IMBA World Summit 2008

Who's in charge?

Our group rides will be led by experienced local riders, who can help you find the goods. We'll also assign a designated sweeper to each ride to make sure no one gets lost or eaten by a bear (just kidding). Groups will be approximately 15 people or smaller. This may mean that we'll split up larger rides to ensure that group sizes are manageable.

I'm hungry!

Make sure to fill up your water bottles and hydration packs ahead of time. There will be several Clif Bars in your schwag bag and lots of extras available at meeting locations if you need to grab a bar before the ride.

Where do we meet?

Check the list of rides to determine where you meet your group each afternoon. Some groups meet at the expo area, but most will meet at nearby bike shops. See map on page tk for shop locations.

Where do I keep my bike?

Bikes are allowed in the rooms at the Marriot. There will also be a bike valet on site - more details to come. Several carwashes are located near the Marriot if you need to clean your ride before bringing it inside.

Are there bike demos on site?

Yes! We are pleased to welcome the following companies to our expo area: Cannondale, Trek, Kona, Sram and GT. Please check out their tents in Prospector Parking Lot G.

Rain Policy

We've got to leave Park City the way we found it - beautiful. That means that if it rains, and riding will damage the trails, ride leaders will make the decision to cancel rides by 2 PM. You can always hit some of the dozens of miles of paved bike paths or the unofficial IMBA lounge - Squatters Roadhouse Grill. Watch the Ride Board at the Marriot for notices about the weather.

Emergency Information

Everyone must sign a waiver before participating in a group ride. If you have any preexisting medical conditions, please tell your ride leader before you begin the ride. In the event of an emergency, your ride leader will have emergency contact info, but the emergency phone number is 911.

The Rides:

Geocaching
A quick course in using your GPS for the fun activity of "Geocaching." After learning to use your GPS and the basics of geocaching, we will head out onto the Rail Trail to search for hidden treasures on the Park City Trail System. A great activity for families. For more info, check out: http://www.geocaching.com and http://www.tumbleweedandcactus.com.
Ability Level: Beginner
Meet: Marriot Uinta room at 4:00 PM
Depart: After basic tutorial, return at 6:00 PM
Trails: Park City area bike paths

Park City, The Land That Bicycles Dream About
Tag along for an insider's tour of Park City's interconnected trail system, riding on a combination of bike paths and nearby trails. Local experts will explain the development and benefits of this world-class "town to mountain" trail system. This ride will also be offered on Friday. Ability Level: Beginner
Meet: Prospector Parking Lot G (Demo Area), at the IMBA tent at 4:00 PM
Depart: at 4:15 PM, return at 5:30 PM
Trails: Park City area bike paths

Risk Management - Education and Networking Ride
Pull out the yellow legal pad and saddle up for a ride with risk management know-it-alls and lawsuit-phobes. We'll stop frequently to discuss safety issues and answer questions. Ability Level: Beginner Meet: Prospector Parking Lot G (Demo Area), at the GT booth at 4:00 PM Depart: 4:15 PM, return at 6:00 PM Trails: Nearby paths and trails

Ladies Only!
An all-inclusive, women's-only ride. Come meet fellow riders and advocates and sample some awesome singletrack. Hosted by Team Sugar.
Ability Level: All
Meet: White Pine Touring at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 6:00 PM
Trails: Round Valley

Granny Gear
A beginner-level ride for folks who are looking to warm-up their legs on some of Park City's finest trails.
Ability Level: Beginner
Meet: Prospector Parking Lot G (Demo Area), at the Trek booth at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:15 PM, return at 5:30 PM
Trails: Rail Trail to Round Valley II

Middle Ring
An intermediate-level ride that is a bit longer and a bit more challenging than the Granny Gear ride. Expect to ride moderately difficult trails, both in terms of aerobic and technical challenge.
Ability Level: Intermediate
Meet: Jan's Park Ave Store, at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 6:00 PM
Trails: Lost Prospector and Hidden Hollow

Big Ring
This is the tough one. Fast pace, difficult trails and lots of fun for advanced riders.
Ability Level: Expert
Meet: Cole Sport, at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 7:00 PM
Trails: Spiro, CMG, Mid-Mountain

Gravity
Grab your pads and a full-face helmet for a sampling of the Canyons' burliest trails. This ride will be technically difficult but lift-assisted.
Ability Level: Expert (technically challenging)
Meet: Snow Park Lodge at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 6:00 PM
Trails: Canyons' Resort bike park

Kids Ride Opportunities

1. Pee Wee (9:00 - 11:00 AM) This ride is specific for 6 and 7 year olds. The ride will meet at City Park (by the softball fields). The kids will ride down the Rail Trail to the Promontory trailhead. Please go to: http://youngriders.com/dropinsch.html#peewee for directions, maps and more information.
2. Intermediate (9:00 - 11:00 AM) This ride is specific for 8-10 year olds. The ride will meet at the Round Valley Way trailhead. The kids will ride the singletrack in Round Valley and finish at the National Ability Center trailhead. Please go to http://youngriders.com/dropinsch.html#intermediateThursday for directions, maps and more information.

Friday Guided Rides

Ride and Smile
Dharma Wheels Cyclery presents the IMBA Summit's "Ride and Smile" Ride. It's a chance to check out the historic Rail Trail in Park City, get a free dental exam and ride singletrack in Round Valley.
Ability Level: Intermediate
Meet: The rail trail at White Pine Touring at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:20 PM, return at 6:30 PM
Trails: Rail trail for 4 miles to Dharma Wheels Cyclery. After coffee, beer and a chance for Dr. Jon to check out your pearly whites, we'll ride 8 miles of single track in Round Valley, ending the ride again at White Pine Touring. This will be a no drop ride, led by the Dharma Wheels Cycling Team.

Park City, The Land That Bicycles Dream About
Tag along for an insider's tour of Park City's interconnected trail system, riding on a combination of bike paths and nearby trails. Local experts will explain the development and benefits of this world-class "town to mountain" trail system. This ride will also be offered on Friday.
Ability Level: Beginner
Meet: Prospector Parking Lot G (Demo Area), at the IMBA tent at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:15 PM, return at 5:30 PM
Trails: Park City area bike paths

Bike Parks - Education and Networking Ride
We'll cruise the local bike paths, visit Park City's dirt jump park, and learn how communities across the country are incorporating small urban bike parks into their towns. Ask our experts about bike parks and their success stories
Ability Level: Beginner
Meet: Prospector Parking Lot G (Demo Area), at the Kona booth at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:15 PM, return at 5:30 PM
Trails: Park City area bike paths

Ladies Only!
An all-inclusive, women's-only ride. Come meet fellow riders and advocates and sample some awesome singletrack. Hosted by Team Sugar.
Ability Level: All
Meet: Snow Park Lodge at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 6:30 PM
Trails: Deer Crest

Middle Ring
An intermediate-level ride that is a bit longer and a bit more challenging than the Granny Gear ride. Expect to ride moderately difficult trails, both in terms of aerobic and technical challenge.
Ability Level: Intermediate
Meet: Cole Sport, at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 6:00 PM
Trails: Round Valley

Big Ring
This is the tough one. Fast pace, difficult trails and lots of fun for advanced riders.
Ability Level: Expert
Meet: Jan's Park Ave Store, at 4:15 PM
Depart: 4:30 PM, return at 7:00 PM
Trails: Sweeny's, Rossi Hill, Masonic, 2-fingers

Gravity
Grab your pads and a full-face helmet for a sampling of Deer Valley's burliest trails. This ride will be technically difficult but lift-assisted. Tickets will be free for IMBA Summit attendees. Just bring your badge and fill out a waiver.
Ability Level: Expert (technically challenging)
Meet: Snow Park Lodge at 4:00 PM
Depart: 4:15 PM, return at 5:30 PM
Trails: Deer Valley Bike Park

Night Mission
Didn't get your fill of riding during the daylight hours? Break out your lights for a fun, intermediate-level night ride. Free light rentals will be available from White Pine Touring on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ability Level: Intermediate
Meet: White Pine Touring at 8:45 PM
Depart: 9:00 PM, return at 10:30 PM
Trails: Pipeline and Village trails, Snowtop, Hidden Hollow, Solamere and Lost Prospector

Saturday Ride

• Solstice Ride
• Epic

More great riding opportunities:

Deer Valley Resort - Experience the thrill of biking at Deer Valley Resort, rated by Mountain Bike Action magazine as one of the ten best mountain bike destinations. Bikers and bikes are whisked up the mountain on the Silver Lake Express and Sterling Express chairlifts to an array of exciting options, including 55 miles of panoramic trails

Park City Mountain Resort - Park City's abundant selection of biking trails are great for all skill levels. Get a head-start uphill with a ride from Main Street on the Town Lift or from the PayDay Lift (located at the Resort's base area). A detailed trail map is available at the ticket windows (provided by Mountain Trails Foundation).

The Canyons - Great single track trails high in the mountains. Ride the gondola to 8,000 feet with your bike and access some of Park City's most popular trails including the famous Mid-Mountain Trail or Wasatch Crest trail.

Basin Recreation - Some of Basin Recreation's must-do trails are located in the North end of the Basin. The Glenwild Trails, which connect into the Cobblestone and Flying Dog Trails are a must!

If you are an adventurer, check out some of the areas best freeride directional trails built by Basin Recreation's own Bob Radke. The Drop-out and Ant Farm Trails will motivate users to climb back up for another thrill-seeking ride! This area is also accessed from the Glenwild Trailhead.

For those wanting a more urban experience, check out the Willow Creek Trails that spur off of the East 224 Connector Trail. Users can commute from Park City along the Mcleod Creek Trail, to Willow Creek and on out to Kimball Junction to the Glenwild system.. No need to get in your car!