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Re: [RC] trail user issues - Eric DrewI have to chime in as both a Mt Biker and as an Equestrian. There will always be people who break the rules on both sides of the fence but education and dialog is the key. Where my wife and I ride 90% of the trails are mixed use and out of the hundreds of Mt Bikers that we have encountered we have never had a major issue with any of them. Most either dismount their bikes or ask us what we would like them to do. Both of our horses are so used to bikes that they completely ignore them. Mt. Bikes are not going to go away and neither are Equestrians or Hikers the only solution is to learn to work together to preserve and if possible expand trail access for all. There have been some really good joint trail work parties [Mt Bike/ Equestrian/ Hiking groups] in my area and it creates a great opportunity for learning and cooperation and is something everyone should think of doing.
just my opinion.
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