USA Cycling and IMBA award $3,500 in Trail Tune-up Grants
Colorado Springs, Colo. (September 25, 2008)—USA Cycling has announced the six recipients of the 2008 USA Cycling-International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Tune-Up Grants. A total of $3,500 was awarded to groups displaying the highest need for trail improvement projects.
Funded by USA Cycling, one $1,000 grant and five $500 grants were awarded to several groups seeking to jump-start trail improvement projects with an emphasis placed on trails used for racing. With applications from all corners of the United States, USA Cycling and IMBA have selected recipients from Alabama, California, Massachusetts, New York and Virginia.
In order to be eligible for the funding, clubs had to be members of both USA Cycling and IMBA.
The New York Mountain Bike Association, based in New York, New York, has been awarded $1,000 to be directed toward trail signage, the building of new trails and maintenance of old. The funds will also help complete a permanent race loop within the Highbridge trail system.
The five $500 grants were awarded to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Corporation (Va.), North Atlantic Velo/NEMBA (Mass.), the Cyclists of Greater Sylacuga (Ala.), Roaring Mouse Cycles (Calif.) and Page Valley Cycling (Va.).
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Corporation will use their funds for trail improvements and maintenance on the western slopes of Massanutten Resort in order to raise trial quality and ensure better racing conditions. North Atlantic Velo/NEMBA plans to rebuild bridges and add signage along race courses. The Lake Howard Trail project will be funded through the resources of USA Cycling and the IMBA on behalf of the Cyclists of Greater Sylacuga. Roaring Mouse Cycles plans to begin construction of a small pump track as well as upgrade and realign the trail system in San Francisco’s McLaren Park. The funds awarded to Page Valley Cycling will help the Page County, Va. based organization purchase hand tools for construction and maintenance on the Big Gem Mountain Bike Trail System and a BMX pump track.
The USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants are completely funded by USA Cycling members through an optional land-access checkbox in USA Cycling membership applications and renewal forms. The program is administered through a partnership between USA Cycling and the IMBA.
About IMBA
The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988, IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging low-impact riding, volunteer trail work participation, cooperation among different trail user groups, grassroots advocacy and innovative trail management solutions.
About USA Cycling
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based organization and sanctioning body, USA Cycling consists of 64,000+ members, including 57,000 competitive cyclists, 1,500 coaches, 4,000 student-athletes, 2,200 officials, 350 professional cyclists, and 200 certified mechanics. USA Cycling also sanctions 2,500 competitive and non-competitive organized cycling events throughout the United States annually, as well as 1,800 clubs and teams. Associations of USA Cycling include the United States Cycling Federation (road, track & cyclo-cross), the National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), the BMX Association, the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the United States Professional Racing Organization. USA Cycling is also responsible for the identification, development, support and promotion of American cyclists through various athletic initiatives and programs including the USA Cycling National Development Team, the USA Cycling Women’s National Team, the USA Cycling Junior Development Team, Talent Identification and Regional Development Camps, domestic and international race calendars, direct athlete funding and support programs, and educational camps and seminars. USA Cycling also fields and supports U.S. National Teams for various international events, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American Games, Continental Championship and World Cups across all levels and disciplines of competitive cycling. USA cycling further supports grass roots and locally-based initiatives through its 32 Local Associations and comprehensive network of licensed and certified coaches and officials. Additionally, USA Cycling conducts National Championship events for amateur and professional cyclists, awarding more than 600 national titles annually to men and women in junior, U23, masters, elite, professional and paralympic categories throughout the various disciplines of competitive cycling. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit www.usacycling.org. For media-related or general inquiries, please contact USA Cycling Director of Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867 or alee@usacycling.org.
This Article Published 2008-08-01 08:08:37
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