Ernie Rodriguez is the president of MORE, the Mid Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts. MORE has been around since 1992 and the group maintains and advocates for trails in Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington, DC area.

• Why and how did MORE get its start? Did it start as more of a social club, or were there advocacy concerns in the early 1990s?
• How is MORE organized?
• How did you become the president of MORE?
• How is MORE funded?
• What is the relationship between MORE and IMBA?
• What are some of the more popular trails your group supports?
• Which trail projects are you the most proud to have helped support?
• Is there any opposition to mountain bike trail access in the region?
• What does the current discussion around e-bike trail access look like for MORE?
• What’s the biggest constraint MORE faces in carrying out and growing the mission?
• What’s next for MORE in 2023 and beyond?

Connect with MORE at more-mtb.org.

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