Research
Since 2006 the MBTA has been advocating for more research and resources to aid the growth of mountain biking. We wish to share many key sources of information that mountain bike advocates can use to access grants, support planning proposals or simply to demonstrate the benefits that mountain biking has to offer for both recreation and tourism.
The following is a list of research reports related to mountain bike tourism from BC. If you wish to use any information presented, please reference it appropriately.
2023 Mountain Biking in Squamish - Social, Cultural & Economic Impacts
2019 Fraser Valley Recreation EI Study
2016 Sea to Sky MTB EI Study - Overall Results Summary
2016 Whistler Mountain Biking - Economic Impact Study
2016 Sea to Sky MTB Economic Impact Study - North Shore Report
2016 Sea to Sky MTB Economic Impact Study - North Shore Business Survey
2016 Sea to Sky MTB Economic Impact Study - Pemberton Report
2016 Sea to Sky MTB Economic Impact Study - Squamish Report
2016 Sea to Sky MTB Economic Impact Study - Test of Metal Event