So who are we & what is IMTTO?

IMTTO is an organisation that was formed in 2001, and that currently represents International Mountain Bike Teams, Technical Support companies and Event Organisers. IMTTO is an international non-profit organisation that contributes to the greater good of the sport of mountain biking. IMTTO is recognised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). IMTTO is an acronym formed by the words International Mountainbike Teams, Tech support and Organisers.

IMTTO was created through the amalgamation of two organisations:

1. IMTO (International Mountain bike Trade team Organisation, formed in 1996).
2. TAG (Technical Assistance Group, formed in 1997).

Membership Criteria:

Members must either:

1. Provide professional technical support for athletes and/or teams that race in UCI Calendar events.

2. Be a race team that employs at least one rider to race in UCI Calendar events.

3. Be an event organiser or event promoter.

All members must do all of the following:

1. Pay an annual membership fee to IMTTO to assist with the administration and communication costs for IMTTO, which includes postage, telephone calls, faxing, hosting meetings, attending UCI meetings, web site hosting etc.
2. Provide their full contact details and nominate a single representative of their team/company, and their single email address
3. Attend IMTTO meetings where possible in person, and where not possible, contribute by email thoughts and comments relevant to the agenda.
4. When attending international events, ensure that the appearance of their Tech Area is clean and professional (this includes staff, athletes, technicians, vehicle(s), tent etc.).
5. For events where there are multiple disciplines attending, not pull down their Tech Area until all events have started.

All members receive as a minimum:

1. Regular communications on developments in the international mountain bike world, (via email only).
2. Benefits at World Cups such as reduced parking rates, Rainbow Pass credentials for Tech Company staff, and other benefits negotiated on behalf of the members with the UCI, event organisers or any relevant Federation.
3. Access through IMTTO to the UCI on rule changes and other important issues that need raising.
4. Ability to participate in an active forum that strives for excellence in the sport of mountain biking.

General Objectives:

• To provide a stable, professional and financially viable environment for our members to continue participating in the sport and popular success of International Mountain Biking.
• To ensure that through the collaboration and open dialogue with various event organisers, Federations, both National and International, progressive steps are made at further developing the sport and popular success of international Mountain Biking.
• To create and maintain a productive environment that strives for professionalism and cooperation in the sport and popular success of international Mountain Biking.
• Attend UCI Mountain Bike Commission Meetings to ensure that the views of the IMTTO membership are considered and that the recommendations made by this Commission to the UCI Management Committee have been fully considered from an IMTTO perspective.
• Recognise excellence in event organisation through the annual awarding of the "IMTTO Event Of The Year."

Political Structure:

• IMTTO has an elected Executive Committee made up of one President (who is normally the Chairman at all meetings) and 2 Vice Presidents, with one Vice President in Europe and one in North America.
• The IMTTO members vote to elect all three Executive members. Voting is done by email, and the person chosen to collate all votes maintains a record of all votes.
• The IMTTO President will delegate duties to the two Vice Presidents.
• Executive Member terms will be for 3 years. Elections for each position are held at the end of the relevant term.

Current Executive Members are:

President:
Martin Whiteley
Team G-Cross Honda
PO Box 123
18140 La Zubia (Granada)
SPAIN
Tel: +34 (958) 892115
Fax: +34 (958) 892116
Email : captain23@23degrees-sports.com

Vice President - North America:
Chris Conroy
Yeti/Fox Factory Team
600 Corporate Circle, Unit D
Golden, CO 80401
USA
Tel: +1 (303) 2786909
Fax: +1 (303) 2786906
Email : cconroy@yeticycles.com

Vice President - Europe:
Bobby Behan
Specialized Factory Team
Tierhogar
Port Arlington, Co Laois
IRELAND
Tel: +353 (86) 3895154
Email : bobby@lacticburn.com