IMBA Switzerland is a non-profit association that is committed to the sustainable promotion of mountain biking at a national level in Switzerland.
IMBA Schweiz MEET & RIDE 2024 with ZO-Biketrails
26 & 27. April 2024 in Wald ZH
After the successful realisation of the IMBA Switzerland MEET & RIDE 2023 in Valposchiavo, together with the IMBA Europe Summit, we are in the Zurich Oberland this year.
Under the motto zäme – insieme – ensemble, planning – building – using path infrastructure together, the focus is on the joint planning, construction and use of path infrastructure.
The association arose from the need for a mountain bike-specific representation of interests at national level. For the form of organisation, different scenarios (association, project basis, etc.) were outlined and discussed with organisations from tourism, recreational sports, industry, environment and planning. The foundation of an association for the representation of interests and active promotion of mountain biking recreational sport was largely preferred. The International Mountainbiking Association IMBA Switzerland, as a non-profit organisation, ensures that the interests of mountain bikers are represented and that they can be addressed on a national level. It is strategically affiliated to IMBA Europe and thus well networked at European level.
Get involved in the interests of mountain bikers and be part of it!
IMBA Switzerland is a non-profit association and is run by a board of directors.
It is important to strengthen the network with the regional associations and local organisations. In addition to the elected representation on the board, the regional associations and organisations will have the opportunity to participate as collective members. For 2021, an advisory board is to be set up for the members for joint exchange.
WHY does IMBA Switzerland exist?
We want to give everyone in Switzerland access to attractive mountain bike infrastructures in order to strengthen Switzerland as a mountain biking country, to support the promotion of physical activity (for children) and to increase the overall systemic mountain bike added value.
HOW does IMBA Switzerland work?
We work bottom-up based on the needs of mountain bikers. We work together with other organisations. We respect the environment as well as the needs of affected stakeholders. We work in a network at the intersection of society, industry and politics.
We represent the interests of mountain biking at national level and ensure that it is accessible. We contribute to the development of basic knowledge about mountain biking in Switzerland. We are actively involved in the development and promotion of sustainable mountain bike infrastructures.
We are the contact point for tourism, local recreation, authorities, politics, voluntary work and industry for the design of user-friendly mountain bike offers.
What does IMBA Switzerland do?
As a growing, non-profit association, IMBA Switzerland works selectively and specifically for the development of mountain bike recreational sports in Switzerland.