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The US Forest Service has proposed big changes to the policy that guides its decisions on public lands. It could result in the exclusion of public from the decision making process. Some see this as a good thing for trail maintenance and construction, while others see it as a step backward.

The post The Forest Service’s Proposed NEPA Changes Could Have a Noticeable Impact on Mountain Bikers appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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The Sustainable Trails Coalition's bill in the House, which seeks to overturn the blanket ban on mountain bikes in Wilderness, is scheduled for a congressional hearing on December 7.

The post Breaking: Sustainable Trails Coalition to Testify at Congressional Hearing on December 7 appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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Editor’s Note: John Fisch is an avid backcountry enthusiast who hikes, bikes and backpacks at every opportunity. While John is a regular contributor to Singletracks.com, the opinions expressed in this commentary are his alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. In light of the recent buzz generated by the efforts of the Sustainable Trails Coalition …

The post Responses to the 10 Most Common Arguments Against Allowing Mountain Bikes in Wilderness Areas appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

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