Mountain biking in Australia

Mountain biking in Australia is a mix of dedicated mountain bike parks, ski resorts with mountain bike facilities, and other parks that have become popular with mountain bikers despite lacking dedicated facilities. The peak body for the sport is Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA). According to AusCycling officials, more people in the country, participate in mountain biking than rugby league and rugby union combined, and is more popular than fishing as a recreational activity. Mountain biking has prompted regional towns to invest heavily in new trails to meet increasing demand for the sport, with local governments viewing mountain biking as a significant driver of tourism revenue.