A couple of recent pieces of work on the economic benefits of cycling tourism are: a NZ Case Study of Cycle Tourists in the South Island and a Survey of the economic benefits of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Does anyone know of any more recent analysis on the potential for economic development through cycling tourism?
Some recent analysis on the potential for economic development through cycling tourism:
Cycle Tourism and Regional Development: A New Zealand Case Study. A 1999 paper outlining research on the activities of bicycle tourists...