Mountain bike trails are designated for non-motorized bicycles equipped for off-road use. Hikers may also use these trails, but they are not the intended primary user group for whom the trail is designed to accommodate. These trails are designed to meet the requirements of mountain bikes and their riders, protect resources, and achieve a durable and maintainable trail.
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The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) recognized the need to create a resource for mountain bike (MTB) trail construction that would assist land and park managers seeking...
This book examines all phases of planning, designing, building, and operating these facilities, with real-world success stories and multiple essays provided by leaders in the field.
In the context of mountain bike trails, excellence is realized when a trail design merges the desired outcomes and difficulty that a rider seeks with the setting in which the outcomes are realized.
Managing Mountain Biking is IMBA's guide to overcoming user conflict, minimizing environmental impact, managing risk, and providing technically challenging riding for all levels.
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