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Rate Your Riding for the 2003 IMBA Report Card
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2003
As students head back to school, mountain bikers are issuing final grades for the 2003 IMBA Report Card. The Report Card provides an annual analysis of mountain bike access and advocacy progress for U.S. states, Canadian provinces and other countries.
To participate in 2003 IMBA Report Card voting visit http://www.imba.com/interactive/report_card
In addition to a letter grade, each area's trail riding opportunities and threats are summarized. Grades are based on a number of factors: singletrack access, land manager attitudes, relations with other trail user groups and the long-term outlook for mountain biking.
"IMBA is celebrating its 15th birthday this year," said IMBA executive director Tim Blumenthal. "In many cities and states, trail access is 15 times better than it was when we started. But in other places, gains have been slow. The IMBA Report Card helps us focus on these locations."
This marks the fourth year of the IMBA Report Card. Colorado earned the top grade in 2002 thanks to almost limitless singletrack, scenic mountains and the availability of great maps. Idaho ranked highest in 2000 and 2001.
Online voting is combined with input from IMBA staff, reps and local club leaders to determine final grades. Mountain bikers are invited to grade their home area on IMBA's website during August and September.
At the end of the polling period, IMBA will tally the results and provide a detailed analysis in a special edition of IMBA Trail News.
Contact: Dan Vardamis
dan@imba.com, 303-545-9011end
