[pct-l] Admin Note: "No Bikes" advocacy

[Lindsey Sommer]

Great idea! Thanks for the link.

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On Oct 18, 2012, at 9:32 PM, Ron Northway <ron.northway at gmail.com> wrote:

> Consider posting your thoughts to the new MTB'er website http://bikethepct.com/
> 
> It appears open for comments. 
> 
> Ron
> 
> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 8:09 PM, Lindsey Sommer <lgsommer at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Agreed, BUT maybe we should write those thoughts down and keep them for
>> them the comment period of formally open. It's great to express those
>> opinions, but sometimes timing is key! :)
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Lindsey
>> 
>> On Thu, Oct 18, 2012 at 4:35 PM, James Vesely <JVesely at edmsupply.com> wrote:
>> 
>> > Don't let anyone stop you from expressing your view one way or the other
>> > send the emails expressing your views it is your right and you should
>> > not be denied it.  The USFS and PCTA might be quite aware of the issue
>> > but they do not necessarily know the views of there constituents.
>> >
>> > There are many examples where overwhelming input from the public has
>> > changed public policy maker's decisions on a number of issues.
>> >
>> >
>> > Jim
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
>> > [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Brick Robbins
>> > Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 1:01 PM
>> > To: PCT
>> > Subject: [pct-l] Admin Note: "No Bikes" advocacy
>> >
>> > I have been asked to forward a request that list members STOP
>> > E-MAILing the USFS and the PCTA about their objections to allowing
>> > Mountain Bikes on the trail..
>> >
>> > They are quite well aware of the issue, and the PCTA has already
>> > issued its position statement.
>> >
>> > Filling up In-Boxes is not going to help protect the PCT.
>> >
>> > Nothing will happen at the USFS on this topic until after the election
>> > cycle, so if you want to keep informed, please "like"
>> > https://www.facebook.com/SavethePCT
>> >
>> > and join the group
>> > https://www.facebook.com/groups/savethepct/
>> >
>> > Thank You
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