Resources

Links and Reviews for useful resources.

Clubs

IMBA LogoIMBA - International Mountain Biking Association
www.imba.com

THE de facto international organization for Mountain Bike Advocacy.Lots of info on events,trails, trail building, and other ways to meet fellow-bikers and be involved with Mountain Biking.  

 

Schools

UBI - United Bicycle InstituteUBI Logo
www.bikeschool.com

Based in Ashland, Oregon, this is where the best professional bike mechanics get trained and certified. The home mechanic or frame builder can take courses here as well. 

BBI - Barnett Bicycle Institute
www.bbinstitute.com

Based in Colorado Springs, this is the other place that professional bike mechanics get training and certification. Like UBI, they welcome the home mechanic, too.

 

Websites

R U Nuts Adventures
www.RUNutsAdventures.com

Website devoted to Craig Bierly's quest to Mountain Bike the States. This is a great resource for anyone interested in taking a self-sustained epic Mountain Bike trip. it also has all the data, including GPS plots for tons of the best rides across the country in the Ride Data section. Click here to see our interview with Craig.

ORBike
www.orbike.com

Website devoted to the promotion of all kinds of biking in Oregon. If you've ever been to Portland, you know they are serious about cycling.  Their blog and email newsletter is a great way to get plugged into the mountain biking scene there.  

Other Links


www.trianglemtb.com  MTB group in RTP, NC. Year round riding in heavily forested, rolling terrain.

www.otbmbc.com MTB group in SoCal rides mountains outside LA. Lots of good weather and great trails.