PROPOSED CIVIC SCHEME
Dromana - Victoria - Australia
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.
Dalai Lama
Encouraging kids & adults to be active has long known to have positive benefits both physically and emotionally. Providing a safe and stimulating cycling environment will help inspire users' personal and social development.
Together with RTSG Neuroscientists, Specialized launched a groundbreaking study that analyzed the effects riding had on school children dealing with ADHD symptoms. The results were, in short, awesome. Kids in the study showed improved attention, more “normal” neuroelectric brain activity post-ride, better overall mood, and reduced BMI and waist size. Many of these positive aspects were noticeable even after just one ride and the program demonstrated an 87% retention rate with kids.
“The findings also indicated there may be factors more unique to cycling that make it especially effective when it comes to the brain benefits of exercise. Factors like maintaining balance, being outdoors, riding in groups and the rhythmic motion of pedaling we theorize may have contributed to our findings being so profound”
-Dr. Lindsay Thornton, Lead researcher and Sports Psychologist
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Activity based tourism can generate $100 million+ for the local region. Offering people a World Class Adventure Park will have a direct benefit to the local economy.
EXTENDED SEASON
The explosion in large scale mountain bike parks in Europe, North America and New Zealand is indicative of the real benefits to the local economy as well as the increase in amenity value.
Bike Park Wales has been estimated to contribute over $100 million to the local hospitality, retail and service economy.
From accommodation providers to activity and hospitality vendors the knock on effect of destination activity based tourism has been demonstrated to extremely lucrative.
Bike parks & trails on this proposed scale attract visitors to stay and spend in the local area.
With Melbourne less than an hour away and all the exquisite things to enjoy on the Peninsula, a major bike park & trail network will be highly desirable.
The park has been designed to appeal to riders of all ages and abilities. It is also intended to be a year round facility due to the excellent drainage qualities of the natural terrain.
All new pathways will be carefully designed to optimise Winter operation.
Mountain bikers bike all year round. It's in their blood.
WHAT'S CURRENTLY ON OFFER FOR CYCLISTS?
Mornington Peninsula Vine Tours
Cycle tour to the brilliant cellar doors and food producers of the Mornington Peninsula. Self guided tours have bikes, baskets maps and more provided for your own adventure!
