Mountain Biking Protection: Environment & Self

Mountain biking health and safety news: study shows that mountain bikers care about and protect the environment.

According to a study conducted by the Shimano American Corporation and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), mountain bikers:

• are dedicated conservationists
• volunteer time, labor and money to protect the natural resources in the places where they ride
• are enjoying a sport with a low impact on the environment, comparable to hiking

According to the IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel, “From the beginning, IMBA members have embraced a stewardship ethic that benefits conservation of our natural lands and waters.”

The IMBA member survey also showed that their network provides more than 750,000 volunteer hours in the United States each year, a value estimated to be $13 million.

Remember to protect yourself, as well, with mountain bike protective gear!

You’ve got all sorts of rides planned for the 2008 season, which is great, but it’s important to wear the protective gear that will help keep you and your friends and family safe.

Helmets – full face mountain bike helmets and regular mountain bike helmets – prevent injuries and even save lives. Pads protect your shins, elbows, forearms and knees, while wrist guards protect your wrists.

Order your mountain bike protective gear from XSportsProtective today, including:

• mountain bike helmets
• mountain biking pads for knees and elbows, and
• mountain bike wrist protection, and more

Also check back with this blog often for more mountain biking health and safety news!