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Aim To represent the varied needs of off road cyclists in the Lake District. Our Objectives Promote good practice for off road cycling in the National Park To be a point of communication between landowners, local authorities and the off-road cycling community with a particular interest in – Improved access for off-road cycling in the lakes Ensuring that maintenance of Rights of Way in the National Park considers the varied needs of off-road cyclists Promote awareness within the cycling community on Environmental issues Goals Short term – Encourage responsible trail use Focal point to spread best practice, safety information. Facebook – bikers let us know of issues and we try to approach landowners or LDNPA Medium term – Look for opportunities to expand specific bridleways (RoWIP etc) Long term – Responsible users, open access • • • • Short term Endorse LDNPA code of conduct Make ourselves known to our stakeholders Run social media pages which allow riders to air concerns and queries regarding off-road cycling in the Lakes Respond to the above Medium Term • Improve access to specific trails (Rights of Way Improvement Plan) • Improve communication between UK MTB Associations • Work to affect the capabilities of a National Representative Body Long Term • Project based – – Improvements in access law to reflect the current situation, – Economic benefit of off-road cycling • Equality. A more fair system that represents all user groups • Responsible use of trails National Picture • A Northern steering group has been created allowing associations to speak to each other. Southern have met separately so far. Joint Festival planned in October at Kielder • Modern communication • Aims, objectives, vision and goal • Working with Cycle Touring Club, British Cycling and UK-MTB to find the best way to represent our needs • Much in common with other user groups (BHS & Ramblers) • We are non-confrontational • Looking for the same rights as other outdoor enthusiasts • Legitimise what is already happening http://www.wcml.org.uk/contents/activists/benny-rothman/