We Need Your Ideas on Hikes vs. Bikes

We need your thoughts on the issues of Mountain bike trails. Should mountain bikes be given more access on singletracks and trails throughout the country? What could be some solutions to the current hike vs. bike debate?
A friend and I are doing a project for school about the the debate over mountain bike trails. We are examining the issue, figuring out the arguements of both sides and ultimately making a short documentary that explores the issue.

Along with understanding the issue, we would like to try to come up with some solutions, and possibly even pitch these ideas to our local public land and trail committees, and our area bike clubs here in Marin.

The two of us, who are relatively new to the wonderful sport of mountain biking, cannot possibly know or discover all the issues on our own, and want to hear the thoughts of the Pinkbike community.

What are your thoughts on the issue? Should mountain bikes be given more access on singletracks and trails throughout the country? What could be some solutions to the current hike vs. bike debate? We want to hear the arguements from both sides, so if you are a hiker or equestrian or know someone who is, please share your thoughts with us. We would love to hear any possible solutions or ideas you may have, or that you have witnessed or heard about in you area.

We would greatly appreciate any help you can give us.


Satchel Cronk
Will Baker-Robinson