Southern California to hold advocacy summit

Shimano and IMBA are partnering to foster the growth of regional advocacy in Southern California with a summit to be held on June 7. The area already boasts a strong riding community and the presence of the mountain bike industry. IMBA state representatives, industry reps and club leaders will be on hand for the summit, to be held at Shimano headquarters in Irvine, California, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Attendees will discuss the potential for mountain bike parks, Wilderness legislation, State Park trail inititiaves, relations with the equestrian community, Forest Service route designation and trailbuilding among other topics.