Membership FAQs

For many years, CORP Trails has proudly partnered with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) as a chapter member. During that time, IMBA has provided membership administration, organizational support, and valuable guidance that helped CORP Trails grow from a small, grassroots organization into the thriving community we are today.

As CORP Trails has grown, so have our capabilities. We are excited to announce that beginning August 10, 2026, CORP Trails will begin managing memberships directly and operating as an independent organization.

This transition represents an important milestone in our organization's evolution. By managing memberships locally, we will be able to provide a more personalized member experience, develop benefits tailored to our community, and invest membership dollars directly into the trails, programs, and riding opportunities here in south-central Wisconsin.

We are grateful for IMBA's years of partnership and support and look forward to building on that foundation as we enter this exciting new chapter for CORP Trails.

Why is CORP Trails making this change?

Managing memberships locally will allow CORP Trails to:

  • Keep membership dollars supporting local trails and delivering new projects

  • Offer local member benefits and experiences

  • Simplify joining and renewing

  • Streamline member service and communications

  • Better connect members with CORP Trails programs, events, and volunteer opportunities

  • Prepare for IMBA’s changing relationship with chapter members, as IMBA will no longer be providing the same benefits and services.

What will happen to my current CORP Trails / IMBA memberships?

Your membership will continue uninterrupted, and your expiration date will not change.

Your current membership will remain active through its expiration date and will automatically transfer to CORP Trails' new membership system.

Until your current membership expires, you will continue to be both:

  • A CORP Trails member

  • An IMBA National Supporter

What happens when it is time to renew my membership?

When your membership is due for renewal, you will get an invitation to create an account in CORP Trails' new membership system and renew directly with us.

You will also receive an invitation to renew your membership with IMBA to support their national work to protect national trail access, advance trail-friendly policies, and help communities develop new trail systems across the country.

Note that renewing directly with IMBA will no longer include a CORP Trails membership. Any membership contributions made directly to IMBA will support IMBA's national programs and advocacy efforts and will not be shared with CORP Trails.

What about my member benefits?

CORP Trails members will have access to new discounts and special offers from participating local bike shops and businesses. Members will also have access to discounts on CORP skills clinics, invitations to special events, and member-exclusive merch. View our current list of member partners and benefits: https://corptrails.org/memberbenefits

Until your expiration date, you will retain all member benefits provided by IMBA: https://www.imba.com/member-benefits.  

What about my socks?

When you renew your CORP Trails membership, you will have the option to get member-exclusive CORP Trails socks!

What if I pay monthly for my membership? 

After August 10, you will continue to be an IMBA member but will no longer be a CORP Trails member, and 100% of your membership fee will support IMBA.

We would love for you to continue to support CORP Trails and encourage members to consider supporting both organizations. To join or transfer your monthly membership to CORP Trails, follow these steps:

  • Cancel IMBA monthly payment

    • Login to imba.com

    • Go to your personal dashboard and go to the Current Membership status section

    • Select Cancel next to Auto-renew

    • Under Plan Type, click Cancel Plan

    • If you have questions, please contact IMBA at membership@imba.com.

What happens to my annual auto-renewal?

Annual auto-renew settings established through IMBA will not transfer to CORP Trails. When your membership comes up for renewal, you will need to renew directly through CORP Trails.

Will CORP Trails continue advocating for mountain biking?

Absolutely! Local advocacy is one of the primary reasons CORP Trails is making this change.

CORP Trails will keep advocating for mountain biking, trail access, trail development, stewardship, and responsible riding throughout south-central Wisconsin. We will continue to partner with private landowners, municipalities, county governments, the Wisconsin DNR, and others to create new riding opportunities and keep existing trails open to the public.

Your CORP Trails membership will direct more resources to advance local projects like the Quarry Ridge Bike Park, trail expansion at New Glarus Woods State Park, improvements at Blue Mound State Park, and new trail systems at Wild Oaks Preserve, The Burdocks, and GE.

We continue to value IMBA's leadership in national advocacy, education, and trail resources. Riders who wish to support both local and national mountain bike advocacy are encouraged to support both CORP Trails and IMBA.

What is changing with CORP Trails’ relationship with IMBA?

CORP Trails and IMBA will continue working together to advance mountain biking, trail access, stewardship, and education. The primary change is that CORP Trails memberships will now be managed directly by CORP Trails rather than through IMBA's chapter membership program. CORP Trails will continue to have access to many IMBA programs, resources, and opportunities that benefit our local riding community.

How can I support both organizations?

We believe strong local and national organizations both contribute to the future of mountain biking. Members are welcome to support CORP Trails, IMBA, or both, depending on how they'd like to contribute to the trail community.

If I renew my membership with IMBA, will I continue to be a CORP Member too? 

No. After August 10, 2026, if you renew your IMBA membership, you will be a national IMBA supporter, and no portion of your membership dues will be shared with CORP Trails.