Originally Posted by
FastJake
Around here, unless specifically allowed, bicycles are NOT allowed on private farm roads, horse trails, etc. So we ride elsewhere or risk getting in trouble for trespassing.
Just like gas powered motorcycles are not allowed on MTB trails. You're making it sound like there is no point in having rules at all, because whatever is popular will just steamroll over the rules no matter what. Personally, I'm glad I don't live in a place like that.
Quite the opposite.
If you want to create rules for multiple user groups the best strategy is to include them in the decision making process so there is more buy in for the end result. Refusing to work with them when they are a minority is the best strategy to ensure they ignore you when they are a majority. Be cruel to your children when they are young and they will be cruel to you when you are old. Don't expect different.
We have this multi user concept in place locally right now. Very little conflict and, for the most part, mutual compliance. Unfortunately compromise gets a bad rap these days in other areas with predictable results.
I'm just being pragmatic. The numbers will increase. The group will gain power. They will influence use. How the currently established group reacts to that will dictate how much control it has over the final result.