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Mountain Bike Podcast
on Nov 23, 2020
A Case Study in MTB Tourism, with CAMBA in Wisconsin [Podcast #270]
by Jeff Barber
CAMBA recently worked with River Falls Research Center on a study linking trail visits to $7.8 million in economic impact...
Videos
on Jun 2, 2020
How Bike Trails Are Impacting the Anniston, Alabama Community [Video]
by Video Share
Pearl iZUMi and IMBA show us how the trails in Anniston, AL came to life and are making a difference....
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 Mar 12, 2020
The SBTS Connected Communities Project Plans to Renew the Economies of Struggling Sierra Nevada Towns through Trails
by Matt Miller
The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has officially launched the Connected Communities project - an ambitious plan which would resurrect the...
Advocacy
on Mar 4, 2020
Redlands, California: A Bronze Level IMBA Ride Center one Hour from Los Angeles
by Matt Miller
It's been a long time coming for Redlands, California, but the town, just outside Los Angeles, has been awarded a...
Advocacy
on Jan 23, 2020
As the Rumor Mill Turns, Mountain Bikers Still Have Plenty of Questions about the Kingdom Trails
by Matt Miller
Some of the best trails in the Kingdom Trails network were closed to mountain bikes in December, and there are...
Trails
on Oct 8, 2019
The Czech Republic Has Mountain Bike Trails for Everyone, From Family Flow to Gravity Pro
by Brian Gerow
The Czech Republic might be best known for smooth Pilsner and the literary works of Franz Kafka, but the Bohemian...
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
Sharing the Mountain Bike Stoke Around the World [Podcast #203]
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
How Mountain Biking is Being Developed in Scotland [Podcast #199]
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
What's Grinding Our Gears and Stoking Our Spokes in 2019 [Podcast #189]
by Jeff Barber
We discuss some of the positive trends we're seeing, along with some of the potentially negative things that could affect...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Nov 12, 2018
Vermont Mountain Bikers Adopt Unique State-Level Advocacy Plan [Podcast #177]
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
Affordable Towns With Great MTB Trails, Dissected [Podcast #149]
by Jeff Barber
Singletracks talks about some of the most affordable towns in the USA with great mountain bike trails. We also cover...
News
on Feb 20, 2018
Government to Invest $12 Million to Build Mountain Bike Trails in Central Australia
by Greg Heil
A $12 million investment in new mountain bike trails in Central Australia is set to make the area near MacDonnell...
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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Videos
on Sep 30, 2017
Watch: Oakridge Goes "From Sawmills to Singletrack"
by Video Share
This video shows how Oakridge, Oregon has transformed itself from a logging town into a premiere destination for mountain bikers....
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Aug 14, 2017
Mountain Bikers Want to Know, What's Happening in Northwest Arkansas? [Podcast #116]
by Jeff Barber
We attempt to explain the unique characteristics that make Northwest Arkansas an appealing mountain bike destination, and what other up-and-coming...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Apr 3, 2017
How Mountain Bike Tourism Works [Podcast #96]
by Jeff Barber
In this episode we talk about how mountain bike tourism works and discuss the reasons why many communities are rolling...
Forum
on Jan 23, 2017
What factors make for a mountain bike-friendly town?
started by Greg Heil
Last reply on Jan 23, 2017
What do you guys think: what factors make for a mountain bike-friendly town/destination? Obviously excellent trails... but what else? Amenities?...
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Culture
on Dec 8, 2016
MTB Dreams Can Make Your Wildest Singletrack Fantasies Come True
by Greg Heil
Adventure tourism as an industry is growing rapidly worldwide, and within that industry, the niche of mountain biking is one......
Trails
on May 16, 2016
Epic Has Come to a Place You May Not Have Heard Of Yet: Bentonville, AR
by Scott Cotter
Moab. Fruita. Whistler. Bentonville. Wait, what? Yeah, Bentonville. While the rest of the world was focused on the big places,......
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