Pirate Race Productions today released the economic impact analysis of the inaugural Magic Cycles American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) Race Weekend. The event was held on the public trails of the Beech Mountain Adventure Park in the town of Beech Mountain, NC, and consisted of three races – Short Track, Super-D, and Cross Country - on June 18 and 19. Thanks to the generous support of Magic Cycles, Archer’s Mountain Inn, Black Cat Burrito, Emerald Mountain Realty and Rentals, MaguraDirect.com, and Cane Creek Cycling Components the race attracted 309 racers and their guests from eight states. Participants traveled from as far as Georgia, Ohio, and Massachusetts despite severely inclement weather and the Father’s Day holiday. An economic impact analysis based on a participant survey executed June 20 to 25 demonstrates that racers spent approximately $24,880 while in the High Country, contributing $1,218 to local tax revenue.
Complete survey results and analysis are available at http://www.pirateraceproductions.com/local/2011magicambc/
