Read. Engage. Ride.
Every day across the country, great places to ride are being created and maintained. They provide enjoyment, a connection to nature, an avenue for better physical and mental health, and even economic benefit to communities. These are the stories of those rides, those people, and those places.
Current Blogs
![SDMBA volunteers perform trail work.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-08/2024_IMBA_ClevelandNF_TMS-TCS-9712.jpg.webp?itok=Xn_2ytai)
How Land Managers & Stewards Can Come Together
A Recent Trail School outside of San Diego, CA Read story![NICA Teen Trail Corps participants in North Carolina gather to learn trail advocacy and maintenance.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-07/989x499%2024Q3%20NICA.jpg.webp?itok=R9FJXgQD)
MTB Advocacy: Activating Trail Stewards of Tomorrow
Spotlight on Young Advocates, Part I Read story![Two female trail builders perform hand work in a desert environment.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-07/2024_IMBA_Pioche_NV-6597.jpg.webp?itok=c0eWQsV9)
Prospectors Trail System Coming to Life
Progressive new build in Pioche, NV Read story![Erie Trail Care School participants gather for field session at Asbury Woods in Erie, PA](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-07/PXL_20240601_150827871.jpg.webp?itok=pT-rzGE5)
Southern Shore Trail Care
Weekend of Education, and Service for Hometown Trails Read story![Two bikers test out new pump track installs in Navajo Township in the Navajo Nation.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-06/5PumpTrack%20Blog%20Header.jpg.webp?itok=Y8h8CB-7)
Five Pump Tracks in Five Days
Navajo Communities Partner for Bike Infrastructure and Riders Roll In Read story![Three mountain bikers riding a trail in northern Washington.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-06/blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=wptvNTH3)
![IMBA Trail Solutions Planner Liz Grades overlooks a ridge view in Monson, Maine.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-05/IMG_3176.jpg.webp?itok=4ZYv0id4)
Diversifying Trail Offerings in Maine
Partnerships Craft the 7 Ponds Preserve Read story![Dr. Jennifer Caragol, ripping some singletrack near Moab, Utah on a trail called Porcupine.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-04/989x499%20Dr.%20Jen%20Blog%20Header%202.jpg.webp?itok=LXx9qPNf)
My Teacher, My Mountain Bike
In Honor of Women's Mountain Biking Day 2024 Read story![MTB First Aid Course with students watching teacher in center of room.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-03/first%20aid%20blog%20header.jpg.webp?itok=XB773k5w)
NICA's Unique First Aid Solution
Rad Tools for Responsible Riding: Innovations By and For Mountain Bikers Read story![Two mountain bikers riding in the San Gabriel Mountains](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-04/San%20Gabriels%201.jpg.webp?itok=5DaZTrBw)
Ten Years, Five Big Wins, Thousands of Mountain Bike Advocates
10 Years of Advocacy with IMBA & Outdoor Alliance Read story![Author Brice Shirbach riding at Whiskey Run Trails.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-04/BLOGHEADER.jpg.webp?itok=Yw4G2L34)
![Young, BIPOC NICA athletes sweating and talking after a race in full mountain biking gear.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-03/2024_IMBAxNICA_Blog%20Series-siteheader_3.jpg.webp?itok=UznrHqUe)
MTB Advocacy: Activating Trail Stewards of Tomorrow
The ABCs of Mountain Bike Advocacy: Opportunity Knocks Read storyMeet the crew
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![Liz Chrisman portrait](/sites/default/files/content/team/2021-06/Self_030321-2161.jpg)
A long time ago, I read, "believe you can & you're halfway there." That 100% applies to all areas of life, especially mountain biking. Whether it's looking forward on the trail, positive self-talk, or seeing the big picture of a trail project, believing is pivotal to success on and off the trail.
Meet our teamLiz Chrisman
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