Why do a large minority of riders go to so much effort to avoid paying a few quid to use Forestry trail centres.
When ever I go to Hamsterley Forest you can guarantee that there are planty of cars parked in the parking area on the lane outside the park to avoid paying the minimal parking charge.
There are even cars parked on the side of the drive into Hamsterley 30 yards before the toll booth. These people seem to be almost exclusively bike users.
Most people do pay but why do these people think they shouldn't have to contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of the trails?
The crazy thing is that they are usually driving decent cars or riding £££ bikes. I find it astonishing - they should all be ashamed of themselves.