Days Left on Special Pricing for IMBA's Best-Ever Mountain Bike Gathering

For Immediate Release
04-22-08
Contact: Mark Eller, IMBA Communications Director

303-545-9011

Early Bird pricing ends April 25 for the IMBA World Summit, this summer's premier mountain bike gathering, held June 18-21 in Park City, UT. The World Summit lineup of speakers, special events and informational topics continues to swell -- don't miss your chance to enjoy a substantial price savings on this multi-faceted event.

Trek president John Burke will deliver a keynote address, opening ceremonies will be held at the Olympic Park facility, and the roster of key players from the knobby tire realm expands each week. Plan now to take advantage of this celebration of mountain biking in one of the nation's best riding locations. Read on to learn more about the summit attractions.

Learn from Heroes of Dirt

Trailbuilding experts from around the globe will gather at the summit and present state-of-the-art information. Scheduled speakers include:

• Australia's Glen Jacobs, , renowned trail designer and founder of World Trail Inc.
• Troy Duffin, Park City's veteran professional trailbuilder and owner of Alpine Trails Inc.
• Chris Bernhardt, innovative trail expert from Alta Planning + Design
• Marilyn Price, founder, Trips for Kids youth mountain biking program
• IMBA's own Trail Solutions staff including Rich Edwards, Jill Van Winkle and Pete Webber

Meet With Key Influencers

Policy makers and influencers from the public and private sectors will be on hand, including:

• John Burke, President of Trek Bicycles Corp.
• Steve Flagg, President of Quality Bicycle Products
• Officials (TBA) from Parks Canada
• Karen Taylor-Goodrich, Associate Director for Visitor and Resource Protection, U.S. National Park Service
• Bob Ratcliffe, Chief, Recreation and Visitor Services Division, U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Join Guided Rides, Social Events and Nightlife

Adding to the professional networking and information sharing, the summit will offer an array of great social opportunities:

• Opening ceremonies at Olympic Park, with complimentary food, beverages, live music and the spectacular Flying Aces aerial show
• Downhill riding with complimentary lift tickets to Deer Valley
• Daily organized rides for all abilities
• Film festival and mountain bike video competition

Enjoy Family Friendly Options

We'll also offer special amenities for those attendees who are traveling with their families:

• Babysitting services
• Kids-specific rides sponsored by Park City Young Riders
• Family events in Park City

For more information, visit IMBA World Summit web pages.