The fans of practicing BTT are in luck, since we have in Spain the international Mountain Bichycling Association, Imba. It is an association dedicated to the fight against road closure that began in 1988 in California, USA.
Over the years they have been implemented in various countries, where they have sent their goals so that mountain cyclists can continue enjoying what they like to do. The basic pillar for this organization is to protect the future of Mountain Bike, defending the interests of those who practice it before the administration or any public entity.
IMBA is an organization made by and for mountain cyclists. No one as they know the dangers they face when they are launched on a route and how difficult it is to fight the indiscriminate closure of roads. Your interests and needs as cyclists are in the best hands.
In addition, they are not only to demand rights, but they know that every right implies an obligation. That is why they propose basic rules for those who want to climb on board a BTT:
- Cíñe to follow the established path respecting private property and prohibitions.
- care the environment and seeks to stop the least abrupt way possible, since the skidding causes erosion that damages the environment.
- See the speed that the circumstances and characteristics of the land allow it.
- For a correct coexistence with the pedestrians you cardels the step when you cross them.
- respect the environment : Fauna and flora do not have to endure noise, garbage, etc.
- prepare
We have given you the basic notions of how to be a good cyclist. If you are already and have something to report or doubts about the services provided by Imba, do not hesitate to go to them, since they will inform you of everything you want to know. To expand information, you can check your IMBA website.
