IMBA U.S. LAUNCHES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR MTB SKILLS INSTRUCTORS

Just last week, IMBA U.S. announced the launch of the Instructor Certification Program, which will offer professional training and certification for individuals who lead group rides or teach mountain bike skills clinics.

Courses are planned for every region of the U.S., Canada and worldwide, with sessions already scheduled in Arizona, Japan, and the United Kingdom. IMBA ICP offers three levels of certification, each requiring IMBA membership.

Learn more here.


DUTCH CYCLING ADVOCATE TO HEAD IMBA EU

IMBA Europe’s board of directors recently selected Mark Torsious as the organization’s first full-time director. Torsius previously led advocacy efforts for the Dutch Tour Cycling Union (NTFU), a cycling organization that counts more than 53,000 members and 470 affiliated clubs. Press release.

 

IMBA CLUBS AND CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN 700,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS ANNUALLY

A recent survey of IMBA’s chapters and clubs about their volunteer-based activities documents an impressive record of pubic service. Check out the press release for a full list of achievements and spread the word about how mountain bike clubs contribute to your community!

ON THE BLOG: ADVANCED TRAIL BUILDING – INTRODUCING THE SWITCHBERM

If you’ve read IMBA’s trail building advice in Trail Solutions or Managing Mountain Biking you’re already familiar with the rolling crown switchback. "Rolling crown switchbacks drain water like a dream, but tend to interrupt the flow of a trail and thus can be awkward to negotiate," reads a description from Trail Solutions. "While this isn’t an issue for hikers and horseback riders who are traveling relatively slowly, a person on a bike would prefer to maintain their speed through the turn." That was true in 2004, and it’s still true today…  Continue reading on the blog.

 

SHARE YOUR OPINION ON MOUNTAIN BIKING

IMBA’s mission is to build and protect the trails you ride. We’d like you input now to determine where we should focus our efforts in 2013 and beyond. Take our brief poll here.

Isn’t the future of our trails and parks worth investing in? For a limited time, every $10 donation earns a free IMBA coozie.


BUNDLE UP IN SWEET IMBA GEAR

Snow has walloped most of Eastern Canada, but that better not keep you inside! Check out these great thermal beanies, by Headsweats. Great for under a helmet, or, covering up post-ride helmet hair. Online store.

 

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Photo of IMBA Canada TCC leader Rachael, riding in Santa Fe, NM, at last year’s World Summit. We’re certainly missing riding in warm weather!