IMBA Europe

Create, preserve and enhance great trail experiences for mountain bikers across Europe.

[EUROPARC Federation @EUROPARC]

🏞️The EUROPARC periurban commission has a representative speaking on a panel at this years @IMBA_Europe summit! 🚵‍♀️

👉Find out more: https://t.co/UDa1muHJC6

#ProtectedAreas #Periurbanparks #Outdoorsport

[Trash Free Trails @trashfreetrails]

Why are we developing new methods to understand single-use pollution (SUP) through citizen science? 🤔

Very little research has been conducted on the impacts of SUP on trails so we had to start from scratch.

Learn more about our new methods here: https://t.co/6F0PWVjeS0

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

📢Our latest newsletter has hit your inboxes!!

Not a subscriber yet? Not to worry, click on the link below to read 'what we have been up to lately'.

#mountainbiking #advocacy #trails

https://t.co/J2zMbWnJmI

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

SIGN the PATH COP28 letter to the UNFCCC, governments and negotiators of the COP28 climate conference to give more priority and investment in walking and cycling to significantly accelerate progress on climate goals and improve people’s lives.

Read more:

https://t.co/rbJBFVrVVT

[PATH Coalition 🚶🚲 @PATHwalkcycle]

📢 Did you know we have launched an open letter aimed at COP28 leaders?📢

We are calling on all Non-governmental and Civil Society organisations to sign the letter to give more priority to walking and cycling to accelerate progress on climate goals.

https://t.co/qmMTUMCpp8

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

💡IMBA Europe leads collaborative Trail Building School with members Cykelfrämjandet and EUROPARC - to promote sustainable and safe trails in Scania, Sweden.

Read the full case study report from the @EUROPARC federation below.

https://t.co/jeBurNs1FM

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

Don't miss out! One more day until the 'Trail to innovation webinar'.

More details below!

[ebikes-international @ebikesinternatl]

CIE Webinar on Nov. 15: The Trail to Innovation, The Way Forward for Off-Road Riding #MountainBiking #eMTB #eAdventures https://t.co/RbliPIMSbe

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

Don't forget to save your spot! --> "The trail to innovation webinar" hosted by @Cycling_Ind_EU

🤔How are entrepreneurs and thought leaders fostering dynamic growth and innovation in the field of mountain biking?

https://t.co/Iecabcrgpy

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

📰 October newsletter out now!

-🇪🇺 EU Declaration on Cycling – Opportunity to unlock of potential of MTB in Europe
-🚲 Let's ensure mountain biking is represented at Velo-city 2024!
-📊IMBA community opinion poll

& much more!

https://t.co/iLrVa1tOxa

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

The EU Declaration on Cycling-an opportunity to unlock MTB'ings potential in Europe.

We aim to shift the cycling paradigm in Brussels, & ensure that policy makers understand that recreational cycling & cycling mobility complement & strengthen each other.

https://t.co/wuM7UTpzEX

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

Save the date! New webinar hosted by @Cycling_Ind_EU (with our own Hans Stoops) on the 'trail forward' in mountain biking innovation in the industry!

[Cycling Industries Europe @Cycling_Ind_EU]

💥CIE is excited to announce the Cycling Innovation Network Webinar, The Trail to Innovation: The Way Forward for Off-Road Riding! Join Us and find how entrepreneurs in the mountain biking world and are driving advancements in the industry!🚴‍♀️
For more info
https://t.co/5loF8BqG55

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

💡🔦Advocacy in the spotlight

This month as part of our advocacy in the spotlight series, we spoke with National Dutch Member organisation NTFU about their current goals, vision and ambitions for trails in the Netherlands.

https://t.co/V7MGCIe1th

[MTBCoS Innovation @MTBCoS]

MTBCS's Sustainability Lead Academic Prof Tom Campbell will be hosting a session on Sustainable Mountain Bike Trails at DMBinS Gathering at Comrie Croft this Thursday 5th October. Tickets are available here
https://t.co/XYuAaQKRtN...
For tickets and more details follow the link

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

Great week leading a workshop in sustainable trail building with the County Administrative Board of Skåne in Kullaberg, Sweden. It's great to have the opportunity to work together to ensure better & more sustainable outdoor recreation that contributes to nature preservation.

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

Nice writeup from @pinkbike on the inaugural Spanish 'Sustainable Tourism and MTBing' conference. Our own Hans Stoops had the pleasure of presenting IMBA Europe's vision and recommendations of sustainable MTB tourism.

https://t.co/AduFafYebM

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

For our Spanish speaking community, this Thursday MTB Kingdoms will hosting the "Mountain Biking and Sustainable Tourism Conference".

IMBA Europe Advocacy Officer Hans Stoops will be 1 of 4 international guests speaking at the conference.

Find out more

https://t.co/JLZNnIm4eI

[European Cyclists' Federation @EuCyclistsFed]

Exciting news! Velo-city 2024 Ghent is calling for abstracts under the theme "Connecting through Cycling." 🎉

Share your ideas on how cycling connects people, communities, and modes of transport. 📢🫶

Visit our website for details 👇

https://t.co/U6qDkYgZvL

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

💡IMBA Europe Advocacy Officer Hans Stoops will be presenting at the “MTB projects in NRW” seminar this October in Düsseldorf.

Hans will speak about IMBA Europe’s advocacy programs and lead a workshop developing advocacy toolkit.

https://t.co/xODKPPaqNh

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

IMBA Europe to present at Mountain Bike Congress Austria / October 3rd-5th.

We will be speaking about education & certification in the trail development sector & how to coordinate & represent mountain biking interest in Austria in the upcoming years.

https://t.co/cIZVSVaJlW

[IMBA Europe @IMBA_Europe]

📭August Newsletter OUT NOW!!

-DIRTT project methods provide guidance for trail maintenance in Switzerland
- IMBA Europe joins Roamer Trail as 'Purpose partner'.
- IMBA Europe attends the 'Power of the Bike Innovation Summit, Scotland.

& more...

https://t.co/tPfEwCGx4U