lands that the BLM manages, it was both gratifying and inspiring for MORCA […]
Bike Park in Monterey? Please Attend July 10 Parks & Rec Meeting
MORCA needs our MTB community to show up! The City of Monterey is developing a new 135-acre park space and MORCA has been lobbying for a bike park. This is the last chance for community input. There is power in numbers – please attend! Learn More