Photo: Jerry and Marcy Monkman |
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John, can mountain biking boost a town’s economy and well-being?
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🚵 YES: Mountain biking brings jobs, joy, and tourism.
🌤️ MAYBE: Depends on the town and the trails.
🚲 NO: Fun? Sure. Game-changer? I don’t think so.
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Want proof? Just ask Gordon Young. At 62, this Vermonter is back in the saddle—mountain biking daily and grinning ear to ear.
Thanks to a new community forest just minutes from his door, he’s spending the summer exploring fresh trails—and helping put it on the map as a destination for bikers near and far. |
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Trust for Public Land recently helped protect 734 acres near Gordon’s home in Wolcott, Vermont. Soon, this once-private land will host a 5-mile trail network designed for mountain bikers of all levels—from curious beginner to seasoned pros.
Even better? It’s next to the local elementary school, so teachers can easily take students outside for science lessons, reading time, and creative exploration!
And it’s not just Vermont. From the red rock canyons of Utah to Portland, Oregon, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, communities are riding the mountain biking wave—and reaping the rewards: tourism, jobs, trails, and conservation wins.
Get the inside scoop on how this adrenaline-fueled pastime is transforming towns (and cities) across the country—with help from Trust for Public Land. |
It’s a wheely good story. 😉
With gratitude, |
Reed Perry
Federal Director of Trails Policy
Trust for Public Land |
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