National Off-Road
Bicycling Association Off Road Code
I will yield the right-of-way of
other non-motorised recreationalists. I realise that people judge all
cyclists by my actions
I will Slow down and use caution when approaching
or over taking another, and will make my presence known well in
advance.
I will maintain control of my speed at all
times,and will approach turns in anticipation of someone around
the bend.
I will stay on designated trails to avoid
trampling native vegetation and minimise potential erosion to trails
by not using muddy trails or short cut switchbacks
I will not disturb wildlife or livestock
I will not litter. I will pack out what I
pack in,and pack out more than my share whenever possible
I will respect public and private property,
including trail use signs and no-trespassing signs and will leave
gates as I found them.
I will always be self-sufficient and my destination
objective and travel speed will be determined by my ability,my equipment,
the terrain and the present and potential weather conditions
I will not travel solo when bike packing
in remote areas. I will leave word of my destination and when I
plan to return
I will observe the practice of minimum impact
bike packing by taking only pictures and memories, and leaving only
waffle prints
Balance