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Maker Koobi Launches Generous IMBA Support |
By making a bold two-year commitment to IMBA's National Mountain Bike Leadership Fund and a grassroots trail grant program, Koobi has established itself as a prominent bicycle advocacy supporter.
In 2002 and 2003, Koobi will help IMBA strengthen its influence in Washington, D.C. by committing $24,000 to IMBA's National Mountain Bike Leadership Fund. Also during the next two years, IMBA and Koobi will award $500 cash grants to 16 IMBA affiliated clubs from around the world.
Colorado Springs-based Koobi is an innovative maker of high-performance bicycle saddles. The company's latest creation is a saddle with "tunable suspension." The grant comes to IMBA from The Koobi Freedom Foundation, which was established this past year to fund various advocacy projects.
Created in 2001, IMBA's National Mountain Bike Leadership Fund helps insure mountain bikers are at the table when important federal public land and recreation decisions are being made. It pays for IMBA staff and leaders to travel to the national capital and also underwrites professional support.
IMBA/Koobi Club Assistance Grants will help IMBA clubs enhance, preserve and maintain trail opportunities for mountain bikers.
IMBA clubs are invited to apply for four summer and four fall awards. The summer grant application deadline is August 12. The fall deadline is September 16.
For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.imba.com/resources/grants
"Koobi is taking a significant leadership role in supporting mountain bike advocacy," said IMBA executive director Tim Blumenthal. "This two-year grant stands as one of the largest cash commitments ever made by a bike industry company to support IMBA's important work."
Phil Schweizer, Koobi owner and CEO said, "IMBA leads a growing and well-crafted effort to protect our trails and open spaces through its advocacy programs and long-term strategic vision. Koobi's support of both grassroots and national projects will hopefully improve riding opportunities for mountain bikers everywhere."
Contact Koobi at 877-743-3566 or http://www.koobi.com.