[Submitted by: Linda Case] As an equestrian trail rider, I support opening the PCT to responsible and courteous bicycle riders. The trails are there for all of us to enjoy, including equestrians and bicycle riders. I have often ridden trails shared with educated and courteous bicycle riders, with no conflict between both types of riders.
Read more[Submitted by: Toby Gadd] Having completed the Colorado Trail twice on a mountain bike, I learned a lot about the culture of long-haul adventures. Some of the best moments that I experienced were those shared with other trail users. From cowboys on horses, to folks with backpacking goats, to merry through-hikers, to other cyclists–everyone has
Read more[Submitted by: Eric Kendall] I am pleased to hear there is consideration to open up access to bicylcles. I would love to participate in trail maintenance and moreover have the opportunity to do multi-day trips on this trail. I know myself and others I ride with do so with respect for horses and hikers as
Read more[Submitted by: Ken Raleigh] There is over 50 miles of PCT running through the Santa Clarita Valley. As a resident of Santa Clarita, I have hiked several portions of this trail with my wife. It is beautiful, accessible from several main roads running through our community, and under-utilized relative to other trails in our community.
Read more[Submitted by: CF] As a PCT thru hiker (2012) and a Great Divide Mountain Bike route rider (2012) I belong to two camps; hiker and rider/bike packer. I would love to re-trace my thru hike as a bike packer. However, with my thru-hike and my Divide ride very fresh in my mind (I just got
Read more[Submitted by: Jeff] The mountain biking community is ready and willing to help maintain and care for the PCT once we are allowed to use it. Keep in mind that it doesn’t take a life altering five month bike ride to inspire our trail stewardship involvement. We learned trail stewardship on our home trail systems,
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