[pct-l] Bikes on the PCT

[JB de Anza]

If that quote of JoAnn's is accurate (and it appears to be), it's
disgusting. THAT is the kind of person I don't want to share the PCT with.
I certainly hope that doesn't reflect the mentality within the PCTA then,
now or anytime in the future.


On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 9:46 AM, Nick Thelen <nthelen03 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> JoAnn Wrote:
> "... Also try “The Impact of Mtn. Biking on Wildlife and People” by
> Michael J. Vandeman, Ph.D.
> Google this subject and find what real passion is all about.
> The PCT is in my soul and I will protect it, as needed. "
>
> _________________________________________________________
>
> JoAnn,
>
> I am not sure if you realize that Mike V was convicted of assaulting
> MTB'rs, spent time in jail and is now currently
> banned from his local trails and has a permanent record. He is not a thug,
> he is in his 60's and has a PhD.
>
> He is simply a mentally disturbed person that's crossed the line from
> discussing to open and aggravated violence...
> with saws and screwdrivers....
>
> Aligning yourself with him may not be a very good idea...
>
> But of course when you write this 11 years ago:
> "And yes,throw any/all bikers off the trail and over the edge.  As far as
> I'm concerned you'd get a reward not jail time...
> JoAnn Michael
> Region Coordinator, No CA, PCT Association"
>
> Not very nice coming from a staffer of the PCTA...
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