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Etiquette
- Bikers need to understand that high speed trail biking can create safety
problems for equestrians. see
Bikes and Horses: A Case for Sharing by the
International Mountain Bicycling
Association.
- Approach and pass other trail users with care -- you are obligated to
yield to all other trail users. When approaching from behind, announce
yourself (and the number of other cyclists in your group) well in advance so
that you do not startle other trail users. Reduce speed in order to pass
safely. See A Guide To
Singletrack Techniques, Low-Impact Riding, And Low-Conflict Riding by
Roger McGehee, rogm@microweb.com
- Pass horses as far to the left as possible to avoid unintentional contact.
Red ribbons in a horse's tail are an indication that it may kick if approached
too closely from behind.
- Stay on approved bicycle trails.
- Obey posted speed/gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas.
- Approach blind curves with caution -- assume someone is coming in the
opposite direction.
- Use the appropriate hand signals for turning, stopping, etc.
- Should your approach cause a horse to spook or become frightened, be
considerate and stop. Wait for the rider to tell you that it is OK to pass.
- Be a positive reflection of the local mountain bike community. Participate in
trail restoration projects and learn about the
proper
design, construction and maintenance of bike trails.
For a better understanding of mountain bike impacts on trails, we recommend reading:
Chavez, Deborah J. 1996. Mountain
biking issues and actions for USDA Forest Service managers.
Res. Paper PSW-RP-226-Web. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station,
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 33 p.
The Sierra Club encourages MBC members to read the national
policy on off-road bicycling:
http://www.sierraclub.org/policy/conservation/mtnbike.asp
Last edited:
07/10/05
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