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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
![Author Brice Shirbach riding in Ishpeming, MI](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-01/RAMBA-15.jpg.webp?itok=jiLvnl8Z)
Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes Talking Trails #3
Ishpeming, Michigan Read story![Rider on prairie sideslope of Bonneville Shoreline Trail overlooking Salt Lake Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-12/BSTAA_2023blog_0.jpg.webp?itok=j2CT33Yk)
Passing a Bill for Mountain Bikers
How the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act Became Law Read story![NICA riders talking shop with a coach at a RV at a race.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-03/989x499%20Blog%20Header%20NICA%20Blog%202.jpg.webp?itok=a0wFrpMs)
MTB Advocacy: Activating Trail Stewards of Tomorrow
The ABCs of Mountain Bike Advocacy, Part II: Advocacy Starts With Strategy Read story![Five riders of various ages riding mountain bikes on a lush green trail in Omaha, Nebraska](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-12/YearEndBlog-OmahaAnitaClinic_0.jpg.webp?itok=J0qwYOfe)
Your Dedication Makes Trails Happen
Celebrating communities that have made stellar progress in 2023 Read story![Man wearing sunglasses and a black button down shirt addresses a group of people at a trail education event](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-11/2022_IMBA_TrailLabsFoundations_April-2948_.jpg.webp?itok=qQEzh5uJ)
Authors of Trail Development Guide Share More
Trail EAffect podcast interviews leaders in the trail development field Read story![Blog writer Brice Shirbach rides the Aqueduct Trails.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-10/blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=Vr44t-PB)
![A volunteer with MORE talks with a participant at the MoCo EPIC event.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-10/MOCOEPIC23%20-%200009.jpg.webp?itok=l6MeL5hi)
Three Reasons Local Trail Orgs Join the IMBA Local Program
Ease of management. Collective knowledge. Strength in numbers. Read story![A group of IMBA representatives gather in front of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-10/Capitol%20DC%20Fly%20in%20%28989%20x%20499%20px%29.png.webp?itok=Ifc2PeG0)
Jen Hanks on the 2023 Washington D.C. Advocacy Fly-In
MTB Advocacy in Action, Part II Read story![a group of youth mountain bikers pose on the trail for a photo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-10/IMG_20180614_184159___0.jpg.webp?itok=sMsF_IFd)
For Tomorrow's Trail Stewards
Imagine every member of the community on a bike Read story![The IMBA Team in front of the Capitol in Washtington, D.C. in September of 2023.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-10/989x400%20DC%20Fly%20In%20Header%201.png.webp?itok=oJ_-r9do)
Ernie Rodriguez on the 2023 Washington D.C. Advocacy Fly-In
MTB Advocacy in Action, Part I Read story![Four NICA athletes sitting on interview couches talking bikes!](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2024-03/NICA.1%20.jpg.webp?itok=UwBN4anb)
MTB Advocacy: Activating Trail Stewards of Tomorrow
The ABCs of Mountain Bike Advocacy, Part I Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-09/blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=551th-GO)
One City’s Journey: Assessment to Construction
Unlikely Trail Potential in Northeast Arkansas Read storyMeet the crew
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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.
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