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For Immediate Release 1-27-2012

Contact: Mark Eller
IMBA Communications Director
markeller [at] imba [dot] com
303-545-9011

The U.S Forest Service recently announced a new set of rules that will shape the way foresters oversee its lands, including planning for and implementing trails and other recreational facilities. The Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service, posted the new procedures online today.

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This Thursday, the U.S. House Transportation Committee will vote on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a bill that eliminates crucial funds for biking and walking.

IMBA has heard that the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is going to be preserved in this bill. However, as a member of the America Bikes Coalition, we are asking our members to take action and help save two very important programs: Transportation Enhancements and Safe Routes to School.

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The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is in very deep trouble. The U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee has approved transportation reauthorization legislation, known as MAP-21, that would effectively eliminate the RTP by stripping the program of dedicated funding.

But all hope is not lost.

IMBA, with its coalition partners, has been working to identify key champions in the Senate. The goal is to get an amendment that restores dedicated funding for the RTP added to the bill before it is considered.

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For Immediate Release 01-13-2012
Contact: wendy [dot] kerr [at] imba [dot] com (Wendy Kerr)
IMBA E-Commerce & Development Coordinator
303-545-9011 ext. 113

It's going to be a big year for IMBA clubs, chapters and the world-wide proliferation of natural-surface trails, so it's also time to go big on the IMBA E-Store with our first-ever exclusive IMBA riding kit by Primal Wear. A huge thanks to all of our Facebook fans who provided feedback on the design!

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For Immediate Release 1-11-2012
Contact markeller [at] imba [dot] com (Mark Eller)
IMBA Communications Director
303-545-9011 ext. 115

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For Immediate Release 1-6-2012
Contact: wendy [dot] kerr [at] imba [dot] com (Wendy Kerr)
IMBA Development Coordinator
303-545-9011 ext. 113

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For Immediate Release 1-5-12

Contact: Kristy Kibler
IMBA Government Affairs Coordinator
kristy [at] imba [dot] com
303-545-9011 ext. 108

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Deadline for Comments Friday, Dec. 16.

The National Park Service has asked for their Draft Management Plan for the Blue Ridge Parkway — planning that will set management policy for the Parkway for the next 20 years, and beyond. Unfortunately, the 684-page document says next to nothing about mountain biking.

Take Action! File your comments today.

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For Immediate Release 12-6-2012

Contact Mark Eller
IMBA Communications Director
markeller [at] imba [dot] com
303-545-9011 ext. 115

The first-ever Outdoor Alliance Partnership Summit kicked off on the evening of Dec. 6, at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO.

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For Immediate Release
Contact markeller [at] imba [dot] com (Mark Eller)
IMBA Communications Director
303-545-9011 ext. 115

IMBA’s mission is to create, enhance and protect great mountain bike experiences — it’s a mantra that has guided our work for more than two decades. In 2011, we scored some great successes that we’re proud to share.

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Open space. City parks. Thousands of miles of singletrack across all 50 states. If you value those things, you will take just 60 seconds to help IMBA support the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). All you have to do is sign a petition.

The petition asks the Obama Administration to fully and permanently fund the LWCF and its work buying open space and helping cities and counties build parks, many of which contain mountain bike trails and are in your own backyard.

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The America Bikes coalition – representing the nation’s leading bicycling and walking groups – has expressed their appreciation for the continued inclusion of funding opportunities for biking and walking in MAP-21.

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For Immediate Release
Contact Mark Eller
IMBA Communications Director
303-545-9011 ext.115
markeller [at] imba [dot] com

Hardly anybody wants to tackle long, challenging rides in the backcountry these days. Expert-level trails with big drops and technical features can't be built sustainably, or on public lands. And it would be impossible to create destinations with appeal for every skill level and riding style.

None of these statements are true, but you've probably heard similar claims.

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For Immediate Release 10-28-2011
Contact Mark Eller
IMBA Communications Director
markeller [at] imba [dot] com
303-545-9011 ext. 115

Montana’s senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus announced today he will sponsor the Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act. IMBA and its local affiliate the Montana Mountain Bike Alliance (MMBA) are pleased to support the bill.

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For Immediate Release

10-4-2011

Contact: Katherine Fuller, IMBA Field Programs Coordinator

katherine [dot] fuller [at] imba [dot] com

303-545-9011 ext. 101

The deadline for bike clubs, local trail groups and land management agencies to apply for a 2012 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit is Friday, Nov. 4. Active organizations should not miss this opportunity to learn about sustainable trail building, club growth and community trails development.