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Trail Bikes in the Cascades / National Park - who do we call?
Hi Gang,
I need your advice. Today whilst riding the Cascades we came across two seperate groups of trail bikers (may have been one group split up). Probably about 6-7 bikes, of which 2 of the riders looked to be teenagers. Only one was registered but his plate wasnt readable.
It saddens me that these riders are disrespecting the signs, especially when there is so many places close by that they can ride. It is also a shame to see adults passing down this lack of respect to younger folk.
Anyway it beg's the question. Who do you call? Its national park, so do the rangers have a hotline or number to call. We tried to call their office in forestville i think it was but the office was closed.
Just a shame to see the anti cyclist mob get more ammo against us from law breaking trail bikers.
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I was under the impression that trail-bikes were allowed to ride there, because we see them there frequently....?
@tommos... oh dear. Sadly no - riding of motorised bikes is illegal in National Parks except for on roads open to the public (ie. roads you could drive your car on).
This post about a crack down earlier in the year states the same...
From: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/DecMedia...
There is a vehicle access policy here, but it's pretty vauge:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/policies/Vehic...
Trail Bikes in the Cascades / National Park are definitely illegal & a very big threat to other users & the environment.
If you see trail bikes in a National Park on roads or trails that are not open to general public driving it should be reported to the local NP office ASAP so that they have a chance to take action.
The report should include time, exact location, bike & rider descriptions & any registration details.
NP can fine an identified rider based on good information as long as the reporting person is willing to make a written statement supporting the facts provided.
In Northern Beaches Area you can ring the Information Centre at Bobbin Head on 02 9472 8949 who can then call duty staff on the radio.
Alternatively during normal business hours you can call the Northern Beaches Area Office on 02-9451 3479 so they can take action if staff are available.
Thanks for that - number filed in contact list
Live and let live. If they're not riding like d***heads, so what?
As for the damage to the environment of the cacades, lol, puh-leez! :rolleyes:
to turn a dirt bike you spin the back wheel and get traction under the surface dirt this is how it is done,this in turn starts erosion which causes damage to the enviroment.very few moto riders do not use this method of steering.