Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) is an IRC 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization which is dedicated to the promotion of mountain biking in a healthy and environmentally sound manner. MBOSC is an affiliate club of International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA).
MBOSC was founded in 1997 to raise money towards the purchase of the Gray Whale Ranch that was added to Wilder Ranch State Park.
Our Beliefs
We believe that mountain biking is an enjoyable, healthy and environmentally sustainable activity.
We believe that properly designed multi-use trails are the best way to allow everyone to enjoy our open space and teach mutual respect for other users.
We belive that good trail design and ongoing trail maintenance are the biggest factors in mitigating the environmental impact that occurs from use by all user groups.
We promote the idea that mountain biking is a great activity for families and kids which helps to prevent obesity and will result in an appreciation for natural open space.
