LEOGANG, Austria — Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis.
LEOGANG, Austria — Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria 's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis. Leogang-Saalbach is one of many Alpine resorts betting on warm weather activities, as rising temperatures and dwindling snow have pushed Austria to invest in alternatives to winter sports.
Austria's government is aiming to meet the rising demand for legal mountain bike trails by formulating a plan to sign more contracts with landowners including forest owners, who currently restrict access.Austria's rules, formulated nearly 50 years ago, include a default ban on biking across land unless the owner gives explicit approval.Developing a nationwide strategy is 'long overdue', economist Schnitzer said.
Pivots Towards Mountain Bike Tourism As Alps Warm
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