Mountain biking is a popular activity, with over 50 million people in the U.S. participating annually.
Bike Parks
While developing extensive trail systems in urban and suburban areas may not be possible, bike parks can provide riders with a mountain biking experience close to home. Similar to skate parks but built for mountain and BMX bicycles, bike parks are particularly appealing to kids. Ranging from a quarter of an acre to several acres, bike parks can fit nearly any site and are relatively inexpensive to implement.
In order to be successful, bike parks must be designed and constructed to provide a variety of experiences, minimize maintenance cost, maximize integration into other park facilities, and be appropriately managed for risk. As members of the Professional Trailbuilders Association, Alta Planning + Design can ensure that your Parks & Recreation department develops a facility that provides safe, healthy, and fun outdoor recreation opportunities.
Tourism
Surveys of mountain bike enthusiasts indicate that many take at least one vacation a year for the expressed purpose of mountain biking, helping to bring tourism revenue to numerous small communities throughout North America.
Changing vacation patterns mean that people are traveling less distance to their destinations, creating opportunities for other communities to become regional draws for this desirable demographic. Alta Planning + Design can help your location become a mountain bike destination by examining existing trail facilities, proposing improvements to appeal to mountain bikers, and developing marketing programs to reach your target audience.
Alta provides the following services:
- Trail planning, design, and construction
- Park and open space master planning
- Bike park design and construction
- Bicycle tourism consulting and market research
- Risk management & signage plans
- GIS & CAD design services
- Cost estimating and construction management
- Structural engineering and landscape design
