New Jersey Mountain Bike Advocacy
Protecting Trails, Advocating for the Future
JORBA Advocacy Mission
The Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association represents NJ’s mountain bikers.
We advocate:
- All trails should be sustainable. Existing trails and roads should be upgraded ASAP. If they can’t be made sustainable they should be re-routed to accomplish this.
- Most trails should be multi-use by default. That said, we support single use trails for a unique experience(s) e.g. the Appalachian Trail, or a bicycle flow trail
- Every park that has hiking only trails should have mountain bike only trails.
All existing woods roads should be multi-use. This includes un-mapped double track. - Existing trail networks should be reorganized into stacked loops based on difficulty. Initially by blazing if possible, additionally by adding new trails.
- Where possible trails and trail heads, should connect people, places and parks.
- Overnight camping along leave no trace ethics should be allowed and encouraged.
New Jersey Advocacy News
Atlantic County Chapter – Latest Project: Galloway Nature Preserve
“GNP” is a 117-acre gravel pit that has been closed for over a decade. The Township of Galloway acquired the property and converted it into a Nature Preserve. Three years ago, Atlantic County JORBA Chapter Lead, Kevin Akeret, developed a proposal and trail build...
JORBA Spring 2026 Chapter Leader Appreciation / Social Gathering
On June 27, 2026, JORBA hosted its spring Chapter Leader Appreciation Day, bringing together dedicated leaders representing nine regional parks alongside members of the JORBA Board of Directors. This special gathering served as a fantastic opportunity for the team to...
JORBA + NICA = Trail in a Day!
JORBA + NICA = Trail in a Day! New Singletrack at Stephens State Park! What happens when you combine the advocacy of JORBA with the high-energy stoke of NICA student athletes? You get a brand new trail in record time. This past weekend, Stephens State Park welcomed a...
Philly Bike Expo -> Discount Tickets for JORBA Members
Thank you for your support! JORBA members enjoy a 15% Discount on Entry Fees for the 2026 Philly Bike Expo (3/14/2026-3/15/2026)! 15% off tickets using promo code: JORBA15 (valid on online purchases only) https://phillybikeexpo.com/events/2026-philly-bike-expo/
Public Mtg 8/25/2025: Brisbane Tract Under Threat of Housing Development
The Wall Township Planning Board is considering four proposed projects to address the township’s obligation of creating 650 affordable housing units. One of the proposals includes a new neighborhood of 600 to 750 housing units to span 155 acres at the former Brisbane...
JORBA Attends Flow State to Spread the Word about Riding in the Garden State
JORBA Attends Flow State to spread the word about riding in the Garden State! From 7/25-7/27, our regional partner VMBA, hosted JORBA at the Vermont Mountain Bike Festival also known as Flow State located at the Ascutney Trails in beautiful Brownsville, VT. Our...
Frank Harms Obituary
Frank Harms | 1961 – 2025 Following a courageous five-year battle with cancer, the family and friends of Frank Harms, 64, of Brick Township, New Jersey, announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, and with his soulmate and...
Jorba Group Rides Are Back!
After a long gap, I am happy to report Jorba Group Rides are back. We will be getting together monthly for a fun ride with about 2hrs of pedaling at our Jorba lead parks. All are welcome to attend, Jorba membership is not required. These rides will accommodate...
Student Athletes Arrange NICA Race Fundraiser for JORBA
Three student athletes organized a fundraiser to raise money for JORBA at the most recent NICA race at Lewis Morris Park on 5/4/2025. Julia, Maya, and Shayla set up a table to have a bake sale during the race. These three entrepreneurial students sold out of a variety...
Take Part in the NJ Trail Users Survey
Here is your chance to help shape the future of New Jersey's trails! The NJDEP has posted a second survey to help inform the New Jersey Trails playbook. The results of this survey will shape DEP's "Funding, planning, and policy decisions for trails statewide." You...
Announcing Ken Seebeck as JORBA’s Interim Executive Director
Big news at JORBA! I’m thrilled to announce that we have appointed Ken Seebeck as our new interim executive director! We extend a heartfelt thank you to Tom Hennigan, our outgoing executive director, for his many years of dedicated service. His tireless efforts and...
JORBA and NICA Premiere Anytime – a Movie by Red Bull and Shimano
On Friday September 13th dozens of cycling fans descended on the NJ premiere of Anytime at Montgomery Cinema in Skillman NJ. Anytime by Anthill Films is a visually stunning and exhilarating mountain biking documentary that showcases the limitless possibilities...
JORBA/NICA Film Premiere 9/13/2024 “Anytime” by Red Bull Media House & Anthill Films
The film ANYTIME follows the collective ambitions of fifteen of the world’s best male and female freeride mountain bikers across forests, deserts, cities, and high-alpine peaks, as they attempt to define the frontiers of their sport. It is a breathtaking and inspiring...
High Mountain Park Preserve Trail Plan
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MTB Movie Premiere “ANYTIME” by Red Bull and Anthill Films hosted by JORBA/NJ NICA on 9/13/2024
JORBA and NJ NICA are joining forces to host the premiere of 'ANYTIME', a new MTB movie from Red Bull and Anthill Films and powered by Shimano-MTB. There will be 2 showings at 6 and 8 p.m. The first 100 people who purchase a ticket will get a $20 store credit to use...
Sterling Forest Trail Work
PMTBA has 2 opportunities to give some TLC to the premier trail system in the Southern Tier of NY. Come put in some sweat equity on 8/4 or 8/11 and help perform some routine maintenance on sections of the trail. You can sign-up at this link. Busy this summer? You can...
Allamuchy Mountain State Park Chapter Lead Resigns
After many years of service, Marc Perez has decided to resign as Chapter Leader for Allamuchy Mountain State Park. JORBA thanks Mark for his many years of service. He has made a massive difference at AMSP and enabled many riders to enjoy many miles and...
9/22/2024 – JORBA Fest 2024 (aka The NJ Mountain Bike Festival)
Welcome to the NJ Mountain Bike Festival, or as we often refer to it - JORBA Fest! This annual fundraiser for JORBA allows us to continue to be your advocate for better trails and more trail access throughout New Jersey. It's also a great opportunity to gather with...