Trail vandalism - This is really not cool!

Unfortunately some riders just can't wait for trails to officially open as the MTB Ranger Andy Braund of Coed Y Brenin reported this trail vandalism.

This is really not cool! The trail builders have been working hard in tough conditions to sculpt a fine piece of trail. Then someone goes and carves some deep ruts through the soft surface!

This thoughtless act has several consequences. The trail builders have to repair the damage. That costs them time and money. It literally affects their livelihood. Do you want to deny them earning an honest buck? ?#‎supportyourtrailbuilders? Secondly it delays the opening of the trail.

It's really soft in places, meaning that it needs time. Time to settle, dry out and harden up. The trail surface is compacted with a whacker plate to not only tightly pack the material but to give a smooth sealed surface. This allows rain and surface water to run off rather than soak in.

Which hopefully gives it half a chance to drain, dry out & harden into a durable surface. If you carve some big ruts into this surface you open up a wound to allow that rain and surface water to soak in. It'll never dry out and we won't be able to open it as it would get trashed. If you want new trail and who doesn't? Then help us to deliver it for you. Educate all the riders you know to be patient and stay off. I can't wait to ride this, but its still not finished and like baking a good cake needs time to rest before it's ready to taste! I'll post up when it's finally open & ready to ride.