Good article in Sept/Oct issue of BIKE Magazine featuring city riding. Wissahickon and Belmont had mentions, and we got our website listed in the article!

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MARCH 24, 2007: PMBA's first event was a success! About 55 bikers gathered at the Belmont Plateau for a massive group photo. 

Riders of all ages and walks of life showed up with bikes of all types, sizes, dimensions and conflagurations. There were group rides and a few derby's. The sun came out and it was a beautiful day! 

Thanks very much to Trophy Bikes of Philadelphia!

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After 5 meetings PMBA has established its first executive committee.  The term of the offices has been set for one year, with the next subsequent election to be held in January of 2008.  

Originally posted here at dirt rag magazine  

By: Jeff Lockwood

It's true. Despite many miles of amazing trails throughout city parks, and a large community of people who ride mountain bikes, the Philadelphia area is one of the largest metro areas in the United States with a noticeable lack of a dedicated organization representing area mountain bikers.

But that's changing.

Back in October of 2006, the Friends of Wissahickon, a local advocacy group that "...conserves forest and creek, restores trails and preserves the [Wissahickon] Park's historical structures." brought IMBA to town in an effort to build a demonstration trail project in the park. Such an endeavor would help local mountain bikers at least recognize the importance of trail stewardship, if not inspire them to lend a hand. It was a successful venture, and helped local riders establish a more solid rapport with non-riders in the park. And of course, the Philadelphia Mountain Biking Association was born.