File photo: Singletracks member Rider51. Etiquette. Rules. Social norms. Whatever you call them, trail users have developed a set of written and unwritten dos and don’ts to keep the peace and protect the environment. If you’ve been riding mountain bikes for any amount of time, you know that not everyone is aware of the rules, and even those who are aware don’t always follow the rules.
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What is the #1 problem when it comes to trail etiquette? * Not being prepared
Ignoring directional signs
Scaring / harming wildlife
Something else I’ll share in the comments Littering Modifying / building trails without permission Riding closed trails Skidding Riding wet trails Yielding to other riders / passing Riding out of control Playing music / making excessive noise What is the best way to educate trail users about general etiquette and/or one of these issues in particular? Share your suggestions in the comments below!
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