Signs

Signs, yes signs are everywhere. They are mostly there for our safety but one must be intellegent enough to understand the message being given by the sign and realize what may happen if we don't follow that message.
For instance the sign pictured to the right with Michelle. These are found all over public gamelands in PA, but what do they mean? Well they tell people that this particular road is not open to motorized vehicles. Does a bicycle fall into that? Some would say yes some would say no! We as responsible riders shouldn't push this issue but we should simply stay off these roadways because as you will see below there are other signs in gamelands that clearly tell us that bikes are allowed.
What then you ask would happen if we ignore these signs? Well in due time the small green sign above (which gives us permission to ride in the gamelands) will be taken down and we will be told that bicycles are not welcome anywhere in the gamelands. Please realize that the game commision has the authority to take your bike if you are found riding on unauthorized trails or roadways. Next we may see signs like the one below!

Everyone out there riding feels like its no big deal to trespass across someones property or poach a hiking trail but every time they do something like this they only make it harder for everyone else. Close to my house I have miles and miles of trails that others have built (mostly quads and horses) that the owners started posting because the riders where being rude and inconsiderate. By taking the time to track down the property owners and asking for their permission I now have access to some great training trails. No one has declined me permission and I provided them with my name, number and address in case they would change their mind and request that I do not ride there.

So please be aware of your surroundings, follow the instructions or warnings provided by signs and get out there!





Stay alert!

Stork