4. Project Charge
Identify and compile
the information
required for the
construction of
mountain bike trails
around Cariamanga,
Ecuador.
Analyze what
infrastructure,
services, and support
are necessary to
sustain a mountain
biking tourism
initiative.
5. Tourism Statistics
Inbound Tourists by the Year
Characteristically abundant and
naturally plentiful
Ecuador has observed a stable and
consistent growth in tourism
International tourism increased 56
percent in past 10 years
1,364,000 international tourist
arrivals in 2013
(Indexmundi, 2013)
8. Financials
Standard $30,000-per-mile estimate for the trail building process
Includes volunteer hours, equipment and tools, design time,
mapping, signage, etc.
Maintenance can be upwards of $10,000 per mile
The overall cost of a bike trail will increase or decrease based on
desired characteristics of the trail
(Gore & Payne, 2011) and (IMBA, 2014)
9. Financials
Ecuador bike shop research on average costs for a beginner’s bike:
Higher-end Shop
Lowest Cost: $880
*Includes options for
bike maintenance
Lower-end Shop
Lowest Cost: $450
*Does not include in-
shop maintenance
11. Situation #1
Lack of both local and
international presence and
outreach.
Solution
● Obtain a clear business plan
● Create a mission statement
● Establish a clear structure of
operations
● Increase promotion or marketing
efforts
● Facebook
● Pamphlets
● Travel Websites
13. Situation #2
Not affiliated with any biking
organizations or businesses
Solution
● Establish an IMBA partnership
○ Destination Partnership
■ Promotion
■ Consultation
○ Grant Applications
■ Small Grants Program
■ Completed through IMBA’s
website
15. Situation #3
Lack of a cohesive biking
community within Cariamanga
Solution
● Bicycle Co-operative
○ Open and accessible space
for individuals
○ Assist individuals in need of
bike repair, maintenance,
or mentorship
16. Recap & Combining Charges
Infrastructure
Obtain a clear business
plan
Increase Promotional
Efforts
Establish Partnerships
Bicycle Co-Op
Trails
Financial flexibility
Equipment availability
Standard process
17. References
Carlson, C. (2010). Bicycling Activism in Ecuador. Retrieved from
http://sf.streetsblog.org/2010/02/23/bicycling-activism-in-quito-ecuador-an-interview-with-heleana-zambonino/.
Cross, Sarah. (2015). Calvas Extremo. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/luisitos46/photos_stream?tab=photos_stream.
Discover the Tourism of the Country of Ecuador. Retrieved from http://www.ecuador.com/tourism/.
Ecuador Explorer. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/about_ecuador/ngo_list.html.
International Mountain Biking Association. (2015). Programs. Retrieved from https://www.imba.com/programs.
National Trails Training Partnership. (2007). Trail maintenance and management. Retrieved from
http://www.americantrails.org/resources/ManageMaintain/searnsmaint101.html.
People for Bikes. (2015). Infographic: Busting seven myths about people who bike. Retrieved from
http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/infographic-busting-seven-myths-about-people-who-bike.
Siderelis, C., Naber, M., & Leung, Y. (2010). The Influence of Site Design and Resource Conditions on Outdoor Recreation Demand: A
Mountain Biking Case Study. Journal of Leisure Research, 42(4), 573-590.
Single Tracks. (2008) Retrieved from http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-trails/boy-scouts-help-build-and-maintain-virginia-singletrack/.
18. "May your trails be crooked, winding, dangerous, leading to the most amazing
view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds" - Edward Abbey
Thank You!
Startup Mountain Bike Initiative
Cariamanga
Friend Group
calvas extremo the beginning of a start-up mountain biking organization. the group consists of 8 friends who are located in cariamanga
http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/about_ecuador/ngo_list.html
NGOs have played an indispensable role in helping the nation’s marginalized citizenry meet their basic needs, encouraging sustainable development and protecting the nation’s natural resources from exploitation.
because there is a lack of government stability, NGOs
Start by surveying the framework of the trail aligning the potential trail with marker flags and temporary boundaries.
This is the part where you dig the tread of the trail which will be the section of the trail that bikers will ride on. Broadcast the debris to the side.
So there is not such a distinct cut in the trail, the next step is the cut the backslope. The backslope is the cut bank along the uphill side of the trail extending upward from the tread.
The next step is to outslope the trail tread. The outslope is the downhill side of the trail tread and this is usually at a 5% slope but this can change depending on the level of difficulty of the trail.
The next step is compacting all parts of the trail including the tread, backslope, and outslope ensuring the stability of the soil.
The last step is to disperse the excess soil material back over the trail and any other natural materials.
