Where do you ride does matter.

ob1 · 02-07-2007, 08:40 AM

Saw some posts in the Ride Reports section...

The descriptions of what used to be called "cow-trailing" are entertaining, but sadly those days are pretty much gone. Liability laws and people abusing others property have caused this.

Disobeying posted private property, riding off trail on public lands and a general "Rules, what rules?" attitude do nothing to help improve the image of offroad cycling. This is not a chinabike problem, it is universal in the offroad community; quads, dirtbikes, dual sports and utes all contribute.

Got a tag? Any forest road not marked "closed" is open to you. The woods surrounding it, probably not, unless there is a legal trail through it.

No tag? Only the legal trails are open to you.

See a chunk of private property that looks sweet to ride? Try asking permission, you may be surprised with a "yes". Dont abuse the property, pack out any trash you make, and any you find. Leave open gates open, and close closed ones after you pass. Dont ride a plowed or planted field. Thank the landowner when done, and report any possible problems on the property to him.

Check into the legal riding areas in your area, and dont be part of the problem.

South Carolina C-bikers, here is a link to where you can find all the legal trails, www.scohv.org

How about everyone doing some research on their home states trails, and posting links to where the legal trails are?

02-07-2007, 08:40 AM	#1
ob1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 499	Where do you ride does matter. Saw some posts in the Ride Reports section... The descriptions of what used to be called "cow-trailing" are entertaining, but sadly those days are pretty much gone. Liability laws and people abusing others property have caused this. Disobeying posted private property, riding off trail on public lands and a general "Rules, what rules?" attitude do nothing to help improve the image of offroad cycling. This is not a chinabike problem, it is universal in the offroad community; quads, dirtbikes, dual sports and utes all contribute. Got a tag? Any forest road not marked "closed" is open to you. The woods surrounding it, probably not, unless there is a legal trail through it. No tag? Only the legal trails are open to you. See a chunk of private property that looks sweet to ride? Try asking permission, you may be surprised with a "yes". Dont abuse the property, pack out any trash you make, and any you find. Leave open gates open, and close closed ones after you pass. Dont ride a plowed or planted field. Thank the landowner when done, and report any possible problems on the property to him. Check into the legal riding areas in your area, and dont be part of the problem. South Carolina C-bikers, here is a link to where you can find all the legal trails, www.scohv.org How about everyone doing some research on their home states trails, and posting links to where the legal trails are?
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