Tags: Trail Advocacy
Last Chance: Win a Specialized Turbo Levo by Supporting Squamish Trail Maintenance
The Free Radicals and the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association have teamed up to host a bike raffle and 50/50 draw.
Liam Moss
Mar 17, 2024
Video: Dirt Sculpting Artist or Trail Builder in 'A Rideable Piece of Art'
Trail building is a form of creative expression as well as a practical necessity.
Matt Bolton
Mar 2, 2024
Reader Story: (RE)Building & Riding 'Poacher' in Squamish
You'll likely be familiar with the road gap on this trail.
MTB Missoula Seeks Field Staff
Help bring trails to Missoula, MT, this summer.
Join the NSMBA Trails For All Challenge - 29 Days of Riding in February
Get out on the trails for 29 minutes for 29 days straight (yes, this year is a leap year).
I Am Specialized
Dec 22, 2023
Video: Discovering a Passion for Trail Building at a Young Age
At 7 years old, Max Fish already knew what he wanted to be when he grows up - a mountain bike trail builder.
Kamloops Trails Fundraiser - Win a Custom Painted We Are One Arrival 170
Support Kamloops trails by entering this raffle to win a custom Arrival.
I Am Specialized
Dec 8, 2023
Video: Mountain Bike Advocate Vernon Huffman in 'Soil Searching'
Show your support by donating to Access4bikes and get rewarded with brand-new trails in Marin, or possibly one of two one-of-a-kind, custom-built Specialized S-Works bikes.
Support San Diego Trails & Chance To Win A Specialized Turbo Levo
Two Specialized Turbo Levo Carbons are up for grabs!
Photo Story: The Free Radicals Revive Iconic Squamish Trail
Over 100 volunteers showed up to work on '19th Hole' - part of Squamish’s original downhill mountain bike shuttle lap.
Support The Trails For A Chance To Win A Knolly Chilcotin 167
Buy some raffle tickets to support WORCA's trail development and trail advocacy work in Whistler and you could be the lucky winner of an amazing prize package.
Win A Yeti SB140 and Support Colorado's Trails
COMBA has announced their latest fundraising sweepstakes to support trail building in the Central Front Range.
Support The Trails For A Chance To Win A Rocky Mountain Altitude A70 Coil
Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association Rocky Mountain are teaming up for the chance to win a brand new Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 70 Coil.
Support Local Trails By Drinking Beer at RMU During Crankworx Whistler
For all of Crankworx, $1 from every beer sold at RMU is being donated to trail building in Whistler.
Support The Trails For A Chance To Win A Rocky Mountain Slayer & A Heli Biking Trip & A Photoshoot with Margus Riga
Buy some raffle tickets to support WORCA's trail development and trail advocacy work in Whistler and you could be the lucky winner of an amazing prize package.
The Free Radicals Are Giving Away A Soil Searching Specialized Levo
The fresh Turbo Levo will be given away in support of the Pemberton Valley Trails Association.
Mons Royale
Jun 7, 2023
Mons Royale, MTB Innsbruck & Café Moustache Join Forces to Support the Innsbruck Mountain Bike Community
Mons Royale are supporting MTB Innsbruck's vision of bringing together riders of all levels to celebrate the local trails
OneUp Components
Jun 1, 2023
Video: OneUp Raises $44,000 & Completes New Trail in 'Airplane Mode'
Scott Secco’s short documentary tells the story of how Airplane Mode was built and the three builders who led the charge.
Video: Crankbrothers Are Giving Away A Dream Build To Support The California MTB Coalition
They duo have teamed up in their mission to keep the California cycling community sustainable from both an environmental and cultural perspective.
Brice Shirbach
May 1, 2023
Video: Brice Shirbach Explores Unfamiliar Territory in 'Underexposed'
Underexposed is a self-shot series dedicated to stewardship on trails in unfamiliar places.
Fanatik Bike Co. & Transition Bikes Are Giving Away A Custom Bike
The fresh Transition will be given away in support of WMBC.
Support Storm-Damaged Trails in Santa Cruz & Win An Ibis
Recent storms devastated beloved trails in Santa Cruz. Ibis Cycles and Santa Cruz Mountains Trails Stewardship have teamed up to provide relief and give away any bike from the Ibis lineup.
A Clear Path Forward For The Vermont Mountain Bike Association
A response to the need for a new, long-term plan that harnesses Vermont's growth as a mountain biking destination.
Old Man Mountain
Feb 18, 2023
Video: A Weekend With the Lowelifes Trail Organization in LA
When you think of Los Angeles, mountain biking probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
TORCA is Raffling A Custom Knolly Bike to Support the Trails in BC’s Tri-Cities
Win a Knolly Chilcotin and support BC’s Tri-Cities trails!
Schwalbe
Nov 20, 2022
Video: Kyle Jameson Passes his Trail Building Skills to the Next Generation
Kyle Jameson helps trail alliance, COTA, reshape a local trail.
Dillon O
Nov 1, 2022
How to Start Building Mountain Bike Trails
If the tools are calling your name, RSVP for that volunteer trail day and read this.
TORCA is Raffling 2 Custom Knolly Bikes to Support the Trails in BC’s Tri-Cities
TORCA has once again teamed up with Knolly Bikes to raffle off not one, but two custom Knolly builds.
Cane Creek Announces the 2022 Pisgah Project Bike Raffle
The Pisgah Project Raffle directly benefits and supports the Pisgah Conservancy.
LAST CHANCE: Support Santa Cruz Trails & You Could Win a Santa Cruz 5010
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship and Santa Cruz Bicycles are teaming up to raise funds for local trail stewardship and give away a 5010 CC mountain bike worth over $10,000 to one lucky winner.
Win a Banshee Prime with the 2022 MTBCO Bike Raffle
Proceeds from the raffle will go directly to supporting local trails and Elevation Outdoors.
Outside Online
Oct 6, 2022
A Colorado Hunting Non-Profit is Offering a Reward for Turning In Unsanctioned Trailbuilders
Riders and hunters are butting heads in Colorado over wildlife, access, and public lands.
Win Prizes & Support Vermont Singletrack
There are less than two weeks left in Vermont Mountain Bike Association's annual bike raffle.
Last Call: Make a Difference in Sun Valley’s Trails & Win a Trek Top Fuel 9.7
The Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC) is raffling off a Trek Top Fuel 9.7 in support of the WRTC’s mission: to create, maintain and sustain trails for all users.
Ride Concepts Announces the Dig To Ride Fund, Benefiting the Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance in 2022
Ride Concepts has chosen to dedicate their 2022 Dig To Ride Fund to the Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) in Tillamook County, Oregon.
Last Day to Support the Trails for a Chance to Win a Revel Rail29
Revel Bikes is wrapping up a raffle of a Rail 29 to raise money for their local trail advocacy group, RFMBA.
Chromag Launches 'Dig For Victory' Program & Beer to Support the Trails
Amber nectar and a line of tech tees and caps with proceeds going right back to the trails.
Support the Trails for a Chance to Win a Rocky Mountain Bike & a Heli Biking Trip
Buy some raffle tickets to support WORCA's trail development and trail advocacy work in Whistler and you could be the lucky winner of an amazing prize package.
Support Trail Building for a Chance to Win a Revel Rail 29
Revel Bikes is raffling off a Rail29 to raise money for their local trail advocacy group, RFMBA, and fund new trail construction in their back yard.
Kristen Smith
Jul 3, 2022
Video: A Women’s Trail Building Retreat in 'She Digs'
Kristen Smith and Brooke Goudy teamed up to bring 50+ women to dig and learn in Nederland, Colorado.
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Announces 'Support Trails & Win an Ibis' Sweepstakes
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship is teaming up with Ibis Cycles to give away any bike from the Ibis lineup, fully outfitted with Fox suspension.
Help Keep Sun Valley’s Trails Great For a Chance to Win a Trek Top Fuel 9.7
The Wood River Trails Coalition in collaboration with The Trailhead Bicycles and Trek is raffling off a Trek Top Fuel 9.7 in support of the trails.
Support Southwest Idaho Trails & Enter to Win Braydon Bringhurst’s Bike
Braydon Bringhurst is raffling 3 amazing prize packages to support his local Southwest Idaho trails.
Last Chance to Win a Chilcotin 151, Altitude Carbon 70 & Reign Advanced Pro - NSMBA Triple Crown Raffle
Grab your tickets by June 8 at 7pm PST for a chance to win a 2022 Knolly Chilcotin 151, Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon and Giant Reign Advanced Pro 29!
Support Trail Building on Madeira Island for a Chance to Win a Cannondale Jekyll
For each 10€ donation for trail building you earn a ticket for a draw that will take place on the 28th September.
Mountain Biking BC
May 15, 2022
Video: Trail Building in British Columbia's Kootenay Mountains
A series of short films featuring the work done by trail builders in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
Work Begins on a Key New Trail Connection near McCall, Idaho
An 8.4-mile trail that connects the popular Bear Basin and Brundage Mountain trail systems has the green light to be built this summer.
Video: Langford Announces Gravity Zone - Vancouver Island's Newest Bike Park
The City of Langford has opened the Langford Gravity Zone and Nature Trails and has also broke ground on the next phase of the Jordie Lunn Bike Park.
Support the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition & You Could Win A Transition Bike
One lucky winner will win a Custom Dream Build and help the WMBC build the Birchwood Neighborhood bike park.
Access4Bikes Announces Giveaway of 2 Specialized Bikes to Fund Marin County Trails
Access4Bikes, a Marin-based mountain bike trail advocacy foundation will be hosting a fundraiser to give away two Specialized mountain bikes: a Turbo Levo SS and a StumpJumper EVO SS.
Details Announced for New Jump Trail in Roswell, Georgia
Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization has announced the construction of a new mountain bike flow and jump trail in the City of Roswell’s Big Creek Park starting late May 2022.
Beta MTB
Apr 12, 2022
Why It Might Be Time to Rewrite the IMBA Trail Courtesy Rules
If most hikers are already yielding to mountain bikers, should we flip the script?
Win a BC Bike Race Entry with the Whistler Connection / WORCA Spring Trail Fund Raffle
Win an entry to the BC Bike Race this September!
Details Announced for 2022 IMBA Europe Summit
It is now possible to sign up for the 10th edition of the IMBA summit to be held in Val di Sole the first week of June.
Donate to the Trails for a Chance to Win 1 of 2 Canyon Bikes
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) and Monuments of Cycling are launching a new fundraising campaign to support trail advocacy.
Beta MTB
Mar 13, 2022
How Political Waters Seed Trail Growth in Southern B.C.
The Columbia Basin Trust, born through compensation to communities displaced by dams in the 1950s and 1960s, is helping to create some of B.C.'s best trail networks.
Win An Entry to the Kilimanjaro 2 Natron Stage Race While Funding Community Development & Wildlife Conservation in Tanzania
This is your chance to win a two-person team entry to the 2022 Grumeti Fund K2N Stage Race while funding community development and wildlife conservation initiatives in Tanzania.
Support Colorado Trails For The Chance to Win an Orbea
Colorado Mountain Bike Asociation, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, and Orbea have teamed up with Jagged Axe Trail Designs to bring you the newest bike-only, downhill-only trail at Maryland Mountain.
Warburton Mountain Bike Trail Network Needs Your Support - Deadline to Vote is Today
The deadline for the public to vote is today.
Photo Story: Trails on Trial - A Scottish Perspective on Trail Advocacy & Management
Trails on Trial is a film that has been investigating issues that UK trails are facing behind the scenes. This photo piece adds little more depth to each region featured in the film, starting with Scotland.
FOX Factory
Nov 30, 2021
Fox Factory Introduces Trail Trust Initiative
Fox has invested an initial $500,000 in organizations that support recreation access and trail stewardship.
Support the Vermont Mountain Bike Association & Win a Dream MTB Trip to Sedona, Arizona
This raffle is a big part of ensuring that the VMBA can continue to direct the vast majority of membership dollars to Chapters while also providing the advocacy and core services every Chapter relies on.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 16, 2021
Swedish MTB Community Rallies to Save Gothenburg Dirt Jumps, Emil Johansson's Old Stomping Grounds
There's no known plan for the land once the dirt jumps are destroyed, and the mountain bikers have started a petition in hopes that the city will change its mind.
Alicia Leggett
Nov 6, 2021
Behind the Scenes in Creating the Trans-Cascadia Course
In 2021 alone, Trans-Cascadia maintained and opened 108 miles of backcountry trails and cleared 46 miles of access roads
Support Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship & Win a Santa Cruz
In partnership with Santa Cruz Bicycles, SCMTS will give away one Bronson to raise funds for local trail stewardship and maintenance throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains region.
Trans Cascadia's Ten for Trails is Back
Ten for Trails proceeds directly fund trail work and also pay for tools used by maintenance crews.
Support Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Win a Custom-Built Process X or Process 134 CR
Entries are $10 each, and you can enter as many times as you like.
Last Chance to Win a Knolly Fugitive and Support the Trails in BC’s Tri-Cities
Win a special edition Fugitive 138 with a topographic map of Burke and Eagle Mountains and TORCA decals.
Support IMBA & Enter to Win the 2021 IMBA Edition JET 9 RDO from Niner
All proceeds go directly to support IMBA.
Last Chance: Supports Trails + Win an Ibis in Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship's Latest Giveaway
Ibis Cycles, Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship, and Fox have teamed up yet again to raise funds for local trails and give away a one-of-a-kind Ripmo that celebrates Ibis’ 40th anniversary.
Win This Custom Specialized Stumpjumper & Help Restore Trails in Colorado
All proceeds from entry will be donated directly to fund trail restoration efforts in the aftermath of the 2020 Cameron Peak fire, one of the largest and most devastating wildfires in Colorado history.
Last Chance to Make a Difference in Sun Valley’s Trails & Win a Kona Process 134 CR 29
The Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC), in collaboration with Kona Bikes is raffling off a Kona Process 134 CR 29 in support of the WRTC’s mission: to create, maintain and sustain trails for all users.
Josh Blum
Aug 23, 2021
Podcast: Trail EAffect Episode 37 with IMBA's Executive Director Dave Wiens
The path Dave took to become the executive director of IMBA and everything else trails.
Felix
Aug 19, 2021
German Jump Zone S_trails_2.0 Faces Possible Demolition
German dirt jump riders hope to convince the district council of the park's importance to the riding community.
WORCA Announces Details for 'Whistler's Ultimate MTB Race: The Back Forty'
Each stage includes a climb and a descent, the whole thing is timed, the person with the fastest combined time after three stages wins!
Win a Knolly Fugitive & Support the Trails in BC’s Tri-Cities
Win a special edition Fugitive 138 with a topographic map of Burke and Eagle Mountains and TORCA decals.
The Northwest Trail Alliance Announces Raffle to Win a Revel Rascal
The winner's Revel Rascal will be built up with a Shimano XT drivetrain, a Fox 36 fork, We Are One carbon rims, and OneUp components.
Support Trail Building for a Chance to Win a Trans Madeira Entry & More
The winner get one entry fee for Trans Madeira powered by Cannondale taking place from 21st to 25th September; 500€ towards your travel expenses and the chance to test the all new Cannondale Jekyll during the entire event.
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship Launches a New 'Out of the Ashes' Giveaway to Rebuild Fire-Ravaged State Park Trails
The campaign will raise funds for much-needed trailwork throughout fire-ravaged CA State Parks.
Race Face Brews Announces Another Round of Good Work Beer for a Good Cause
Race Face has partnered with IMBA Canada to offer grants that invest in local clubs that want to do good work in their communities.
Help Keep Sun Valley’s Trails Great & Win a Kona Process
The Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC), in collaboration with Kona Bikes is raffling off a Kona Process 134 CR 29 in support of the WRTC’s mission: to create, maintain and sustain trails for all users.
Win a Banshee Titan with the 2021 MTBco Bike Raffle
Proceeds from the raffle will go directly to supporting and improving local trails.
Donate to San Diego Trails for a Chance to Win a $4000 'Choose Your Canyon' Shopping Spree
The winner of the “Choose Your Canyon” fundraising campaign to support San Diego trails gets a $4,000 Canyon shopping spree.
Trans-Cascadia's Ten for Trails: Donate to the Trails for a Chance to Win a Santa Cruz Megatower
Each $10 donation increases your chance of winning a Santa Cruz Megatower equipped with Shimano XTR.
Video: Building 50 Miles of Singletrack in 2 Years in Arkansas
This video tells the story of how and why the 50-mile Little Sugar trail system was made.
Shimano Celebrates 100th Anniversary By Awarding 100 Trail Building Tool Kits to Cycling Clubs & Qualifying Organizations
In celebration of Shimano’s 100th Anniversary, Shimano Canada will be awarding 100 trail building tool kits to cycling clubs and qualifying organizations nationwide.
Mons Royale & Sunflower Bakery Release Limited Edition Merino T-Shirt to Raise Money for Squamish Trails
“No matter how great life is, it’s not complete without doughnuts” – Homer Simpson
Sarah Moore
Apr 30, 2021
Video: Specialized Celebrates Trail Building with Talking Shovels in 'Metalheads'
"It's the most prestigious job that a tool can have."
Cane Creek Raffles Special Fork to Benefit IMBA
Cane Creek has built a HELM MKII fork in a mustard color to be raffled off with all of the proceeds going to support the International Mountain Biking Association.
Pinkbike Originals
Mar 24, 2021
Video: A Day In The Life Of A Trail Builder
Christina Chappetta spent a day with SORCA's Dave Reid and Ben Haggar to get the lowdown on what a day in the life of a trail builder is like.
RockShox Announces Badgal Brooky Collection to Fundraise for Galbraith Parking Lot
A portion of all Badgal Brooky collection sales will be donated to the WMBC including fenders, frame protection, fork decals, top caps, and water bottles that feature Bell’s artwork.
Jeff Kendall-Weed
Mar 16, 2021
Video & Photo Story: Jeff Kendall-Weed Explores Montana's Wild Places With MTB Missoula
Jeff Kendall-Weed gets a tour from Missoula's local legends in Local Loam Episode 6.
MTB Missoula Seeks New Executive Director
Have you ever wanted to run a trail advocacy organization? Well, now's your chance.
ECHOS Communications
Feb 23, 2021
Video: The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Connects Communities by Building Trails
The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has developed a plan for creating a new multi-use trail system across three economically-disadvantaged Northern California counties.
$5 Fundraiser - Support Trails for a Chance to Win a Specialized Enduro
All proceeds from this campaign will go to funding trail building/maintenance and will be split evenly between 5 trail advocacy organizations across British Columbia, Canada.
Alicia Leggett
Jan 29, 2021
Will Mountain Bikes Be Allowed in US Wilderness Areas Any Time Soon?
Spoiler alert: We don't know, but the debate about whether or not mountain bikes belong in US wilderness areas continues.
Support Oregon’s Newest Trail System & You Could Win a Norco Sight
Purchase a TORTA sticker and you'll be automatically entered to win some amazing prizes!
Win a Knolly for New Year’s & Support the Trails in Whistler
Support the trails in Whistler for a chance to win a brand new Knolly Chilcotin.
Video: The Story of a Historic Infrastructure Trails Project in North Conway, New Hampshire
Lots of exciting things happening in North Conway, NH.
COMBA Announces Custom Bike Sweepstakes to Fund New Bike-Only Trails
Donate to the trails in Colorado for a chance to win a Transition Patrol.
Last Chance: Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz's 'Out of the Ashes' 2-Bike Giveaway to Rebuild Santa Cruz Mountains Trails
The campaign will raise funds for the rehabilitation of trails that have been impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex Fires.
Mons Royale x Alice & Brohm Raise $2,500 for SORCA
A fun collaboration that raised funds for the trails in Squamish.
Support the Pisgah National Forest & You Could Win a $9000 Bike
The bike will be raffled with all proceeds directly benefiting the Pisgah Conservancy and their mission to support the well-being and conservation of the Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest.
Support the Trails in Sun Valley for a Chance to Win a Kona Process
Donate by bying a $10 raffle ticket before September 6th.
Give Back to SORCA with Mons Royale x Alice & Brohm
A quarter of your purchase will go to the Squamish Off Road Cycling Association.
Trailforks
Aug 4, 2020
Prize Winners Announced: Over $145,000 Raised During Trail Karma Month
It's never too late to donate to your local trail association.
Donate $5 to Fund New Trails For a Chance to Win a $16,525 Bike
Every $5 you donate enters you in a chance to win this S-Works Turbo Levo SL Founder’s Edition.
Trailforks
Jul 27, 2020
Last Chance to Donate & Win - Over $16,000 Worth of Prizes to be Won During Trail Karma Month
Trail Karma Month has already raised over US$130k and there's still a week left to donate and win!
Trailforks
Jul 10, 2020
New Prizes from RockShox & DT Swiss to be Won During Trail Karma Month - Support Trails Now!
We've raised $57,836 USD for trail associations in less than two weeks!
Help Keep Sun Valley’s Trails Great & Win a Kona Process
You can support trails from the comfort of your home and maybe even win a brand new bike!
tomwoodwardvideos
Jul 7, 2020
Video: How a $12 Million NZD, 40 Mile MTB Trail Came to Life
An epic 3-year effort to push through the virgin wilderness.
Trailforks
Jul 1, 2020
Over $16,000 Worth of Prizes to be Won During Trail Karma Month
Trail associations need your help more than ever to maintain the trails for you.
Win a Knolly Warden LT with the NSMBA 'Trails Forever' Bike Raffle
Win a brand new custom-built Knolly bike while raising some money for the trails!
Enter to Win a Specialized eMTB or MTB - Proceeds to Benefit Shasta & Ashland Trails
Two Specialized bikes will be raffled off this coming season, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting trail projects in two of the communities that host races on the series schedule.
Details Announced for SORCA Virtual Ride Presented by Pinkbike, Trailforks & Sunflower Bakery Cafe
You donut want to miss this sweet ride!
I Am Specialized
May 27, 2020
Video: Nomads, Riders, Storytellers & Trail Builders in 'Soil Searching: Free Radicals'
Will and Mark of the Free Radicals are riders, storytellers, trail builders, and their very own, unique, rolling media house.
James Smurthwaite
May 20, 2020
Video: Conflict Arises Between 17 Year Old UK Rider & Apparent "Trail Saboteurs"
The two women have been visited by police but it seems that no further action will be taken.
I Am Specialized
May 19, 2020
Video: Building Trails That Make the Stoke Meter Go Into the Red Zone in 'Soil Searching: Tales from Tasmania'
Australia is home to some of the best mountain bike trail builders in the world, including Rhys Atkinson and Ryan De La Rue.
I Am Specialized
May 5, 2020
Video: Building & Riding Sustainable Trails in South Africa in 'Soil Searching - Quiet Craftsman'
Meet Hylton Turvey, a trail builder who finds inspiration in the shape of the land itself.
Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz Announces Trail Aid, an Ibis Giveaway & Fundraiser for Trails and COVID-19 Relief
The trail stewardship’s latest campaign enables trail users to support trails, bring essential relief to both global and local communities, and earn a chance to win an Ibis all with one contribution.
I Am Specialized
Apr 28, 2020
Video: Soil Searching in Whistler - Good Old Manual Labour
'Sunset is to moonrise as trail building is to riding.'
I Am Specialized
Apr 21, 2020
Video: Soil Searching in Japan - Guardian of the Mountains
Ryo Hazuma dedicates himself completely to developing and maintaining trails at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Minami Alps in Japan.
SHIMANO
Apr 3, 2020
Video: Shimano Celebrates Trail Builders in 'Make Your Mark - Shape Your World'
Celebrating the men and women who dedicate their time to trail building.
Sarah Moore
Apr 3, 2020
IMBA Announces New 'Dig In' Fundraising Platform, With Shimano Matching Dollars Raised
IMBA is launching a new program called Dig In today to help raise money for trails across the United States via crowd-sourced fundraising online.
Guidelines from the California Mountain Biking Coalition for Riding Safely During a Pandemic
Some guidelines for getting out safely on your mountain bike from the California Mountain Biking Coalition.
Sarah Moore
Mar 19, 2020
IMBA & 4 Trail Associations Share Best Practices for Riding During Covid-19 Outbreak
If you're somewhere where you're allowed to ride, follow these best practices.
Last Chance: Support PNW Trails & Win a Custom Specialized Stumpjumper
The proceeds from this fundraiser will be split evenly between the Oregon Mountain Bike Coalition, the Squamish Off Road Cycling Association, and the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition.
Brice Shirbach
Feb 6, 2020
Interview: Abby Long, Executive Director of the Kingdom Trail Association
Abby addresses many of the concerns about the trail access at Kingdom Trails in Vermont.
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Launches 'Connected Communities', Linking 15 Communities By Trail
Connected Communities is the most significant project in Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship history, linking Loyalton, Sierraville, Sierra City, Downieville, Quincy, Graeagle, Portola, Taylorsville, Greenville, Chester, Westwood, Susanville, Jonesville, Truckee and Verdi, Nevada.
Trevor May
Jan 31, 2020
Trailforks Hits 3 Big Milestones & Updates on New Features, Including Multi-Activity Support
2019 was a huge year for Trailforks. Here are some of the highlights.
Creating Mountain Bike Trails & Giving Back with the South Island Mountain Bike Society
One man's experience of joining the South Island Mountain Bike Society crew and giving back to the mountain bike community.
Last Chance: Donate $5 to Support Trails & You Could Win a Santa Cruz
Today is your last chance to donate $5 to support trails in Santa Cruz County for the opportunity to win a Santa Cruz.
Trailforks
Dec 23, 2019
2019 Trailforks Awards: Advocate of the Year Winners
These five groups are going above and beyond when it comes to protecting, investing and advocating for public spaces and trails we choose to recreate on.
Donate to the Trails in San Diego For A Chance to Win a Canyon Strive
Each $5 you donate to support San Diego Trails, gets you a chance to win a 2019 Canyon Strive CF 6.0.
Knolly Bikes
Dec 5, 2019
Video: Knolly Announces Limited Edition 'Builder' Fugitives with Proceeds Going to Local Trail Associations
Proceeds from the sales of these 20 Knolly Fugitives will be donated to local builder associations.
Enter to Win a Santa Cruz Mountain Bike & Help Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz Build A New Trail
For every $5 you pitch in, you'll be entered to win the production Santa Cruz of your choice--any model, any build.
Sarah Moore
Nov 19, 2019
Santa Cruz Bicycles Pledges to Give $1 Million to the Trails Over the Next 3 Years
Starting today, organizations and individuals will be able to apply for a grant through the new PayDirt fund.
Bid on a Custom Niner Bike & Benefit IMBA Trail Projects
Three custom bikes are up for auction with 100% of the proceeds going to IMBA projects.
Brice Shirbach
Oct 21, 2019
Local Flavours: The Complete Guide to Riding in Brevard, NC
Brice is back with a report from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Free Radicals
Oct 19, 2019
The Free Radicals' European Adventure - Trail building in Zermatt & Verbier
The Freerads were invited to Europe to share the stoke at the final round of the EWS, Soil Searching Dig Day, and Trail Love’s second annual trail builder summit.
Winner announced for Calgary Cycle X Devinci Giveaway 2019 
Details Announced for Ride NoCo Leaf Peeper Bike Bash Fundraising Event & Rocky Mountain Bike Giveaway
Ride NoCo is hosting the first annual Leaf Peeper Bike Bash, a fundraising event to benefit the MTB trails in the Mt Washington Valley.
Last Day: Donate to the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance & You Could Win a Giant Trance
Help the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance fundraise for stewardship events, education program, community engagement, and new trail builds.
Donate to Montana Trails & You Could Win a Carbon Full-Suspension Esker Elkat
Esker Cycles has created the Montana Trails Fundraiser to support the ongoing trail building and maintenance efforts in collaboration with Southwest Montana Mountain Bike Association, Flathead Area Mountain Bikers, and MTB Missoula.
Trans Cascadia
Aug 23, 2019
Trans-Cascadia: Uniting User Groups to Keep Trails Open
This third work party of the 2019 Trans-Cascadia season was a collaborative event with The Backcountry Horsemen of Washington.
Enter to Win the All-New Specialized Enduro While Supporting Trail Projects in Truckee & Ashland
The raffle benefits the California Enduro Series, the Truckee Bike Park, and the Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association.
SDMBA Asks Trail Users to Take Action After Forest Service Backs Out on Partnership Trail Project
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA) is asking all concerned trail users to fill out the legislative contact template regarding the cancellation of the Orosco Ridge Mountain Bike System Project by the Cleveland National Forest.
James Smurthwaite
Jul 3, 2019
Iconic North Shore Teeter Totters Saved After Ontario Liability Ruling
Five teeter totters on Mount Fromme that were set to be dismantled following a liability case in Ontario have been saved following the advocacy work of the NSMBA.
Daniel Sapp
Jun 1, 2019
Video: Eric Porter Explains the Benefits of 'Trail Pods' - Portable Trail Building Stations
Happy National Trails Day!
Sensus R.A.D. Trails
Feb 17, 2019
Cam Zink Launches Non-Profit Trailbuilding Company
RAD Trails aims to bring progressive trails to public trail systems.
Alex Evans
Oct 30, 2018
Interview: The Building Blocks of an MTB Community
We speak to three UK-based trail advocacy groups about the importance of getting involved with local dig days, volunteering and helping the MTB scene grow.
Mitch Cheek
Aug 13, 2018
Video: Rebuilding the Trails in Williams Lake, BC After Devastating Fires
Devastating fires forced the town of Williams Lake, BC to be evacuated in 2017. Now, a dedicated crew of local mountain bikers rebuilds the trail network and the riding in Williams Lake is as good as ever.
Trailforks Partners With Whistler Brewing to Give Back to the Trails
We've partnered with Whistler Brewing to create a hazy, juicy, summer crusher, the "Hazy Trail Pale Ale," just in time for Crankworx Whistler. Join us at our launch event on August 1st in Whistler!
Video: BikePark Wales Gets 7 New Trails
From June 2018 Bikepark Wales are opening 7 new trails that marks the end of the biggest trail building project since the park welcomed its first riders.
IMBA Italia Announces Riva del Garda as Host for 2018 Trail Building School
IMBA Italia announces its 4th consecutive edition of its TBS Trail Building School that will take place from the 12th to the 13th of May 2018 in Riva del Garda, Italy.
Vernon Felton
Dec 7, 2017
IMBA Opposes Bill to Allow Mountain Bikes in Wilderness
The International Mountain Bicycling Association recently released a press release opposing a bill that would allow mountain bikes in Wilderness areas. Here's a first look at their press release and a bit of background on what this all means.
Freehub Magazine & Trailforks Raise Over $4k for Montana Trails
Freehub teamed up with Trailforks to raise money for the trails in Montana and raised $4418 for trails organizations in Montana.
Todd Neumarker
Sep 27, 2017
Trailforks Printable Maps
You can now generate high dpi printable maps for events, kiosks, trail signage.
Using the new Trailforks Print Maps Interface, users are able to select various map layers and produce large scale maps in both screen and printer friendly output formats
Using the new Trailforks Print Maps Interface, users are able to select various map layers and produce large scale maps in both screen and printer friendly output formats
Tonight: Trailforks Trail Challenge Fundraiser at Lift Coffee Co.
Come by our W.O.R.C.A. fundraiser tonight to see who won the Trailforks Trail Challenge Whistler and support the local trails. We'll have $2 beers, $3 hotdogs, and loads of awesome prizes!
Tom Grice
Apr 17, 2017
Building a Bike Trail - Video
See what it took to get Sheffield's new flow trails running.
Pinkbike Staff
Apr 11, 2017
Atherton Diaries: Crashing, Building and Coda the Dog - Video
Meet Coda the dog, get a first glimpse of Dan’s new skatepark and see what happens when Gee and the boys go out on the motos.
Val di Sole to host IMBA Italia Trail Building School
On 22-23 April, Val di Sole will welcome the IMBA and its third trail building course to educate and train staff and volunteers that maintain trails.
Pinkbike Staff
Nov 28, 2016
2016 Pinkbike Awards - Advocacy of the Year Winner
Here's our pick for 2016's Advocate of the Year.
Trans Cascadia
Sep 12, 2016
Ten For Trails: Win A Custom Santa Cruz - Shimano Dream Bike
A $10 donation could win you a custom Santa Cruz - Shimano XTR dream bike of your size and choice and 10% of Ten for Trails proceeds will be donated to the trail advocacy group of your choice.
Support Trail Advocacy and Win a Santa Cruz Bike
Donate to Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBoSC) and you will be entered to win the Santa Cruz bike of your choice.
Trail Building Jobs in Christchurch
Christchurch Adventure Park are looking for trail builders to shape the future of mountain biking in Christchurch. If this sounds like something you'd love to do, details on how to apply are inside.
IMBA Italia Will Host a Trailbuilding School in Turin
Do you want to know more about proper building techniques.
Pinkbike Staff
Jan 24, 2016
Pinkbike Awards 2015: Advocacy Award Winner
Guided by a popular voting process and plugged into the local community, this corporate trail building fund has an outstanding record.
Coaches Camp: Top of the World and Trailbuilding
Check in with Peak Leaders as they get tasked with teaching the new coaching recruits out in Whistler.
neubiker
Apr 5, 2015
Video: One Year, One Trail - The Building of Loam Line
Three friends spent 18 months building a trail in their spare time. There's no better feeling than riding what you've dug.
Rachelle Frazer Boobar
Feb 4, 2015
Pinkbike Awards: Advocacy
Find out who we thought busted their gut for advocacy in cycling in 2014.
Advanced Trail Building School
A veces tenemos la idea de que ir a la escuela o tomar clases es algo que los jóvenes hacen y es cosa del pasado si eras adulto.
Pero siempre hay excepciones a la regla y allí es donde IMBA encaja perfectamente.
Pero siempre hay excepciones a la regla y allí es donde IMBA encaja perfectamente.
Alabama Trail Building
IMBA es bien conocido por la mayoría de los ciclistas de montaña en el mundo. Ya sea porque tienen los libros de construcción de senderos, vieron un anuncio en una revista, andan en sus parques o los más dedicados…. Son parte de IMBA.
Bill McLane
Jun 25, 2014
Video: Thirty Days In Four Minutes
With all the fancy new cameras these days, everyone is slowing their footage down. What about making it go faster? Here's the build reel from the winter of 2013, shot in Nanaimo, BC.
Music Festivals and Mountain Biking
Guitarfish Music Festival offers FREE mountain bike shuttle service; donates portion of proceeds to mountain bike advocacy.
私釀高潮 - 一條新路線的誕生
Ride The Cariboo
May 24, 2013
Our Trail Building Experience - Snakes and Ladders
This past weekend was the "Peel Out" in Williams Lake BC and it was a great weekend to be up riding such an amazing zone. Amongst all the fun racing, they unveiled their newest trail, Snakes and Ladders.
Stacy Karacostas
Feb 20, 2013
Video: Silent Swamp - An Evergreen Trail Building Mockumentary
It's good to see Evergreen trail builders poking some fun as they build amazing trails in Washington.
Oct 22nd Post Canyon Shuttle Day Trailbuilding Fundraiser
Tyler Maine
Feb 27, 2011
IMBA Trail Care Crew - Riverside, CA
Sycamore Canyon Park in Riverside, California receives a visit from the IMBA Trail Care Crew.
Tom Schoen
Mar 6, 2009
Trail building - A fascinating hobby
Why are so many of us riders fascinated by trail building? Why do we endure heat & cold, rain & snow, bugs & blisters, dirt & splinters?
Were we deprived of building forts and tree-houses as kids or do we simply like to build for a better ride? Don't search this blog for an answer, don't ask why, just go out and join the thousands who partake in this healthy, rewarding volunteer experience. Contact your local club or trail society and they will gladly show you the ways.
Were we deprived of building forts and tree-houses as kids or do we simply like to build for a better ride? Don't search this blog for an answer, don't ask why, just go out and join the thousands who partake in this healthy, rewarding volunteer experience. Contact your local club or trail society and they will gladly show you the ways.