My city implemented an alternating direction on some of our trails. On even numbered days, some trails are uphill only while on odd numbered days, the trails are downhill only. This was to limit the number of users injured by mountain bikers, as well as erosion.
How could you not mention Austria, the North Korea of Mountainbiking? You are only allowed to cycle on public roads. So no fire roads, and even don't think about trails. You are not allowed to enter a forest with a bicycle at all, except the few official bikeparks. Just check Tyrol compared to the neighbouring countries on the Trailforks map, it is blank like a night satellite image of North Korea! If you get caught and sued, it costs up to a few thousand euros. You should make a whole episode about that craziness!
1:18 When I visited New Zealand, the customs folk decided my walking boots were too muddy. They took them away, and brought them back about ten minutes later all clean. Which was nice.
@@leroythecoffeegeek4611 Interesting. Since when? They always clean / decontaminate my boots and trail shoes without a fee. Is it only if they are filthy ?
In Austria you're basically locked out of any forest except for dedicated bike parks / riding areas. You're not even allowed to ride regular forest roads there, let alone single trails.
I don't think anyone uses a bell in Australia for mountain biking. It's used mostly on shared footpaths/bike paths to warn pedestrians there is a bike coming, rather than being used as a locator. The rule is there for the road as well but it's useless as cars can't hear the bell. The strange one is handlebars can't be wider than 700mm. When I got my first MTB with a 750mm bar, it had a sticker saying it's for competition use only. Took me a few years to realise what the sticker was for.
I always use my bell in the UK because you always have hikers on the MTB trails. Stupid not to have one on your bike, might not be "cool" but essential.
8:23 in South Africa, specifically Table Mountain National Park, it is recommended to ride in groups of 3 or more to protect yourself from criminals, not wildlife
Australian here... can share some interesting wildlife experiences. I have hit a roo once on my bike (only a little guy thankfully - the big ones are huge). I have also turned a corner and found myself face to face with an emu - now that is scary! And on the matter of disturbing animals in mating season, I once crashed as a result of spotting two large goannas getting it on in the middle of the trail while I was mid air and about to land on them. Old mate goanna did not look happy when it scared off his sheila...
the South African rule is probably not just for 4 legged predators....but for the 2 legged ones as well ( probably even more so then against wild animals), specially since the last one carries guns and sh*t; you are alot less likely to get robbed by a lone 2 legged predator when you're in a group then when you're all alone.
in Australia you have include the bells and reflectors in the box as bear minimum and when bike shops sell the they can put the bells and reflectors on the bike (they mostly do) or they can give them to the customer in a box but they have to be with the bike when it is sold
You are leagally required to sell a bike from a bilke store in Australia with a bell and reflectors on it. Once it leaves the store most people remove them. MTBers for sure.
I always turn my Timber-bell on when getting into deeper woods here in Northern California. If you startle a bear or a mountain lion when coming down, they might have a violent reaction. But if they hear you coming, they'll be cautiously prepared. That's also true for horse riding. The horse (horse)rider will realize that the horse hears something and they'll both be prepared. AND the last thing you want to do is startle a skunk!
I remember as young lad playing American football, when we travelled to the UK on tour, we had all our boots inspected to be sure they were clean and vice versa when we returned to Canada, the CBSA had buckets and wire brushes lined up to make sure our boots were equally as clean before we left the airport.
They don’t let boats in different lakes in Colorado without a time limit and cleaning. Some of the Colorado trail is wilderness so it’s either walk through or go around and catch it down the road. Happy trails
Technically to the letter of the law all bikes are supposed to have a bell on them in NZ as well. In both Australia and NZ retailers must ensure reflectors and bells are fitted to all bikes they sell. Everyone just rips them off as soon as they get home and it's never enforced.
Bahaha! Funny that about the Orb spider. Here in Aus during the summer, night riding will bring them out. They throw massive webs across the trails for us to ride through. 2 years back I inhaled an orb about 5cm/2inch across. I was so shocked, I inhaled it all the way down and chocked a fair while. To this day I can still feel that massive spider going down, and have since stopped night riding in summer. Typical Aus trying to kill everyone right!?
In the venerable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, public lands are shared- meaning that bikers may coincide with *hunters* 😬 if they don’t know what game is in open season. A case where the rules and regulations of *another* sport are crucially relevant to us. 🤨
I am pretty sure the bell rule in Australia is only for road riding, so you can warn pedestrians. I've never heard it is so people can find you!! Most mountain bikers don't have bells 😂 I am Australian.
In the US, a designated "Wilderness Area" is NOT the same as "the wilderness". A designated "Wilderness Area" is a smaller section of land usually surrounded by thousand upon thousands of acres of National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) natural habitat where all wheeled vehicles are restricted. The intent is to provide big game animals a refuge within completely natural habitat. Having said that, a state like Nevada is 90% National Forest and BLM land and you can mountain bike to your heart's content in some of the most remotes 'wilderness' spots in the lower 48.
I know in my area people make whole new trails for bikes well constructed. When the park finds them they keep them add them to maps then make them no bikes.
Here the city gave away land to a developer (corruption as usual) and they destroyed existing trails for no reasons (liability apparently) and are now selling luxury condos under the slogan "nature and culture" 💀
Bells are also a requirement in Vancouver, though that may only apply when you're riding on a road. (It's supposed to be for alerting pedestrians and other road/path users that you're approaching them) I put a little Spurcycle bell on my bike, just in case I'm ever on the road in an area where it's required. It's a pretty stealthy little black bell, it adds a tiny bit more orange accent colour to my bike, and could maybe help alert nearby bears and keep them away. Also it's kinda funny.
cool video. some parts of the PCT in Lake Tahoe are closed on Tur and Thur. This is for erostion protection. I learned that the hard way. And some trails in the alps need to started before 10:00 in the morning in order to separate hikers and bikers
I was going to say Australian and NZ biosecurity as basically the same and then you covered it. Well done guys. Hearing not so much but snakes have very sensitive belly area and will feel you coming, that said if they are sunning themselves it is likely eaiser to ride away than toward them.
It's not illegal to ride on snow covered trails in Sweden. Don' t know where that information come from...It can be illegal though to ride some trails in some places with spike tires. Not generally though.
In Germany, Baden- Württemberg, it is not allowed to ride bikes on ways that are smaller than 2 meters (6,5 feet). Any way, firelane, trails etc And without light, it is not allowed to drive in traffic.
@gmbn Very interesting and curious information but please, check mic levels when you edit a video before publishing it. It is kind of disappointing to watch this video from a professional team. Especially Martyn's mic is way too low compared to Owen, and both of them are very low compared to the music and other effects.
The rule about the bell on bikes is an old one, nothing to do with MTBs. It was mainly to warn pedestrians when about to go past them on a shared path. Pointless now as there's no rule to stop pedestrians from having headphones on and/or being completely focused on their phones, they never hear the bloody bell.
In Western Australia there was a law that no bicycle used on the road could be wider than 600mm making most modern mountain bikes illegal to ride on the road. Not sure if the rule is current or has been repealed.
As far as I've found in BC, Canada, our trails are multidirection and multi-use. I dont know about the bike parks as those are for yuppies and tourists and those with fat wallets, but our actual trails all have directional percentages on the trailforks apps. Only specific downhill trails will have a "No Uphill Riding" at the foot, predominantly the Black trails. Alot of the blues overlap with the blacks for difficulty, I've ridden blues that have more features and are harder than some blacks, but then encounter people coming uphill on them because theres no signs and the app shows both directions are used. Its usually a general consensus that trail networks that are basically mostly Black, the blacks are downhill only, but TrailRunners and hikers are only double digit IQ's and tend to run up them anyways like total psychopaths.
The 'rule' or rather advice for riding and hiking in groups of 3 or more in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa has to do with safety indeed, however it is not from animals but rather humans.. There have been numerous instances of criminality like mugging, robberies, bike-jacking, rape and even murder in the greater park area which itself is immense and it borders on vast areas of the city. Anyone can access it and sadly there are not enough resources to protect and patrol. It is a beautiful park and I've ridden and hiked various areas of it, but never alone. The only wildlife you are likely to encounter are reptiles, spiders, baboons and if you are very lucky you may spot a caracal. Lions do not roam freely here, hahaha
exactly, i refuse to attach some horrid cheap plastic reflectors to my very expensive enduro bike besides i don't ride at night anyway so they are useless, theres no use for them and they are not valuable enough to be sold and cannot go in the recyling bin so they go straight to landfill as plastic waste same as the bell
We have alot of Bear in new england,usa. I know someone who rides with jingle bells hanging off his seat rails that constantly rings spooking away the animals.
About bells: in Poland is mandatory to every bike has a bell or other type of "signal" But... is unlikely somebody will check this. I'm not sure this one is still in force: Mandatory reflectors on pedals and rear of the bike (on public roads), so when You cycling to the trail/forrest - this must be on Your bike.
Yea! It was an interesting video to make, we were thinking we should try this for different race disciplines. What would you like to see next with this concept To anyone reading this comment here is the video: th-cam.com/video/YuCuJP-mQe8/w-d-xo.html
The mud or dirt on your bike and gear depends on where you've been when you go to NZ Customs guy decided all the Japanese dirt on my bike was fine Better to declare your bike than not and be found out
Too bad, I have Mondays off, glad I'm in Australia 😅 I do have a bell, helpful if there is a shared trail with walkers, the reflectors did fall off on the first ride, I can't afford new ones 😂
Riding on dunes is illegal in most countries in Europe. And most often, it's not just a simple offense, but a crime. You'll go to prison if you do that in Germany. And rightly so. Dunes are fragile eco systems that we humanoids need for protection against floods and slides. To help understand the issue: start flooding your living room in at least 15cm of water (you can estimate 15cm, can't you?) when you contemplate going to ride on dunes :) If you don't like that messy situation - don't do it.
put a sign up saying 'no wind here' while ur at it n maybe get the sea t stop washing it away too.. dunes are a constantly changing environment like most environments.. nothing is static. leave people do as they will, theres enough regulatory practises in the world already..
Can't watch anymore cut short music is to much! Way to loud! Got tonhave volume up quite a bit to hear what you say then alot of its drowned out by that jingle! Sorry but gotta cut this one short! Not watched a few because of it recently! Then just blasts when it goes to next subject!
Yeah one would think in the US to have amazing bike trails in the national parks. But there are none. You can ride your bike on any normal access road that a car can however. So if you want to get deep into the woods you have to hike it on foot.
I think they changed the default ban on riding in wilderness areas in the US. It’s now allowed in at least some wilderness areas, which makes sense because they have always allowed horses. Horses are way more destructive than bikes
That Colorado "frequent trail user" rule doesn't exist, not sure where you got that. Seasonal wildlife closures like Germany has are also common in the US, it's usually to protect winter range for animals or nesting sites for eagles.
the restricting riding do specific days of the week does literaly nothing, it just means instead of the rides people do throughout the week its not just condensed into the specific days, same amount of riding more or less.
Exactly - if there are X number of riders in a given area, it just means the trails will be busier when they are open to bikes... The only place it makes some sort of sense is if the trails are shared between different users (eg. horses on odd days of the month, bikes on even days of the month) - but that still doesn't limit wear to the trail, it's only trying to prevent potential crashes and conflict.
We have dedicated bike 1 way trails with no entry signs on the bottom here in Aus, yet you can be hooking down a trail and get idiot hiker walking up it.... And the bell our rules are stupid I got fined for it when I was a teenager(along with no reflectors!)
No one follows it. But illegal to ride a bike in Norway that does not have a bell. Reflectors on the front and rear of the bike. And pedals with no reflectors. There might be one for the wheels too.
Heres a copy paste from Norwegian Public Roads Administration: Technical requirements applying to bicycles and e-bikes A number of technical requirements apply to equipment such as reflectors, lights and brakes on your bicycle. For e-bikes, there are also requirements applying to motor power and operation. A bicycle is defined as a vehicle in the traffic rules, and thus a number of requirements apply to the equipment on your bicycle. How a vehicle is defined will have an impact on where you can use it, and what consequences it will have if you break these rules. See also: Traffic rules for cyclists See also: Giving way when you cycle Requirements applying to bicycles and e-bikes There are requirements that apply to the equipment a bicycle must have, both regular push bikes and electric ones. If the requirements for brakes, reflectors and lights are not met, you may be fined. For electric bikes, there are also requirements applying to motor power and operation. Brake requirements The bicycle must have at least two separate brakes that work independently. One brake must act on the front wheel and the other on the rear wheel. This is because it must be possible to stop the bike in a safe, fast and efficient manner. Reflector requirements The vehicle must have a red reflector at the rear, also known as a “cat’s eye”. Both sides of the pedals, or the pedal arms in the case of clip-in pedals, must have white or yellow reflectors. The reflectors must be of an approved type, i.e. marked with CE or E. Light requirements The vehicle must have a headlamp with yellow or white light. It may also have a multifunctional lamp that can emit a flashing or solid white light at the front. You can use this when driving at dusk or dark. The lamp at the front of the bicycle should provide sufficient light without dazzling other road users. The lamps must be clearly visible at a distance of 300 m. Lamps that emit a flashing light must flash at least 120 times per minute. At the rear, the bicycle must have a tail lamp that emits a red light or flashing red light. The lamps shall be attached to the bicycle. Other requirements Your bicycle must have a bike bell. You may also find it useful to have mirrors on your bicycle when you cycle in traffic. Mirrors can help you avoid dangerous situations in interaction with the traffic behind you. Technical requirements applying to the motor and operation of an e-bike In order for an electric bike to be defined as a bicycle, it must meet certain requirements for how the motor should works and how powerful the motor can be. The motor must only provide power when you are using the pedals or hand-crank mechanism and it must switch off when you reach a speed of 25 km/h or when you stop pedalling. The motor alone can provide propulsion up to 6 km/h. This is called startup assistance. The auxiliary motor on the e-bike must not have a nominal power of more than 0.25 kW. There are three exceptions to this rule: A bicycle with two seats that has been provided or lent out as an aid by the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organization (NAV) may have an electric auxiliary motor with a nominal power of up to 0.5 kW. A bike with three wheels and three or more seats can have a nominal power of 0.5 kW. This is not specified in the Regulations, but in a general decision made by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. A bicycle used by the Armed Forces, Civil Defence, fire service, police or emergency medical services can have a motor power of up to 1 kW. This is not specified in the Regulations, but in a general decision made by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary motor with a nominal power of more than 0.25 kW and is propelled by motor power alone also above 6 km/h, or it is designed so that the auxiliary motor provides power even at speeds above 25 km/h, it is by law classified as a moped. For vehicles classified as a mopeds, separate rules apply with regard to safety and use, such as driving licence and helmet requirements. Violation of these rules may lead to licence confiscation, fines or imprisonment. Damage caused by an unregistered vehicle without insurance may also have major financial consequences for the driver. ------------------------- Traffic rules for cyclists When you ride a bicycle, you count as driving a vehicle. This means that you must know and comply with the traffic rules that apply where you are cycling. Since pedal bikes, electric bikes, electric scooters and other small electric vehicles are defined as vehicles, you must basically follow the same rules as other drivers when using these. Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act forms the basis for the traffic rules, and its purpose is to ensure that everyone should be as safe as possible on our roads, whether they walk, cycle or drive. This means that you have a personal responsibility to ensure that your behaviour in traffic does not create dangerous and difficult situations for other road users. Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act says that “Any person shall travel showing consideration, and being alert and cautious so that no damage or risk is caused, and so that other traffic is not unnecessarily obstructed or inconvenienced. Road users shall also show consideration for those who live or spend time along the road." This means that you must be considerate, watchful and careful when you travel by road. Passengers on bicycles You are allowed to carry passengers on a bike, but there are limitations in terms of age as well number: You can transport up to two children under the age of six, or one child under the age of 10, on a bicycle. If you also use a trailer, you can only transport one child under the age of 10 on the bike itself. In a bicycle trailer, you can transport up to two children under the age of six or one child over the age of six. If you only have one child in a bicycle trailer, there is no age limit. The weight of the children and any other items in a bicycle trailer must not exceed the trailer's maximum payload, as specified by the manufacturer. On small electric vehicles, such as electric scooters, passengers are not allowed. Nor is it allowed to have passengers in a trailer attached to the vehicle. Where can you cycle? You can basically cycle anywhere as long as you ride in the direction of traffic and follow the signs. It is forbidden to cycle on motorways and on roads where bicycles are banned by sign, such as on some bridges and in many tunnels. As a cyclist, you are less visible than cars and more exposed to accidents. Do not take risks! Cycling in the road You may ride your bicycle in the road together with cars. You must then follow the same traffic rules as other road users. This means, for example, that you must give way to traffic from the right must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings must stop at red light must signal when you are turning must observe the speed limit Cycling in the public transport lane A public transport lane is a separate lane on the roadway. You may cycle in public transport lanes. If you ride a bicycle in the public transport lane, you must be careful to avoid the blind spot of the bus. Cycling on pedestrian and cycle paths These are facilities that are intended for both those who walk and those who cycle. Note that pedestrians may use both sides of the pedestrian and cycle path, while cyclists must ride on the right side. Cycling in cycle lanes Cycle lanes are separate lanes in the roadway marked with the cycle lane sign and road marking. You may only use the cycle lane on the right side of the road, i.e. it is not permitted to cycle in both directions in the same lane. If you are in a cycle lane with separate traffic lights for bicycles, you must follow these. Traffic lights do not apply to you if you cycle on the pavement or on a pedestrian or cycle path. It is not permitted to cycle in both directions in a cycle lane. Nor is it permitted to park or stop in a cycle lane. Cycling on the pavement and on pedestrian paths You may cycle on pedestrian paths and pavements if you do not obstruct or endanger pedestrians. If there are many people on the pavement, you must dismount and walk with your bicycle. If you are cycling past someone, make sure you adjust your speed and keep a safe distance. Cycling across pedestrian crossings You may cycle across a pedestrian crossing as long as you are considerate of those who are walking. When you cycle across the road at a pedestrian crossing, you are not considered a pedestrian, and other drivers are not required to give way to you. Cycling in one-way streets A one-way rule on streets and roads applies to all vehicle drivers, both cyclists and motorists. But in some streets the sign may have an additional panel showing that it is permitted to cycle in both directions. If you cycle in the opposite direction of cars in such streets, you need to be extra careful, because motorists often do not expect to meet oncoming bicycles. A one-way rule is usually signalled by the “No entry” sign at the end where entry is prohibited, and by the "One-way traffic” sign at the end where entry is permitted. If cyclists are excepted, this is shown with the “sykkel unntatt (“Cycles excepted”) sign. If you cycle on the pavement, the one-way rule does not apply. On-the-spot fines You may be issued an on-the-spot fine if you violate the traffic rules. If the violation is serious, you may be reported to the police. Fines and police reports are most often applied in connection with particularly dangerous behaviour.
I guess you could install reflective tape on the crank arms to comply with this. but I doubt the police will enforce this rule. I never see any reflector on the cranks. Nor pedals, unless it's kids bikes or a commuter bike.
I've never seen any indication of a one way trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada. I'm guessing there would be signs? Then again we're so passive-aggressive I'm guessing we just expect everyone to know and then silently judge you
It would be interesting to know in which countries riding with a helmet on your bonce is law! Obviously here in the UK it's not. I believe in the European "Cycling Nations" Belgium, Netherlands, Germany etc it's not law. In how many countries is it law, if any?
Who or what ever did the audio mix on this video should be sacked. I kinda suspect it might be some AI leveler thingie. Chapter titles = music too loud compared to the rest of the video. Speech too dynamic to be easy to understand over background music. If the bg music is sidechain compresed by the talking, longer realease would help with understandability. I'd personaly compress the talking more and feed the sidechain on bg music with that.
I think you should include official sources. I've searched in both Swedish and english and couldn't find anything. 5:30 That makes no sense. Are you sure you read that right? I couldn't find anything about it. Why are swedes fat biking and riding in the snow then? Are you sure it's not related to soft ski tracks? If so that's common sense, never do that anywhere, unless it's frozen, hard and you won't sink or damage it. Which it rarely is. But here is what I found: Here are Swedish laws I found from official sources Naturvardsverket( Swedish Environmental Protection Agency ) they have it in Swedish and english: Cycling You may cycle in nature and on private roads or trails. However, be sure not to ride across house grounds, on cultivated lands or lands that could easily be damaged. You should avoid cycling so close to a house that you disturb its occupants. They should not feel they are being intruded upon. What actually defines the grounds of a house depends on local conditions. You must not cycle across cultivated land, including gardens, plant nurseries, park plantations, forestry plantations and similar areas. You must also keep away from agricultural land. Cycling is permitted on private roads and tracks. Landowners are not permitted to erect signs prohibiting cycling. Right route, right style When cycling off road, make sure you choose a route and cycling style that will avoid causing unnecessary damage to the ground. Tyres with a coarse tread can easily damage paths and sensitive ground. This can be avoided if you choose your route with care. A few tips: Keep off unpaved paths, especially in the spring and autumn when the ground tends to be wet Keep away from sensitive ground such as lichen and moss-covered soil and rock, spongy meadows, bogs and fens Adapt your cycling style to suit the ground conditions There is no general ban on cycling along jogging or hiking trails. However, you should remember that they are intended for people on foot. So you must ride cautiously and give way to any joggers or hikers you may meet. The local municipality and the police may set rules The local municipality or the police may issue local regulations that restrict cycling on jogging and hiking trails. Bans on cycling are indicated by a 'No Cycling' sign. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with the rules. The local municipality and the police can give you the information you need. Special rules in national parks and nature reserves National parks and nature reserves may have special rules for cycling. Cycling may be banned altogether or may be confined to certain trails. Rules are generally posted in English on notice boards in the area. You can also direct any inquiries to the local municipality or county administrative board. E-bikes: Electric bikes, Segways and small motorised vehicles Riding electric bikes, Segways and other small motorised vehicles in the countryside is not included in the Right of Public Access (Allemansrätt). This means that at this time you are not permitted to ride/drive these vehicles on trails, paths or over off-road terrain without permission from the landowner. In some cases proof of an exemption is also required. Electric bikes with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w There is no motorised right of public access. Therefore, if you want to ride an electric bike on trails, paths or over off-road terrain you need permission from the owner of the land - otherwise you must stay on the road. If you have received permission from a landowner you should, as always, show consideration and be careful not to disturb or destroy anything. Riding an electric bike in the countryside is a relatively new phenomenon. Neither the current off-road driving laws nor the Right of Public Access were developed taking these vehicles into consideration. The Swedish EPA’s interpretation of electric bikes with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w in off-road terrain is based on multiple government bills, inquiries and commentary on laws having established that there is no motorised public right of access. As electric bikes have motors they fall outside the current interpretation of what is included in the Public Right of Access. Electric vehicles with a motor capacity exceeding 250 w If the motor capacity exceeds 250 w and pedal support amounts to more than 25 km/h, the vehicle is classified as a motorised vehicle and falls under the categories of class 1-2 moped and light or heavy motorcycle, depending on the maximum capacity/speed. In addition to permission from the landowner, these vehicles also require an exemption from the ban contained in the Off-Road Driving Act on driving off-road over snow-free ground. Read more under quads, ATVs and off-road motorcycles. Off-road 4WDs, ATVs and motorcycles What the law says The Swedish EPA defines “motorised vehicles” as various types of electric-assisted bicycles with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w. Various government bills, commissions and commentary on laws (including bill 2009/10:238, bill 1995/96:226, SOU 1993:51, commentary on Section 17 of NVL, commentary on Chapter 7 Section 1 of the Environmental Code) have established that there is no “motorised public right of access”. There is no law that gives any person the right to ride/drive a motorised vehicle on any other party’s land without permission from the landowner. Normal cycling It is permitted to cycle in the countryside as long as no disturbance or damage is caused. Please be aware that cycling in the countryside may cause damage, particularly if the ground is wet or soft. The risk of damage increases if you cycle frequently along the same route and/or in larger groups.
Which ones, which country? I only use official info from official sites. I haven't researched everything here. But I think they got things wrong. I looked at official Swedish Environmental Protection Agency site, and nothing about this.
@@mtbboy1993With the Australia bell law its Under the NSW Road Rules so only for road. That's the same here in the UK for bells and reflectors as its a road rule, so trail riding won't come into it. Although you can be riding on the road to get to the trails or in-between trails. In Sweden, there is an unwritten law called the right of public access (its written down on a guide you can downloadand read). You are not allowed to drive a car, motorcycle, or moped, on the ground that isn't covered with snow and ice in Nature (not normal roads). Just wondering if not being allowed to ride trails covered with snow is wrong and it's more you can but the amount of snow would make it impossible. Just a thought on that one as I went walking there years ago and was told about that law and I am sure I saw people riding through snow in the forest.
Which weird mountain bike law is your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
2 meter rule. you literally are not allowed to ride any path not at least 2 meters wide in parts of germany.
It’s illegal not to send it in Senderland.
My city implemented an alternating direction on some of our trails. On even numbered days, some trails are uphill only while on odd numbered days, the trails are downhill only. This was to limit the number of users injured by mountain bikers, as well as erosion.
Australia law on no handle bar larger than 700mm
How could you not mention Austria, the North Korea of Mountainbiking? You are only allowed to cycle on public roads. So no fire roads, and even don't think about trails. You are not allowed to enter a forest with a bicycle at all, except the few official bikeparks. Just check Tyrol compared to the neighbouring countries on the Trailforks map, it is blank like a night satellite image of North Korea! If you get caught and sued, it costs up to a few thousand euros. You should make a whole episode about that craziness!
1:18 When I visited New Zealand, the customs folk decided my walking boots were too muddy. They took them away, and brought them back about ten minutes later all clean. Which was nice.
They'll charge you $200 for that now.
@@leroythecoffeegeek4611 Interesting. Since when? They always clean / decontaminate my boots and trail shoes without a fee. Is it only if they are filthy ?
In Austria you're basically locked out of any forest except for dedicated bike parks / riding areas. You're not even allowed to ride regular forest roads there, let alone single trails.
Always glad to see Martyn presenting. Such an inspirational guy and his knowledge is unparalled.
I don't think anyone uses a bell in Australia for mountain biking. It's used mostly on shared footpaths/bike paths to warn pedestrians there is a bike coming, rather than being used as a locator. The rule is there for the road as well but it's useless as cars can't hear the bell.
The strange one is handlebars can't be wider than 700mm. When I got my first MTB with a 750mm bar, it had a sticker saying it's for competition use only. Took me a few years to realise what the sticker was for.
I always use my bell in the UK because you always have hikers on the MTB trails. Stupid not to have one on your bike, might not be "cool" but essential.
Hey, why is the music so loud?
Sorry what did you say?
Because it’s 2024 and people STILL don’t watch the shit they produce before posting
Been like that couple weeks now I've stopped watching them as much this month because of it!
got loads to catch up on but music does my nut in
It isn’t
Voice is too low
8:23 in South Africa, specifically Table Mountain National Park, it is recommended to ride in groups of 3 or more to protect yourself from criminals, not wildlife
Same when riding through Brixton, Catford, Lewisham...
The only dangerous animal on Table Mountain is the Baboon.
A bell on your bike in South Africa would be like a dinner bell for lions
Sort the audio out lads haha, Martyn and Owen are way too quiet compared to the music! did you sack the sound guy and have a camera guy mix it? 🤣
Australian here... can share some interesting wildlife experiences. I have hit a roo once on my bike (only a little guy thankfully - the big ones are huge). I have also turned a corner and found myself face to face with an emu - now that is scary! And on the matter of disturbing animals in mating season, I once crashed as a result of spotting two large goannas getting it on in the middle of the trail while I was mid air and about to land on them. Old mate goanna did not look happy when it scared off his sheila...
when riding at Peaslake surrey hills, its law that you stop at the Peaslake village store and buy a sausage roll with a mug of tea at lunchtime.
Jack the cameraman said this one is true! 👮♂
In Baden Württemberg, a federal state of germany you are only allowed to bike on paths, that are wider than two meters
@@Hiefi97 Habe eigentlich drauf gewartet, dass exakt der Punkt im Video erwähnt wird 🫣😂
Unfortunately we don't have tigers in the wilderness in South Africa - only when they escape from private collectors.😊
the South African rule is probably not just for 4 legged predators....but for the 2 legged ones as well ( probably even more so then against wild animals), specially since the last one carries guns and sh*t; you are alot less likely to get robbed by a lone 2 legged predator when you're in a group then when you're all alone.
in Australia you have include the bells and reflectors in the box as bear minimum and when bike shops sell the they can put the bells and reflectors on the bike (they mostly do) or they can give them to the customer in a box but they have to be with the bike when it is sold
You are leagally required to sell a bike from a bilke store in Australia with a bell and reflectors on it. Once it leaves the store most people remove them. MTBers for sure.
I always turn my Timber-bell on when getting into deeper woods here in Northern California. If you startle a bear or a mountain lion when coming down, they might have a violent reaction. But if they hear you coming, they'll be cautiously prepared. That's also true for horse riding. The horse (horse)rider will realize that the horse hears something and they'll both be prepared. AND the last thing you want to do is startle a skunk!
I remember as young lad playing American football, when we travelled to the UK on tour, we had all our boots inspected to be sure they were clean and vice versa when we returned to Canada, the CBSA had buckets and wire brushes lined up to make sure our boots were equally as clean before we left the airport.
They don’t let boats in different lakes in Colorado without a time limit and cleaning. Some of the Colorado trail is wilderness so it’s either walk through or go around and catch it down the road. Happy trails
Technically to the letter of the law all bikes are supposed to have a bell on them in NZ as well. In both Australia and NZ retailers must ensure reflectors and bells are fitted to all bikes they sell. Everyone just rips them off as soon as they get home and it's never enforced.
Bahaha! Funny that about the Orb spider. Here in Aus during the summer, night riding will bring them out. They throw massive webs across the trails for us to ride through. 2 years back I inhaled an orb about 5cm/2inch across. I was so shocked, I inhaled it all the way down and chocked a fair while. To this day I can still feel that massive spider going down, and have since stopped night riding in summer. Typical Aus trying to kill everyone right!?
In the venerable Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, public lands are shared- meaning that bikers may coincide with *hunters* 😬 if they don’t know what game is in open season. A case where the rules and regulations of *another* sport are crucially relevant to us. 🤨
Interesting that Australia uses the bell to help locate if you are lost. In California many places require a bell to alert hikers on the trails.
I am pretty sure the bell rule in Australia is only for road riding, so you can warn pedestrians. I've never heard it is so people can find you!! Most mountain bikers don't have bells 😂
I am Australian.
In the US, a designated "Wilderness Area" is NOT the same as "the wilderness". A designated "Wilderness Area" is a smaller section of land usually surrounded by thousand upon thousands of acres of National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) natural habitat where all wheeled vehicles are restricted. The intent is to provide big game animals a refuge within completely natural habitat. Having said that, a state like Nevada is 90% National Forest and BLM land and you can mountain bike to your heart's content in some of the most remotes 'wilderness' spots in the lower 48.
I know in my area people make whole new trails for bikes well constructed. When the park finds them they keep them add them to maps then make them no bikes.
Here the city gave away land to a developer (corruption as usual) and they destroyed existing trails for no reasons (liability apparently) and are now selling luxury condos under the slogan "nature and culture" 💀
That makes sense🤔
Bells are also a requirement in Vancouver, though that may only apply when you're riding on a road. (It's supposed to be for alerting pedestrians and other road/path users that you're approaching them) I put a little Spurcycle bell on my bike, just in case I'm ever on the road in an area where it's required. It's a pretty stealthy little black bell, it adds a tiny bit more orange accent colour to my bike, and could maybe help alert nearby bears and keep them away. Also it's kinda funny.
cool video. some parts of the PCT in Lake Tahoe are closed on Tur and Thur. This is for erostion protection. I learned that the hard way. And some trails in the alps need to started before 10:00 in the morning in order to separate hikers and bikers
Japan rule of smiling and singing's my favourite - although can't see sing so will have to smile more 😁😁😂great info thanks!
I hope cannabis is legal there. That would help.
I was going to say Australian and NZ biosecurity as basically the same and then you covered it. Well done guys. Hearing not so much but snakes have very sensitive belly area and will feel you coming, that said if they are sunning themselves it is likely eaiser to ride away than toward them.
No true mountain biker in Australia has a bell on their bike, they just keep ringing the whole time on the trails.
It's not illegal to ride on snow covered trails in Sweden. Don' t know where that information come from...It can be illegal though to ride some trails in some places with spike tires. Not generally though.
he also mentioned alaska... which is not true. the only rule they have is that the tires must be wider than 4 inches.
Right on!
Not all trails in BC are one way only. The ones that are are signed as such and are generally part of newer trail networks.
In Germany, Baden- Württemberg, it is not allowed to ride bikes on ways that are smaller than 2 meters (6,5 feet). Any way, firelane, trails etc
And without light, it is not allowed to drive in traffic.
In Collserola Barcelona, a spot previously known for having some good trails, the limit is at 3 meters
And the new Waldgesetz is not making it better :(
@gmbn Very interesting and curious information but please, check mic levels when you edit a video before publishing it. It is kind of disappointing to watch this video from a professional team. Especially Martyn's mic is way too low compared to Owen, and both of them are very low compared to the music and other effects.
The rule about the bell on bikes is an old one, nothing to do with MTBs. It was mainly to warn pedestrians when about to go past them on a shared path. Pointless now as there's no rule to stop pedestrians from having headphones on and/or being completely focused on their phones, they never hear the bloody bell.
In Western Australia there was a law that no bicycle used on the road could be wider than 600mm making most modern mountain bikes illegal to ride on the road. Not sure if the rule is current or has been repealed.
I have never heard of a Kangaroo being called a Rodent ,I have heard of Rodents of unusual size.
As far as I've found in BC, Canada, our trails are multidirection and multi-use. I dont know about the bike parks as those are for yuppies and tourists and those with fat wallets, but our actual trails all have directional percentages on the trailforks apps. Only specific downhill trails will have a "No Uphill Riding" at the foot, predominantly the Black trails. Alot of the blues overlap with the blacks for difficulty, I've ridden blues that have more features and are harder than some blacks, but then encounter people coming uphill on them because theres no signs and the app shows both directions are used. Its usually a general consensus that trail networks that are basically mostly Black, the blacks are downhill only, but TrailRunners and hikers are only double digit IQ's and tend to run up them anyways like total psychopaths.
The 'rule' or rather advice for riding and hiking in groups of 3 or more in Table Mountain National Park, South Africa has to do with safety indeed, however it is not from animals but rather humans.. There have been numerous instances of criminality like mugging, robberies, bike-jacking, rape and even murder in the greater park area which itself is immense and it borders on vast areas of the city. Anyone can access it and sadly there are not enough resources to protect and patrol. It is a beautiful park and I've ridden and hiked various areas of it, but never alone. The only wildlife you are likely to encounter are reptiles, spiders, baboons and if you are very lucky you may spot a caracal. Lions do not roam freely here, hahaha
Has to be said that the reflectors rule in the UK is insane. 99.9% of them end up in the bin. It just creates more plastic waste for no reason.
exactly, i refuse to attach some horrid cheap plastic reflectors to my very expensive enduro bike besides i don't ride at night anyway so they are useless, theres no use for them and they are not valuable enough to be sold and cannot go in the recyling bin so they go straight to landfill as plastic waste same as the bell
As an Australian, what is a bike bell?
Owen and Martyn ... A good combination.
LOL 😂
Bells are required in Australia to notify pedestrians on shared pathways, not to help be found if you're lost 😂
We have alot of Bear in new england,usa. I know someone who rides with jingle bells hanging off his seat rails that constantly rings spooking away the animals.
About bells: in Poland is mandatory to every bike has a bell or other type of "signal"
But... is unlikely somebody will check this.
I'm not sure this one is still in force: Mandatory reflectors on pedals and rear of the bike (on public roads), so when You cycling to the trail/forrest - this must be on Your bike.
Owen. Good job sorting Rich's bike the other day. The time improvment was substantial
Yea! It was an interesting video to make, we were thinking we should try this for different race disciplines. What would you like to see next with this concept
To anyone reading this comment here is the video: th-cam.com/video/YuCuJP-mQe8/w-d-xo.html
The mud or dirt on your bike and gear depends on where you've been when you go to NZ
Customs guy decided all the Japanese dirt on my bike was fine
Better to declare your bike than not and be found out
Too bad, I have Mondays off, glad I'm in Australia 😅 I do have a bell, helpful if there is a shared trail with walkers, the reflectors did fall off on the first ride, I can't afford new ones 😂
If you think that mass law is crazy you should come and see just how many foolish laws we have haha great show love watching
Austria - maybe you could adopt some of those, would nicely fit with your quasi ban on mountainbiking...
Should be illegal to have the background music so loud in these shows
I get the feeling you guys got trålled by the Swedes.
fyi Alaska is not a country, it’s a state of the USA
And why is the music so loud and the dialogue quiet ?
Riding on dunes is illegal in most countries in Europe. And most often, it's not just a simple offense, but a crime. You'll go to prison if you do that in Germany. And rightly so. Dunes are fragile eco systems that we humanoids need for protection against floods and slides. To help understand the issue: start flooding your living room in at least 15cm of water (you can estimate 15cm, can't you?) when you contemplate going to ride on dunes :) If you don't like that messy situation - don't do it.
put a sign up saying 'no wind here' while ur at it n maybe get the sea t stop washing it away too.. dunes are a constantly changing environment like most environments.. nothing is static. leave people do as they will, theres enough regulatory practises in the world already..
a large cats might see your bells as diner calling
Can't watch anymore cut short music is to much! Way to loud! Got tonhave volume up quite a bit to hear what you say then alot of its drowned out by that jingle! Sorry but gotta cut this one short! Not watched a few because of it recently! Then just blasts when it goes to next subject!
You poor thing
Yeah one would think in the US to have amazing bike trails in the national parks. But there are none. You can ride your bike on any normal access road that a car can however. So if you want to get deep into the woods you have to hike it on foot.
Please stop the music in the shed when the gentleman are talking thank you
I think they changed the default ban on riding in wilderness areas in the US. It’s now allowed in at least some wilderness areas, which makes sense because they have always allowed horses. Horses are way more destructive than bikes
I live in France and I've never heard of that rule. Do you have a list of the regions in question ?
Why when I close TH-cam on gmbn video the video keeps playing like if I would have a premium but doesn't work with other channels
If I started singing on the trails in Japan. I most likely have time to pack properly when I get deported.
That Colorado "frequent trail user" rule doesn't exist, not sure where you got that. Seasonal wildlife closures like Germany has are also common in the US, it's usually to protect winter range for animals or nesting sites for eagles.
the restricting riding do specific days of the week does literaly nothing, it just means instead of the rides people do throughout the week its not just condensed into the specific days, same amount of riding more or less.
Exactly - if there are X number of riders in a given area, it just means the trails will be busier when they are open to bikes... The only place it makes some sort of sense is if the trails are shared between different users (eg. horses on odd days of the month, bikes on even days of the month) - but that still doesn't limit wear to the trail, it's only trying to prevent potential crashes and conflict.
New mtb law cut the music jingle in the video's!
We have dedicated bike 1 way trails with no entry signs on the bottom here in Aus, yet you can be hooking down a trail and get idiot hiker walking up it....
And the bell our rules are stupid I got fined for it when I was a teenager(along with no reflectors!)
Illegal in the UK to give backies? I assume no one told every scally going 😂
No one follows it. But illegal to ride a bike in Norway that does not have a bell. Reflectors on the front and rear of the bike. And pedals with no reflectors. There might be one for the wheels too.
Heres a copy paste from Norwegian Public Roads Administration:
Technical requirements applying to bicycles and e-bikes
A number of technical requirements apply to equipment such as reflectors, lights and brakes on your bicycle.
For e-bikes, there are also requirements applying to motor power and operation.
A bicycle is defined as a vehicle in the traffic rules, and thus a number of requirements apply to the equipment on your bicycle. How a vehicle is defined will have an impact on where you can use it, and what consequences it will have if you break these rules.
See also: Traffic rules for cyclists
See also: Giving way when you cycle
Requirements applying to bicycles and e-bikes
There are requirements that apply to the equipment a bicycle must have, both regular push bikes and electric ones. If the requirements for brakes, reflectors and lights are not met, you may be fined. For electric bikes, there are also requirements applying to motor power and operation.
Brake requirements
The bicycle must have at least two separate brakes that work independently. One brake must act on the front wheel and the other on the rear wheel. This is because it must be possible to stop the bike in a safe, fast and efficient manner.
Reflector requirements
The vehicle must have a red reflector at the rear, also known as a “cat’s eye”.
Both sides of the pedals, or the pedal arms in the case of clip-in pedals, must have white or yellow reflectors. The reflectors must be of an approved type, i.e. marked with CE or E.
Light requirements
The vehicle must have a headlamp with yellow or white light. It may also have a multifunctional lamp that can emit a flashing or solid white light at the front. You can use this when driving at dusk or dark.
The lamp at the front of the bicycle should provide sufficient light without dazzling other road users. The lamps must be clearly visible at a distance of 300 m. Lamps that emit a flashing light must flash at least 120 times per minute.
At the rear, the bicycle must have a tail lamp that emits a red light or flashing red light. The lamps shall be attached to the bicycle.
Other requirements
Your bicycle must have a bike bell. You may also find it useful to have mirrors on your bicycle when you cycle in traffic. Mirrors can help you avoid dangerous situations in interaction with the traffic behind you.
Technical requirements applying to the motor and operation of an e-bike
In order for an electric bike to be defined as a bicycle, it must meet certain requirements for how the motor should works and how powerful the motor can be.
The motor must only provide power when you are using the pedals or hand-crank mechanism and it must switch off when you reach a speed of 25 km/h or when you stop pedalling.
The motor alone can provide propulsion up to 6 km/h. This is called startup assistance. The auxiliary motor on the e-bike must not have a nominal power of more than 0.25 kW. There are three exceptions to this rule:
A bicycle with two seats that has been provided or lent out as an aid by the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Organization (NAV) may have an electric auxiliary motor with a nominal power of up to 0.5 kW.
A bike with three wheels and three or more seats can have a nominal power of 0.5 kW. This is not specified in the Regulations, but in a general decision made by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
A bicycle used by the Armed Forces, Civil Defence, fire service, police or emergency medical services can have a motor power of up to 1 kW. This is not specified in the Regulations, but in a general decision made by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary motor with a nominal power of more than 0.25 kW and is propelled by motor power alone also above 6 km/h, or it is designed so that the auxiliary motor provides power even at speeds above 25 km/h, it is by law classified as a moped.
For vehicles classified as a mopeds, separate rules apply with regard to safety and use, such as driving licence and helmet requirements. Violation of these rules may lead to licence confiscation, fines or imprisonment. Damage caused by an unregistered vehicle without insurance may also have major financial consequences for the driver.
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Traffic rules for cyclists
When you ride a bicycle, you count as driving a vehicle. This means that you must know and comply with the traffic rules that apply where you are cycling.
Since pedal bikes, electric bikes, electric scooters and other small electric vehicles are defined as vehicles, you must basically follow the same rules as other drivers when using these.
Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act forms the basis for the traffic rules, and its purpose is to ensure that everyone should be as safe as possible on our roads, whether they walk, cycle or drive. This means that you have a personal responsibility to ensure that your behaviour in traffic does not create dangerous and difficult situations for other road users.
Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act says that “Any person shall travel showing consideration, and being alert and cautious so that no damage or risk is caused, and so that other traffic is not unnecessarily obstructed or inconvenienced. Road users shall also show consideration for those who live or spend time along the road."
This means that you must be considerate, watchful and careful when you travel by road.
Passengers on bicycles
You are allowed to carry passengers on a bike, but there are limitations in terms of age as well number:
You can transport up to two children under the age of six, or one child under the age of 10, on a bicycle. If you also use a trailer, you can only transport one child under the age of 10 on the bike itself.
In a bicycle trailer, you can transport up to two children under the age of six or one child over the age of six. If you only have one child in a bicycle trailer, there is no age limit.
The weight of the children and any other items in a bicycle trailer must not exceed the trailer's maximum payload, as specified by the manufacturer.
On small electric vehicles, such as electric scooters, passengers are not allowed. Nor is it allowed to have passengers in a trailer attached to the vehicle.
Where can you cycle?
You can basically cycle anywhere as long as you ride in the direction of traffic and follow the signs.
It is forbidden to cycle on motorways and on roads where bicycles are banned by sign, such as on some bridges and in many tunnels.
As a cyclist, you are less visible than cars and more exposed to accidents. Do not take risks!
Cycling in the road
You may ride your bicycle in the road together with cars. You must then follow the same traffic rules as other road users. This means, for example, that you
must give way to traffic from the right
must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings
must stop at red light
must signal when you are turning
must observe the speed limit
Cycling in the public transport lane
A public transport lane is a separate lane on the roadway. You may cycle in public transport lanes. If you ride a bicycle in the public transport lane, you must be careful to avoid the blind spot of the bus.
Cycling on pedestrian and cycle paths
These are facilities that are intended for both those who walk and those who cycle. Note that pedestrians may use both sides of the pedestrian and cycle path, while cyclists must ride on the right side.
Cycling in cycle lanes
Cycle lanes are separate lanes in the roadway marked with the cycle lane sign and road marking. You may only use the cycle lane on the right side of the road, i.e. it is not permitted to cycle in both directions in the same lane.
If you are in a cycle lane with separate traffic lights for bicycles, you must follow these. Traffic lights do not apply to you if you cycle on the pavement or on a pedestrian or cycle path.
It is not permitted to cycle in both directions in a cycle lane. Nor is it permitted to park or stop in a cycle lane.
Cycling on the pavement and on pedestrian paths
You may cycle on pedestrian paths and pavements if you do not obstruct or endanger pedestrians. If there are many people on the pavement, you must dismount and walk with your bicycle. If you are cycling past someone, make sure you adjust your speed and keep a safe distance.
Cycling across pedestrian crossings
You may cycle across a pedestrian crossing as long as you are considerate of those who are walking. When you cycle across the road at a pedestrian crossing, you are not considered a pedestrian, and other drivers are not required to give way to you.
Cycling in one-way streets
A one-way rule on streets and roads applies to all vehicle drivers, both cyclists and motorists. But in some streets the sign may have an additional panel showing that it is permitted to cycle in both directions. If you cycle in the opposite direction of cars in such streets, you need to be extra careful, because motorists often do not expect to meet oncoming bicycles.
A one-way rule is usually signalled by the “No entry” sign at the end where entry is prohibited, and by the "One-way traffic” sign at the end where entry is permitted. If cyclists are excepted, this is shown with the “sykkel unntatt (“Cycles excepted”) sign. If you cycle on the pavement, the one-way rule does not apply.
On-the-spot fines
You may be issued an on-the-spot fine if you violate the traffic rules. If the violation is serious, you may be reported to the police. Fines and police reports are most often applied in connection with particularly dangerous behaviour.
I guess you could install reflective tape on the crank arms to comply with this. but I doubt the police will enforce this rule. I never see any reflector on the cranks. Nor pedals, unless it's kids bikes or a commuter bike.
Another reason not to go to NZ same with Oz. Daft over reaching rules. No one uses the bells.
The absurd amount of bureaucracy in the UK is very strange to us Americans. You guys have bureaucracy for everything so much red tape.
That music was awful…
I've never seen any indication of a one way trail in Calgary, Alberta Canada. I'm guessing there would be signs? Then again we're so passive-aggressive I'm guessing we just expect everyone to know and then silently judge you
It would be interesting to know in which countries riding with a helmet on your bonce is law! Obviously here in the UK it's not. I believe in the European "Cycling Nations" Belgium, Netherlands, Germany etc it's not law. In how many countries is it law, if any?
Finale Ligure has pig hunting on certain days. Read the notice.
I took my bike to new Zealand, no checks at all, anywhere
Who or what ever did the audio mix on this video should be sacked. I kinda suspect it might be some AI leveler thingie.
Chapter titles = music too loud compared to the rest of the video. Speech too dynamic to be easy to understand over background music.
If the bg music is sidechain compresed by the talking, longer realease would help with understandability. I'd personaly compress the talking more and feed the sidechain on bg music with that.
Quit complaining about the audio. Bunch of whiners.
Haha, clean bikes? I would just quit.
3 views in 42 seconds, they really fell off 🙏🙏
😂😂😂
I think you should include official sources. I've searched in both Swedish and english and couldn't find anything.
5:30 That makes no sense. Are you sure you read that right? I couldn't find anything about it. Why are swedes fat biking and riding in the snow then?
Are you sure it's not related to soft ski tracks? If so that's common sense, never do that anywhere, unless it's frozen, hard and you won't sink or damage it. Which it rarely is.
But here is what I found:
Here are Swedish laws I found from official sources Naturvardsverket( Swedish Environmental Protection Agency ) they have it in Swedish and english:
Cycling
You may cycle in nature and on private roads or trails. However, be sure not to ride across house grounds, on cultivated lands or lands that could easily be damaged.
You should avoid cycling so close to a house that you disturb its occupants. They should not feel they are being intruded upon. What actually defines the grounds of a house depends on local conditions.
You must not cycle across cultivated land, including gardens, plant nurseries, park plantations, forestry plantations and similar areas. You must also keep away from agricultural land.
Cycling is permitted on private roads and tracks. Landowners are not permitted to erect signs prohibiting cycling.
Right route, right style
When cycling off road, make sure you choose a route and cycling style that will avoid causing unnecessary damage to the ground. Tyres with a coarse tread can easily damage paths and sensitive ground. This can be avoided if you choose your route with care.
A few tips:
Keep off unpaved paths, especially in the spring and autumn when the ground tends to be wet
Keep away from sensitive ground such as lichen and moss-covered soil and rock, spongy meadows, bogs and fens
Adapt your cycling style to suit the ground conditions
There is no general ban on cycling along jogging or hiking trails. However, you should remember that they are intended for people on foot. So you must ride cautiously and give way to any joggers or hikers you may meet.
The local municipality and the police may set rules
The local municipality or the police may issue local regulations that restrict cycling on jogging and hiking trails. Bans on cycling are indicated by a 'No Cycling' sign. You are responsible for familiarising yourself with the rules. The local municipality and the police can give you the information you need.
Special rules in national parks and nature reserves
National parks and nature reserves may have special rules for cycling. Cycling may be banned altogether or may be confined to certain trails.
Rules are generally posted in English on notice boards in the area. You can also direct any inquiries to the local municipality or county administrative board.
E-bikes:
Electric bikes, Segways and small motorised vehicles
Riding electric bikes, Segways and other small motorised vehicles in the countryside is not included in the Right of Public Access (Allemansrätt). This means that at this time you are not permitted to ride/drive these vehicles on trails, paths or over off-road terrain without permission from the landowner. In some cases proof of an exemption is also required.
Electric bikes with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w
There is no motorised right of public access. Therefore, if you want to ride an electric bike on trails, paths or over off-road terrain you need permission from the owner of the land - otherwise you must stay on the road. If you have received permission from a landowner you should, as always, show consideration and be careful not to disturb or destroy anything.
Riding an electric bike in the countryside is a relatively new phenomenon. Neither the current off-road driving laws nor the Right of Public Access were developed taking these vehicles into consideration. The Swedish EPA’s interpretation of electric bikes with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w in off-road terrain is based on multiple government bills, inquiries and commentary on laws having established that there is no motorised public right of access. As electric bikes have motors they fall outside the current interpretation of what is included in the Public Right of Access.
Electric vehicles with a motor capacity exceeding 250 w
If the motor capacity exceeds 250 w and pedal support amounts to more than 25 km/h, the vehicle is classified as a motorised vehicle and falls under the categories of class 1-2 moped and light or heavy motorcycle, depending on the maximum capacity/speed. In addition to permission from the landowner, these vehicles also require an exemption from the ban contained in the Off-Road Driving Act on driving off-road over snow-free ground. Read more under quads, ATVs and off-road motorcycles.
Off-road 4WDs, ATVs and motorcycles
What the law says
The Swedish EPA defines “motorised vehicles” as various types of electric-assisted bicycles with a maximum motor capacity of 250 w. Various government bills, commissions and commentary on laws (including bill 2009/10:238, bill 1995/96:226, SOU 1993:51, commentary on Section 17 of NVL, commentary on Chapter 7 Section 1 of the Environmental Code) have established that there is no “motorised public right of access”.
There is no law that gives any person the right to ride/drive a motorised vehicle on any other party’s land without permission from the landowner.
Normal cycling
It is permitted to cycle in the countryside as long as no disturbance or damage is caused. Please be aware that cycling in the countryside may cause damage, particularly if the ground is wet or soft. The risk of damage increases if you cycle frequently along the same route and/or in larger groups.
Did you really have to curse using God‘s name in vain? It was funny up until that point.
The Australian law is false
#Reaching #OutOfIdeas #OldHat #SellingOutForViews #SubParContent 🤢🤮🙄
You should of made clear that some of these rules/laws only apply to riding on the highways and not in the forests and vice versa 😊
Which ones, which country? I only use official info from official sites. I haven't researched everything here. But I think they got things wrong. I looked at official Swedish Environmental Protection Agency site, and nothing about this.
@@mtbboy1993With the Australia bell law its Under the NSW Road Rules so only for road. That's the same here in the UK for bells and reflectors as its a road rule, so trail riding won't come into it. Although you can be riding on the road to get to the trails or in-between trails.
In Sweden, there is an unwritten law called the right of public access (its written down on a guide you can downloadand read). You are not allowed to drive a car, motorcycle, or moped, on the ground that isn't covered with snow and ice in Nature (not normal roads).
Just wondering if not being allowed to ride trails covered with snow is wrong and it's more you can but the amount of snow would make it impossible. Just a thought on that one as I went walking there years ago and was told about that law and I am sure I saw people riding through snow in the forest.