So whats the real problem riding your bike on Ashdown Forest then? Can anyone add a sensible argument against it....no they can't. You see it's one of those old fashion laws where modern forms of leisure and sport have excellerated to the point where local bylaws have'nt kept pace. As a local resident, dog walker oh and my wife horse rides (with a permit) on the forest I don't feel any guilt getting on my £2500 mountain bike and going for a 3 hour ride on the forest. Most people are very excepting of this and even say hello and 'what a nice day for a ride'. So even if you give me abuse I will always be curtious and I might even have time to discuss with you the wonderful health advantages and safety of cycling off road.
Oh and remember THERE IS a Bridlepath (yes that means bikes can legally ride it) from king's Standing down to the Crow & Gate, it's not very well signposted so maybe that's why I seem to get more verbal abuse riding here from ignorant people than anywhere else? One day cycling willl be allowed on the Forest, it's just a matter of time. Finances are very tight as local funding is cut, there are discussions about reducing the number of Rangers and paid parking! What better way to get money coming in if there is a paid permit for mountain biking-I'd pay.
Oh and remember THERE IS a Bridlepath (yes that means bikes can legally ride it) from king's Standing down to the Crow & Gate, it's not very well signposted so maybe that's why I seem to get more verbal abuse riding here from ignorant people than anywhere else? One day cycling willl be allowed on the Forest, it's just a matter of time. Finances are very tight as local funding is cut, there are discussions about reducing the number of Rangers and paid parking! What better way to get money coming in if there is a paid permit for mountain biking-I'd pay.
