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4. Learn and obey the local laws regulating where and how you can ride
off-road, and respect private property. Don't ride where you are not wel-
come or where you are not allowed.
5. You are
sharing
the trail with others -- hikers, equestrians, other
cyclists. Respect their rights, and be tolerant if they inconvenience you.
6. Yield right of way to pedestrians and animals. Ride in a way that
does not frighten or endanger them, and stay far enough away so that
their unexpected moves don't endanger you.
7. You may be riding in sensitive habitat, so stay on the designated
trail. Don't contribute to erosion by riding in mud or with unnecessary
sliding. Don't disturb wildlife or livestock; and don't disturb the ecosys-
tem by cutting your own trail through vegetation or streams.
8. It is your responsibility to minimize your impact on the environment.
Ride accordingly. Leave things as you found them; and always take out
everything
you brought in.
D. DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING
To ride downhill at speed or in competition is to voluntarily assume an
increased risk of injury or death. When riding downhill, you can reach
speeds seen on motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and
