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Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

Trails have a profound impact on the communities around them. A ribbon of dirt that’s barely a foot wide can change lives for generations—we’ve seen it happen. But it only happens thanks to the hard work of the people who build and maintain it.

We spend a lot of time thinking about people who ride trails; now we’re doing something for those who bring trails to life. We’re proud to announce that we’ve partnered with IMBA to donate a portion of the proceeds from our tire sales to support their mission.

Since 1988, IMBA has been working to create, enhance, and protect great places to ride. Our ongoing contributions will support IMBA’s core initiatives: construction of accessible trail systems, community education on best practices, and advocacy focused on building a larger, stronger, and more diverse mountain biking community.

Located in Lykens, PA, the Rattling Creek trail — an IMBA EPIC — exemplifies IMBA’s (and local partner SAMBA’s) impact. The trails are a labor of love for Keith Whitcomb, a life-long resident of the area. In 1999, Keith and his friend, Mike Mace, began building a loop based on IMBA’s then-new sustainable trail guidelines. The result was a trail that sees plenty of use more than 20 years later and preserves the terrain’s distinct East-Coast flavor. Here’s to many more projects like Lykens.

Learn how you can help bring More Trails Close To Home

The more important question is, what would trails do without YOU? IMBA is hosting a membership drive, with a bunch of free prizes to give out to a random winner.

Sign up or renew your IMBA Local membership today. It’s fun, easy, and rewarding. You’ll be entered to win one of several prize packages of fantastic gear, including two complete mountain bikes from Yeti Cycles. By joining today you’ll be entered to win 1 of 10 amazing prize packages! IMBA corporate partners donating these prizes care about you and the good work IMBA Local Partners accomplish for us all.

Prizes include:
Yeti Mountain Bike, DT Swiss All Mountain Fork – F 535 One, RAM XO AXS Upgrade Kit, Prevelo Zulu One, Shimano SPD Shoes/Pedals, PRO Handlebar/Stem, PRO Dropper Post, and dozens of more prizes from these brands.

If you’re in Santa Fe, you can donate to the Fat Tire Society and join at IMBA. If your local IMBA chapter is running the same program, drop a link to it in the comments.

Want to win a special edition HELM MKII Air 29 fork from Cane Creek and help out International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) in one fell swoop? Check out all the details below, straight from Cane Creek…

Each year, Niner builds a handful of custom RIP 9 RDO bikes, painted in a custom theme, and auctioned off to raise money for IMBA. This year, a small, medium, and large up for auction on eBay, so if you fancy one of these builds and have some coin to toss at a good cause, check them out!

See the auctions at eBay and more photos below.

Has anyone ridden this IMBA epic trail?

Wanna win a sick titanium hardtail from Salsa? All ya gotta do is simple:

“When you join or renew your IMBA membership now through May 31, you will be entered for a chance to win a Titanium Salsa Timberjack. By supporting IMBA and joining with thousands of other mountain bikers we all stand up for the trails we love. Special thanks to Salsa, Industry Nine, Maxxis, and SRAM.”

Head to IMBA to read more. Thanks to all these rad companies for supporting IMBA, who is already supporting us all! Also check out more information on the new Salsa’s Ti Timberjack.

The more companies we have backing IMBA and other organizations that work for trail stewardship, the better! Here’s the latest from Advocate Cycles:

“Advocate Cycles is the first bike brand to pledge 100% of after-tax profits to be donated to cycling advocacy efforts. To coincide with IMBA’s World Summit this week in Bentonville, AR, they have created a limited run of 30 frames from their Hayduke model, with custom art designed by Adam Turman that reflects a singletrack trail, and all the parts of the earth around it. These 30 frames will be sold through Advocate Cycle’s dealer and direct sales channels for $800. Each purchase will include a free 1-year membership to IMBA, with the entire purchase price going to IMBA’s Dig In Campaign.”

Photo by Adrian Marcoux

Continuing his in-depth series looking into the history and discourse of cyclists’ access to Wilderness Areas, Vernon Felton digs in yet again. As with the introductory article, this is another good read about a topic hits home for many of us. Check it out at Pinkbike.

We love it when brands like Niner use their pull in the cycling industry to raise money for an organization like IMBA. Over the next few days, they’ll be auctioning off these limited edition RLT9 Steel ‘cross bikes at eBay, with proceeds going to support the IMBA.

Head to eBay to bid and see the full details below! Thanks again guys for doing such a kick-ass job on these bikes!

Whether it’s picking up trash left by weekend warrior partiers, or putting in some trail maintenance time, everyone can do their share to keep trails beautiful. Head over to IMBA for more information!