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[Andrejs Ozolins]

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>         Visiting Trail Experts Will Inspire Local Trailbuilding 
>         Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Coming to Ithaca and Caroline, NY
Ithaca/Caroline, NY, September 21st - 24th, 2006 – The International
Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will
be in Ithaca, NY, September 21st through the 24th to talk trails, teach
people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in
the dirt. The visit is one of 62 stops on the 2006 schedule. Everyone is
invited to attend the weekend’s events.

The award-winning Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program includes two
full-time, professional teams of trail experts who travel North America
year-round, leading IMBA Trailbuilding Schools, meeting with government
officials and land managers, and working with IMBA-affiliated groups to
improve mountain biking opportunities. IMBA’s Crews have led more than
1,000 trail projects since the program debuted in 1997.
The Crews teach “sustainable” trailbuilding, which means building trails
that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment.

Most Trail Care Crew visits last four days, allowing time to assess
local trails, host an evening event at a bike shop, conduct a two-day
Trailbuilding School and ride with the locals. Now in its tenth year,
the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program is more popular than ever.

The Crews travel in 2004 Subaru Outbacks provided by Subaru of America -
the company that has been IMBA's leading sponsor since 1997.
The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program has inspired great volunteer
trailwork across the U.S. and abroad – a big help to government agencies
and land managers who have limited funding for trail construction and
upkeep.

As a direct result, there are now thousands of new and improved trails
in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and several European countries. That’s
a pretty impressive record.

Coming to Ithaca are Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew members Kristin Butcher
and Ryan Schutz, our newest Crew members. Kristin and Ryan created
ClubMud, an IMBA-affiliated "trail maintenance, advocacy and
merrymaking" organization. They helped lead the charge to gain approval
for freeride trails and technical trail features in Broward County
parks, oversaw the construction of two freeride areas, and helped
organize a bevy of cycling events.

All are welcome to join the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew leaders when
they come to town. Below is a schedule of events that are open to the
public:

Friday, September 22nd
5:00-8:00pm
Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, 624 West State Street, Ithaca
Meet and greet, free BBQ, Around the World with IMBA Slideshow

Saturday, September 23rd
8:30am-noon - IMBA Trailbuilding School, Classroom instruction session
at Cornell University, Appel Commons building, 3rd floor Multi-Purpose Room
1:30-dark – IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow
State Forest

Sunday, September 24th
9:00-noon - IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow
State Forest
1:30-? – Group ride at Shindagin Hollow State Forest

These events are free and open to the public. If you plan to attend,
please register here: http://go.imba.com/ithacatcc.

For more information, visit http://www.cycle-cny.com/ for up to date
details, or contact Michael Jura, Cycle-CNY Shindagin Trails Committee,
niteviper2k at yahoo.com <mailto:niteviper2k at yahoo.com> or 607.621.3120. Or
contact Nathan Hunter at natehunter at frontiernet.net
<mailto:natehunter at frontiernet.net> .

For a complete list of visit dates, photos and additional information on
the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit www.imba.com. <http://www.imba.com.>
About IMBA

The International Mountain Bicycling Association creates, enhances and
preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide. Since 1988,
IMBA has been bringing out the best in mountain biking by encouraging
low-impact riding, volunteer trailwork participation, cooperation among
different trail user groups, and innovative trail management solutions.
IMBA's worldwide network includes 32,000 individual members, more than
450 bicycle clubs, and 400 corporate partners and dealer members. For
more information visit www.imba.com. <http://www.imba.com.>
About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy
Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company
markets and distributes all-wheel drive Subaru vehicles, parts and
accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United
States. Subaru of America, Inc., is the only car company that offers
symmetrical all-wheel drive as standard equipment on every vehicle in
its product line. Subaru has been the best-selling import wagon in
America for the past 20 years, based on R.L. Polk & Company new vehicle
retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2002.
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/Nathan Hunter, CSP
Sr. Safety Specialist
Cornell University, Department of Environmental Health & Safety
125 Humphreys Service Building  Ithaca, New York  14853
nph4 at cornell.edu  (607) 254-5439/