The six recipients of the 2008 USA Cycling-International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Tune-Up Grants have been announced. A total of $3500 was awarded to groups displaying the highest need for trail improvement projects. Funded by USA Cycling, one $1000 grant and five $500 grants were awarded to several groups seeking to jump start trail improvement projects with an emphasis placed on trails used for racing. With applications from all corners of the United States, USA Cycling and IMBA have selected recipients from Alabama, California, Massachusetts, New York and Virginia.

In order to be eligible for the funding, clubs had to be members of both USA Cycling and IMBA.
 
The New York Mountain Bike Association, based in New York, New York, has been awarded $1000 to be directed toward trail signage, the building of new trails and maintenance of old. The funds will also help complete a permanent race loop within the Highbridge Trail System.
 
The five $500 grants were awarded to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Corporation (VA), North Atlantic Velo/Nemba (MA), the Cyclists of Greater Sylacuga (AL), Roaring Mouse Cycles (CA) and Page Valley Cycling (VA).  
 
Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Corporation will use their funds for trail improvements and maintenance on the western slopes of Massanutten Resort in order to raise trial quality and ensure better racing conditions. North Atlantic Velo/Nemba plans to rebuild bridges and add signage along race courses. The Lake Howard Trail project will be funded through the resources of USA Cycling and the IMBA on behalf of the Cyclists of Greater Sylacuga. Roaring Mouse Cycles plans to begin construction of a small pump track as well as upgrade and realign the trail system in San Francisco’s McLaren Park. The funds awarded to Page Valley Cycling will help the Page County, VA based organization purchase hand tools for construction and maintenance on the Big Gem Mountain Bike Trail System and a BMX pump track.
 
The USA Cycling/IMBA Trail Tune-Up Grants are completely funded by USA Cycling members through an optional land-access checkbox in USA Cycling membership applications and renewal forms. The program is administered through a partnership between USA Cycling and the IMBA.