[pct-l] Fwd: Response to inquiries about mountain bikes and the PCT

[Brick Robbins]

Time to support the PCTA Big Time. They are going to need it


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jack Haskel <jhaskel at pcta.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Subject: RE: Rulemaking to allow bikes on the PCT
To: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>


Pacific Crest Trail Association
Response to inquiries about mountain bikes and the PCT
10/11/12

To our members and supporters:

We are receiving many inquiries from you about information being
posted online about mountain bikes and the PCT.   We want to assure
you that we are well aware of this growing campaign to open the PCT to
bicycles. We are monitoring the decision-making process and we are
working on a strategy to thoughtfully address this issue.

The US Forest Service has been contacted by a group of citizens
requesting a review of the bicycle prohibition but has not made a
decision regarding a review process.  Public notification and an
environmental analysis would have to take place before any change in
the bicycle prohibition would be considered.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association opposes bicycle use on the trail.
 We will be reaching out to all of you when we know more about the
process and what influence we, as hikers and equestrians, can have. We
will keep you informed of our progress and your potential role in this
important matter for the PCT.

Thank you for your support of the PCTA and for all you do for the trail.

        - Liz Bergeron, PCTA Executive Director and CEO

Jack 'Found' Haskel
Trail Information Specialist
Pacific Crest Trail Association
----------------------------------
1331 Garden Highway
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 285-1846
Fax: (916) 285-1865
www.pcta.org
www.facebook.com/PCTAfan
www.twitter.com/PCTAssociation