Sharing, collaborating and leading in areas of importance to mountain biking.
Join the IMBA Europe Hub
Become a member of one the networks that are part of our IMBA Hub. Members being part of the IMBA Europe Hub cooperate in identifying and addressing the main challenges in a variety of subject areas in the interests of mountain biking and for the wider societal, policy and business benefits identified in IMBA EU’s vision and mission.
IMBA Europe networks aim to;
- Share expertise and resources to grow and defend their interests.
- Gather and share knowledge about trends in society and in policy
- Connect across different sectors and with outside experts.
- Face common challenges in regulation and government policies.
- Create standards so that products and services can operate across Europe.
- Compete for public support such as research and infrastructure funding.
- Build relationships with their peers that strengthen the whole sector.
- Meet potential partners, suppliers and customers for collaborative innovation and business development, especially at the leading edge of new products and services.
Collaborating within IMBA Europe will allow this to happen in a way that is really efficient but also ensures that the collaboration supports the whole mountain biking community.
IMBA Europe HUB
Community members cooperate in identifying and addressing the main challenges in the subject area in the interests of mountain biking and for the wider societal, policy and business benefits identified in IMBA EU’s vision and mission.
Which community should I join?
The HUB is a collection of dedicated stakeholders within the mountain biking sector, working together to improve the mountain bike offering Europe through mitigating our impact on the natural environment, creating better access to trails to trails close to home and working towards becoming a more accessible and inclusive sector.
European Women’s Mountain Bike Network
The European Women’s Mountain Bike Network aims to support and connect women involved in mountain biking across Europe. It focuses on enhancing visibility, promoting inclusivity, and increasing women’s participation in leadership roles within the sport. Through authentic storytelling, mentoring schemes, and inclusivity training, the network strives to create a more welcoming and equitable mountain biking community.
Who is this for?
This network is here to support women+ (person’s who identify as a woman) working/volunteering in the mountain biking sector, through connecting and building a community to increase visibility of women.
- Industry
- Trail building
- Guides and instructors
- Media and communications
- Volunteers
- Riders/racers
- Trail associations
Activities:
- Bi-monthly online meetings
- Quarterly newsletter showcasing women active in the sector
- In person meeting at the IMBA Europe Summit 2025 (TBA)
- Mentoring scheme and support for recruitment into roles in industry
- Develop a DIRTT initiative for EVERYONE – specifically aimed at improving inclusivity and getting more women into trail building
- Evidence hub- to promote positive case studies and examples of solutions for others to take inspiration from
- Authentic story-telling of women in mountain biking, told by us
Contact:
loren.rowney@imba-europe.com OR subscribe to our mailing list for updates on the network.
CIE Expert Group for Mountain Biking
CIE’s Expert Group for mountain biking operates under a partnership between Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and IMBA Europe. The shared vision is that organisations and institutions from civil society, business and public sectors need to work together to use the potential of mountain biking to contribute to sustainable cities, regions and communities and active and healthy lifestyles for everyone.
The expert group is committed to increasing and building further capacity for mountain bike advocacy in Europe through collaboration and knowledge sharing, positioning mountain biking as a solution to better health, sustainability, and the economics of communities resulting in growth of mountain bike participation in all sectors of society. With a love of nature and desire to protect sensitive ecosystems, we work on shared issues like advocating for access to sustainable mountain biking, trails close to population centres and threats to countryside access, an increasing concern as outdoor recreation increases in popularity.
Who is this for?
Cycling industry, Tech companies
Activities:
- Regular expert group meetings
- Showcasing advocacy efforts by utilising brands’ strong identities and reach.
- Identification of areas in need of attention from the advocacy community due to ongoing disputes, legislation or proposed restrictions.
- Coordination with other expert groups and outside cycling advocacy organisations to support efforts to promote cycling in the interest of the mountain bike community.
Contact: