sugarba

Thanks!

Great article. I know it didn't really cover Fruita, but I had a question about it I was hoping someone could help with. I'm working on a trails website that includes a section on economic benefits. Searching around, I keep seeing this claim that mountain biking adds $25 million a year (!) to the local economy. The number seems unusually high, especially given how new the scene is, and I'm extra suspicious because I can't seem to find a verified source for it - it mostly just seems to get passed around by word of mouth. Best I can tell, it originated in this article: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/05/news/fruita-fat-tire-festival-its-all-about-the-ride_15863 with no source given for the dollar figure. The only credible number I can find is from a 2004 study that estimated $1.5 million, which is a far cry from $25 million. Anyone know where this $25 million figure comes from?