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IMBA
Rules of the Trail
International
Mountain Bicycling Association has set up a
list of rules that mountain bikers should follow.
Please respect these rules as they are what
many mountain bikers live by.
- Ride
on open trails only. Respect trail
and road closures (ask
if not sure), avoid possible trespass on private
land, obtain
permits and authorizations as may be required.
Federal and
State wilderness areas are closed to cycling.
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Leave no trace. Be sensitive
to the dirt beneath you. Even on
open trails, you should not ride under conditions
where you
will leave evidence of your passing, such
as on certain soils
shortly after a rain. Observe the different
types of soils and
trail construction; practice low-impact cycling.
This also
means staying on the trail and not creating
any new ones. Be
sure to pack out at least as much as you pack
in.
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Control your bicycle Inattention
for even a second can cause
problems. Obey all speed laws.
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Always yield the trail. Make
known your approach well in
advance. A friendly greeting (or a bell) is
considerate and
works well; don't startle others. Show your
respect when
passing others by slowing to a walk or even
stopping.
Anticipate that other trail users may be around
corners or in
blind spots.
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Never spook animals. All
animals are startled by an unannounced
approach, a sudden movement, or a loud noise.
This can be
dangerous for you, for others, and for the
animals. Give
animals extra room and time to adjust to you.
In passing, use
special care and follow the directions of
the horseback riders
(ask if uncertain). Running cattle and disturbing
wild animals
is a serious offense. Leave gates as you found
them, or as
marked.
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Plan ahead. Know your equipment,
your ability, and the area in
which you are riding - and prepare accordingly.
Be
self-sufficient at all times. Wear a helmet,
keep your machine
in good condition, and carry necessary supplies
for changes in
weather or other conditions. A well-executed
trip is a
satisfaction to you and not a burden or offense
to others.
The bicycle, which was invented in the 1800s
in Europe, has long been a means of transportation,
a favorite type of recreation, and an exciting
organized sport. As a recreational activity,
cycling has grown in popularity throughout the
world in the form of shorter treks on mountain
bikes through top vacation spots to longer trips
on racing bicycles across a number of states
or territories. In the area of competitive cycling,
both amateur and professional events are held
every year around the world. Trails
in the White Mountains of Arizona
The White Mountains TrailSystem (WMTS)
currently contains over 180 miles of developed
trails. More are under construction or are planned.
Most trails are 8 to 16 miles in length, some
longer, some shorter. There are many marked
options for making a trail longer, shorter,
or bypassing some of the tricky stuff. Keep
in mind that all trails are connected either
by connector trails or forest roads, so the
entire 200 miles can be done without interruption.
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