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An Examination Of The Motivations, Needs, And Demographics Of Mountain Bicyclists In The West Cuesta Ridge Area Of The Los Padres National Forest, Christopher Devine
An Examination Of The Motivations, Needs, And Demographics Of Mountain Bicyclists In The West Cuesta Ridge Area Of The Los Padres National Forest, Christopher Devine
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Mountain biking has become an increasingly popular sport over the past couple of decades. Despite its popularity, some land managers struggle to understand and keep up with the evolving and heavy use of mountain bikes on their trails. The purpose of this study was to examine the motivations, needs, and demographics of mountain bicyclists in the West Cuesta Ridge Area of the Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo, CA. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires on site, at two different trailheads. From a sample of 36 subjects, findings included their demographics and preferred trail qualities. The key qualities …