All Other Recreation
This category includes any form of cycle tourism not specifically covered by MTB Trails and Rail Trails including urban guided tours, self-guided rides, multi day rides, mass participation events etc.
WA Government Announces $20 Million For Cycle Trails
On Saturday 8th August 2020 Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced $20 million of new funding for cycle trails in Perth and surrounding towns. The funding was part of a $150 million tourism stimulus package. The trail funding is for mountain bike and general recreational trails in the Perth Hills, and the South Western region…
Two Dealers See Opportunities Ahead for Bicycle Tourism
By Anna Gurnhill This month I spoke with two local bike retailers about their perspectives on bicycle tourism, and what it means for their business. Phil Hopkins, Kingston Foreshore Cycles, ACT I admit, I was thrown at the outset of my chat with Phil at Kingston Foreshore Cycles when – not long into the conversation…
Cycle Tourist Numbers up 40% in Popular Cycle Region
Victoria’s High Country has experienced a 40 per cent rise in cyclists touring the region in just 12 months, cementing the North East as one of the world’s top trail cycling destinations. This represents an extra 40,000 cyclists coming the region since Victoria’s state government invested $12 million into the North East Cycling Optimisation Project.…