Mountain Bikers behaviour rules

Remember you are guest of nature
- Ride only on marked dirt roads and trails
- Respect "no entry" and private property signs
- Do not cross fields and pastures

Pedestrians and hikers always have right of way
- Signal your coming in advance
- Moderate your speed depending on the different situation

Do not leave traces of your passage
- Avoid braking sharply and restarting (excessive soil erosin)
- Avoid riding on the trails after pouring rains (excessive soil
  erosin)
- Do not leave rubbish

Respect the local flora and fauna
- Avoid riding in protected areas and nature parks (such as swamps
  or fragile ecosystems)
- Always close the pasture gates after your passage
- Avoid excessive and disturbing noices
- Do not scare the cattle and the wildlife

For your own safety
- Plane your tour in advance
- Check that your equipment is fit and in good conditions
- Always use helmet and bike gloves
- Do not overestimate your technical and physical possibilities

Information by Bike Competence Center in cooperation with Ass. "South Tyrolian Mountain bike guides"