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IMBA Trail News
Volume 18, Number 3
Fall 2005

Corporate Update

Members of the cycling industry will again converge upon the fabulous Orleans Casino bowling center on Thursday evening, Sept. 29 to knock 'em back while knocking 'em down at the 8th annual Kona Buck A Bowl Fun Raiser.

The Interbike fundraiser will once again benefit the Kona/IMBA Freeriding Grant Program. The event starts at 8:30pm with the traditional "First Strike for IMBA." Kona's co-founders, Dan and Jake have pledged $100 for every strike thrown on the first ball of the evening. Cost for a team of four is $200, and $800 for a block of four lanes. To register a team, contact Mark Peterson, Kona's King Pin, at .

Many thanks go to Above-and-Beyond corporate supporter, Gary Fisher (both the company and the man) for sponsoring IMBA's upcoming Trailbuilding Fund Campaign. Gary Fisher lent his name, an inspirational quote and a short letter to the effort while the company paid for the premium T-shirts that are being sent to contributors.

Three Smokin' Deals That Help Raise Money for IMBA:

1. Sport a Pair of New IMBA Cycling Shorts

IMBA members can get a sweet deal on new cycling shorts while raising money for our programs. Above and Beyond supporter, Voler Team Apparel sells IMBA cycling shorts on their website, velowear.com. Voler contributes $5 to IMBA for each pair of shorts sold. Since its creation, the promotion has raised more than $6,000 for IMBA.

2. Lower Your Phone Bill

Telphonic Communications offers IMBA corporate and individual members an opportunity to save on their long-distance bills while raising money for IMBA. Telphonic provides inexpensive, long-distance domestic and international phone service at a domestic flat rate of four cents per minute, 24/7, with no monthly fees. They also offer several attractive mobile phone packages. Telphonic is committed to providing helpful customer service, while making a donation that equals five percent of each customer's monthly charges to IMBA. More info at telphonic.com.

3. Purchase a Pearl Izumi Outreach Product

Pearl Izumi's website now features a new line of limited edition products that benefit non-profit organizations. Simply visit the Outreach section of pearlizumi.com, purchase an item or two, and designate IMBA as your beneficiary. IMBA will receive a 20-percent donation from your total sale.

Welcome to IMBA's newest corporate members: Epic Rides, Kinetic Koffee Company, Park Tool and Wingnut.