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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Cyclists preserve the reserve
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Posted By Paul King, East Blaxland.

Wind back the clock to the emotive atmosphere surrounding the closures of mountain bike tracks in the Lower Mountains, for a time it seemed like the future was bleak with no prospects for riders anywhere in sight.
Then something magical happened, riders realised that living and riding in the Blue Mountains comes with a responsibility that far outweighs any one individuals interest.
With this in mind the residents formed Blue Mountains Off Road Cyclists with the motto, "Environmentally Sustainable Recreational Cycling"
We took our medicine and endured the agonising realisation that our tracks were gone.
But then a glimmer of hope arose in the form of Knapsack Reserve, our credentials in place and a sustainable plan for the future saw a light at the end of the tunnel.
Now with a vested interest in conservation of the flora and fauna in the park, a strong regard for fellow users and an unspoken alliance with conservationist groups, we embark on a journey to revitalise Knapsack Reserve, our mission to create a resource for residents and visitors that will provide opportunity for those who seek to appreciate what a beautiful area it is that we live in.
I look forward to being part of the process and can't wait to see the benefit it brings to the community.
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