International Mountain Bicycling Association
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🚵🏼 We create, enhance, and protect great places to ride mountain bikes.
⚡️ And we’ve been at it since ‘88.
#MoreTrailsCloseToHome
⚡️ And we’ve been at it since ‘88.
#MoreTrailsCloseToHome
Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington has evolved from a story of conflict between land managers and rogue trail builders into a thriving partnership.
Watch to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63I...
Watch to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63I...
Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes, Talking Trails | Olympia, Washington
YouTube video by International Mountain Bicycling Association
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August 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington has evolved from a story of conflict between land managers and rogue trail builders into a thriving partnership.
Watch to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63I...
Watch to learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X63I...
You have 4 more days to snag this limited edition button up!
August 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
You have 4 more days to snag this limited edition button up!
Love high desert riding with expansive views?
Put Ely, Nevada on your list.
Put Ely, Nevada on your list.
August 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Love high desert riding with expansive views?
Put Ely, Nevada on your list.
Put Ely, Nevada on your list.
The journey of the Strong Falls Trail System is a poignant example of what's possible when vision, partnerships, and dedication come together:
Northeast Wisconsin’s Hidden Gem | IMBA
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August 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The journey of the Strong Falls Trail System is a poignant example of what's possible when vision, partnerships, and dedication come together:
August 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Prospectors Trails are ribbon-cutting official!
The Lincoln County MTB Festival is happening from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Panaca, NV and the official ribbon cutting for these trails just outside of Pioche will be the cherry on top of a filled weekend including:
The Lincoln County MTB Festival is happening from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Panaca, NV and the official ribbon cutting for these trails just outside of Pioche will be the cherry on top of a filled weekend including:
August 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Prospectors Trails are ribbon-cutting official!
The Lincoln County MTB Festival is happening from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Panaca, NV and the official ribbon cutting for these trails just outside of Pioche will be the cherry on top of a filled weekend including:
The Lincoln County MTB Festival is happening from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Panaca, NV and the official ribbon cutting for these trails just outside of Pioche will be the cherry on top of a filled weekend including:
Want to help us build the future of mountain biking?
This August, when you join or renew your IMBA National Supporter membership at $100 or more, we'll send you a thank-you gift: an exclusive IMBA x HANDUP button-up shirt!
🔗 SUPPORT YOUR RIDE: www.imba.com/civicrm/cont...
This August, when you join or renew your IMBA National Supporter membership at $100 or more, we'll send you a thank-you gift: an exclusive IMBA x HANDUP button-up shirt!
🔗 SUPPORT YOUR RIDE: www.imba.com/civicrm/cont...
August 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Want to help us build the future of mountain biking?
This August, when you join or renew your IMBA National Supporter membership at $100 or more, we'll send you a thank-you gift: an exclusive IMBA x HANDUP button-up shirt!
🔗 SUPPORT YOUR RIDE: www.imba.com/civicrm/cont...
This August, when you join or renew your IMBA National Supporter membership at $100 or more, we'll send you a thank-you gift: an exclusive IMBA x HANDUP button-up shirt!
🔗 SUPPORT YOUR RIDE: www.imba.com/civicrm/cont...
Running into massive rocks on your current trail project?
Having a hard time getting buy-in from decision makers?
You know the community wants trails, but not sure how to get started?
Seats for our last IMBA Foundations workshop for 2025 are filling up - claim yours now: www.imba.com/foundations
Having a hard time getting buy-in from decision makers?
You know the community wants trails, but not sure how to get started?
Seats for our last IMBA Foundations workshop for 2025 are filling up - claim yours now: www.imba.com/foundations
August 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Running into massive rocks on your current trail project?
Having a hard time getting buy-in from decision makers?
You know the community wants trails, but not sure how to get started?
Seats for our last IMBA Foundations workshop for 2025 are filling up - claim yours now: www.imba.com/foundations
Having a hard time getting buy-in from decision makers?
You know the community wants trails, but not sure how to get started?
Seats for our last IMBA Foundations workshop for 2025 are filling up - claim yours now: www.imba.com/foundations
What do you get when you mix a lush Northwoods forest with 400-pound granite boulders? A new intermediate line at Strong Falls: youtu.be/l4s3Bao8Grc
Investing in Human-Powered Recreation | Strong Falls Trails, Wisconsin
YouTube video by International Mountain Bicycling Association
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August 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
What do you get when you mix a lush Northwoods forest with 400-pound granite boulders? A new intermediate line at Strong Falls: youtu.be/l4s3Bao8Grc
What happens when a land manager stops fighting rogue trail builders and starts working with them?
You get a success story like Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington.
www.imba.com/blog/mountai...
You get a success story like Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington.
www.imba.com/blog/mountai...
Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes Talking Trails | IMBA
Mount Rainier dominates the skyline through much of western Washington State, with its 14,410’ summit standing high above its surroundings.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
What happens when a land manager stops fighting rogue trail builders and starts working with them?
You get a success story like Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington.
www.imba.com/blog/mountai...
You get a success story like Capitol Forest in Olympia, Washington.
www.imba.com/blog/mountai...
Behind the scenes, the IMBA team is working every day at the federal level to protect amazing riding experiences. By making sure mountain bikers have a seat at the table, we power progress on everything from trail funding to access.
August 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Behind the scenes, the IMBA team is working every day at the federal level to protect amazing riding experiences. By making sure mountain bikers have a seat at the table, we power progress on everything from trail funding to access.
IMBA's Trail Accelerator Grant is BACK and this time, we're investing directly in YOU.
This isn't a cash grant; it's an investment in your team's knowledge and power. We're awarding IMBA educational services to help your organization turn passion into progress. Imagine what you could do with:
This isn't a cash grant; it's an investment in your team's knowledge and power. We're awarding IMBA educational services to help your organization turn passion into progress. Imagine what you could do with:
August 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
IMBA's Trail Accelerator Grant is BACK and this time, we're investing directly in YOU.
This isn't a cash grant; it's an investment in your team's knowledge and power. We're awarding IMBA educational services to help your organization turn passion into progress. Imagine what you could do with:
This isn't a cash grant; it's an investment in your team's knowledge and power. We're awarding IMBA educational services to help your organization turn passion into progress. Imagine what you could do with:
Today’s the day to nominate your long distance trail(s)!
The Biking on Long Distance Trails Coalition (IMBA, Bikepacking Roots, and PeopleForBikes) is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input!
The Biking on Long Distance Trails Coalition (IMBA, Bikepacking Roots, and PeopleForBikes) is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input!
July 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Today’s the day to nominate your long distance trail(s)!
The Biking on Long Distance Trails Coalition (IMBA, Bikepacking Roots, and PeopleForBikes) is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input!
The Biking on Long Distance Trails Coalition (IMBA, Bikepacking Roots, and PeopleForBikes) is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input!
One of our guest bloggers released our secret trail sauce recipe!
Anna Laxauge, a former IMBA Trail Care Crew member & IMBA Regional Director, joined Chris Orr for a multi-day IMBA Trail Care school in the Plumas National Forest recently.
Anna Laxauge, a former IMBA Trail Care Crew member & IMBA Regional Director, joined Chris Orr for a multi-day IMBA Trail Care school in the Plumas National Forest recently.
July 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
One of our guest bloggers released our secret trail sauce recipe!
Anna Laxauge, a former IMBA Trail Care Crew member & IMBA Regional Director, joined Chris Orr for a multi-day IMBA Trail Care school in the Plumas National Forest recently.
Anna Laxauge, a former IMBA Trail Care Crew member & IMBA Regional Director, joined Chris Orr for a multi-day IMBA Trail Care school in the Plumas National Forest recently.
The buzz around the new IMBA Store is still going strong!
And it’s been awesome to see so many of you grab new gear to support the trails.This capsule collection is designed for conquering big climbs AND bragging about them later.
And it’s been awesome to see so many of you grab new gear to support the trails.This capsule collection is designed for conquering big climbs AND bragging about them later.
July 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The buzz around the new IMBA Store is still going strong!
And it’s been awesome to see so many of you grab new gear to support the trails.This capsule collection is designed for conquering big climbs AND bragging about them later.
And it’s been awesome to see so many of you grab new gear to support the trails.This capsule collection is designed for conquering big climbs AND bragging about them later.
There's only a week left to make your voice heard!
The BOLT Coalition is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input! The BOLT Act is a game-changer, but only if we nominate the right trails.
www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
The BOLT Coalition is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input! The BOLT Act is a game-changer, but only if we nominate the right trails.
www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
July 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
There's only a week left to make your voice heard!
The BOLT Coalition is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input! The BOLT Act is a game-changer, but only if we nominate the right trails.
www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
The BOLT Coalition is building a database of the best potential long-distance bike trails in the U.S., and we still need your input! The BOLT Act is a game-changer, but only if we nominate the right trails.
www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
WIN A SWITCHBLADE!
Every mountain biker wins when they enter to win this Pivot Switchblade – Pivot Cycles is generously donating 100% of the proceeds to IMBA. We all rely on trails for fun, and our trails need us more than ever.
Every mountain biker wins when they enter to win this Pivot Switchblade – Pivot Cycles is generously donating 100% of the proceeds to IMBA. We all rely on trails for fun, and our trails need us more than ever.
July 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
WIN A SWITCHBLADE!
Every mountain biker wins when they enter to win this Pivot Switchblade – Pivot Cycles is generously donating 100% of the proceeds to IMBA. We all rely on trails for fun, and our trails need us more than ever.
Every mountain biker wins when they enter to win this Pivot Switchblade – Pivot Cycles is generously donating 100% of the proceeds to IMBA. We all rely on trails for fun, and our trails need us more than ever.
The new IMBA store is LIVE! We've teamed up with the awesome crew at HandUp to bring you a collection that’s all about good times and great gear. Every purchase supports the trails. Shop now: www.handupco.com/collections/...
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Home of some of the most trusted MTB Gloves ever! Our Bold, Minimalist Cycling gloves have been the go-to for Pros and average joes since 2014. Don't miss our full line of fun, quality, affordable cyc...
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July 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The new IMBA store is LIVE! We've teamed up with the awesome crew at HandUp to bring you a collection that’s all about good times and great gear. Every purchase supports the trails. Shop now: www.handupco.com/collections/...
Want to work in the trails world? We're hiring a Project Manager to support communities and trail organizations across North America. If you're passionate about trails and people, keep reading! 👇
July 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Want to work in the trails world? We're hiring a Project Manager to support communities and trail organizations across North America. If you're passionate about trails and people, keep reading! 👇
True or false? Finding funding for trail projects is impossible.
July 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
True or false? Finding funding for trail projects is impossible.
Don’t miss out: put your dream trail on the map!
Don't let your favorite route get overlooked: www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
Don't let your favorite route get overlooked: www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
July 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don’t miss out: put your dream trail on the map!
Don't let your favorite route get overlooked: www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
Don't let your favorite route get overlooked: www.imba.com/bolt-coaliti...
Coming next week...
July 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Coming next week...
How do we protect the trails we ride and gain access to new ones? We speak up, together.
Your contribution to #LeadingWithTrails amplifies our voice. From local land manager meetings to the halls of government, IMBA advocates for the entire trails community, ensuring we have a seat at the table.
Your contribution to #LeadingWithTrails amplifies our voice. From local land manager meetings to the halls of government, IMBA advocates for the entire trails community, ensuring we have a seat at the table.
July 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
How do we protect the trails we ride and gain access to new ones? We speak up, together.
Your contribution to #LeadingWithTrails amplifies our voice. From local land manager meetings to the halls of government, IMBA advocates for the entire trails community, ensuring we have a seat at the table.
Your contribution to #LeadingWithTrails amplifies our voice. From local land manager meetings to the halls of government, IMBA advocates for the entire trails community, ensuring we have a seat at the table.
ICYMI, our longest tenured employee, Joey Klein will be inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame this fall.
Singletracks caught up with the "Man, Myth, Legend"™️ recently. Give it a listen or a read: www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/l...
Singletracks caught up with the "Man, Myth, Legend"™️ recently. Give it a listen or a read: www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/l...
July 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ICYMI, our longest tenured employee, Joey Klein will be inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame this fall.
Singletracks caught up with the "Man, Myth, Legend"™️ recently. Give it a listen or a read: www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/l...
Singletracks caught up with the "Man, Myth, Legend"™️ recently. Give it a listen or a read: www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/l...