Slow your roll 

I walk the Nature Trail daily. I also grew up bicycling here and in major cities. I’ve even done hard-core mountain biking, commuting, riding in traffic and fun riding. But, when I yell to remind you that there are older people, younger people, dogs and wildlife on the trail (it is a Nature Trail no matter what you think) it’s because I’ve also worked in an emergency room and helped prosecute and defend serious crimes.

The trail speed is 10 miles per hour. If you want to keep your rights to ride, ride close to that speed unless there’s no one on the trail and you’re not a danger to yourself or others. Key word others. Hitting a person on your bike is generally an aggravated battery. Killing them regardless of the reason is murder. Slow down. Don’t argue, unless you want to be reported. Do you need a speedometer maybe? Banning electric bikes from trails might help.

If you want to ride a motorcycle, then get a license and use the damn roads. It’s that f***ing easy. 

– Christa Turnell, Durango