IMBA Freeriding Position

1. Freeriding is a style of mountain biking that celebrates the challenges and spirit of technical riding and downhilling.
2. IMBA supports freeriding as long as it's responsible and in appropriate locations. We are committed to helping develop trails and riding areas that are authorized and appeal to all mountain bikers. We are developing written and visual educational tools to help land managers, clubs and individual riders develop sustainable, appropriate freeriding options.

3. The future of all aspects of mountain biking depends on cooperation with land managers and our collective commitment to protect the natural environment.
4. Young mountain bikers identify with the challenges and spirit of freeriding. By recognizing and supporting this connection, IMBA will help assure the future of mountain biking.
5. IMBA supports downhill racing. We develop and recommend sustainable course construction techniques.
6. IMBA supports off-trail riding only in appropriate, designated special use areas.