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
![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 story![Timber! Mountain Bike Bell](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-09/Untitled%20design.png.webp?itok=zPdTf3uo)
Rad Tools for Responsible Riding: A Story About a Bell
Timber! Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-09/TPL%20blog%20header.jpg.webp?itok=UgYjOh-t)
When We Say Parks, You Say Trails
IMBA and Trust for Public Land partner to increase outdoor access Read story![Elliot Honeycutt & Joni Schoenfeld: Kid Rippers for Prevelo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-09/990x500%20Header%20.png.webp?itok=AHNfZ1FK)
Mountain Bikers for Life!
Pro Tips from Parents of Prevelo's Kid Riders Read story![Little boy on balance bike in front of MTB club event.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-08/990x500%20Little%20on%20Strider.png.webp?itok=Jg5AT97F)
Top Advice on Where to Ride with Kids
On Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, or Any Day! Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-08/blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=qPvMYFtg)
Partnerships Continue to Accelerate Trails in Chattanooga
Newest Trails in Tennessee’s River Gorge Made Possible by IMBA’s TAG Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2023-08/emickelson_210502_4872_2k.jpg.webp?itok=4dX9Tw5M)
This is Your Community on Trails
NICA and IMBA Talk Trail Towns 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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