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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Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been involved with MORE for those 30 years and we love calling Ernie “the crank turner”. His leadership has been instrumental in so much of what we ride these days – he deserves a ton of credit for where MORE is today.
Speaking as one of the many MORE Liaisons – I’m incredibly grateful for the support the organization provides. I “dreamt” a lot of stuff and MORE really enabled #TeamLS and helped us make it happen at Locust Shade.
Well said! As a liaison, I would also say that Ernie is always ready to answer our questions and help us find the right direction inside the MORE network. His knowledge and support are invaluable!