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Advocacy
3 weeks ago
The Myth of the Great Bike Savior
by Patrick Lucas
Outdoor recreation can be a lifeline for rural economies, but the industry has also benefited from the erasure of Indigenous...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Apr 13, 2020
How MTB Trails and Tourism can Help Struggling Communities [Podcast]
by Jeff Barber
We talk about how SBTS trail work is impacting the local economy. Founder Greg Williams shares some of the strategies...
News
on Mar 27, 2020
For Small Business Owners in the Bike Industry, the Timing of Coronavirus Couldn't Have Been Worse
by Matt Miller
Coronavirus is impacting small businesses at the worst time possible in the seasonal cycle of the bike industry.
Advocacy
on Jan 28, 2020
Whether Building or Riding, There are no Easily Earned Miles in Southwest Utah
by Matt Miller
Southwest Utah has blown up in popularity as a mountain bike destination over the past decade, but that brings a...
Videos
on Oct 2, 2019
Watch: Race Face Creator Series - From Slide to Ride
by Video Share
This is the story of how a natural disaster brought a town together and how mountain biking could bring inspiration...
Beginners
on Sep 27, 2019
5 Lessons I Learned From My First Mountain Biking Trip
by Richard Shoop
A whole new world of mountain biking opens up when you venture beyond your local trails. Richard shares the things...
Videos
on Sep 26, 2019
Watch: Dirt Magic - From Dying Mining Town to Mountain Bike Mecca
by Video Share
A documentary showing how Downieville transformed itself from a mining town to mountain bike mecca.
Mountain Bike Podcast
on May 27, 2019
Listen: Sharing the Mountain Bike Stoke Around the World
by Jeff Barber
Mike Brcic talks about the best ways to share the mountain bike experience with others, whether that's leading a group...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Apr 29, 2019
Podcast: How Mountain Biking is Being Developed in Scotland
by Jeff Barber
Any group looking to develop mountain biking -- whether it's at the local or national level, for tourism, industry, or...
Forum
on Mar 25, 2019
Marin County Says Thanks But No Thanks to MTB Tourism
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Mar 25, 2019
It's no surprise MTB tourism faces an uphill battle in Marin County, which has been notoriously hostile toward mountain biking,...
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Trails
on Mar 25, 2019
Come for a Job, Stay for the Trails. Using Mountain Biking to Lure Great Employees
by Matt Miller
Cities around the US are working to attract new workers with mountain bike trails. For some places, this gamble more...
Advocacy
on Feb 20, 2019
As MTB Destinations Grow Tourism, the Process is Part Experimental, and Part Follow the Leader
by Matt Miller
What does it take to draw mountain bikers to a destination? Great trails, MTB festivals, and a business strategy.
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Feb 4, 2019
Podcast: What's Grinding Our Gears and Stoking Our Spokes in 2019
by Jeff Barber
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Mountain Bike Podcast
on Nov 12, 2018
Listen: Vermont Mountain Bikers Adopt Unique State-Level Advocacy Plan
by Jeff Barber
The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA.org) is a state-level group that supports grass-roots clubs building and maintaining trails, while also...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Apr 2, 2018
Listen: Affordable Towns With Great MTB Trails, Dissected
by Jeff Barber
Singletracks talks about some of the most affordable towns in the USA with great mountain bike trails. We also cover...
Culture
on Mar 5, 2018
The Downsides of Becoming a Mountain Bike Destination
by Jeff Barber
Mountain bike tourism is growing as communities embrace the economic benefits. However, rising housing costs, a shifting job market, and...
Advocacy
on Jan 25, 2018
$5 Million Budget Approved for New Mountain Bike Trails in Northeastern Minnesota
by Greg Heil
The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board on Wednesday approved spending $4.95 million on up to 92 miles of mountain...
Forum
on Dec 27, 2017
Is there a downside to MTB tourism / destinations?
started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Dec 27, 2017
I just finished a fascinating long read about the impact MTB tourism is having on the small town of Derby,...
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Mountain Bike Podcast
on Aug 14, 2017
Listen: Mountain Bikers Want to Know, What's Happening in Northwest Arkansas?
by Jeff Barber
In this episode, we talk about Northwest Arkansas' ascendence as a mountain bike destination. Starting with a discussion of the area's geography and......
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