New regulations are unfair to enduro riders
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That is an interesting analysis; 20 enduro miles equals 4.8 acres of disturbed forest. He is essentially correct. And, the effects are gone after a few years of growth and weather. I think Enduros are okay, I'd only become personally annoyed if there were more than several each year and if they entered wetlands as part of the run.
It will come as no surprise that I agree with you, Bob. I think J. Springer's 20 mile of enduro = 4.8 acres calculation puts a nice perspective on the situation (or lack of situation). I will confirm that the average of 2' wide enduro trail is very accurate. I've ridden many hundreds of miles of these trails (although never in an organized enduro event). It is typical to cut your handle bars to about 30" across so you can make it between the trees, however, the foot print of the tire is only about 6". Many (though not all) of the trails are on fire breaks.
I am curious about this "NEW law/rule prohibiting access to existing trails". Does anyone know the exact rule?
I don't understand why the PPA has been so hell bent on seeking regulation of this non issue. Politics I suppose, they should really know better.
Jeff
That is the only thing that bothered me about the article (or article response if you will). There should have been a background opening, i.e., "the PPA is promoting state regulations that will limit our ability to conduct motorcycle enduro events. The rules will restrict, require...etc."
Don't you think that the small amount of damage they do to a road is minor compared to what others do? I find motorcycles to be very low on my list of problems out there.
Guy