[pct-l] Bikes on the PCT

[Edward Anderson]

Think about it - if the fines were big enough an extra Ranger could be hired to 
catch them. Jobs are needed.  Since that won't happen - I say, "go ahead and 
stomp the spokes".

MendoRider




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From: "tokencivilian at yahoo.com" <tokencivilian at yahoo.com>
To: PCT L <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Fri, October 22, 2010 4:12:17 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Bikes on the PCT

I had a run in with a group of bikers in the same area that is mentioned in he 
noted journal entry.  One hopes the PCTA will work with the local forest service 
district on some enforcement.  If it weren't illegal, I'd suggest destroying 
their bikes (spokes and wheels are quite vulnerable to a good stomping) hence 
turning the bikers into hikers.  But alas, we are a society of laws, not men, so 
one must use the law.  


As regards the bikers north of stampede pass, I'm going to forward that on to 
the local PCTA regional rep in the hope she can persuade the Cle  Elum Ranger 
district to perhaps do something about it.

More generally, this is a subject that ought to be a topic for the PCTA to bring 
up before congress on their annual hike the hill efforts.  Until the throttle 
twisters and mountain bikers start losing their machines in addition to a fine 
for violating either wilderness or the no bikes on the PCT regulations they'll 
flout the restrictions with near impunity.

TC 

PS - there is nothing I like better than a sweet piece of good single track on 
my trek 6700 hardtail.  But, the PCT isn't the place to find it.
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