[IndianaTrails] Gateway Trails Bring Mountain Biking to Community Settings

[Jonathan J. Juillerat]

Have you ever considered having even a small piece of mountain biking in
your park or along your greenway?  Do you have tiny pieces of land that
aren't good for much else, but they could be used creatively in a mountain
biking project such as what is described below?  I found this news release
from IMBA to be interesting, and I thought I'd pass it along.

Gateway Trails Bring Mountain Biking to Community Settings
IMBA is drawing on decades of accumulated trailbuilding expertise to offer a
new model for community-based mountain bike trails. Dubbed Gateway Trails
<http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=9eZ1hlVvMPrVanSjYXwgtA..>  (PDF file), these
trail systems will bring mountain biking recreation closer to millions of
potential riders. Gateway Trails can be built in small parks - next to
greenways, playgrounds and ball-fields - to broaden the recreational
offerings in suburban and urban communities. Gateway Trails provide a
friendly introduction to mountain biking for novice riders. Newcomers build
skills with each turn of the handlebars; as they traverse the natural world,
they strengthen their muscles and build self-esteem. By incorporating
family-style natural surface trails, bike skills areas and engaging signage,
Gateway Trails can stimulate a new generation of bicyclists and outdoor
enthusiasts.

Contact IMBA Trail Solutions team to learn more about the possibilities for
adding a Gateway Trail to your community.  Program Director Scott
Linnenburger can be reached via scott at imba.com, or (303) 545-9011 x117.

 

 

Cheers,

Jonathan Juillerat

 

International Mountain Bike Association

Indiana Representative

Hoosier Mountain Bike Association

Advocacy Director

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Trails Advisory Board - Mountain Bike Representative

www.browncountymountainbiking.com
<http://www.browncountymountainbiking.com/> 

webmaster

 

jjuillerat at indy.rr.com 

(317) 513-3017

 

 

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