Augusta to Host 2010 IMBA World Mountain Bike Summit
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
We’ve always know that SOBA CSRA rocked, and now the world knows it, too! The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has announced that Augusta, Georgia, will host the 2010 IMBA World Summit (May 5-8). Mayor Deke Copenhaver proclaimed, “It is truly an honor to host the IMBA gathering in Augusta. Our city continues to grow in its reputation as a bicycling destination, and this event will showcase our region to a worldwide audience of trail enthusiasts.”
The event, expected to be the largest yet in IMBA's history of hosting international summits, is open to the public. Topics will include destination and urban trail networks, land conservation and sustainable trails, youth outreach and new programs designed to grow local capacity for the 700+ clubs and patrols in IMBA’s global network. In addition to informative seminars and networking, the gathering will feature great parties and plenty of riding -- including a catered tour of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), an IMBA Epic.
“The Augusta summit will serve as an essential clearinghouse to advance information on everything to do with mountain biking and trail-based recreation,” states IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel. “We will bring leaders in trail design together with land managers, the bicycle industry and IMBA’s thriving grassroots clubs. These are the key influencers that shape the sport, and only an IMBA summit can connect them all in the same place, at the same time.” Attendees will receive copious educational materials, while connecting with mountain biking enthusiasts from around the globe.
Adds IMBA-SORBA Executive Director and IMBA regional director Tom Sauret, "There's a growing awareness of how great those trails are in the Augusta area. IMBA recognizes that these are some of the best trails in the country. Previous sites (of the IMBA World Summit) were already known outside of the region for what they had to offer. But this is going to put Augusta on the map with mountain biking."
2010 IMBA World Summit: "Great communities build great trails."
For additional information about the 2010 IMBA World Summit, please contact IMBA Events Manager
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Sponsorship inquires should be directed to IMBA Development Director
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Summit Partners:
•American Trails
•Bikes Belong
•City of Augusta
•Federal Highway Administration:Recreational Trails Program
•Greater Augusta Sports Council
•League of American Bicyclists
•National Recreation and Park Association
•National Trails Training Partnership
•Professional Trailbuilders Association (PTBA)
•Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association
•SORBA - Central Savannah River Area Chapter
•Trips for Kids
•Wheel Impact
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We’ve always know that SOBA CSRA rocked, and now the world knows it, too! The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has announced that Augusta, Georgia, will host the 2010 IMBA World Summit (May 5-8). Mayor Deke Copenhaver proclaimed, “It is truly an honor to host the IMBA gathering in Augusta. Our city continues to grow in its reputation as a bicycling destination, and this event will showcase our region to a worldwide audience of trail enthusiasts.”