Spring 2003 IMBA/Koobi Club Assistance Grants Awarded

Mar 25, 2003

IMBA announced today that four bicycle groups will receive cash awards in the first round of 2003 IMBA/Koobi Club Assistance Grants. The $500 grants support projects that
preserve and enhance trail opportunities for mountain bikers. Koobi and IMBA will award four more grants in 2003. The application deadline
for the next round is July 1, 2003. All IMBA-affiliated clubs are invited to
apply.

The 2003 IMBA/Koobi Club Assistance Grants first-round winners are:

* Durango-San Juan Mountain Bike Patrol, Durango, Colorado
-This grant will
help start the DSJMBP. The patrol will provide on-the-trail assistance in
the Durango and San Juan Mountain area. They will work in conjunction with
Trails 2000, city officials and land managers.

* Batesville Independence Knobby Explorers, Batesville, Arkansas
-The
Koobi/IMBA award will support the construction of an informational kiosk at
the trailhead of a new 75-mile trail system in the Sylamore district.

* Gateway Riders, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
-The Gateway Riders were
instrumental in developing the Charlottenburgh Forest Mountain Bike Area.
Grant funds will help create educational kiosks throughout this popular
trail system. The kiosks will list IMBA's Rules of the Trail and offer tips
on trail etiquette, safety and skills.

* San Diego Mountain Bike Association, San Diego, California
-Koobi grant
funds will pay for new trail markers and trailhead kiosks in Black Mountain
Park. SDMBA has been the most active group in this rapidly growing,
multi-use trail system.

For more information please visit: IMBA's Grant Page.