On the Trail

1. Adhere to the TRF code of conduct.
2. Know your ride leader and back marker.

• Before you set off, make sure you know who is leading and who is the nominated back marker. This knowledge may come in very handy if a problem arises.

• Every rider in a group owes it to those following for them to see where the front of the group have gone.
• Whilst riding, every person on that ride should make it his (or her) duty to periodically check that the person following is actually there. This should be done at every intersection or change of direction and also whilst riding along a trail. Each rider should wait for the rider behind to see the route you are about to take.

Obstructions

It is when seldom used that a lane is most vulnerable to destruction. Lack of use leads to the 'firming up' of obstructions and allows overgrowth to take over, thus deterring use still further.
This may seem, to a conservationist, like the desirable establishment of a quiet nature reserve, however, a length of little used track is often seen as waste ground by a landowner. Boundary walls or hedges are then removed and the old lane is incorporated into an adjacent field. Alternatively, the lane is used as a rubbish tip. The right to ride still exists but this is likely to be challenged and conflict is likely. Any user of the countryside should do something about every obstruction or encroachment that they find.

Duties
The highway authority for the area has a duty to assert and protect the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of, and to prevent so far as possible the stopping up or obstruction of, all their highways (HA80 s130), and they have powers not available to the public to enable them to carry out their duties. The statement attached to the 'Definitive Map' will indicate the only obstacles which have to be accepted and the authority should show you this statement on demand.

The TRF works on the ground with practical maintenance, liaison and management plans to ensure that Green Roads are used, not abused.

Other users

In an increasingly overcrowded and environment conscious world the trail rider's back is to the wall. We must all do our bit for public relations -- no-one else will do that job. The easy solution to the problem of inconsiderate behaviour, in the eyes of the public, is a complete ban on all recreational vehicles on Green Roads. Make sure you help reverse this prejudiced view, and do nothing to reinforce it.