Mountain Safety

The 10 Mountain Biker Responsibility Codes are guidelines that mountain bikers should follow to ensure safety, respect for the environment, and consideration for other trail users. These are often part of the larger “Ride Smart” or “Ride with Respect” campaigns:

1. STAY IN CONTROL – you’re responsiable for avoiding objects and people. 
2. KNOW YOUR LIMITS – ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up. 
3. PROTECT YOURSELF – use an appropriate bike, helmet and protective equiptment. 
4. INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPTMENT – know your components and their operation prioir to riding. 
5. BE LIFT SMART – know how to load, ride and unload lifts safely. Ask if you need help. 
6. INSPECT THE TRAILS AND FEATURES – conditions change constantly, plan and adjust your riding accordingly. 
7. OBEY SIGNS AND WARNINGS – stay on the marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated. 
8. BE VISIBLE – do not stop where you obstruct a trail feature, landing or are not visible. 
9. LOOK AND YEILD TO OTHERS – look both ways and yeild when entering or crossing a road or trail. When overtaking, use caution and yeild to those ahead of you. 
10. COOPERATE – if involved in or witness to a incident, identify yourself to staff. 

These codes are designed to promote safe and responsible mountain biking while preserving the natural environment for future riders.

• Check your spokes are tightly done up. You can do this by pinching two spokes together and seeing if there is much movement.
• Check your tire pressure matches the recommendation on the tire and spin your wheel to check they are moving smoothly.
• Checking your bicycle’s tire pressure:

• 36 PSI for a 70kg rider. Add 1 PSI for every 5kg over 70kg
• Due to the large volume of mountain bike tires, they don’t need as much inflation.