IMBA PUTS ITS MONEY HERE ITS MOUTH -JUNE 17

IMBA PUTS ITS MONEY HERE ITS MOUTH ISNUNE 17

IMBA PUTS ITS MONEY HERE ITS MOUTH ISNUNE 17

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IMBA sent us a press release announcing the publication Trail Solutions: IMBAs guide to building sweet singletrack. This book contains a wealth information on safe and durable ways to build and maintain trails for all user groups, including bikes. However, the new edition includes construction tips and guidelines for sportfreeriding, as well as information specific to gravity that is desperately needed. You can preview it here

Buy a copy of the guide before it rains. You might be tempted to head off into the hills with a shovel in your hand for some serious trail-work.

IMBA recently dedicated an entire issue to discussing the real and potential conflicts posed in freeriding’s popularity and the rise of long-travel bikes. This book is a perfect continuation. The IMBA team is at the forefront of this. All mountain bikers will be able to ride without any hassle if we keep our eyes on avoiding conflicts with other user groups. Begin with a dream, and move forwardIMBA’s efforts in recent months are significant first steps.

Here is the IMBAs press release

This book, 272 pages long, combines cutting-edge techniques for trailbuilding with
Proven fundamentals presented in an easy-to-read, colorful format. More!
Trail Solutions has more than 130 photos, 50 original illustrations and is available in English.
Essential tool for land managers, volunteers trailbuilders, and anyone who loves trails.

Get your copy now!

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The new book builds on the IMBA’s handbook Building Better
This site provides detailed advice about banked turns and rock armoring, mechanized instruments, freeriding and downhilling, as well as risk management and other pioneering techniques.