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On Wed, 23 May 2007 06:42:36 -0700 (PDT), Kristi Schaaf wrote
> ...but the park manager
> has told me he doesn't want a 'race' in the park due
> to the number of pleasure riders...
Whenever there were major special events (dirtbike rallies, mountain bike
races) in my old local park, it was customary to "put the word out"
to all the usual park constituencies using those organizations'
newsletters, "May 5 is the big race, stay away unless you want to
spectate or help."  This was done months in advance, and repeated
each month.  The week before the event, it was publicized in the local 
newspapers.

It also helps if the park publishes an annual "calendar of events" flyer
distributed free at conspicuous places like the park office and major
parking lots.  People object a lot less if it has been made easy for
them to know in advance.  Signs in parking lots "Next Weekend--700 
Motorcycles!!!" could also hint that maybe one ought to ride someplace
else that weekend.

Depending upon the laws/regs/customs of the land management agency,
the park manager may also have the authority to close the park to
other uses for that one day.

Linda Mirams





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