Susie Murphy is the executive director of the San Diego Mountain Bike Association and is also a board member with the California Mountain Biking Coalition.
What is the San Diego Mountain Bike Association's mission, and how are you organized?
When and why did the SDMBA get its start?
How long have you been with the SDMBA, and how did you get involved?
Did the recent boom in mountain bike participation translate into SDMBA membership growth?
What are some of the most popular trails your group helps support?
Are there many opportunities for new trail builds in and around San Diego?
Several years ago the chapter was pretty vocal about the bikes in wilderness issue. Why is or was that so important in your area, and where are we now?
Do you think protesting can be an effective tool for mountain bike advocates?
What does the current discussion around e-bike trail access look like for SDMBA?
What’s the biggest constraint SDMBA faces in carrying out and growing the mission? I
How does SDMBA work with the newly formed CA Mountain Biking Coalition? Do you think legislative lobbying is an effective way to increase MTB access?
What’s next for SDMBA?
Learn more about the San Diego Mountain Bike Association at sdmba.com) and the California Mountain Bike Coalition at camtb.org).
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