Bike store operators, trail builders, bike enthusiasts and tourism experts from the Glarus region have joined forces with one goal in mind: To make the bike offer in Glarnerland more attractive. The timing is perfect, as a new cycling law is currently being drafted at federal level. The new regulations will oblige the cantons to plan an interconnected and safe network of cycle paths. The draft law covers everyday and leisure cycling, including mountain biking. One of the IG's concerns is that a cantonal specialist organization should take the lead in implementing the measures in future.

Biking is also mountain biking, especially in Glarnerland. The new flow trail at Schwammhöhe, the pump track in Mollis and the e-bike panoramic tour from Schwändi via Braunwald to Urnerboden show that mountain biking is a popular and popular sport that is attracting interest and continuing to grow. Nevertheless, mountain bike infrastructure projects still generally find it difficult to gain acceptance. The IG is intended to show that the call for improved infrastructure is supported by broad circles.

For the IG, the "trail tolerance" approach, i.e. the shared experience of nature by hikers and mountain bikers, is central. A functioning coexistence requires binding and generally known rules and a certain degree of coordination. The IG is committed to this on a broad level and believes that a benevolent cooperation between hikers and mountain bikers is the key to success for future measures.

Well-mixed core team

The IG is led by Martin Baumgartner, who, as a passionate mountain biker and co-operator of an e-bike rental station in Elm, knows the situation and needs well. The core team also includes Marcel Leupi from Leupi Bikeshop in Näfels, André Huser from Sportbahnen Braunwald, René Zimmermann, who offers guided bike tours as a "Tourero", and Fridolin Hösli from VISIT Glarnerland. All Glarus bike stores and tourist destinations are also represented in the IG, as well as interested private individuals. Membership of the IG is open to all individuals and organizations. Interested parties can contact Martin Baumgartner directly.