Local trails are where it’s at…

Noosa & the sunshine coast has another string to its tourism bow that has the proven ability to attract visitors & assist in economic benefits to the local area. Surprise, surprise, I’m talking about Mountain biking & also about a great social activity that you can be involved in to help look after our wonderful trails.

Attracting interest is one thing & events like the Noosa Enduro (60 & 100km off-road cycling event), adventure racing, orienteering events & local businesses are instrumental in achieving this here. But looking after what we’ve got is another. On the community front there is a very successful & collaborative effort between the local forest users, bushrangers mtb club & NPWS (National Parks & Wildlife Service), called the Noosa trailcare advocacy group.

With off-road cycling continuing to be a growing market in both sales & participation rates, we all have the potential to make an active contribution to support & manage this growth. Getting out there, getting the hands a bit dirty helping maintain & repair the trails, having a say in introducing interesting & sustainable trail features & getting fed a lovely morning tea for your efforts.

There are 6 mornings throughout the year (every 2nd saturday, every 2nd month) that are open to anyone who wants to be involved in this initiative. All you need is your willingness to get a bit dirty. See you at the next one (Sat dec 8th) to find out for yourself what it’s all about