Unapproved mountain bike trails sprouting up, damaging river valley parkland

Mountain bikers in the city are pleading for the public to respect river valley trails after an alarming increase in damage to trees and parkland this summer.
The Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance, responsible for maintenance and upkeep of mountain bike trails in an agreement with the city, is asking residents with concerns about the trails to reach out rather than act on their own — and avoid receiving a fine of up to $10,000 for damage to parkland.
“We’d like them to join force