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<p><span class=headline1><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>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.</span></font></b></span></p>
<p><span class=headline1><b><font size=4 color="#333366" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'>Gateway Trails Bring Mountain Biking to Community
Settings</span></font></b></span><b><font size=4 color="#333366"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#333366;font-weight:bold'><br>
</span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>IMBA is drawing
on decades of accumulated trailbuilding expertise to offer a new model for
community-based mountain bike trails. Dubbed <strong><b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=9eZ1hlVvMPrVanSjYXwgtA.."
title="http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=9eZ1hlVvMPrVanSjYXwgtA..">Gateway Trails
(PDF file),</a></span></font></b></strong> 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.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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 <a href="mailto:scott@imba.com">scott@imba.com</a>,
or (303) 545-9011 x117.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'>Cheers,</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jonathan Juillerat</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>International Mountain Bike Association</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Indiana Representative</span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hoosier Mountain Bike Association</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><i><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Advocacy Director</span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Indiana Department of Natural Resources</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><i><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Trails Advisory Board - Mountain Bike
Representative</span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.browncountymountainbiking.com/">www.browncountymountainbiking.com</a></span></font></p>
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