Mountain Bicycling Etiquette
EMPHASIZING: Positive People Interactions and Care For The Land
- Make your contacts with others pleasant, no matter how brief.
- Make the first move. Yield to hikers and horseback riders.
- Speak up or ring your bell at first sighting! Try not to startle people or livestock!
- When approaching oncoming livestock on narrow trails, speak, slow down and move off the trail to the downhill side. When passing livestock from behind, speak out and ask for instructions. Let both livestock and riders know you are a friendly human.
- Ride in small groups and insingle file when passing.
- Ride in control and pass others slowly.
- Respect private property and route closures. Leave gates as you find them. If we abuse a privilege, we'll lose it.
- Tread lightly and leave no trace by packing out litter and avoid muddy trails. Stay off the vegetation and on designated routes. Try not to skid.
- Help teach new riders proper trail etiquette. Lead by example.
- Try not to disturb wildlife.
Remember that all mountain bicyclists will be judged by your actions.
TAKE CARE OF THE PLACES YOU RIDE.
Information obtained from Jacobsburg State Park Bicycling Guide