MBI Formation and Membership
Dear Mountain Biker
We are writing to you regarding the formation of a new organisation called Mountain Biking Ireland.
MBI aims to be at the forefront in dealing with issues related to mountain biking in Ireland, with particular emphasis on the development of recognised, sustainable trails for recreational mountain bikers.
MBI was created to give an organised structure through which mountain bikers can voice their opinions and concerns to land owners and managers such as Coillte, National Parks and county councils so as to best develop access and minimize conflict and disputes.
Already MBI have entered into negotiation with Coillte to develop a previously unauthorised trail in Kindlestown, Co. Wicklow and it is planned that this initial pilot project will be the first of many in all parts of the country.
MBI plans, within a set timeframe, to become an Irish branch of IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association and will be working with local clubs throughout the country to ensure proper regional representation in all parts of Ireland. The current committee is temporary and the constitution provides a framework to ensure that the organisation will be democratic and fair.
In order for MBI to progress further it is essential that we can show that we represent the whole mountain bike community, both recreational and racer and therefore need as large a membership as possible.
We need YOUR support NOW!
All we want from you for now is basic contact details so that we can build up a membership database. Membership will be free initially after which a nominal membership fee will apply to cover basic costs. As a member you will be kept up to date with MBI activities such as trail building projects and workdays, training workshops, biking events etc.
Please don’t ignore this initiative, leaving it to others to join – gaining a significant membership will give us the authority to best represent your interests.
Sign your name on the membership form and return it by post or e-mail to the address provided.
Thanking you in anticipation of your support,
Justin May, Acting Chairman, MBI.
Membership form
We are writing to you regarding the formation of a new organisation called Mountain Biking Ireland.
MBI aims to be at the forefront in dealing with issues related to mountain biking in Ireland, with particular emphasis on the development of recognised, sustainable trails for recreational mountain bikers.
MBI was created to give an organised structure through which mountain bikers can voice their opinions and concerns to land owners and managers such as Coillte, National Parks and county councils so as to best develop access and minimize conflict and disputes.
Already MBI have entered into negotiation with Coillte to develop a previously unauthorised trail in Kindlestown, Co. Wicklow and it is planned that this initial pilot project will be the first of many in all parts of the country.
MBI plans, within a set timeframe, to become an Irish branch of IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association and will be working with local clubs throughout the country to ensure proper regional representation in all parts of Ireland. The current committee is temporary and the constitution provides a framework to ensure that the organisation will be democratic and fair.
In order for MBI to progress further it is essential that we can show that we represent the whole mountain bike community, both recreational and racer and therefore need as large a membership as possible.
We need YOUR support NOW!
All we want from you for now is basic contact details so that we can build up a membership database. Membership will be free initially after which a nominal membership fee will apply to cover basic costs. As a member you will be kept up to date with MBI activities such as trail building projects and workdays, training workshops, biking events etc.
Please don’t ignore this initiative, leaving it to others to join – gaining a significant membership will give us the authority to best represent your interests.
Sign your name on the membership form and return it by post or e-mail to the address provided.
Thanking you in anticipation of your support,
Justin May, Acting Chairman, MBI.
Membership form
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