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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SCOTLAND: NEW SURVEYS LAUNCHED FOR RIDERS AND BUSINESSES
Scotland’s mountain biking riding and business community is being called upon to help shape the future of the sport as work begins to develop a new national mountain bike strategy from 2026–2036. Read on and please take part in the survey.
Scotland’s mountain biking riding and business community is being called upon to help shape the future of the sport as work begins to develop a new national mountain bike strategy from 2026–2036.
Two new surveys—one for riders and one for mountain bike-related businesses—have been launched to gather views, experiences and ambitions from across the sector. Insights gathered will play a critical role in informing the next 10-year Scottish Mountain Biking Strategy, ensuring it reflects the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing the riding and business community.
The strategy will be developed by the Scottish Mountain Bike Consortium, a forum whose members include Scottish Government; land manager, nature protection, and owner bodies – Forestry and Land Scotland, Nature Scotland, and Scottish Land & Estates; tourism agencies – Visit Scotland and EventScotland; enterprise agencies – Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise, and all the cycling organisations in Scotland.
Colin Slater, the independent chair of the MTB Consortium
We want the next strategy to be bold, inclusive and rooted in the needs of the people and businesses that make up our vibrant mountain biking scene. Whether you ride for fun, for health, for adventure—or run a business in the sector—we need your voice to help shape where we go next.
The Rider Survey is open to anyone who mountain bikes in Scotland, from weekend riders and the MTB curious to elite athletes and adventure seekers.
The Business Survey targets companies and organisations involved in coaching, guiding, retail, events, trail building, tourism, product development, and other related services.
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Both surveys are open until 4th August 2025.
The 2026–2036 strategy will build on the strong foundations of previous strategies and aims to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable, accessible and innovative mountain biking development.
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Our Work
Trails
To develop and sustain Scotland as a premier riding destination we help ensure that the right trails are in the right place, and built and managed by the right people.
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Health
Mountain biking can play a role in making Scotland healthier. By increasing participation, through targeted programmes, we aim to help make our amazing country a healthier and happier nation.
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Destinations
Our work focuses on building on our key destination's strengths, pushing for development and supporting areas and businesses to improve the experience for riders.
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Innovation
We work with Edinburgh Napier University, through MTBCOS, and our enterprise agencies - encouraging businesses to develop and promote new products and services for mountain bikers contributing significantly to the sustainable growth of Scotland’s economy.
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