Tips on Developing Mountain Biking Tourism
Create excellent trail maps - maps that clearly show the best trails for mountain biking.
Marketing Mountain Biking Trails
Killer mountain bike trails don't just satisfy local riders. They can also attract tourists from all over, revitalize local economies, and put a destination on…
Economic Benefits of Mountain Bike Tourism
Case studies reveal how mountain bike tourism has enhanced local economies, including an innovative effort from Haiti.
Sea to Sky Study
British Columbia is well known for its unique and challenging mountain biking trails. While communities and tourism organizations acknowledge that mountain…
Scotland’s 7 Stanes Economic Impact Study
This report, attached below, provides an evaluation of the 7stanes Mountain Bike Trails Phase 2 which are based in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and…
Outdoor Industry Association Research
The Outdoor Industry Association and its non-profit arm, the Outdoor Foundation, provides excellent research on mountain biking and other outdoor activities.
Demographics of Mountain Biking
The most frequently cited participation statistics (in the U.S.) are produced by a research group called the Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF), which tracks…
Professional Bike Park Builders
While volunteer-led projects have created extensive amounts of singletrack trails, the scale and scope of bike parks usually call for professional construction…
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