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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
![A racer riding down a trail while spectators watch](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-10/KHOPSHOOTS_HD_8.jpg.webp?itok=8-4z4zDM)
Building Community via Racing
The partnership between local MTBers and an IMBA Local Chapter helped preserve beloved trails in Frederick, Maryland Read story![Group of mountain bikers posing before a ride in Orange County, California](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/Copy%20of%20EFCA09DB-0252-4EE1-8D8C-90F02DE2C9A3.jpg.webp?itok=fZCHeuUE)
A New Chapter for Mountain Biking in Orange County
Two IMBA Local Partners combined to become more effective MTB advocates Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/image_6483441%202_1.JPG.webp?itok=tu4ySBQv)
Meet a Trail Champion: Susie Murphy
Advocating for Trails in Southern California Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/Strider%201_0.jpg.webp?itok=r8CkQnqd)
Becoming Kind
How biking teaches life lessons far beyond medals and trophies Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/20220826_153103%20-%20Iron%20Mountains%20Trails%2C%20IMBA%2C%20Cedar%20City.jpg.webp?itok=ZQVr54BD)
Trail Planning & Design on the West Coast
Two IMBA Trail Solutions Professionals Share their Experiences Read story![Mountain biker on Powder Keg trail in Black Hawk, CO](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/Blog%20Banner%20%282%29_2.jpg.webp?itok=korvIfu6)
Double the Support for Singletrack
BMA and COMBA team up to create a unique trail in Black Hawk, Colorado Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/IMG_2356-blog.jpg.webp?itok=L_H6ji_3)
Meet a Trail Champion: Mike Pritchard
Advocating for Trails in Roaring Fork Valley Read story![Virginia rail trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/Blog%20Banner%20%282%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=PgYcqP0Z)
Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 3, Netting Funding
How a group in Virginia unlocked historic funding for trails Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/Listenting%20FL.jpg.webp?itok=cRBWPBFv)
Trail Planning & Design in the Central U.S.
Two IMBA Trail Solutions Professionals Share their Experiences Read story![Athletes getting their adaptive bikes set up](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-09/Blog%20Banner%20%282%29.jpg.webp?itok=h0lF9fiC)
Diversifying trails in the Pacific Northwest
IMBA secures funding for more trails close to home in Bend, Seattle and Portland Read story![Kid riding a bike over a wooden feature](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/Blog%20Banner.png.webp?itok=7rOUvnvu)
![Mountain bikers in the Santa Fe National Forest](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/NovemberDay_Crew-15%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=Uo1o-8Fm)
Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 2, Strong Partnerships
How a group in Santa Fe worked with the Forest Service to protect mountain bike access 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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