Participate in Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - Oct. 2, 2004
Dear IMBA Friend,
Imagine your favorite off-road trail through the eyes of a 10-year-old. A
ride where reaching the top of a climb is like conquering Mt. Everest and
the thrill of the winding decent takes their breath away as they pedal
through the woods. Mountain biking is one adrenaline-packed adventure Play
Station just can't deliver.
In an effort to get kids back on bikes and back outdoors, IMBA will
celebrate the first annual National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on
Saturday, Oct. 2. This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion
for pedaling on to kids - and have the chance to win a matching set of three
Schwinn kids mountain bikes!
Participating is as easy as 1, 2 or 3.
1. Organize a ride in your local area.
IMBA can help you plan an event - either large or small; please register so
that we can announce your ride on the IMBA website. You'll be entered in a
drawing for a matching set of three Schwinn kids mountain bikes - the
perfect prize for any kids cycling group or youth program. Register here:
http://www.imba.com/resources/kids/registration.html
2. Spread the word.
This event is a great opportunity for kids and groups to experience mountain
biking for the first time or to get back on the saddle again. Simply forward
this e-mail to others who may be interested.
3. Take a kid on a ride.
Plan to go mountain biking on Oct. 2 - and bring a kid along for the ride!
Register your participation for a chance to win a matching set of three
Schwinn kids mountain bikes. Register here:
http://www.imba.com/resources/kids/registration.html
Already go mountain biking with kids? We want to hear from you! If you
already take your (or someone else's) kid mountain biking, please share your
stories with us. We are gathering riders? experiences to post on the IMBA
website. If you'd be willing to share your story, send an email to
kids@imba.com.
For additional resources and information about National Take a Kid Mountain
Biking and for up-to-date event locations, please visit
http://www.imba.com/resources/kids
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Background
IMBA National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day celebrates the life of Jack
Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who had a true
passion for the sport from an early age but passed away in 2002. Funding is
provided by the Jack Doub Memorial Endowment, Schwinn Bicycles and the
Goldsmith-Greenfield Foundation.