Johnson City TN

Written by Bill C., Johnson City, TN

"I ride motorcycles and do my best not to bother others or their property. I only ride on the hard surface these days, due to age. I do feel however feel that riders have a right to ride on public land just as hikers and campers have the right to use it. Everyone should respect the land. Bikes do cause some damage and that can not be helped. That is the nature of the beast. However they still have a perfect right to use the land."

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“Once they chased our cow into a deep arroyo where it fell and broke its neck. I don't understand how anyone could think chasing livestock is fun.” As a result of the growing conflicts with off-roaders, the Gonzales family stopped their cattle ranching. It doesn't matter whether it is a plate or decal, what is important is that the identification is visible. The police could have tracked down the illegal riders if we had been able to photograph the IDs on their vehicles. I think that would have made them think twice before breaking the law.”

- Eleanor Gonzales, private property owner in Santé Fe County, NM