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[RC] New Trail Design and Construction Book - Linda B. Merims

 
New Trail Design and Construction Book
 
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has
published a new book on trail design and construction.
 
"Trail Solutions:  IMBA's Guide to Building Sweet
Singletrack," illustrates the process with color
diagrams and photographs.
 
Here are abstracts from the Table of Contents:
 
 About Land Managers
 
 Creating a Trail Proposal
 
 Coming to an Agreement (Memorandum Of
   Understanding (MOUs))
 
 All About Volunteers
 
 Shared Use or Single Use?
 
 The Importance of Singletrack
 
 Rolling Contour Trails--Building Great Trails that
    Last
 
 Understanding Grade
 
 The 5 Essential Elements of Sustainable Trails
 
 Using a Clinometer
 
 Trail Difficulty Rating System
 
 Signs
 
 Understanding Soils
 
 The Ten Essential Tools
 
 Mechanized Tools
 
 Armoring--Using Rock to Harden Trails
 
 Wetlands and Water Crossings
 
 Drainage Solutions
 
 Building Challenging Trails
 
 Natural Resource Impacts ("talking
   points" to refute anti-bike
   arguments during land planning
   sessions, with scientific citations)
 
 Tool, Bridge, and Sign Sources
 
 Professional Trail Builders Contact Info
 
Price:  $35
Where to Buy:
  http://www.imba.com   IMBA Web Site
  1-888-442-4622
 
Paperback, 272 pages, 8.5" x 11",
130 color photos, 50 illustrations
 

ISBN:  0-9755023-0-1