Services.
Trail concept development
A trail concept is the framework that guides a trail development and enables an idea to be tested through a feasibility assessment. It defines the purpose of the trail or network (who the trails are for), what kind of trails will achieve this purpose (the range of trail experiences, how they’ll be built) and how these trails will fit within the landscape (a trail, alignment or network plan).
Feasibility assessment
A feasibility assessment framework provides a structured, repeatable way to evaluate whether a trail project is viable. It includes assessment of environmental, economic, and social factors. It helps land managers and funding partners compare opportunities, reduce risk, and is the best way to test whether proposed trails align with rider or market demand, land use constraints, and strategic goals.
As we are not involved directly in construction we can complete assessment without any conflict of interest.
Trail design
Trail design is the on-ground design of trail alignments that the constructed trails will follow. Trail design allows any assessments or approvals to be completed, provides the information required to understand costs, seek funding and proceed to procurement for construction.
Location services for film and advertising.
Mountain biking evokes feelings of adventure, achievement, and connection to nature. It symbolises qualities that many brands wish to align with.
I’ve worked with extensively with MTB, retail and automotive brands as well as tourism agencies to associate their products and experiences with mountain biking. If you have a product whose value you wish to demonstrate or associate with mountain biking, I can help with location scouting,
Project management
Mountain bike trails are a novel type of infrastructure that Councils and land managers may not have experience developing. An external project manager that becomes the interface between the client and contractor ensure that what is built will achieve your objective.
Often the cost of the project manager can be offset entirely through savings in project delivery through sound decision making and anticipation of potential issues.
Trail audits and assessments
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Training
Trails require maintenance and management. Developing the skills within your organisation can more economical and allow you to be more responsive to issues than using external contractors.
Whether you're a trail building company, land manager, volunteer group or school, I can help you develop the skills required to build, maintain and manage mountain bike trails.
I’ve trained staff in machine and hand-building for some of the largest trail companies in Australia , delivered maintenance and management workshops for local government and supported school curriculum based trail development projects. If you want to grow local capacity, I’d love to be part of that journey.
Contact us
Interested in understanding how we can help you develop, manage or market mountain bike experiences? Please fill out the form and with a brief description of your project or situation and we’ll be in touch.