IMBA Singletrack eNews - March 2006

* NATIONAL PARKS PARTNERSHIP: TRAIL CARE CREW VISITS UNDERWAY
* IMBA SUMMIT/WORLD MTB CONFERENCE OFFERS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
* SUBARU/IMBA TRAIL CARE CREW SCHEDULE FOR 2006 NOW ONLINE
* CONTRIBUTE TO IMBA'S MOUNTAIN BIKE MANAGEMENT BOOK
* BIKE PATROLS CREATING GOOD PRESS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
* IMBA SEEKS MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR IN BOULDER, CO
* ACCELARADE, ACCEL GEL AND ENDUROX R4 PROGRAM FOR IMBA MEMBERS
* JOIN OR RENEW WITH IMBA: MEMBERSHIPS BEGIN AT JUST $25

* NATIONAL PARKS PARTNERSHIP: TRAIL CARE CREW VISITS UNDERWAY
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews have begun on-the-ground implementation of
IMBA's formal agreement with the National Park Service. The Crews will be
building relationships at 12 NPS units in 2006, and have already visited Big
Bend National Park (TX), Saguaro National Park (AZ) and Whiskeytown National
Recreation Area (CA).

Whiskeytown slideshow: http://www.imba.com/tcc/2006/redding_ca.html

Saguaro slideshow -- including a new video clip:
http://www.imba.com/tcc/2006/saguaro_np.html

* IMBA SUMMIT/WORLD MTB CONFERENCE OFFERS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
The IMBA Summit and World Mountain Bike Conference (Whistler, BC, June
20-23, 2006) promises to be the largest single gathering of mountain bike
advocates ever. Register before March 31 and you'll save $100 per
registrant. Other great Early Bird specials include a chance to register
three people and pay for two, a free one-day pass for the Whistler Bike Park
and automatic entry for the Whistler Drive & Ride Vacation Package giveaway.
Get the full details on Early Bird registration and prizes here:
http://www.worldmountainbikeconference.com/register.asp

* SUBARU/IMBA TRAIL CARE CREW SCHEDULE FOR 2006 NOW ONLINE
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Schedule for 2006 is available online. Now
beginning its tenth year, the program is more popular than ever. Most Trail
Care Crew visits last four days, allowing us to assess local trails,
strengthen partnerships with local clubs and land managers, host an evening
event at a bike shop or other location, conduct a two-day trailbuilding
School, and squeeze in a ride with the locals.
http://www.imba.com/tcc/schedule.html

* CONTRIBUTE TO IMBA'S MOUNTAIN BIKE MANAGEMENT BOOK
IMBA seeks contributions to our forthcoming book focused on strategies and
techniques for managing mountain biking trails and facilities. Here's your
chance to share research papers, success stories and other resources with
mountain bikers around the world. We're looking for model trail management
plans, trail user surveys, partnership agreements, adopt-a-trail agreements,
trail standards, trail maintenance plans, and more. Contact project director
Pete Webber by sending a message to pete@...

* BIKE PATROLS CREATING GOOD PRESS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
The National Mountain Bike Patrol program continues to receive accolades
from land managers and the press. Recently, the National Park Service
applauded the assistance of 100 volunteer mountain bike patrollers who help
monitor California's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
http://www.imba.com/news/mtb_news_wire/01_31_06_santa_monica_nra.html

* IMBA SEEKS MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR IN BOULDER, CO
IMBA seeks a motivated full-time Member Service Coordinator to efficiently
provide top-rate customer service to IMBA's members.
http://www.imba.com/news/news_releases/02_06/02_28_member_services.html

* ACCELARADE, ACCEL GEL AND ENDUROX R4 PROGRAM FOR IMBA MEMBERS
IMBA members can now save 25% on all orders placed at Accelerade's website.
Free shipping is available for orders over $50, and Accelerade contributes 5%
of all sales to IMBA. Details here:
http://www.imba.com/membership/benefits_indiv.html

* JOIN OR RENEW WITH IMBA: MEMBERSHIPS BEGIN AT JUST $25
http://www.imba.com/membership/index.html

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