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Every day across the country, great places to ride are being created and maintained. They provide enjoyment, a connection to nature, an avenue for better physical and mental health, and even economic benefit to communities. These are the stories of those rides, those people, and those places.

Current Blogs
Demonstrating progress, a mountain biker is pictured mid-jump on southwestern public lands singletrack.
blog Land Access
How is the EXPLORE Act Progressing?
Partnerships are creating the path forward for Long-Distance Trails
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rich edwards leads a tool talk before the MORE TCW
blog Stewardship
Why 20 Volunteers Traded a Snow Day for a School Day
TAG-Funded Trail Care Workshop in Alexandria, VA
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View of Bean Peaks Trails and volunteers
blog Stewardship
Community Education’s Vital Role in Trail Planning
Volunteer Stewardship in Prescott, AZ
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adam and brice ride down a desert trail
blog Stewardship
Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes Talking Trails
Durango, Colorado
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A forest with rocky outcroppings surround a lone trail planner.
blog Design
Beyond the Pond
How IMBA and TPL are Forging a New Era of Trail Access in Connecticut
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We Did It! Great Outdoors Colorado sign at Silverton, Colorado's Baker's Park Trail System
blog Community Engagement
Silverton, Colorado: The Little Town That Could
Momentous Efforts and Deep Partnerships Are Bringing Trails and Opportunity to a Frontier Community
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IMBA Planners traverse the steep and rugged, high country terraine of Silverton's Baker's Park.
blog Design
Silverton Singletrack at Baker's Park
From Snow-Scouted Vision to Colorado Rocky Mountain Reality
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“Entering Public Lands” sign in the forefront of a open vista with a mountain bike on top of a car in the background.|
blog Stewardship
Building a Better Future for Public Lands Together
In Celebration of National Public Lands Day
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A desert, public lands vista with yucca and flowers in the foreground and a winding, singletrack trail in the background. |
blog Stewardship
States Take Action to Protect Public Lands
September News Round-Up
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A mountain biker rides on southwestern single track in a desert environment.|
blog Stewardship
Rulemaking Process for Rescinding the Roadless Rule Initiated
IMBA Submits Comments On Behalf of Mountain Bikers
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Hand crew builder Matt shapes a bermed turn.
blog Construction
Dreams Into Dirt
New Era of Trails in Sioux Falls, SD
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Silverton Singletrack Society and Partners Gather to Celebrate Bakers Park Trails Grand Opening in September of 2025.
blog Community Engagement
How to Throw a Trail Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate Trails, Trails Orgs, and Community!
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Meet the crew

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Liz Chrisman portrait

A long time ago, I read, "believe you can & you're halfway there." That 100% applies to all areas of life, especially mountain biking. Whether it's looking forward on the trail, positive self-talk, or seeing the big picture of a trail project, believing is pivotal to success on and off the trail.

Meet our team
Liz Chrisman

Content Marketing Manager

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