Matthew Russotto wrote:


> I don't disagree that bicycles do negligible damage to roads used by
> vehicles; that's because the other sources of damage render the damage
> done by bicycles negligible. I do dispute that bicycles do
> negligible damage to tracks where the bicycles are the primary
> vehicular users. The local gravel bike trails _do_ need maintenence,
> and the asphalt trails are showing wear, in particular the top layer
> appears to be being worn down exposing the rougher materials in the aggregate.

Often, paved trails are pathetically constructed and far inferior to
even the most minor road.

Wayne