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Mountain biking tension continues amid concerns Brisbane’s new strategy won’t stop illegal trails
The battle between Brisbane’s mountain bikers and conservationists has reignited amid concerns that new approved trails would not curtail a burgeoning unauthorised network, with accusations off-road cyclists have cut through logs to reopen illegal trails in Toohey Forest.
Key points:
- Brisbane City Council identifies 26 sites for potential mountain bike trails across nature reserves
- Conservationists say authorised trails will do nothing to prevent the creation of illegal trails and increased environmental damage
- Mountain bike advocates say new trails will benefit the booming recreation and stop illegal activity
It comes after Brisbane City Council last year released a draft strategy to allow mountain bikers access to 26 nature reserves,…
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