Mountain biking firms get traction

An organisation that supports firms in the mountain biking industry has received £50,000 of Scottish Government funding.

Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland was awarded the cash for the coming year to help deliver a mountain-biking strategy.

The sector is largely made up of small, private businesses. Mountain-bike tourism generates more than £100 million annually for the Scottish economy.

Fiona Hyslop announced the funding at a summit at Glentress Forest in the Borders yesterday. She said: “Mountain biking is an excellent example of a rapidly-growing sector that presents real opportunities for Scotland.” 0 Fiona Hyslop: Mountain biking brings opportunities