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Bike Conference to be held in Canada.


The International Mountain Bicycling Association The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide.  Summit and World Mountain Bike Conference will kick off June 20-23 in Whistler, B.C., Canada. The conference promises attendees that they will make important contacts, gain improved skills, and gather up-to-date information through networking. The Whistler location provides paved bike paths, beginner trails, cross-country opportunities and the world-famous Whistler Mountain For the ski resort town, see .

Whistler Mountain is a peak in the Fitzsimmons Range on the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park, and the location of the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort and the town of Whistler, British Columbia.
 Bike Park. Sessions will include "10 Steps to Creating a Risk Management Plan" and "Building Trails in Urban Ecosystems."

For more information on the conference or to register, go to www.worldmountainbikeconference.com.

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Date:May 1, 2006
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