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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
blog Engagement and Advocacy
Meet a Trail Champion: Susie Murphy
Advocating for Trails in Southern California
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blog Campaigns and Announcements
Becoming Kind
How biking teaches life lessons far beyond medals and trophies
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blog Planning
Trail Planning & Design on the West Coast
Two IMBA Trail Solutions Professionals Share their Experiences
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Mountain biker on Powder Keg trail in Black Hawk, CO
blog Community
Double the Support for Singletrack
BMA and COMBA team up to create a unique trail in Black Hawk, Colorado
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blog Stewardship
Meet a Trail Champion: Mike Pritchard
Advocating for Trails in Roaring Fork Valley
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Virginia rail trail
blog Engagement and Advocacy
Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 3, Netting Funding
How a group in Virginia unlocked historic funding for trails
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blog Planning
Trail Planning & Design in the Central U.S.
Two IMBA Trail Solutions Professionals Share their Experiences
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Athletes getting their adaptive bikes set up
blog Funding
Diversifying trails in the Pacific Northwest
IMBA secures funding for more trails close to home in Bend, Seattle and Portland
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Kid riding a bike over a wooden feature
blog Education
When Size Matters
Getting bike and helmet fit right for kids
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Mountain bikers in the Santa Fe National Forest
blog Engagement and Advocacy
Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 2, Strong Partnerships
How a group in Santa Fe worked with the Forest Service to protect mountain bike access
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A group of people meeting over lunch
blog Engagement and Advocacy
Mountain Bike Advocacy: Part 1, Working Locally
Engaging lawmakers in your home district and using IMBA’s advocacy tools
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IMBA Trail Champion Cara Rose, posing with group.
blog Assessment
Meet a Trail Champion: Cara Rose
Advocating for Trails in Pocahontas County
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Meet the crew

Have a great story to tell? Let us know!

Liz Chrisman portrait

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 team
Liz Chrisman

Content Marketing Manager

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