Okay, so it's modern poop, but if you or your kids (or grandkids) want to keep the fine tradition of trail riding alive you better lend your support to this...
As we know, trail bike riding is a recreational activity enjoyed by a growing number of Western Australians. However as residential areas are expanding there are fewer places available to ride. There has also been a large increase in the number of off road vehicles sold in the last five years and this increase in participation is putting additional pressure on the availability of lawful riding areas.
Whilst trail bike riding brings a sense of fun and freedom and provides the challenge of riding off road terrain, the community has raised concerns around noise and damage to the environment as well as the conflict between riders and other users of tracks and trails.
Trail Bike Management Australia has been engaged as the Consultants to address the myriad of issues and to propose recommendations for change that will address the needs of those involved in this issue. Steve Pretzel, Director of Trail Bike Management Australia will be presenting this project at the next Council meeting on September 24.
I have attached a document that outlines this project with details of the website established for trail bike riders to have their say via an online survey. To date almost 1,000 trail bike riders have completed this survey.
We urge you to promote this project through your club, send the flier to your members, complete the survey or contact the consultants with relevant information.
The only way things will change for off-road riders is if we all have our say.
Contacts:
Trail Bike Management Australia Pty Ltd
Tel: 0412 227 252
Fax: 08 6210 1398
PO Box 273 Darlington WA 6070
email:
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