Jan. 31, 2015, 8:29 a.m. -  Banks

#!markdown This is really sad. With the recent events I understand the article and it is good to keep the community informed of any issues in everyone's backyard. North Van really needs to get involved here and create an open dialogue for the tax payers and users of the area to let out their concerns. It is really heating up out there and if something isn't done to calm all the users of Fromme down it could really create a terrible culture and stigma around the area. We need to be active in not letting this get so far to have it taken away from everyone. I am a biker ( not in your area) and I do feel that the NSMB biking community is an organized bunch, for good reason, they had to be years ago to create advocacy for the biking community. These ladies are old school and maybe the frustration is that they don't feel they have a voice (as strong) in the community. Obviously not everyone will be happy with community plans and designations in the park but it is important that the biking community doesn't roll over these ladies as it will affect that user group in years to come and how they approach the park and bikers. Again, we always talk about one bad seed in our riding groups that causes confrontation going down the hills too fast and they do need to be called out but don't let it destroy an area. Move forward and keep working at building a kickass community as you have obviously done. I think it is impressive as to how far the mountain biking community has come to be called the bully. I am sure 20 years ago your group had to fight to even have your concerns and issues heard. It is impressive but let's not let it get to our head. I think it was great to call out the actions of the bad seed but don't become Monica Craver on the flip side, stay positive!