Episode 1 – Be Prepared
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“Maybe packs aren’t for goobers.”
- Familiarize yourself with area you will be riding.
- If riding alone, be sure someone knows of your route.
- Bring sufficient food, water, tools, spare parts, and clothing.
- Leave no trace. Nobody likes to see empty wrappers on the trail.
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Episode 2 – Share the Trail
Featuring Greg Minnaar & Kate Courtney & cameo appearance by Maurice Tierney (Dirt Rag Magazine).
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“It’s kind of like everyone out on the trail is part of one big family.”
- Always Yield the Trail to Other Trail Users.
- Yielding means slow down, establish communication, be prepared to stop if necessary and pass safely.
- For horses, stop and ask equestrians if it is ok to pass. Horses are easily startled.
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Episode 3 – Use the Flow
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“Use the flow bro. Use the flow.”
- Stay on legal and open trails
- Avoid skidding and cutting corners
- Obey signs and posted speed limits
- Show respect and compassion to other trail users.
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Episode 4 – Be a Steward
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“It’s like one big life cycle“
- Participate in local trail maintenance and trail building days. The more you help build, the more there is for you to ride!
- Don’t poach trails when they are closed for maintenance. Nobody likes a busted berm.
- Don’t build any trails or features without the permission of the local land manager.
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“The more trails I help build, the more trails there are to ride. Its like one big life cycle.”
Woah….that’s a deep thought.
#TrailLove #shredresponsibly
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