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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day a Global Success
Now in its third year, IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day program continues to improve and expand. In 2006, the day was celebrated in locations as diverse as Japan, Italy and Mexico. More than 100 groups registered their rides on IMBA's website for the 2006 edition of the annual celebration. Once again, IMBA corporate supporter Schwinn (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=GBdxmtYBn4sEcF_q1vPvvw..) will donate kids bikes to two lucky participating groups (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=cicl92FEwR-Y7oJJYbzWYA..).
IMBA Clubs Celebrate National Public Lands Day
IMBA-affiliated clubs participated in the IMBA/BOB Trailers Trailwork Challenge on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30. BOB Trailers (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=NHFBs6wtaaFkZ0lD-z13vw..) encouraged IMBA club involvement by donating an IBEX suspension trailer to help celebrate the events. This year's winning club is the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=gn63XzaaJ9jYyj5EyvokuQ..) (CAMBR), whose event drew 30 volunteers. The group worked on a segment of new trail that will form the final link of a 30-mile singletrack outer loop at Palos Forest Preserve.
Rate Your Riding With the 2006 Report Card
The 2006 IMBA Report Card is just around the corner and we're calling on riders to submit commentary and grades for their home regions. The deadline for voting (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=MgCLYMisiLpkK4Ttbb_4gg..) is Nov. 3.
New Study Examines Mountain Biking Impacts
A newly published study (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=gT14mIhQsTtXV4x9JwghyQ..) in the summer 2006 Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (Volume 24, Number 12) takes a close look at the environmental impacts of mountain biking. Researchers measured trail erosion and other impacts on 31 trails used for mountain biking in the southwestern U.S. The study concludes that, "certain impacts to mountain bike trails, especially width, are comparable or less than hiking or multiple-use trails, and significantly less than impacts to equestrian or off-highway vehicle trails."
Comments Needed for BLM and USFS Management Planning
You can influence trail policies for the next 15-20 years by getting involved in BLM and USFS land management plan revisions (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=P3Hp0VKMY3KYCahv7J_p-A..). Many of our country's best trails are on public lands; your comments on plan updates are crucial to preserving and creating trail access.
National Public Radio Covers Mountain Biking (Audio Clip)
National Public Radio (NPR) recently ran a piece on mountain biking, and they did a great job covering the strides bike advocates have made in partnering with other trail users. You can listen to the clip (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=1zzE12ZNBN103HHUY9P6Yg..) at the NPR site.
IMBA Flicks Available for Download (Video Clips)
We've put all the IMBA videos on one easy-to-find web page (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=m44RP2A7XPvCh_D-XhyPDg..). From the inspiring tale of a grant-funded downhill trail in South Carolina (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=fCgef_j_0aLn47-wgggkCQ..) to the jaw-dropping technical features of A River Runs Through It (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=Ubr8zjFKBmnzyURqUZ0_vA..)in Whistler, BC, our videos combine great footage with text descriptions to tell you why these trails matter.
Submit a Story to YourMTB.com and Earn Dough for IMBA
IMBA corporate member YourMTB.com will donate up to $10 to IMBA whenever you post a photo, story or video to the site during November. All you need to do is head to the IMBA page at YourMTB.com (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=2vN_jP_kdHLrYVl8E2seXQ..) and submit your story. But hurry. This offer is only good through November.
Easy Way for Federal Employees to Support IMBA
IMBA is proud to be part of the 2006 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which allows federal government employees to donate to selected non-profit groups through voluntary payroll deductions. Look for IMBA (# 0751) in the Sports Charities section of the CFC catalog that was recently distributed to all federal workers. Contributions help IMBA bring out the best in mountain biking. For more info please email Erik Esborg, IMBA’s finance director: erik@imba.com
Legal Fund Raises $43K
Contributions to the IMBA Legal Fund (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SSaYj_VHszsts330Dj9VyQ..) have topped the $43,000 mark, enabling us to maintain our work in the increasingly important fields of risk management and bike-related liability issues. Special thanks go to Specialized (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=_APWhXQ4Ls3FJEoL3Debkw..) for donating copies of the hardcover book Stumpjumper: 25 Years of Mountain Biking. Contributions of $35 or more earn copies hand-signed mountain bike legend Ned Overend. Please consider making a donation to this vital fund -- legal threats to mountain biking continue to mount.
United Kingdom Trail Management Conference Draws Big Turnout
IMBA-UK's (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=S0hNKg0gEaDai0Ld-xerOw..) first national MTB Trail Management conference at Kielder Forest park was so popular that a bigger venue had to be found at the last minute. Even then, the limit of 80 delegates meant that late applications had to be turned away. Topics included a discussion between professional trail managers, including speakers from projects as diverse as the 7Stanes and Pennine Bridleway, and updates on trailbuilding techniques. A free 40-page conference booklet can be obtained by sending an an e-mail to alex.maclennan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk (alex.maclennan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk).
Members Receive New Perk on Subaru Purchases
As you probably know, IMBA members can save up to $3,300 off the MSRP when buying or leasing a new Subaru in the U.S. Now, for a limited time (October 1 - December 31, 2006), IMBA members who buy through the VIP Program (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=7Q4dE9hnPq5tTcBdDYKAFA..) can also receive a Garmin (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=o6WWybrBi8ONMQyKpHPIZQ..) handheld GPS system or $150 L.L. Bean (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=qbsa16cGREBrRNcQr-pemw..) gift certificate.
IMBA Seeks Events Coordinator
IMBA is looking to hire a full-time events coordinator (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=1UMvrGxvQIuVRq7dDoW-Cg..) who will plan and execute events around the country and the world. Based from IMBA's Boulder headquarters, the coordinator will create events to further IMBA's mission and reach new market segments within the general mountain bike community. Other duties include organizing IMBA's presence at trails, attending mountain bike gatherings and managing IMBA's short- and long-term event strategy. Salary is in the low- to mid-30k range, and includes health coverage.
IMBA Offers Limited-Edition Pearl Izumi Impact Riding Shorts, Sponsor a Foot of Trail
<TABLE cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=4><TBODY><TR><TD>http://go.imba.com/images/content/pagebuilder/12083.jpg (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=IMaZlHU7DVSZkrQZjgRQyw..)</TD><TD>IMBA and Pearl Izumi (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=k3VsDA5XWgRC3qiv6fgBUQ..) have teamed up to offer all new limited-edition custom Impact shorts (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=26AjmdZ8LusioHf_FHk4Ag..), merging Pearl Izumi quality with IMBA panache. High-quality embroidered IMBA logo and a ride icon add unique flavor to this great pair of riding shorts.
IMBA members can now sponsor a foot of virtual singletrack (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=H-qRVdFj0kgtGoOwI-RhfA..). These donations will be used where they are needed most to help build trails that foster great mountain biking experiences.
Prices have been lowered on popular IMBA gear (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xIUdtqPHaIGSnvSKKuZX6A..), including the IMBA hat (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=c8x2HSt95Hd82a6DPyhQEQ..), All-Mountain jersey (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=jdsuaMrNeERZvA3_SwbNAQ..), and pint glass (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SsvQRnqeX0s7fUfWVanlFg..).
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</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day a Global Success
Now in its third year, IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day program continues to improve and expand. In 2006, the day was celebrated in locations as diverse as Japan, Italy and Mexico. More than 100 groups registered their rides on IMBA's website for the 2006 edition of the annual celebration. Once again, IMBA corporate supporter Schwinn (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=GBdxmtYBn4sEcF_q1vPvvw..) will donate kids bikes to two lucky participating groups (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=cicl92FEwR-Y7oJJYbzWYA..).
IMBA Clubs Celebrate National Public Lands Day
IMBA-affiliated clubs participated in the IMBA/BOB Trailers Trailwork Challenge on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30. BOB Trailers (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=NHFBs6wtaaFkZ0lD-z13vw..) encouraged IMBA club involvement by donating an IBEX suspension trailer to help celebrate the events. This year's winning club is the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=gn63XzaaJ9jYyj5EyvokuQ..) (CAMBR), whose event drew 30 volunteers. The group worked on a segment of new trail that will form the final link of a 30-mile singletrack outer loop at Palos Forest Preserve.
Rate Your Riding With the 2006 Report Card
The 2006 IMBA Report Card is just around the corner and we're calling on riders to submit commentary and grades for their home regions. The deadline for voting (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=MgCLYMisiLpkK4Ttbb_4gg..) is Nov. 3.
New Study Examines Mountain Biking Impacts
A newly published study (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=gT14mIhQsTtXV4x9JwghyQ..) in the summer 2006 Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (Volume 24, Number 12) takes a close look at the environmental impacts of mountain biking. Researchers measured trail erosion and other impacts on 31 trails used for mountain biking in the southwestern U.S. The study concludes that, "certain impacts to mountain bike trails, especially width, are comparable or less than hiking or multiple-use trails, and significantly less than impacts to equestrian or off-highway vehicle trails."
Comments Needed for BLM and USFS Management Planning
You can influence trail policies for the next 15-20 years by getting involved in BLM and USFS land management plan revisions (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=P3Hp0VKMY3KYCahv7J_p-A..). Many of our country's best trails are on public lands; your comments on plan updates are crucial to preserving and creating trail access.
National Public Radio Covers Mountain Biking (Audio Clip)
National Public Radio (NPR) recently ran a piece on mountain biking, and they did a great job covering the strides bike advocates have made in partnering with other trail users. You can listen to the clip (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=1zzE12ZNBN103HHUY9P6Yg..) at the NPR site.
IMBA Flicks Available for Download (Video Clips)
We've put all the IMBA videos on one easy-to-find web page (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=m44RP2A7XPvCh_D-XhyPDg..). From the inspiring tale of a grant-funded downhill trail in South Carolina (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=fCgef_j_0aLn47-wgggkCQ..) to the jaw-dropping technical features of A River Runs Through It (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=Ubr8zjFKBmnzyURqUZ0_vA..)in Whistler, BC, our videos combine great footage with text descriptions to tell you why these trails matter.
Submit a Story to YourMTB.com and Earn Dough for IMBA
IMBA corporate member YourMTB.com will donate up to $10 to IMBA whenever you post a photo, story or video to the site during November. All you need to do is head to the IMBA page at YourMTB.com (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=2vN_jP_kdHLrYVl8E2seXQ..) and submit your story. But hurry. This offer is only good through November.
Easy Way for Federal Employees to Support IMBA
IMBA is proud to be part of the 2006 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which allows federal government employees to donate to selected non-profit groups through voluntary payroll deductions. Look for IMBA (# 0751) in the Sports Charities section of the CFC catalog that was recently distributed to all federal workers. Contributions help IMBA bring out the best in mountain biking. For more info please email Erik Esborg, IMBA’s finance director: erik@imba.com
Legal Fund Raises $43K
Contributions to the IMBA Legal Fund (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SSaYj_VHszsts330Dj9VyQ..) have topped the $43,000 mark, enabling us to maintain our work in the increasingly important fields of risk management and bike-related liability issues. Special thanks go to Specialized (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=_APWhXQ4Ls3FJEoL3Debkw..) for donating copies of the hardcover book Stumpjumper: 25 Years of Mountain Biking. Contributions of $35 or more earn copies hand-signed mountain bike legend Ned Overend. Please consider making a donation to this vital fund -- legal threats to mountain biking continue to mount.
United Kingdom Trail Management Conference Draws Big Turnout
IMBA-UK's (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=S0hNKg0gEaDai0Ld-xerOw..) first national MTB Trail Management conference at Kielder Forest park was so popular that a bigger venue had to be found at the last minute. Even then, the limit of 80 delegates meant that late applications had to be turned away. Topics included a discussion between professional trail managers, including speakers from projects as diverse as the 7Stanes and Pennine Bridleway, and updates on trailbuilding techniques. A free 40-page conference booklet can be obtained by sending an an e-mail to alex.maclennan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk (alex.maclennan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk).
Members Receive New Perk on Subaru Purchases
As you probably know, IMBA members can save up to $3,300 off the MSRP when buying or leasing a new Subaru in the U.S. Now, for a limited time (October 1 - December 31, 2006), IMBA members who buy through the VIP Program (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=7Q4dE9hnPq5tTcBdDYKAFA..) can also receive a Garmin (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=o6WWybrBi8ONMQyKpHPIZQ..) handheld GPS system or $150 L.L. Bean (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=qbsa16cGREBrRNcQr-pemw..) gift certificate.
IMBA Seeks Events Coordinator
IMBA is looking to hire a full-time events coordinator (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=1UMvrGxvQIuVRq7dDoW-Cg..) who will plan and execute events around the country and the world. Based from IMBA's Boulder headquarters, the coordinator will create events to further IMBA's mission and reach new market segments within the general mountain bike community. Other duties include organizing IMBA's presence at trails, attending mountain bike gatherings and managing IMBA's short- and long-term event strategy. Salary is in the low- to mid-30k range, and includes health coverage.
IMBA Offers Limited-Edition Pearl Izumi Impact Riding Shorts, Sponsor a Foot of Trail
<TABLE cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=4><TBODY><TR><TD>http://go.imba.com/images/content/pagebuilder/12083.jpg (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=IMaZlHU7DVSZkrQZjgRQyw..)</TD><TD>IMBA and Pearl Izumi (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=k3VsDA5XWgRC3qiv6fgBUQ..) have teamed up to offer all new limited-edition custom Impact shorts (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=26AjmdZ8LusioHf_FHk4Ag..), merging Pearl Izumi quality with IMBA panache. High-quality embroidered IMBA logo and a ride icon add unique flavor to this great pair of riding shorts.
IMBA members can now sponsor a foot of virtual singletrack (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=H-qRVdFj0kgtGoOwI-RhfA..). These donations will be used where they are needed most to help build trails that foster great mountain biking experiences.
Prices have been lowered on popular IMBA gear (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=xIUdtqPHaIGSnvSKKuZX6A..), including the IMBA hat (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=c8x2HSt95Hd82a6DPyhQEQ..), All-Mountain jersey (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=jdsuaMrNeERZvA3_SwbNAQ..), and pint glass (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=SsvQRnqeX0s7fUfWVanlFg..).
</TD><TD>http://go.imba.com/images/content/pagebuilder/12059.jpg (http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=Tl2pJHabrjLOEYirMPbsJw..)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>