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Mission
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting trail advocacy through education, planning, funding, establishing and maintaining multi-use trails throughout Vermont.
We endorse responsible, environmentally sensible trail use and the creation of community recreation trail networks for the health and benefit of local citizens and visitors.
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VMBA Goals
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Prove the economic, recreational, environmental, and educational benefits of mountain biking.
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Educate cyclist and non cyclist about mountain biking and provide information on building durable trails harmonious with the environment.
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Encourage youth involvement. Educate others on the importance of recreational opportunities for youth.
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Establish community and statewide trail networks with appropriate mapping and signage.
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Encourage local chapters — educate people in successful public and private landowner relations.
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Cultivate bicycle-friendly legislation. Increase public awareness of the pending landowner liability law.
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Solicit support from clubs, industry, shops, and other trail user and land management groups.
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Build a calendar of events that coordinates group rides, races, and the opportunity to work on trails.
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Develop relationships with Vermont’s conservation, recreation, agriculture, and forest management groups.
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Adopt mountain bike trails statewide.
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