Andrew Wilson is 28 year old, the manager of energy and sustainability for the University of Queensland, and is an avid mountain biker.

Wilson also happens to be typical of most mountain bikers in Queensland, according to new research by Griffith University.

The survey of 153 mountain bikers at Tewantin, Mapleton and Nerang national parks also found bikers are environmentally conscious, and happy to share trails with hikers and runners.

Wilson, who has been mountain biking for 15 years, said it makes sense for mountain bikers to be passionate about the environment.

“It gives you the ability to enjoy nature; to get out as see nature while also getting good exercise with a bit of adrenalin,” he said.

Professor Catherine Pickering of Griffith’s School of Environment said they were keen to find out how mountain bikers interacted with other park users, following research by others that found there was sometimes conflict.

Source
Brisbane Times