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
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Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 1, Working Locally
Engaging lawmakers in your home district and using IMBA’s advocacy tools Read story![IMBA Trail Champion Cara Rose, posing with group.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/image-blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=KxUx2BcM)
Meet a Trail Champion: Cara Rose
Advocating for Trails in Pocahontas County Read story![Landscape view of mountains](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/Blog%20Banner.jpg.webp?itok=CtrnpfY6)
Inflation Reduction Act and Mountain Biking
What the new law could mean for mountain biking, public lands, and outdoor recreation Read story![A latino cyclist riding a smooth trail in between a delta landscape of pine trees and saw palmetto.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/2022_TSBuilds_StandingBoyTrails_Columbus_GA-2780.jpg.webp?itok=NIwMyXKM)
The Making of Standing Boy: Part I
The History of the Land and CVA-SORBA’s Vision | Columbus, Georgia Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/Header.jpg.webp?itok=N2sYHtg0)
Trail Planning & Design on the East Coast
Two IMBA Trail Solutions Professionals Share their Experiences Read story![Child riding a balance bike in a field](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-08/Blog%20Banner%20%281%29.png.webp?itok=AsHVLi4q)
Ride Vibes: Getting Young Kids on Bikes
Tips for getting your tots on two wheels safely Read story![eMTBers biking in Arizona](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-07/banner.jpg.webp?itok=vVnGuh7g)
Why Do You Ride an eMTB?
Riders share what they love about electric mountain bikes Read story![Chris Orr speaking during a panel at the conference.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-07/PXL_20220624_134338974-blog_header.jpg.webp?itok=Wnwb_Xuy)
IMBA Trail Solutions Speaks at National NICA Conference
Leading talks of trails at Philly event Read story![Joey Klein (left) and Chris Orr look over a trail design together at Cacapon Resort State Park.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-07/789A3317-2-blogheader.jpg.webp?itok=E9Vxtm7g)
Bridging Trails & Communities with Joey + Chris
The Duo Behind Thunderstruck at Cacapon Resort State Park, WV Read story![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-07/2022_SingletrackSocietySpotlight_Tempest-1.jpg.webp?itok=8WyKqIvt)
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![Lindsey coaching in Brevard](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/content/blog/2022-07/LIndsey_Laughing_Brevard.jpg.webp?itok=ZIf6e926)
Ride Vibes: Etiquette and Empowerment on the Trail
This writer and mountain bike coach empowers women to be kind and rad on trails 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.
Meet our teamLiz Chrisman
Content Marketing Manager