November 29/01 4:15 am - IMBA Report Card 2001 includes Canada

Posted by Editoress on 11/29/01
 

IMBA Grades Canada

Every year IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) publishes a state by state "report card" on mountain biking. For 2001 IMBA has expanded the report to include Canada, the UK. IMBA awards a grade based on a number of factors. To view the complete report and make any comments go to IMBA Report Card

Canadian IMBA Report Card

British Columbia: A-
Phat: MB is mainstream; awesome organizations
Flat: Lack of sustainable trails

Alberta: B
Phat: Canadian Rockies epic riding
Flat: Calgary & Edmonton trail crowding

Quebec: B
Phat: Nordic & alpine ski areas support cycling
Flat: Classic urban restrictions

Ontario: C+
Phat: Solid advocacy groups
Flat: Lack of legal riding near Toronto


Five Phat and Flat Cities for Trail Access

Phat

1.Denver
2.Salt Lake City
3.Phoenix
4.Vancouver
5.Boston

Flat

1.Houston
2.New York
3.Cleveland
4.Atlanta
5.Calgary