IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference
Promoting Sustainability and Enhancing Communication

June 20-23, 2006
Whistler, British Columbia

The 2006 IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike conference will be a global gathering of mountain bike advocates, trailbuilders, land managers, tourism professionals, ski resort managers and members of the bike industry.

The IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference will be a precedent setting event - everyone who attends will leave armed with new knowledge, contacts, and in many cases, new bike skills. This is a unique opportunity to gather up-to-date information and materials addressing the rapidly evolving sport of mountain biking.

Whistler is the ideal location for the event. It is a model city for every kind of riding from paved bike paths, the best municipally run and maintained beginner trails, epic cross-country riding, and of course, the world famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

Over four days, delegates will:

• Attend educational sessions on cutting edge issues affecting mountain biking today
• Hone their skills in hands-on workshops
• Learn from experts in roundtable discussions
• Network with delegates during social events
• Ride bikes and explore the variety of trails at Whistler

Communication, Collaboration and Clubs
Delegates will gain the skills needed to raise the level of communication among trail users, government officials, and land managers - all for the benefit of local trails. Learn how to strengthen your trails community through grassroots organizing, volunteer recruitment, political action, and fundraising.

Planning Successful Trail Communities
Planning trail-based communities that promote healthy, active, outdoor lifestyles is a global trend - trails have been a part of a healthy community for thousands of years. Whether your community is aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle or to gain economically through trail-related tourism, delegates will learn from the experts.

Managing Risk and Trails
Risk management, renegade trail building, sensitive ecosystems: managing trails is more than putting good trails on the ground. Delegates will gain insight into innovative trail management solutions and learn about trails as a conservation solution.

Where do we ride from here?
Freeriding, cross-country, downhill ... how do we create a cohesive mountain biking community while the sport continues to grow? From family free-ride parks to women's clinics, delegates and experts will discuss the integration of mountain biking in your community and the emerging trends of the sport.

View the conference schedule.