Just a heads up for everyone! Take a few minutes and comment on the
current plan for riding in state parks.
--Kevin
Dear Concerned IMBA-SORBA Members,
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources is
soliciting public review and comments on its current plan for managing
state parks.
You can review the parks plan and submit comments online.
<http://go.imba.com/site/R?i=LxbD58GAyT_krmBwov0jUw..>
Do not delay, as your comments must be submitted by October 31!
Please consider sending a message that address all or some of the
following points:
* Mountain bikers have become an important user group in recent years
and deserve increased facilities
* All bordering states allow mountain biking in state parks
* Today's shared-use trails are durable, low-maintenance and
relatively inexpensive to build
* Mountain bike tourism contributes to the economic vitality of a
community by boosting retail, restaurant, hotel, gas and grocery sales
* The vast majority of cyclists are responsible, considerate riders
who share trails well with other user groups
* Off-road cycling is a low-impact, human-powered, legitimate
recreation group with more than 35 million annual U.S. participants
* Off-road cycling is a great form of exercise and helps combat the
societal trend toward obesity -- it's especially appealing to kids
* A united trails community -- one that includes mountain bicyclists
and other trail groups -- can be a powerful, effective voice for
increased federal, state and local recreational trails funding
* Cyclists have a great record of giving back to their local trail
systems, volunteering on public land and protecting the environment
* Several IMBA-affiliated clubs currently maintain trails in city
parks, as well as a variety of state and federal lands -- yet only one
NC State Park has opened singletrack trails to mountain bikers
If you have ever ridden or plan to ride North Carolina, please take the
time to send your comments in support of expanded and improved
shared-used trails in our state parks.
IMBA-SORBA and its chapters/affiliates have made good progress this year
and have greatly improved our relationship with state parks. Now it's
time for your voice to be heard. Please take a few minutes to respond.
Thanks for considering this request!
Tom Sauret
IMBA-SORBA Executive Director and Regional Director
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