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08-09-2006, 09:43 AM
IMBA Singletrack News August 2006
IMBA and REI Offer "10,000 in 2010" Online Resources for Volunteers
Bike-Friendly Wilderness Bill Succeeds in Oregon
400 Miles of Montana Singletrack May Close to Bicycles
£9m Grant Awarded for Trails in Scotland
Singletrack in National Park Unit Opens to Bikes
Urban Innovation at Colonnade Bike Park (Video)
Subaru VIP Deal Gets Even Sweeter
Register Your "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event
Legal Fund Heats Up
Examples of Effective Trail Signs Needed
IMBA and REI Offer "10,000 in 2010" Online Resources for Volunteers
IMBA and REI have targeted "10,000 Volunteer Days Annually in 2010" as the goal for a powerful new initiative, the REI/IMBA Volunteer Stewardship Challenge (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=rO1BeFamUbVlZfLPeNwJ4A..). The objective: boost volunteerism in the mountain biking community -- which is already highly commendable -- and do a better job recording and sharing those achievements with others.
Bike-Friendly Wilderness Bill Moves Forward in Oregon
On July 19, the Mount Hood Stewardship and Legacy Act (H.R. 5025), sponsored by Congressmen Greg Walden (R-OR) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), passed unanimously through the House Resources Committee, a significant step toward congressional approval. For the past three years, Congressmen Walden and Blumenauer have collaborated with mountain bikers and numerous other stakeholders on this innovative bill (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=ZuEAJgs6ie7Y7Gh_wvZlhg..).
400 Miles of Montana Singletrack May Close to Bicycles
A proposed Montana forest plan revision could set a dangerous national precedent by closing hundreds of miles of singletrack to bicycles. More than 400 miles of trail in seven roadless areas near Missoula are at risk, including many epic routes cherished by local cyclists. Unless mountain bikers take action (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=64gV-WPgs9biE9hdpGAtPQ..), the Forest Service will zone these lands as "Recommended Wilderness," and will ban bicycles.
£9m Grant Awarded for Trails in Scotland
Earlier this summer, Scottish Transport Minister Tavish Scott MSP announced a £9m ($17 million USD) grant to create 500 miles of new cycle routes in Scotland -- the largest ever cash injection ever provided for cycling in Scotland. There will be routes in every local authority area, ranging from scenic tourist routes to urban links. Visit the IMBA UK website (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xn_B-ujGC4_WtshZzMoqiQ..) for updates.
Singletrack in National Park Unit Opens to Bikes
Read the Knoxville News Sentinel (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xJbv7jZ5oSG3sCQjLzB1kQ..) report on 19 miles of singletrack (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=8Wz8yXOvnOILS1R2uEuwXg..) that opened to mountain bikers in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area last month.
Urban Innovation at Colonnade Bike Park (Video)
Check out a video (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=XC9sdGspwyhT_RXFp8nfww..) (10 mgs, wmv format) of the innovative Colonnade bike park project. The park is being built underneath a Seattle freeway by the Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SzzrFWPFTIvYhJigMfKMqQ..).
Subaru VIP Deal Gets Even Sweeter
IMBA members can now save (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=lDfJavaWZVdGyjCAXavoWQ..) an additional two percent below dealer invoice cost on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru. Total savings range from $1,300-$3,300 off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, depending on the model and accessories. Better yet, with each purchase Subaru will donate $100 to IMBA.
Register Your "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event
IMBA will celebrate the third annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=dH8CCgY4CAXnVOIjzTmg8Q..) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. This is a great opportunity to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids.
Legal Fund Heats Up
The IMBA legal fund (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=BLl9RqXIkKurTSeFCj_OpA..) has already generated more than $25,000 in online giving, a great start for our year-long drive to protect trails and provide risk-management tools to clubs and land managers.
Examples of Effective Trail Signs Needed
What does an ideal trail sign look like? What are the key elements of a trailhead kiosk? IMBA seeks photos and examples of trail signage for our forthcoming book focused on managing mountain biking. Here's your chance to share signage designs, plans, photos and success stories with mountain bikers around the world. Contact project director Pete Webber by sending a message to pete@imba.com (pete@imba.com).
IMBA and REI Offer "10,000 in 2010" Online Resources for Volunteers
Bike-Friendly Wilderness Bill Succeeds in Oregon
400 Miles of Montana Singletrack May Close to Bicycles
£9m Grant Awarded for Trails in Scotland
Singletrack in National Park Unit Opens to Bikes
Urban Innovation at Colonnade Bike Park (Video)
Subaru VIP Deal Gets Even Sweeter
Register Your "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event
Legal Fund Heats Up
Examples of Effective Trail Signs Needed
IMBA and REI Offer "10,000 in 2010" Online Resources for Volunteers
IMBA and REI have targeted "10,000 Volunteer Days Annually in 2010" as the goal for a powerful new initiative, the REI/IMBA Volunteer Stewardship Challenge (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=rO1BeFamUbVlZfLPeNwJ4A..). The objective: boost volunteerism in the mountain biking community -- which is already highly commendable -- and do a better job recording and sharing those achievements with others.
Bike-Friendly Wilderness Bill Moves Forward in Oregon
On July 19, the Mount Hood Stewardship and Legacy Act (H.R. 5025), sponsored by Congressmen Greg Walden (R-OR) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), passed unanimously through the House Resources Committee, a significant step toward congressional approval. For the past three years, Congressmen Walden and Blumenauer have collaborated with mountain bikers and numerous other stakeholders on this innovative bill (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=ZuEAJgs6ie7Y7Gh_wvZlhg..).
400 Miles of Montana Singletrack May Close to Bicycles
A proposed Montana forest plan revision could set a dangerous national precedent by closing hundreds of miles of singletrack to bicycles. More than 400 miles of trail in seven roadless areas near Missoula are at risk, including many epic routes cherished by local cyclists. Unless mountain bikers take action (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=64gV-WPgs9biE9hdpGAtPQ..), the Forest Service will zone these lands as "Recommended Wilderness," and will ban bicycles.
£9m Grant Awarded for Trails in Scotland
Earlier this summer, Scottish Transport Minister Tavish Scott MSP announced a £9m ($17 million USD) grant to create 500 miles of new cycle routes in Scotland -- the largest ever cash injection ever provided for cycling in Scotland. There will be routes in every local authority area, ranging from scenic tourist routes to urban links. Visit the IMBA UK website (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xn_B-ujGC4_WtshZzMoqiQ..) for updates.
Singletrack in National Park Unit Opens to Bikes
Read the Knoxville News Sentinel (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xJbv7jZ5oSG3sCQjLzB1kQ..) report on 19 miles of singletrack (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=8Wz8yXOvnOILS1R2uEuwXg..) that opened to mountain bikers in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area last month.
Urban Innovation at Colonnade Bike Park (Video)
Check out a video (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=XC9sdGspwyhT_RXFp8nfww..) (10 mgs, wmv format) of the innovative Colonnade bike park project. The park is being built underneath a Seattle freeway by the Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SzzrFWPFTIvYhJigMfKMqQ..).
Subaru VIP Deal Gets Even Sweeter
IMBA members can now save (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=lDfJavaWZVdGyjCAXavoWQ..) an additional two percent below dealer invoice cost on the purchase or lease of a new Subaru. Total savings range from $1,300-$3,300 off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, depending on the model and accessories. Better yet, with each purchase Subaru will donate $100 to IMBA.
Register Your "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event
IMBA will celebrate the third annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=dH8CCgY4CAXnVOIjzTmg8Q..) on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006. This is a great opportunity to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids.
Legal Fund Heats Up
The IMBA legal fund (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=BLl9RqXIkKurTSeFCj_OpA..) has already generated more than $25,000 in online giving, a great start for our year-long drive to protect trails and provide risk-management tools to clubs and land managers.
Examples of Effective Trail Signs Needed
What does an ideal trail sign look like? What are the key elements of a trailhead kiosk? IMBA seeks photos and examples of trail signage for our forthcoming book focused on managing mountain biking. Here's your chance to share signage designs, plans, photos and success stories with mountain bikers around the world. Contact project director Pete Webber by sending a message to pete@imba.com (pete@imba.com).