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Advocacy

1 week ago

Trail Funding Part II: How Trail Organizations Spend Money

by Matt Miller

In the second part of our series on trail building, we talk to COMBA, IMBA, VMBA, and EMBA about how...

Videos

2 weeks ago

Watch: Why Cities Build MTB Parks, and How to Convince Yours

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Seth talks about the benefits of urban mountain bike parks, and how you might convince your municipality to build one.

Trails

3 weeks ago

Trail Funding Part I: How MTB Organizations Raise Money for Trails

by Matt Miller

Mountain bike trails cost a lot of money to create. Here's how non-profit organizations take the first step in the...

Videos

on Oct 31, 2018

Watch: How Mountain Bike Flow Trails are Built

by Seth's Bike Hacks

Seth look at how mountain bike flow trails are built.

Advocacy

on Oct 25, 2018

5 Ways You Can Give Back To Your Local Mountain Bike Trails for $0

by Richard Shoop

Five free ways to give back to your local mountain bike trails. No matter what you do, just make sure...

Forum

on Oct 9, 2018

What Happened to the IMBA Subaru Discount?

started by Nick Hepler
Last reply on Oct 9, 2018

From what I understand Subaru no longer offers the VIP discount for IMBA members. Anyone know why? Does it have...

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Forum

on Oct 2, 2018

Outerbike Bentonville 2018

started by FredCook
Last reply on Oct 2, 2018

Who's going to the Bentonville Outerbike October 26-28th?

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Advocacy

on Sep 18, 2018

Millions of Dollars on the Line for Trails; Ask Your US Rep to Renew LWCF Before September 30

by Jeff Barber

Contact your US Representative and ask them to re-authorize LWCF funding for trails and conservation.

Advocacy

on Jun 21, 2018

A Short History of MTB Advocacy, and Why It's As Important As Ever

by Matt Miller

As IMBA celebrates 30 years, we take a short look back at the history of mountain bike advocacy.

Trails

on May 18, 2018

IMBA Announces 2018 Ride Centers, Including First East Coast Silver-level

by Jeff Barber

The 2018 IMBA Ride Centers are all Silver-level, and include Roanoke, VA; Eagle County, CO; and Steamboat Springs, CO.

Advocacy

on Apr 16, 2018

Should Mountain Bikers Be Spending More Money on Political Lobbying?

by Greg Heil

"Money is the mother's milk of politics," and mountain bikers are spending very little on political lobbying. Could we be...

Advocacy

on Apr 3, 2018

San Diego Mountain Bike Association Finally Leaves IMBA

by Greg Heil

The San Diego Mountain Bike Association has threatened to leave IMBA for years, and now they've finally done it.

Advocacy

on Mar 1, 2018

New Grant Fund from IMBA and the Walton Family Foundation Will Accelerate New Bike Trail Projects

by Greg Heil

IMBA, in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, is launching a new grant fund called the "Trail Accelerator" that's designed...

Women

on Feb 17, 2018

IMBA Is Hosting its First-Ever Women's Summit.

by Greg Heil

IMBA will hold it's first-ever women's summit, called "UPRISING," in Bentonville, Arkansas March 22-25, 2018.

Forum

on Feb 6, 2018

Jim Hasenauer: Why IMBA should support reasonable bike access to wilderness area

started by American Mtbr
Last reply on Feb 6, 2018

Jim Hasenauer is one of IMBA's founders and a former president of the organization. Today, he publicized a letter he...

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Podcast

on Jan 22, 2018

Podcast: Mountain Bikes in Wilderness

by Jeff Barber

We talk about the recent legislative push to end the blanket ban on mountain bikes in wilderness areas, and what...

Advocacy

on Jan 12, 2018

The New IMBA Local Program: What Mountain Bike Advocacy Organizations Need to Know

by Kevin P Adams

After nearly 30 years, IMBA is no longer a membership-based association moving forward. Instead, membership now resides at the local...

Advocacy

on Dec 19, 2017

What is going on with IMBA, the STC, and Wilderness? Hard Questions, Answered

by Greg Heil

Despite numerous statements from IMBA, questions concerning their testimony on bill HR 1349 in the House of Representatives, supported by...

Forum

on Dec 18, 2017

Petition IMBA to Not Lobby Against Mountain Biking in Wilderness

started by LetsBeHonest
Last reply on Dec 18, 2017

https://www.change.org/p/board-imba-com-demand-that-imba-not-lobby-against-mountain-biking-in-wilderness This petition, started by the New England Mountain Bike Association and the San Diego Mountain Biking Association, demands that...

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Advocacy

on Dec 15, 2017

IMBA Wants to Hear Your Opinions on Ebikes

by Greg Heil

IMBA is asking for your opinion on eMTBs. Take their survey now.

Forum

on Dec 14, 2017

What to Do About IMBA? Do You Want Effective Advocacy?

started by LetsBeHonest
Last reply on Dec 14, 2017

"It is time to seriously consider the relevance of IMBA in advocating for access for Mountain Bikers." T Arnold. This...

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Forum

on Dec 9, 2017

Cancel Your IMBA Membership - Send a Clear Message

started by LetsBeHonest
Last reply on Dec 9, 2017

Want to make a real impact? Cancel your IMBA membership and demand a refund for the remainder of your membership....

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Forum

on Dec 8, 2017

IMBA and the Wilderness

started by Grant Godfrey
Last reply on Dec 8, 2017

What do we think of the news of IMBA opposing the House Wilderness Bill?

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Advocacy

on Dec 7, 2017

IMBA Testifies Against Proposed US Bill Allowing Bikes in Wilderness

by Greg Heil

Despite claiming unity with the Sustainable Trails Coalition in 2016, IMBA has changed their tactics, testifying against the STC's bill...

Trails

on Dec 7, 2017

The 2017 IMBA Epic Trail List Includes Routes in New Zealand, Finland, Alaska

by Jeff Barber

The 2017 IMBA Epic mountain bike trail list includes trails in New Zealand, Finland, Alaska, and Ohio.

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