[pct-l] Arguments for Bikes on the PCT

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

This is my opinion as well, however I'm even more cynical in my  
opinion. I believe that the MTBers are actually pawns for special  
interests that are working for the elimination of wilderness so that  
extractive and other industries can have free reign.

On Oct 21, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> From: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Arguments for Bikes on the PCT
>
> This is my personal opinion, not a position as list admin.
> ==========
>
> I've been reading a lot of the arguments for Bikes on the PCT and I
> have come to this conclusion:
>
> The only goal of the MTB people is universal access to all trails.
>
> The exact reasons don't matter to them, and they change them often and
> quickly to gain whatever advantage the think they can.
>
> Therefore, "negotiating"with them is not worthwhile, because the
> specific issues are irrelevant. All that matters is getting access.
> Nothing else.