Club Membership
An IMBA Canada membership is your season's pass to great riding across Canada and around the world. Buy your ticket to ride today and join the global network of riders, clubs, and businesses who share your passion for mountain biking and want access to more and better riding areas. We are the mountain biking movement.
IMBA Canada has a growing network of affiliated clubs and organizations. Club membership costs $50 per year.
3 Easy Ways to Join:
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Club Benefits and Programs
IMBA CANADA CLUB INSURANCE
IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase insurance from Oasis Insurance that will protect the club, its members and its board of directors from liability claims that result from organized club events such as trail work sessions and group rides. A standard policy costs $10 per member, $4 per km of managed trail plus a $25 policy premium with a $275 minimum. Visit Oasis Insurance for details and an online application.
IMBA CANADA TRAIL CARE CREW
Arranging a Trail Care Crew visit is one of the best ways to connect your club with IMBA and the latest trail maintenance techniques. Check out the online calendar to see when the Crew will be in your area, and find out more information about requesting a visit.
ADVOCACY SUPPORT
IMBA supports and assists more than 500 affiliated organizations on various issues. IMBA's full-time professional advocacy team is always available to help with timely expert advice when trails in your area are threatened for closure. IMBA staff can also answer questions about fundraising, legal issues (including liability), and non-profit regulations.
REGIONAL OFFICE PROGRAM
IMBA Canada employs regional reps across the country that can connect you with land managers, government officials, mountain bike leaders, and decision-makers in your area. See our website for the regional coordinators in your area.
TRAILBUILDING SCHOOLS
As an IMBA-affiliated club you are invited to attend these two-day seminars where trail experts teach the latest techniques for building trails that are durable and fun to ride. They are perfect for club leaders and will frequently offer an additional day for land managers.
BIKE PATROL
Establishing a volunteer patrol in your area is often a great solution when user conflicts threaten mountain bike access. The IMBA Bike Patrol program promotes and supports local mountain bike patrollers and groups that inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users.
IMBA ONLINE RESOURCES
The IMBA website is your source for all types of advocacy information, IMBA program details, scientific studies related to mountain biking, tips on working with land managers, trailwork advice, and much more.
DISCOUNTED PRICES ON BOB TRAILERS
IMBA-affiliated clubs can purchase BOB Trailers and accessories for club use at discounted prices. To order please contact lora [at] imba [dot] com.
