Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack some officials and citizens object to singletrack bicycling. Hosted by an imba affiliated club, most trail schools use a twoday format. Although it is a natural process, trail erosion is the biggest threat to safety and environmental sustainability. He was also a key contributor to all three international mountain bicycling association imba books. Imba s guide to building sweet singletrack paperback january 1, 2004 by international mountain bicycling association author 5.
Imba trail mountain bike trail, edgewood, pennsylvania. Since 1997, subaru imba trail care crews have been traveling coast to coast and beyond, teaching trail users, mountain bikers, clubs, retailers and land managers how to design, build, maintain and manage trails that are environmentally sound and fun to ride, walk. The content is provided courtesy of the pennsylvania department of conservation and natural resources. Imbas online resources on trail building emphasize the importance of wellplanned trail systems, and offer advice for how to create a trail system plan that can create good experiences for diverse visitors, minimize user conflict and environmental damage, and hold up in the future. Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack paperback january 1, 2004 by international mountain bicycling association author 5. Imba usfs building mountain bike trails 1 of 9 youtube. Imba s online resources on trail building emphasize the importance of wellplanned trail systems, and offer advice for how to create a trail system plan that can create good experiences for diverse visitors, minimize user conflict and environmental damage, and hold up in the future. We follow international mountain bicycling association imba trail building guidelines and work closely with state and federal land managers, other outdoor recreational clubs in arkansas and imba staff to sustainably build and maintain only quality trails. At the second switchback, look for the imba roller coaster connector, which splits off heading to roller coaster. Imba trail mountain biking trail birmingham, alabama.
Trail solutions is complimented by managing mountain biking imbas guide to providing great riding, a new 256page book that focuses on solutions to. Sustainable trail development guidelines castle rock. Imba s trailbuilding techniques for sustainable multiuse trails for mountain biking, hiking and equestrian use. The subaruimba trail care crew is a timetested international trails program. Since 1997, subaruimba trail care crews have been traveling coast to coast and beyond, teaching trail users, mountain bikers, clubs, retailers and land managers how to design, build, maintain and manage trails that are environmentally sound and fun to ride, walk. Imbas trailbuilding techniques for sustainable multiuse trails for mountain biking, hiking and equestrian use. The trail assessment form and trail management objective worksheet described in the guide can be found here.
Field instruction and handson trail building workshop saturday afternoon, 12. Imba ride centers are model trails for all of the above, and the trails communities are actively engaged throughout the process. The pennsylvania land trust asssociation did not develop this guide. Trail maintenance is important for both environmental sustainability and for safety.
It can be purchased online at introduction ii desert trail design and construction. Trail solutions is essentially the bible for trail development and construction. Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack as file i can read on my computer, is there one. Com following the success of imbas first two books, trail solutions and managing mountain biking, bob allen teamed up with imba as managing editor for a new book titled bike park guide. While this position has the potential to be based anywhere, there is a very strong desire for it to be in boulder in order to create a strong connection with imba overall. The average handbuilt trail takes 1 to 3 years to build, so be patient. Imba subaru trail care crew imbas grassroots educational program sustainable trail building schools highlevel land manager training organizational support for chapters and clubs inspire volunteer work efforts. Amcs classic manual for trail building, used by both forest and park services, has been updated and expanded to finetune the skills of professionals and beginners alike. Building a trail as a volunteer is truly a labor of love. Imbas guide to providing great riding, and bike parks. Imba trail construction specifications and recommendations.
Trees should be felled out of sight from the trail, peeled, measured and cut in the same place and then carried or dragged to the waterbar site using a log carrier or a sling wrapped around the log. Diverge trail maps and gps tracker for your iphone. The subaru imba trail care crew is a timetested international trails program. Both very comprehensive reference books on trail building and management practices for mountain biking. Imba au trail difficulty rating system version july 2012 page 4 of 10 4.
Sustainable singletrack davies and outkaperkins 2006, which show how to plan, design, and build fun, sustainable trails. Running the ridges of a narrow swath of woods through cot city of toronto land, the trails were and continue to be the subject of a seemingly constant battle. Because of our diverse 12,000 plus membership and our exceptional programs, children and adults have the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, characterbuilding, skill development, and healthy living lessons that can be learned nowhere else. Imbas trail accelerator grant fund is a competitive grant offering for communities with visions of transformational model trail systems that need. I cut my mountainbike teeth riding the don valley trails in toronto, canada. Our webinars focus on very specific trail topics and usually include one to three presenters skilled on the topic. Land managers can hire whoever they want to build trails and if the land manager is a public body, they must to go out for bid if the job is over a certain amount.
Peeling is most easily done in the spring when sap is rising strongly in trees. Heavy equipment rental such as bobcats and power wheelbarrows. The site and area map are great resources for maps and ideas. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Likewise, imba has a strong longterm incentive to give its best advice to land managers, regardless of whether or not imba trail solutions ultimately performs the trail work. Handbook for trail design, construction and maintenance. Trail solutions imbas guide to building sweet singletrack. We know it will take partnerships with many in the community to make this happen. The international mountain bike association imba maintains a list of the best of the best mountain bike trails called the imba epics. Imba trail care crew member jason wells riding in a fresh berm in oregons imbasupported sandy ridge trail system. Generally less than 1 mb each chapter 1 trail history and philosophy. W hy write another trail construction and maintenance guide. Imba trail building workshop in mount shasta may 1112. This trail is best ridden downhill, as there is a short and somewhat steep section on the lower half.
Tony boone trails mountain bike trail building and. It is a must read for anyone building or maintaining singeltrack and has great advice for dealing with land managers and public officials to get trails built. Subaruimba trail building school saturday, february 1, ozark folk center mountain view, ar the international mountain bicycling association will lead its trail building school, which teaches imbas philosophies and trains local volunteers and land managers. Much of what is contained within this document was derived from the international mountain bicycling association s publication trail solutions. Imba usfs building mountain bike trails 5 of 9 youtube.
The original post can be found at the international mountain bicycling association is pleased to award its second round of trail accelerator grants to four recipients. This 272page book combines cuttingedge trailbuilding techniques with proven fundamentals in a colourful, easytoread format. Below is a brief summary of imba specifications and recommendations, which will be. Weve organized imba epic trail listings here to help you find your ride. Does the imba publication building singletrack contain a set of preengineered wooden bridge designs for specific widths and spans. Seeing narrow trails as inherently dangerous, they advocate that bicyclists should be restricted to riding on roads or very wide trails. North country trail handbook for trail design, maintenance and construction.
Pennsylvania trail design and development principles. The international mountain bicycling association conducts trail building schools all over the world. Desert trails sustainable trail design, planning and. Imba europe and its members create a powerful voice for trails, public land and policies that welcome bikes build sustainable trails and bike facilities to make mountain biking more accessible teach environmentally responsible trail building and trail. Since publication of the first edition of the trail construction and maintenance notebook in 1996, several excellent books about trail construction and maintenance have been published by the international mountain bicycling association imba, the student conservation association sca, and the appalachian mountain. American trails brings agencies, trailbuilders, advocates, and volunteers the latest in stateoftheart information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack, managing mountain bikes. There are casebycase exceptions, but every effort should be made to conform to the trail standards when building or. Youll learn new techniques and be introduced to new tools, environmentally sound erosion control, and naturalizing trails with minimum impact on the backcountry. The complete guide to trail building and maintenance, 3rd.
Critiquing gene hamiltons critique of imba mountain. Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack, published by the international mountain bicycling association. Imbas guide to building sweet singletrack presents these concepts in a clear, easytofollow format rich with instructive diagrams and photos. Trail building experience imba membership the love for mountain biking the details. Want to learn how to build sweet trails that will weather heavy use, water and the test of time. Imba trail accelerator grants american camp association. Imba trail solutions is the international leader in developing singletrack trails. You can always buy one and scan it as pdf to read on your favorite tablet. Bylaws and other information central arkansas trail. Special thanks goes to peter webber with the international mountain bicycling association who help put this document together with the generous.
This perspective doesnt recognize the nature of mountain biking. Research by the imba shows that the most effective way to minimize the environmental effects of trail recreation is through good design. As the permit holder, you have taken on a major commitment. Imba developed two books based on more than 25 years of trail building and trail planning experience. Imba announces spring 2019 trail accelerator grants. Trail building is one of the most gratifying, selffulfilling hobbies you can have. How to work with government officials, trail groups, and volunteers to create and support great trails. Imba s guide to building sweet singletrack international mountain bicycling association 2004 and a companion dvd, building mountain bike trails. The trails community needs comprehensive model trail systems that can be centers for teaching sustainable trail building and management, innovating and testing new techniques, and conducting trail research. Near the bottom, there is an option for a log pile or hip jump feature. Like this page to keep up with where weve been and where. I have seen a set of preengineered designs referred to as old imba but i have not yet purchased the current publication. Trail solutions is imbas premier trailbuilding resource. Three 3 main costs associated with professional built trails.
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