MOUNTAIN BIKE SAFETY
TAKE CARE & BE AWARE!
Lee Canyon offers over 445 acres of terrain for everyone to enjoy, but it also presents dangers that need to be considered before anyone gets on a trail. Mountain bike safety hinges on riders understanding and following the rules that are presented below. Obeying all signage, biking with a buddy or group, and knowing your limits will all help minimize risks and prevent incidents.
INHERENT RISKS OF MOUNTAIN BIKING & OTHER ACTIVITIES
Participants assume the risk of death or any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent risks of the activities. These risks include, but are not limited to, variations in terrain, variable conditions, flash flooding, cliffs, failure or misuse of rental equipment, loss of control, encounters or collisions with trees, rocks, fences, terrain features (natural or man-made), other participants in the activities, spectators, large equipment and their components, vehicles, all manmade or natural obstacles (padded or not) whether they are obvious or not, as well as use of terrain parks, trails, and other features.
MOUNTAIN BIKERS RESPONSIBILITY CODE
HEADS UP! KNOW THE CODE, IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Mountain biking involves the risk of serious injury or crash. Your knowledge, decisions and actions contribute to your safety and that of others.
- STAY IN CONTROL. You’re responsible for avoiding objects and people.
- KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up.
- PROTECT YOURSELF. Use an appropriate bike, helmet, and protective equipment.
- INSPECT AND MAINTAIN YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know your components and their operation prior to riding.
- BE LIFT SMART. Know how to load, ride, and unload lifts safely. Ask if you need help.
- INSPECT THE TRAILS AND FEATURES. Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly.
- OBEY SIGNS AND WARNINGS. Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features. Ride in the direction indicated.
- BE VISIBLE. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, landing, or are not visible.
- LOOK AND YIELD TO OTHERS. Look both ways and yield when entering or crossing a road or trail. When overtaking, use caution and yield to those ahead.
- COOPERATE. If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff.
PREVIEW OUR TRAILS BEFORE YOU RIDE
PARK SMART
The five main points of Park Smart:
- Start Small: Work your way up. Build your skills.
- Make a Plan: Every feature. Every time.
- Always Look: Before you drop.
- Respect: The features and other users.
- Take it Easy: Know your limits. Land on your feet.
FIRST TIME VISITING LEE CANYON
Take 5 minutes & head over to our mountain bike beginner guide for some helpful tips on how to have a great experience at Lee Canyon!
