Bicycle tourism and infrastructure have significant economic benefits for North Carolina communities. Recent maps created for Chatham County outline recreational bike loops that attract cyclists while generating revenue through local spending. Mobile apps can help promote routes and events, providing data to study cycling patterns and improve infrastructure. Major cycling events like Ironman bring thousands of athletes and visitors, contributing over $1 million directly to local economies. Overall, the bike industry annually provides over $60 million to the Outer Banks through tourism spending, property value increases, and job creation supported by the 1.4 million annual cyclists in North Carolina.