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Mountain Bike Podcast

2 days ago

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

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

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...

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

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......