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on January 02, 2010

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My Reactions To The Recent IMBA Co-Authored Piece In The Denver Post About Roadless Areas

Image via Wikipedia Don't you just love it when our mountain biking advocates reach out and make their voices heard! Well recently, IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel recently coauthored an opinion piece on Colorado's pending roadless legislation. Writing for the Denver Post , Van Abel joined with Brady Robinsion, executive director of the Access Fund. Both IMBA and the Access Fund are founding members of the Outdoor Alliance . As always, I have an opinion on their commentary, but let's look at the article a little more closely shall we? To start, Van Abel and Brady Robinsion make it clear upfront how they (and their members) feel about the roadless rule actions! Despite some needed improvements, the draft Colorado roadless rule fails to provide long-term assurances for the future of quality backcountry recreation in the Centennial State. In order to secure these recreation and economic benefits, Colorado's roadless areas must be managed at a level that

IMBA And Their Accomplishments In 2009!!! GO IMBA!

As though you had any questions at all... On the IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) website, they list some of their top achievements. From building trails to lobbying for more, IMBA is a hero to many of us mountain addicts. What's more, in this ongoing tradition, IMBA also lists the 10 things they plan to do this coming year! Think about it: commitment and bragging rights all in the same post. A few of the good things DONE in 2009 and what's coming are below. Built Incredible Trails Our trailbuilding professionals teamed with IMBA clubs and volunteers across the nation to build and design more miles of sustainable, fun-to-ride singletrack than ever before. For example, in just one summer we put more than 30 miles of new trail on the ground at Pennsylvania’s Raystown Lake . Secured Big Federal Dollars Your donations to IMBA’s Trailbuilding Fund were multiplied with our increasing success in securing federal money for trails. Trail systems in California, Georgia,

New Bike Jitters...

When I was a kid my Dad promised me a new bike. I remember him saying, “Son, you’ve been really good this year. Your mother and I have decided to get you a new bike.” I was absorbed in the likelihood of the new wheels. Would it be the black one with the red pedals I saw in the store? Maybe it would be the Murray Street Machine. You know, the one with the two gears. The possibilities that ran through my head were endless. Now, I am a much larger kid with bigger shoes – and fancier needs. Dreams of chain rings, wheelsets and more have once again begun to dance in my head with the purchase of an Iron Horse Azure . The Azure has been ordered and it is on its way. However, knowing this information has not quelled my thirst for new wheels. Just like when I was a kid I am anxious to ride. Just like my youthful days I’m also going over the specs – again and again. As far as the Azure goes it is a good one to review. To start the Azure employs a very modern suspension system, a superior fr

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