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Forestry Commission Angus Motocross Track/Trail

Forestry Commission Angus Motocross Track/Trail

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Matthew T.
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Ian S.
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Ian S.
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Kelly d.
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James G.
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carol m.
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Calum W.
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scott a.
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Started by james guthrie 12 years, 3 months ago
I have come to the conclusion while trying to find a safe and legal area to allow my step daughter to learn and ride motocross, There is no where in Angus county that will allow motocross bikes to ride without hassle. But yet many people still ride bikes in the county. I started doing a little research on the matter, trying to find somewhere suitable close enough to take my step daughter out to learn before hitting race tracks. I come across something on the Scotland.forestry.gov.uk website that said they have allowed certain area's of woods

in some county's where people of all ages were allowed to ride but none for Angus. I feel this is unfair as myself and others with have to drive further and this will result in the expenses being a lot higher, so much that it would not be worth it. I have started this petition to raise awareness to the problem we have here. If Angus had a legal area to ride freely it would stop the majority from riding on other peoples land (private Land),

free up police time from call outs dealing with these situations and given children and adults somewhere safe they can learn their skills at own risk. Motorsports is a big part of Scotland's history and there a is very strong following of all types of motor sports across the country. We should be encouraging our future generation.



I would like everyone who agrees with me to please sign this petition and share with as many people as you can that this effects,

Once I have enough people signed it, I will write a in depth letter and the petition to forestry commission Scotland to explain our situation.

I understand this may not have any effect to start with but I will keep trying to we have somewhere to ride in Angus legally.


Thank you to everyone that this has reached and everyone who signs it. Once again please share with as many people in the Angus area


Updates

June 8, 2014

Seeing this kind of momentum means more to me than I can put into words. It proves that I am not the only one tired of seeing our kids without a safe place to ride here in Angus. This energy gives me the push I need to keep fighting for a legal trail.

7 Comments

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Ian Sinclair
1 year ago Featured

This would be amazing not much areas to use dirtbikes and also take the kids with their bikes too without the fear of public complaints etc

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James Gordon
2 years ago Featured

It's something kids young adults alike need to help prevent persecution for trying to have fun.. dirt bike fun is a great tool for disapline and team building for kids and be a shame to waste such opertunities.

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james guthrie · petition starter
12 years ago Featured

I would like to apologize to everyone who has signed this. I have been extremely busy so far this summer with other things, but i am now more focused than ever to get this track/area. We were mentioned in dundee evening telegraph a few weeks back which has allowed us to hear from the forestry commission, saying they would open to speak to us about the possibility of having a track. I would like to get more people signing this before we go ahead to meet with them.. so get signing!!

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Sarah Nguyen
12 years ago Featured

My son loves his bike but nowhere safe to go. Hope this happens soon it would be brilliant for the community.

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Dave Diallo
12 years ago Featured

Sick of having to drive hours just to find a field for the lad to ride. Need something local in Angus asap.

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james guthrie · petition starter
12 years ago Featured

I'd like to thank everyone that has signed so far. I am going to keep pushing this and would like everyone else to help get it to as many people as we can. once again. Thank you!!

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Ian Sinclair
2 years ago

This be a great idea