This webinar will present the findings from a study conducted to better understand the economic benefits of mountain biking in the U.S. and will also identify potential challenges that outdoor recreation communities face regarding increased visitation and suggests considerations and re-sources to mitigate them.
Webinar Outline
Communities that invest in natural surface trail networks for mountain biking can expect tangible pspending by people attracted to trails and easy access to the outdoors. Outdoor recreation-related spending has downstream effects on a community’s economic condition as well, generating sales and lodging taxes and business and employment opportunities in the community and improving residents' quality of life. Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) will present the findings from a new study conducted to better understand the economic benefits of mountain biking in the U.S. This session will also identify potential challenges that outdoor recreation communities face regarding increased visitation and suggests considerations and re-sources to mitigate them.
Check out the March 13, 2025 webinar (Making the Case for Tourism-Oriented Mountain Bike and Adaptive Recreation) on a similar topic: The Trust for Public land conducted a meta-analysis, reviewing more than 50 individual analyses like the one being presented on March 13. Their report gives a macro-view of the kinds of economic benefits communities can expect as a result of investing in natural surface trails for mountain biking, as well as discussing some of the planning challenges associated with doing that (especially in rural areas).
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will build their advocacy capacity for natural-surface trails by using economic data to make the case for investments in them
- Attendees will better understand planning challenges faced by rural communities that are considering investing in mountain biking tourism
- Attendees will have case studies of communities, parks, and special events that demonstrate ways trails provide tangible economic benefits
Location
This is a virtual training. See the event website for more details.
Trail Competencies
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Relevant Trail Types
General. All trail types are relevant.
Upcoming Event
Training Dates
| Starts | May 15, 2025 10:00 AM |
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| Ends | May 15 11:00 AM |
This event takes place in Pacific Daylight Time.
12:00 PM Central Daylight Time
11:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time
10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time
10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
09:00 AM Alaska Daylight Time
08:00 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time
07:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time
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Learning Credits and CEUs
Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.
American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.
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