Mountain biking groups ‘stretched thin’ with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups ‘stretched thin’ with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER - The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the…

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn’t reflected in the level of support they receive. Deanne Cote, executive director of the North Shore Mountain Bike […]

Growing Ridership and Retailer Foot Traffic 3/13/25

The NBDA urges the industry to unite to take immediate action to formulate best practices for growing ridership numbers and retailer foot traffic. Bicycle Riding Participation in the U.S. is a significant problem that has been growing for decades. E-bikes have changed the participation demographics and activities but haven’t appreciably changed the fundamental problem. The Bicycle Riding Participation is both timely and essential to the future o…

Climbing has gone from being a minority practice to a booming phenomenon, with more rock enthusiasts than ever before. This boom has brought with it an increasing pressure on ecosystems. Soil erosion, habitat alteration and human presence in fragile areas are putting at risk the nature we enjoy so much. And not only with climbers: hikers, mountain bikers, even those who simply enjoy the environment, also contribute to this imbalance.