Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe #124

Thomas Larsen Schmidt, President of IMBA Europe – Mountain Biking in Europe
Topics:
Changes that Thomas has seen over the years
How Thomas got into Mountain Biking and Advocacy
The Difference between IMBA (US) vs IMBA Europe
National Organization Membership Based


IMBA Europe Summit (June 1st – 3rd 2023)
Riding in Europe
Challenges that IMBA EU faces for access and advocacy
Comparing Cycling in Europe with the U.S.
Working bikes into transportation in Europe


More Trails Close to Home – EU
The importance of access to nature for kids
Thomas’ first time / experience in the U.S. in terms of Bike / Ped accommodations (or lack of)
Thomas’ experience at the 2022 PTBA Conference in Bentonville, AR
IMBA DIRTT Project – Knowledge / Learning about Trails
The Trail Building scene in Europe / Denmark
Norway / World Trails – Glen Jacobs


The quality of a trail that is repetitive
The impact that IMBA EU is making today and Take Care of Your Trails
Taken from Scotland – DMBnS


The things that Thomas looks for in a Trail Community
Connected Trails from the Town Center (Idea’s from Bentonville)
Night Riding
If you want to protect something you need to know it
Closing Comments
Thank You’s and Staff Shout Outs
SRAM Support
Specialized Support


Bonus talk about SRAM Innovations

 
Links:
IMBA Europe: https://www.imba-europe.org/
DIRTT Project: https://www.imba-europe.org/knowledge-hub/dirtt-project/
Take Care of Your Trails: https://www.imba-europe.org/events/take-care-of-your-trails/
 
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