Redwood Trails Alliance

Grand Opening Party Saturday! 🎬⚒️ Our crew and Cloverdale Public Works wrapped up work this week at Soda Springs Ranch Open Space just in time for the big reveal!

But don't miss us too much—we’ll be back later this summer to add another brand-new mile of trail to the park! 😉

In the meantime, you have to check out Cloverdale’s gorgeous new 209-acre gem. Come celebrate with the community tomorrow!

🗓️ Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: Saturday, June 6th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
📍 Where: Soda Springs Ranch Open Space, Cloverdale

What to expect:
✨ 5 miles of trails (with 1 more coming soon!)
🌳 Oak woodlands, seasonal creeks, and a redwood grove
🫧 A naturally bubbling, carbonated mineral spring (Nature's original sparkling water—though the city says skip the taste test! 🛑🫧)
🦅 Stunning views and abundant wildlife
🥐 Light refreshments

Trail access & parking:
• N. Foothill Blvd at West 2nd St (near City Park)
• S. Foothill Blvd (near Vintage Meadows Park)
ADA-accessible parking is available on-site.

Huge shoutout to the City of Cloverdale and Ag + Open Space for partnering to protect this beautiful landscape for generations to come. Turns out paradise really was just a block away. See you on the trails! 👋🌲

🔗 Hit the link in our bio for maps and more info!

Remembering Charlie Cunningham: A True Mountain Bike Visionary
We deeply mourn the passing of Charlie Cunningham—a brilliant innovator, master craftsman, and true founding father of mountain biking.

Alongside Steve Potts and Mark Slate, Charlie co-founded Wilderness Trail Bikes (WTB) in 1982. His contributions to the sport were so foundational that he and his wife, Jacquie Phelan, were rightly honored as charter inductees into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.

Charlie didn't just build bicycles; he re-engineered what was possible on two wheels. Decades before the industry caught up, he was pioneering advancements that riders today take for granted:

Aluminum Frame Pioneer: Long before it became an industry standard, Charlie championed lightweight aluminum frames.

The Modern Rear Wheel: He invented the 135 mm lower-dish rear wheel, establishing the spacing standard still used on modern mountain bikes.

The Blueprint for Tires: Charlie identified the fundamental tread design principles for off-road performance, co-designed the legendary Ground Control tire, and helped establish WTB's iconic tire lineup.

Mechanical Genius: He gifted the cycling world the Grease Guard Bearing System to extend component life, the powerful Roller Cam Brake, and the linear spring design that paved the way for modern V-brakes.

Ahead of His Time: Charlie’s signature drop-bar mountain bikes were a rare, striking sight on 1980s fire roads. Today, we recognize them for what they truly were: the brilliant blueprints for the modern gravel bike boom.

Charlie’s restless ingenuity, dedication to functionality, and gentle spirit changed cycling forever. Our deepest condolences go out to Jacquie, his family, friends, and the global riding community.

📸 Wende Cragg

FOTA/RTA Takeover at Old Caz Beer! 🍻✨
📅 Saturday, May 23 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Old Caz (SOMO Village, Rohnert Park)

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with the world premiere of the Annadel Trail Ale! 🌲 We’re taking over Old Caz for an epic afternoon of beer, community, and giving back.

What’s happening:

🍺 Annadel Trail Ale Launch: 5% of can sales go directly to Friends of the Annadel (FOTA).

💥 EXCLUSIVE STICKER DROP: Redwood Trails Alliance (RTA) is dropping brand-new, fun stickers created by .collective ! Be the first to grab yours this Saturday!

🏃‍♂️ Fun Run: Led by Healdsburg Running Company at noon along the SMART path.

🎟️ Mega Raffle (Pull @ 3 PM): Massive prizes from Marin Bikes, HOKA, Specialized, Gary Farrell Winery, and more. Do not need to be present to win!

🍔 Eats & Beats: Food by The Spot (10% donated to FOTA) and tunes by DJ Willie G.

🎨 Art: Mind-blowing toothpick sculptures by ultra-runner Scott Weaver.

🥾 Sign Ups: Grab your spot for the June 13th guided hike at Trione-Annadel.

🧡 Drink Beer, Do Good: Proceeds from the beer sales and raffle directly support the incredible trail work RTA does to keep Trione-Annadel State Park thriving!

Family-friendly & free admission. Come for the beer, stay for the community, and grab that new swag! See you there! 👋