Category: News
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MROSD conflicts and the Multiple Use Doctrine
Hello, I�m a student at UC Davis interested in the management of public lands, multiple use planning, and mountainbiking. I�m currently taking a class in environmental law, and am writing a paper focusing on the MROSD El Corte de Madera conflict with an emphasis on compliance with multiple use legislation. However, I am not very…
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Cyclist Rescues Hiker
“As I rode out from the park on Old Haul rd, I encountered a hiker yelling for help… I approached her, she was separated from a Santa Cruz chapter of the Sierra Club , had pretty much no idea where she was. I directed her towards, and stayed with her til near the Wurr rd…
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Giant Salamander Trail Re-Opened
The giant salamander trail at ecdm re-opened today, and I got a chance to get out there and ride it. The trail provides an important connector and is fun to ride in both directions My route took me from Skeggs point along Tafoni and then down fir and past the top or Resolution all the…
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5/19 – Public Hearing Draft Master Plan for the La Honda Open Space Preserve
Hi all, I’ve never posted here, but I got the following email, which I am sure others also received. Is is worth going to this and speaking up for mountain biking, or has the MSROD BOD already decided to shut us out? Thanks! -johann *********** You are cordially invited to join us on May 19…
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Change We Can believe In?
Do you think Obama is making a difference in our country? Can You make a difference in our local special parks district? MROSD Board members decided a few years ago that only 65% of trails in Preserves should be open to bikes, and have generally made decisions that the nice trails should be bike free…
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permit bicycling in national parks
I am sure you have all heard about this. There is a rule change afoot that will make it easier to permit bicycling in national parks. we need about 5000 more comments nationally to get it passed. Follow the link below and click on ‘send a comment or submission http://www.regulations.gov/search/se…d=11E8A2ED5224 Consider writing a tailored message.…