Biker numbers

Sun., Sept. 2, 2007

The Spokesman-Review

40 million

Number of Americans who get on a mountain bike each year.

750

Number of affiliated bike clubs.

80,000

Number of supporters who contribute

1 million

hours of volunteer trailwork on federal, state and local public lands each year.

Source:

The Outdoor Industry Foundation

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