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In this issue:Areas:SouthWest Advocacy:Vigilantes
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Dear Member A different type of newsletter this month. Sometimes things happen that make us want to go back to basics. This is one of those times ... Vigilante Warning John Staines from West Coast Trail Bike Park and Safaris had a very close escape last week when he ran into a wire strung across a track at neck height.
The RTRA classifies this type of vigilante activity as attempted murder, and we put this to the Police Commissioner when the issue last arose in Mundaring six years ago.
Staino's near miss was the second incident involving wire on trails reported recently. Another rider was injured near Pickering Brook when he was caught by a wire strung across a trail at handlebar height.
The thought of anyone setting man-traps like this - especially in some of the prime riding country of the south-west - is horrifying, and inexcusable. But it does highlight the need for riders to avoid antagonising locals and other trails users - something the RTRA is also passionate about.
Our trails and areas need to be respected and cared for. Groups of riders who demonstrate a couldn't-care-less attitude are the biggest problem that trail riders are confronting.
Responsible riders help to keep the trails open, and can co-exist with local residents and other trail users.
If you have any other examples of man-traps on trails please let us know and we will take it up with the various authorities.
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Fears by some riders that the machine-ripping of the McCallum Road carpark off Metro Road is the start of an action to reduce riding in the area have been dispelled by DPaW.
The RTRA Friends of Pinjar were out in force this weekend to clean up the carparks, drain some pooled water and give the place a general tidy-up.
When the wet season hits most riders knows how important it is to properly wash your bike between rides to prevent the spread of dieback. But here are three good reasons to wash your bike at a car wash on your way home.