International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Newsfeed http://www.IMBA.com The IMBA Newsfeed keeps mountain bikers up to date with the latest in advocacy news, action alerts, trail building and IMBA activities worldwide. Tue, 13 May 2008 22:58:00 CST Tue, 13 May 2008 22:58:00 CST en-us Copyright 2006 IMBA markeller@imba.com (Mark Eller) webmaster@imba.com (J.Buratti) http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Sports/Cycling/News and Media http://www.imba.com/line_art/imba_rsslogo.gif IMBA.com http://www.IMBA.com 140 66 IMBA creates, enhances and preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. Seminar for Professional Trail Contractors Offered at IMBA Summit http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/03_08/03_21_trailbuilder.html Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro? Rocky Mountain Bicycles Provides Special Pricing to NMBP Members http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/05_08/05_08_rocky_mountain.html ational Mountain Bike Patrol (NMBP) members throughout North America will soon have another great option when shopping for a new bike. Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews Ready for National Trails Day Events in CO and NC http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/05_08/05_06_natl_trails_day.html Every year, IMBA clubs around the country celebrate National Trails Day (NTD) with volunteer trailwork, riding and usually some barbecue. Shimano to Host Southern California Advocacy Summit http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/05_08/05_08_socal_summit.html Southern California has great riding, healthy mountain bike clubs, a booming bicycle industry and increasingly favorable land use policies. Seminar for Professional Trail Contractors Offered at IMBA Summit http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/03_08/03_21_trailbuilder.html Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro? Mountain Bicyclists Congratulate Portland on Platinum Award, Seek Better Trails http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/05_08/05_01_portland.html IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists' Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to be awarded this status. REI and IMBA Renew Volunteer Stewardship Challenge and Grant Program http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/05_08/05_01_rei_challenge.html In 2008, IMBA and REI will once again partner for the Volunteer Stewardship Challenge and offer a host of grants to support trail stewardship. Support Centennial Initiative to Rejuvenate U.S. National Parks http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/05_08/05_01_help_nps.html Our National Park System has been called the nation's best idea. IMBA Requests Short Films for 'Celebrate Singletrack' Contest http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/04_08/04_29_film_contest.html IMBA is excited to announce our first-ever "Celebrate Singletrack" short-format film contest. Coalbed Methane Project Threatens Fernie Singletrack http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/04_08/04_23_fernie_bc.html A planned 500km-sq coalbed methane project near Fernie, British Columbia would directly impact the Fernie Mountain Bike Club's (FMBC) ability to ensure the long-term development and maintenance of the town's world class singletrack. Help Improve New York Singletrack http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/04_08/04_18_new_york_mtb.html The new Catskill Park State Land Draft Master Plan includes several improvements that will protect and enhance mountain biking.