Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) aims to improve mountain biking in Scotland has it made a difference to your riding? What would you like to see the project and its partners focus on in the future? Are you interested in a rider contribution scheme?
The conference is an ideal opportunity for mountain bikers to view their opinion on mountain biking in Scotland and ensure your voice is heard.
BackMountain biking offers a great opportunity for Local Authorities to meet their targets within their Single Outcome Agreements. There is great potential for mountain biking to provide benefit across 3 key Local Authority delivery streams: health & sport, tourism & economic development and outdoor access.
The potential for increasing participation in this popular activity is immense. It is estimated that 2m people in Scotland own a mountain bike.
Current economic impact of mountain biking to the Scottish tourism market is £119m per year and employment of 3,479 people. Potential growth for the market over the next 5 years is estimated at £36m per year increasing the market share to £155m per year. These figures are being reviewed over the summer and will be presented at the conference.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
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Please click on your department to find out what the conference will mean to you: Sport Development, Active Schools, Tourism & Economic Development and Access Officers.
Sport DevelopmentMountain biking is a sport that Scotland has medal opportunities at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. Now is the ideal time to be planning for a legacy for mountain biking within your local authority to ensure this popular activity maximises its opportunities for sporting success and development.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference will be your opportunity to influence how the sport develops across Scotland and to listen to some of the most prominent voices within mountain biking in Scotland give their opinion on the sports development potential.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is an activity that is perceived as 'cool' by the majority of children and young people, especially target groups such as girls and young women. It's fun, challenging and engaging and a superb avenue for children and young people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is the ideal opportunity for you to influence how we engage more children and young people in mountain biking and network with others in your area to deliver high quality sustainable mountain biking clubs within schools.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
Register for the conference.
Tourism & Economic Development
Mountain biking tourism in Scotland brings £119million pounds per annum to the Scottish economy according to VisitScotland studies. The sector employs 3470 full time staff and the 7stanes Mountain Bike Centres in the south of Scotland generate £9million to the Scottish economy and are visited by over 400,000 people each year.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is your opportunity to be involved in the decision making that will influence the future direction for mountain biking tourism in Scotland. The conference will also be an ideal platform to network with mountain biking businesses within your region of Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is an activity that is delivered by many outdoor centres in Scotland. It is our belief that outdoor centres have made an incredible contribution to the popularity of this growing sport across Scotland.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is a superb vehicle for people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness. By taking advantage of core path networks and Scotland's progressive access legislation we can make a considerable impact into more people utilising the green spaces around them.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Local Authorities.
Register for the conference.
BackIt is through the collaboration between the public and private sector that we believe mountain biking can reach its full potential. Through the formation of Clusters we believe that we are beginning to establish arrangements which enable businesses and the public sector to work together to enhance the commercial returns from the activity in every area of Scotland.
Current economic impact of mountain biking to the Scottish tourism market is £119m per year and employment of 3,479 people. Potential growth for the market over the next 5 years is estimated at £36m per year increasing the market share to £155m per year. This is being reviewed over the summer with the results being presented at the conference.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Please click on your business area to view more information on why to attend the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference.
Trail Designers - Outdoor Centres - Event Organisers - Land Owners- Accommodation Providers - Mountain Bike Guides and Skills Instructors - Bike Shops and Cafes
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Conference is an opportunity for trail designers and builders to influence and to stay informed as to the future direction of mountain biking development in Scotland. It also provides a platform to network with professionals from local authorities, land owners & managers, community groups and other businesses involved with delivering mountain biking.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is an activity that is delivered by many outdoor centres in Scotland. It is our belief that outdoor centres have made an incredible contribution to the popularity of this growing activity across Scotland.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is an increasingly popular activity. It is, correctly, perceived as being part of a healthy lifestyle and is attractive across ages and genders. Access legislation provides a much wider resource for mountain biking and there are many ways for land owners and managers to respond to business development opportunities.
The potential for increasing participation in this popular activity is immense as it is estimated that 2m people in Scotland own a mountain bike.
Current economic impact of mountain biking to the Scottish economy is £119m per year and employment of 3,479 people. Potential growth for the market over the next 5 years is estimated at £36m per year increasing the market share to £155m per year.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Scotland is host to world class events and mountain biking competitions. These enhance Scotland's worldwide mountain biking reputation and play an important role in inspiring people within Scotland to take participate in mountain biking.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals across Scotland and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
If you are already providing accommodation for mountain bikers or you are interested in this developing market the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference will give you a great opportunity to network with other professionals across Scotland and to see the opportunities for your business in the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Mountain Bike Guides and Skills Instructors
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Conference is an ideal opportunity for mountain biking guides and tutors to share their knowledge, influence and to be informed as to the future direction of mountain biking development in Scotland. It also provides a platform to network with professionals from local authorities, community groups and other businesses involved with delivering mountain biking.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
Bike shops and cafes are the heart of mountain biking and are often the first point of contact for people accessing the activity. The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland Conference is an ideal opportunity for you to share your knowledge, influence and to be informed as to the future direction of mountain biking development in Scotland. It also provides a platform to network with professionals from local authorities, community groups and other businesses involved with delivering mountain biking.
Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack for Businesses.
Register for the conference.
BackWith lower levels of public spending if mountain biking wants to develop it is vital that local communities feel empowered to develop effective partnerships and develop mountain biking within Scotland.
The conference would like to inform community groups of the potential they have in providing sustainable mountain biking development and the conference would also like to understand the needs and demands of this increasingly important sector.
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Cycling Clubs
One of the key aims of the framework is sporting development and success. Cycling clubs are crucial to meeting this aim. The conference aims to inform cycling clubs of their essential role within mountain biking and learn from them what nationally could be developed to aid their progress.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other community groups and professionals, both from public and private sector, in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
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Trail Building Volunteer Groups
Working in effective partnerships with the public and private sectors trail building volunteer groups are an increasingly important sector in the development of mountain biking in Scotland. The conference aims to inform groups of their essential role within mountain biking and learn from them what nationally could be developed to aid their progress.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other community groups and professionals, both from public and private sector, in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
Register for the conference.
BackPublic bodies and charities continue to be at the forefront of mountain biking development in Scotland. By working effectively together and with the private and voluntary sectors we can maximise the opportunities within mountain biking and make a considerable difference in increasing participation, tourism and economic development and aiding Scotland to sporting development and success.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Please click on your organisation to view more information on why to attend the Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference.
Visit Scotland - DMO's - Forestry Commission - Health Professionals - Scottish Enterprise & Highlands & Islands Enterprise - Transport Providers - Police - Paths for All & Sustrans
Current economic impact of mountain biking to the Scottish economy is £119m per year and employment of 3,479 people. Potential growth for the market over the next 5 years is estimated at £36m per year increasing the market share to £155m per year.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland to increase the quality of mountain biking product in Scotland and attract more visitors to spend more time and money in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Mountain biking is a superb vehicle for people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness. Forestry Commission Scotland is a world leader in providing sustainable mountain bike trails.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is a superb vehicle for people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness. By taking advantage of Scotland's progressive access legislation we can make a considerable impact into more people utilising the green spaces around them and adopting healthier lifestyles.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in your region and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Current economic impact of mountain biking to the Scottish economy is £119m per year and employment of 3,479 people. Potential growth for the market over the next 5 years is estimated at £36m per year increasing the market share to £155m per year.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland to increase the quality of mountain biking product in Scotland and attract more visitors to spend more time and money in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Mountain bikers currently rely heavily on car transportation. In the future we believe this will be unsustainable. We would like to engage with transport providers to devise sustainable long-term solutions to this problem.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland to increase the quality of mountain biking product in Scotland and attract more visitors to spend more time and money in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Mountain biking is a superb vehicle for people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness. It encourages a positive lifestyle and is very popular especially amongst young people.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity to network with other professionals and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland to increase the quality of mountain biking product in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
Non-Governmental Organisations
Mountain biking is a superb vehicle for people to engage with the countryside on their doorstep and reap all the benefits: health, social, education and environmental awareness.
The Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland conference is a great opportunity for NGO's to network with other professionals and to influence the future direction of mountain biking in Scotland to increase the quality of mountain biking product in Scotland.
For more information Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland has developed an advocacy pack.
Register for the conference.
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