Trevor Ferrao from Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) explains how they have led the stewardship of mountain biking trails in the Whistler valley for over 30 years.

Simon Christensen, Silkeborg Kommune, Denmark explains how a structured partnership approach of investment from Local Government and nature protection agencies has helped grow the trail network working with volunteers.

PayDirt is Santa Cruz’s commitment to increasing access to trails by supporting the work of people who make it happen. They have pledged to donate $1 million over the next three years towards trail projects, local organisations, events and programs that are geared towards creating and strengthening opportunities for people to get out on the trails. Find out more from Seb Kemp & Katie Zaffke.

What can Scotland learn from these models? What support do they receive and is it transferrable or can this successful model be replicated in Scotland?