IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) Executive Director Opposes EMTB's In USFS

[elyhim]

I have asked for a refund of my membership. I suggest you do the same. This is an international organization and this opposition is a slap in the face to the realities of shared emtb/bicycle usage on trails all over the world.

Date submitted (Eastern Standard Time): 9/26/2020 9:36:44 AM First name: David Last name: Weins Organization: IMBA Title: Executive Director Comments: I formally appose all additions to eBikes being allowed on Non-motorized trails. There is no way to control the advancements in technology in regards to increased speeds and dangerous interactions on trails that currently do not allow motorized bicycles.

https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/DownloadCommentFile?dmdId=FSPLT3_5358456&project=ORMS-2619

 

[KeithR]

I sympathise with you - their bullshit is appalling - but

This is an international organization

It really isn't:

Our Mission
To create, enhance and protect great places to ride mountain bikes.

Our Vision
Everyone across the U.S. has access to great trails—
from close-to-home rides to iconic, backcountry experiences.

Our Focus
More trails close to home.

Our Goal
To grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities across the U.S.

About IMBA | IMBA

We create, enhance and protect great places to ride mountain bikes by partnering with communities on more trails close to home.

www.imba.com

 

[elyhim]

They are international although formed in the USA.

International Mountain Bicycling Association - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Seems like a lot of the European groups are no longer affiliated - I wonder why?

 

[PenSki]

I guess it’s easy for an elite athlete to not understand or care about the beauty of an ebike to us ordinary folk.

Also, strange spelling mistake for someone in such a senior position?