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Haro Woods issue

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 11:58 am
by Lister Farrar
Many of our clubs cross riders know and love the trails in Haro woods. A group of residents concerned about dirt jumpers digging wants to ban all bicycles. I think there's a better way that will meet their needs, accommodate the jumper and cx kids, and help the park recover.

More info here: viewtopic.php?f=19&p=35165#p35165

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 12:53 pm
by Rolf
Thanks, Lister. It’s a beautiful piece of forest, but some of the trails are a bit of a mess. I hope this can be a case where all users are accommodated.

Thanks for your continued advocacy on this, Lister. I recall submitting over the winter some long-winded, cycling-focused contributions to the Saanich community consultation process.

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 8:35 am
by LouiseF
One of my neighbors has started this petition to keep cycling alive in Haro Woods. They've asked that I share with the group.

https://www.change.org/p/district-of-sa ... responsive

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 9:04 am
by Lister Farrar
Signed And donated to promote the petition.

Thanks for posting Louise F.

Btw, no response yet from the friends of Haro Woods and other groups seeking to ban cycling. If you know any, can you let them know my offer stands to show them NTS trails that are the model for this kind of issue. I can get the team van and drive folks to a couple sites to show construction methods and trails harmoniously in use by walkers, equestrians and cyclists. Willing at short notice to take people to see them.

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 9:25 am
by Lister Farrar
And forwarded by Facebook and Twitter. Pass it on.

Just a thought when discussing: mentioning that the nts model addresses the concerns of the well meaning bike ban people puts us on the same side. A better political solution, as well as a better infrastructure solution.

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 10:45 am
by Rolf
Signed.

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 12:28 pm
by AJ Neale
Signed. Also left a comment but it disappeared.

Re: Haro Woods issue

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:23 pm
by Lister Farrar
Petition update from Greg Cantelon

Haro Woods Petition update

Hello and thank you to everyone who has supported this petition by lending your name to the cause. I just wanted to update you all that I have submitted the petition to Saanich Council, parks and the Saanich CAO with over 300 signatures! Thanks again for your interest in more Mountain Biking in Victoria Greg Cantelon.

https://www.change.org/p/13224649/u/228 ... 59882&jb=1