March 14, 2006 – Here’s the IMBA Canada eNews for March 2006. Not a member? We need your support! Join IMBA Canada today at:
www.imba.com/canada/index.html.

1) Canadian News

– 2006 CANADIAN URBAN HOT SPOT ANNOUNCED
– JOIN US FOR THE HOT SPOT LAUNCH – FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2006
– IMBA SUMMIT/WORLD MTB CONFERENCE OFFERS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
– CONTRIBUTE TO IMBA’S MOUNTAIN BIKE MANAGEMENT BOOK
– APPLY FOR A 2006 ONTARIO TRAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANT
– NEW IMBA CLUBS AND RETAILERS NEAR YOU
– IMBA CANADA JERSEYS NOW AVAILABLE!

2) International News:

– NATIONAL PARKS PARTNERSHIP: TRAIL CARE CREW VISITS UNDERWAY
– BIKE PATROLS CREATING GOOD PRESS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
– IMBA SEEKS MEMBER SERVICES COORDINATOR IN BOULDER, CO


1) CANADIAN NEWS

2006 CANADIAN URBAN HOT SPOT ANNOUNCED

Canada’s largest city was chosen as the site of IMBA’s 2006 Canadian Urban
Hot Spot – a campaign dedicated to creating urban trail access solutions and
inspiring new mountain bike advocates. The Bicycle Trade Association of
Canada (BTAC) will sponsor the yearlong Toronto campaign, with the combined
goals of getting more people out on bikes and promoting its retail members.

Read the Hot Spot press release:
www.imba.com/news/news_releases/03_06/03_02_toronto_hot_spot.html


JOIN US FOR THE HOT SPOT LAUNCH – FRIDAY MARCH 24, 2006

All Greater Toronto Area mountain bikers are invited to join us Friday March
24, from 7-9 pm, for a campaign kick-off at Sport Swap’s Toronto location.
The evening will begin with short presentations by BTAC and the City of
Toronto, followed by an inspirational slideshow by IMBA Canada’s Mark
Schmidt and Lora Woolner. A complete schedule of Toronto area Hot Spot
events will be announced at this time. Join us for draw prizes,
refreshments, and a fun evening for the whole family!

Go to Sport Swap’s website for directions:
www.sportswap.com/index.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:
www.worldmountainbikeconference.com/register.asp


CONTRIBUTE TO IMBA’S MOUNTAIN BIKE MANAGEMENT BOOK – CANADIAN CONTENT NEEDED

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@imba.com

APPLY FOR A 2006 ONTARIO TRAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANT

In 2006, the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) and the International
Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Canadian Office will once again
award cash grants to fund trail creation and enhancement projects across the
province. Three $500 grants are available. Application deadline is June 1,
2006.

Application details:
www.imba.com/resources/grants/ontario_grants.html

Other grants available to IMBA Canada clubs:
www.imba.com/canada/programs/grants_canada.html

NEW IMBA CLUBS AND RETAILERS NEAR YOU

Welcome to the following IMBA Canada affiliated clubs and retailers! Thank
you for your support!

CLUBS:

Lakes District Freeriders – Burns Lake, BC
Our Own Friendly Cycling Club – St George, ON
Ecclestone Cycle Club – Bracebridge, ON
www.ecclestonecycle.com/
North Bay Cycling Club – North Bay, ON
http://northbaycycling.ca/

RETAILERS

Red Shred’s Bike And Board Shed – Williams Lake, BC
www.redshreds.com/

For a complete list of IMBA Canada affiliates in your province, visit:
www.imba.com/canada/contacts.html

To join as an IMBA bicycle club or retailer:
www.imba.com/canada/membership/

IMBA CANADA JERSEYS NOW AVAILABLE!

Here is the latest offering from the IMBA Canada product department – the
all new “Limited Edition” IMBA Canada jersey. IMBA Canada logo on the front,
speak, build, respect, ride on the rear, and the IMBA maple leaf on the
sleeve. Your choice of crimson, or smoke. This 3/4 length jersey is made
from MACE’s 100 percent Polyester “žSlickwick”° fabric, and has a baggy cut
for wearing over armour or just on its own.

Buy yours online today for only $55 CAD.
http://stores.yahoo.com/imba/imbacanada.html

2) INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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: www.imba.com/tcc/2006/redding_ca.html

Saguaro slideshow — including a new video clip:
www.imba.com/tcc/2006/saguaro_np.htmlOUNTAIN 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.
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.
www.imba.com/news/news_releases/02_06/02_28_member_services.html


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