We swiped this from the VASA site because we think it’s important as ambassadors of cycling that we try and present a good image of cyclists everywhere. These are rules for riding the ski trails on Friday nights in TC, but should be adhered to everywhere we’re allowed to ride really. Help support the VASA Friday Night Lights program by buying a grooming badge whether you plan to ride or not.
Fatbike Friday Rules of Etiquette
•Ride the Vasa Pathway on Fridays, conditions permitting.
Click here to find other places that welcome fatbikes. http://www.traversetrails.org/fatbike-trails/
•Support grooming with the Fatbike Fridays Badge – only $25 gets you the Fatbike Fridays Grooming Report and a high-vis zipper pull to show your support. The grooming report includes trail conditions and advisories on when riding would cause damage to the trail. Please abide by these advisories.
•Riding will not be allowed if conditions are too soft. If you are leaving a rut deeper than an inch, having a hard time riding in a straight line, or pushing your bike, the snow is too soft and you absolutely should not be biking on the trails.
•Tires must be 3.7″ or bigger.
•Tire pressure must be under 8 psi.
• Do not ride on any classic tracks.
• Ride the trail in the direction that distance markers indicate. i.e. clockwise for 25k and 10k, counter-clockwise for the 5k. This way everyone is going the same direction.
• Bikes yield to skiers.
• Stay to right side of trail (not in the classic tracks) at all times
• Give skate skiers a wide berth.
•Be an ambassador for the sport – stay polite, educate other bikers, discourage bad behavior, follow the rules, support grooming, and we’ll all have a good time this winter.
If you have any questions about Fatbikes using the Vasa Trail contact TART Trails, Inc., PO Box 252, Traverse City, MI 49685 — info@traversetrails.org — (231) 941-4300
