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A motorcyclist performing a jump over a muddy water puddle in a snowy forest setting, surrounded by tall pine trees.
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A smiling man wearing a colorful floral shirt and a blue bucket hat stands with his arms crossed on a dirt path. He is surrounded by a scenic landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies in the background.
Map of the Colorado Trail highlighting the route of the first mountain bike race, starting in Denver and finishing in Durango. The map indicates several wilderness areas along the 535-mile route, including the Holy Cross, Mount Massive, Collegiate Peaks, Lost Creek, La Garita, and Weminuche Wilderness.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
A group of cyclists racing along a roadside, with onlookers in the background taking photos. The cyclists are wearing colorful racing jerseys and helmets, and there are cars parked alongside the road. The backdrop features a rocky hillside and trees.
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A close-up view of a bicycle with a focus on the leg of a cyclist wearing a prosthetic limb, highlighting the adaptive equipment and footwear. The background features a dirt path, indicating an outdoor cycling environment.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
A green mountain bike with yellow suspension forks leaning against a white wooden wall, surrounded by fallen leaves and green ivy.
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A winding dirt path through a lush green meadow, surrounded by mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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A narrow dirt path surrounded by lush green trees, leading through a wooded area. The sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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A narrow dirt path winding through a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and small rocks, creating a natural, serene atmosphere.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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A winding dirt path surrounded by green grass and forested hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds. A person is biking along the trail, which forks in the distance.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
A modern bicycle featuring a unique bamboo frame design with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. The bike has two black wheels, white spokes, and is equipped with green handles. It is positioned on a reflective surface, emphasizing its contemporary style.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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A scenic view of rolling green hills leading to a mountain range under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. A narrow winding trail cuts through the grassy landscape, surrounded by clusters of trees and wildflowers.
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A CD case for Magellan's MapSend Topo 3D software, featuring a colorful design with a map preview in the bottom right corner, and text indicating compatibility with various Magellan GPS receivers. The top section includes the Magellan logo and the title "MapSend Topo 3D."
A promotional poster for "On the Road to Athens," featuring a cyclist wearing a helmet and focused on riding, with a background of an American flag. The design includes text highlighting the event and sponsors.
A close-up view of a speedometer displaying speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h), with a red and white illuminated design.
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Logo for Singletracks, featuring a stylized mountain graphic above the word "singletracks" with the tagline "bike the net" below.
<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
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Book cover titled "Mountain Biking Georgia" by Alex Nutt, featuring a scenic trail with two mountain bikers riding through a wooded area. The design includes bold text and is likely aimed at outdoor enthusiasts.
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<img align="left" alt="dirtbike.jpg" id="image370" title="dirtbike.jpg" style="padding-right: 10px" src="https://images.singletracks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/dirtbike.jpg" />I meant to post a short tidbit last week about a <a href="http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20070726/NEWS/107260043">collision</a> between a mountain biker and motorcyclist near Telluride but never got around to it. Ellen Hollinshead <a href="http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20070729/SPORTS/107290071">mentioned it</a> in her Summit Daily column yesterday so I thought I'd revisit the topic today.

Hearing about this incident reminded me of my experiences riding <a href="http://www.singletracks.com/php/trail.php?id=7">Captain Jack's</a> in Colorado Springs where mountain bikers regularly share the singletrack with dirt bikers. I admit I was always a bit nervous riding Captain Jack's for fear of having a head on collision with a dirt bike and I often cursed the foot-deep scree I was sure was a result of careless moto-riding. Sure, you can usually hear a motorcycle coming from a mile away giving you plenty of time to get out of the way, but still, those suckers can climb fast!

But after reading Ellen's column I'm not sure I had it right. I mean, motorcyclists have just as much right to enjoy legal trails as mountain bikers do. My own prejudices against motorcycles sounds a bit like what a hiker would say about mountain bikes: too fast, bad for the environment, etc. And just like certain trails don't allow mountain bikes, there are plenty of trails that don't allow motorized vehicles of any kind.

It's tough to draw the line on trail use and sometimes it feels a bit hypocritical for me to argue against other trail users (don't get me started on equestrians). Let's all work together to find better ways to share the trail - and perhaps open up new trails to biking in the process.
A collection of silver rings with textured designs, displayed against a dark background.
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Screenshot of the Garmin Training Center application showing a training activity. The display includes a map with a highlighted route represented by yellow dots around a lake, along with performance data such as elapsed time, distance, average speed, calories burned, and heart rate statistics. The bottom section features a graph comparing elevation and heart rate over distance.
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