We are willing to work with other users to preserve, protect and share this resource and to behave with an awareness of the needs and rights of others. Cooperation, consideration and communication between users are the most effective means of maximizing a quality outdoor experience for the most users. Since park regulations often preceded the invention of mountain bike technology, the language or the regulations is sometimes problematic. Language intended to prohibit motor vehicles from parks is often applied to us. We are not motor vehicles and in this case should not be treated as such.
Mountain bicycles are a human scale, minimal impact, sustainable form of off-road recreation.
Parks or trails should not be closed to legitimate users unless there are demonstrable environmental or safety reasons. The burden of proof must be on those who wish to limit access. The only reason to close trails to bicyclists is unmitigatable environmental sensitivity. Research indicates that under most circumstances, bicyclists do not cause significant environmental damage. All users of trails contribute to erosion and all responsible users minimize their impact.