Our Mission
To create, enhance and protect great places to ride mountain bikes.
Our Vision
Everyone across the U.S. has access to great trails—
from close-to-home rides to iconic, backcountry experiences.
Our Focus
More trails close to home.
Our Goal
To grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities across the U.S.
By 2025, we aim to partner with 250 new communities on equitable access to diverse, high-quality trails.
35
years of advocacy
5000
+trails built
200
+affiliate groups
200
supporters
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is the worldwide leader in mountain bike advocacy, and the only organization in the U.S. focused entirely on trails and access, for all types of mountain bikers in all parts of the country. Since 1988, we have taught and encouraged low-impact riding, grassroots advocacy, sustainable trail design, innovative land management practices and cooperation among trail user groups. IMBA U.S. is a national network of local groups, individual riders and passionate volunteers working together for the benefit of the entire community.
From large metropolitan areas to small rural communities and every place in between, trails enhance quality of life, provide economic benefits and help create community. Trails close to home are more equitable and accessible, inspiring more riders to take up the lifelong habit we love. We know all of this because we have been a part of making these things happen worldwide for 30 years, and we want to make sure it happens in more places, more rapidly. Everyone deserves a place to ride.
Core Values
IMBA is committed to a values-driven culture within our organization. These values guide our commitments to our neighbors, the land, responsible riding, and sustainable trails.
COMMUNITY
Our work supports communities, wellness, economies, and public lands for present and future generations. We support mountain biking communities to bring people together, to keep neighbors healthy, to diversify and strengthen economies, and to protect and expand outdoor spaces.
STEWARDSHIP
We share a responsibility to protect our natural environment for its intrinsic value and so communities can cherish the great outdoors. We ensure mountain biking is an environmentally low-impact activity that aids in protecting and enjoying open space, and we promote sustainable trails to minimize impacts on the environment, natural resources, and wildlife.
EQUITY
We promote equity and inclusion in mountain biking and work toward increased trail access to ease entry into the sport. We recognize a strong community must be a diverse community—we encourage, embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We want everyone to experience the joy of mountain biking.
PARTNERSHIPS
Collaborations are vital to our success. We are proud to partner with trail champions to support their vision, tenacity, and journey toward more and better trails. We are inspired by working with local organizations on shared values and common goals that will change lives by building welcoming and inclusive mountain biking communities.
Working on behalf of mountain bikers for 30+ years
Get to know our people
A love of riding trails brought us together. Our passion for protecting and enhancing them keeps us together. Join us in supporting the future of mountain biking by joining IMBA today. Thanks, stay rad!
Meet our teamDavid Wiens
Executive Director
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