September 26, 2006 – Can you believe mountain biking is still attacked as an illegitimate use of trails? First, we were accused of speeding erosion. Then, we were labeled a “dangerous menace.” IMBA is dispelling these false allegations and reopening trails-but a new danger looms. Liability concerns now pose a significant threat to our sport.

That’s why we’re asking you to please donate to IMBA’s Legal Fund today. Contributors of $35 or more will receive the hardcover chronology, Stumpjumper: 25 Years of Mountain Biking, signed by Ned Overend.

If you’ve already given to the Canadian Legal Fund – THANK YOU! More than 100 Canadian mountain bikers have put their money where their passion is and contributed $5,000 toward our goal of $6,000.

We’re so close! Help IMBA Canada to achieve its goal, by chipping in to raise $1,000 more by the end of this year’s riding season.

Our objective is simple: Use the clarity of the law and the power of IMBA’s 35,000 members to defend mountain bikers’ rights. The Legal Fund helps support three crucial areas of IMBA’s work:

-Spearhead the development of risk management resources
-Defend against daily attacks on local trail systems
-Influence legislation that determines access for mountain bikers
-Please donate now or read more about the Canadian Legal Fund.

Your donation to IMBA’s Canadian Legal Fund will help expand and improve our role as mountain biking’s guardian. We’re confident you’ll feel your donation is a savvy investment in the future of our sport. Please contribute today.

Thank you for your continuing generosity,

Mark Schmidt and Lora Woolner
IMBA Canada Coordinators and Trail Specialists

PS – If you’ve already given to the Canadian Legal Fund, thank you once again. Your donation is greatly appreciated!