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September 25, 2018
Trail Assessment
Resist the temptation to rush onto the trail, tools in hand, to try to refurbish it. After all, you need to know what the problems are before you can repair…
September 25, 2018
Rock Sling Specs
Using rock to harden your trail surface is a great way to ensure your trail will be around for generations.
September 25, 2018
Tool Resource Guide
Here's a list of hand tools and supplies commonly used for trail building. The most common ones are starred.
September 25, 2018
Trail Flow
Open and Flowing. These trails are relatively gentle, featuring sweeping turns, smooth surfaces, wider tread, long sight lines, and fewer technical challenges.…
September 25, 2018
Trail Building with Kids
Since the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit to Ottawa in 2002, IMBA's Rules of the Trails and key trail building concepts have become an integral part of the…
September 25, 2018
Trail Building Tips for Sensitive Areas
Great trail systems strike a balance between offering a memorable riding experience and the need to conserve natural features.
September 25, 2018
Multi-Use Trails
IMBA activists have often heard proposals for separate mountain bike trails. The idea seems to appeal to a number of people because it purports to eliminate…
September 25, 2018
Mechanized Trailbuilding
Use this guide to determine if machines are right for your site
September 25, 2018
Managing Risk With Trail Design
Most trails currently in use were designed before the creation of the mountain bike and were therefore not designed to maximize biking experience or provide…
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