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D · Settled User Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 123

soo true...if they need evidence of mountain biking helping locally; they need look no further than bedgebury!

Ben03 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:09 pm Post subject:

Syren Sistair · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

If I lived near there then I'd take time out do start raising the issue - sadly I only go down to that part of the world every so often (hav a bro nr forest row), will be down there this easter, but will likely head off to porc and hopefully bedgebury Smile

JAW · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject:

That link to article on scotland is good publicity. I didn't read it all but it looked good. I'm glad it's on bbc anyway, so at least about a million punters will see it...

Would be good if we could forward it on to them though.
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D · Settled User Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 123

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/shimano-imba-economics-study-2008.html

"Scientific research has shown mountain biking to be a low impact environmentally sustainable activity with no more impact on natural resources than hiking, and far less than many other recreational activities."

reading back on pinkbike n found that article that quoted that which is supported by Shimano... just found it interesting Smile

Syren Sistair · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

Hi guys,

I've just joined the Facebook group http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=12043864543&ref=mf - it's an effort to get people's views and support all into one place so it can become a force to be heard by the rangers, owners and council. So if you fancy joining then please do!

Ben03 · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 6:01 pm Post subject:

Think i signed up to facebook an age ago. Looks like a more tidy idea that would get somewhere anyway!
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Ben03 · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:30 pm Post subject:

Having been for a recent visit to the Ashdown (walking should there be queries Wink

) I came accross this sign which to suggested they aren't willing to budge. It was interesting to see the reason we can't cycle there is down to the fact that we'd cause erosion and spoil other people's enjoyment (naturally).

I also decided to get a pic of the erosion horses cause, who are allowed on the forest. I really like it as it doesn't stack up what they say.

Yep bikes surely are definitely more damaging then this...

It seems a shame as the Ashdown has the potential to be one of those epic ride spots - something very rare in the South East.

Sound your thoughts...
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Syren Sistair · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject:

Check out the facebook page. there have been some developments, although the conservators aren't interested, the more people causing a fuss and saying how there should be cycling, the better!

duncdan · Newbie Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 8

I have been asking for legal access for the last 4 years, CTC and IMBA are involved now and we hope to have a web site set up soon. The conservators are aware of the facts but choose to ignor them fearing a masssive influx of cyclists to the area would spoil its appeal. They want the income that cycling would generate but they dont want the people. NIMBY!!

We have already done a push protest accoss the forest and if current communications dont make progress we will being doing more protest action early in the new year.

One of the best things that people can do is write lots of letters to the conservators, stating your opinion. They beleive that people dont want cyclists on the forest but i have ask for proportional representation of public opinion, ie if 20% want to cycle then open 20% of the forest for cycling.

If you want to keep intouch then please check the facebook site or email me at ashdowncc@googlemail.com.

Thanks
Duncan