Originally posted by mike
Did you see the October 2002 issue of Bicycling Magazine that shows the mountain biker grinding up the delicate face of an ancient and rare rock formation? I attached it for your reference.
This kind of thing really saddens me.
However, when I see pics of bikers obviously doing serious damage to the environment, it is really irritating. What you can't see from this rough scan is the spin-out of dirt and rock under this bike-boob's rear tire chewing away at a formation that has instilled wonderment since man stepped foot in Europe.
I agree Mike... I've been out on the trails in the past and see this type of mis-use first hand, both MTB and Motocross. I live in So Ca...and I am saddened because many open spaces are abused without regard. Various non-riding groups are pushing to close open grounds for fear of this type of distruction. It's always just a few that ruin it for everyone else. I, for one am the first one to get in somebodies face...when I see someone abusing their freedoms with their tread. I would hope that others that feel like I, would do the same. Otherwise, the few that help to distroy without regard will be the few that help to limit all our rights.