Trail agreement signed

A new agreement supporting the sustainable management of the Whicher National Park mountain bike trail was signed earlier this month.

The Trail Adoption Agreement, signed by the Cape Mountain Bikers Group and Department of Parks and Wildlife, aims to ensure the trail’s sustainability into the future.

Group president Andrew Spencer-Wright said the trail advocacy group has endured “many years of hard work” and was pleased the group’s efforts were coming to fruition.

Mr Spencer-Wright said, with the help of Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, the group could now open the trail network and expand the sport’s profile in the Capes.

Mrs Mettam said mountain bike riding was recognised as a popular tourist attraction and the Whicher trails would provide more incentive for tourists to visit the region.

“This fits in perfectly with the Liberal-National Government’s ‘Parks for the People’ initiative which is about enabling people of all ages and abilities to get out and enjoy the environment,” she said.

The Trail Adoption Agreement is a five-year arrangement for the Cape Mountain Bikers, in conjunction with DPaW, to maintain the trail network.

Mr Spencer-Wright said the sport promoted an active lifestyle and appreciation of the natural environment.

For information on the Cape Mountain Bikers Group visit the group’s Facebook page or email capemountainbikers@me.com.