Turkey Bay, KY Rider's Meeting

This Saturday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. there is a rider's meeting scheduled to discuss issues and concerns of the OHV area. It may be good to get as many there as possible and show support.

As far as I can tell, Cal is right about where the meeting is being held. There was a small sign on the ice cooler near the guard shack last month announcing it, but it wasn't very visible. We have to be careful about how much we complain about erosion or the fact that the dune buggies and jeeps are tearing up the trails. If we complain too much, they'll just keep us all out. My buddy and I talked to a ranger this spring and suggesting adding some acres for bikes only or at least putting a 40" gate to limit larger vehicles. They'd see then who does the most damage.

I attended the meeting Saturday night. A friend and I rode over 100 miles on our street bikes just for the meeting. It was quite a disapointment, especially turnout of bike riders. There were several truckloads of bikes and atv's in Aurora, but they didn't care enough to stay for the meeting. The problem is water quality and runoff, which is erosion related. That means, the area north and east of the main creek will close as well as the creek. That's 220 acres less. Also, they will be limiting the number of entrances into the riding area, especially along the road. That's not a bad idea due to dangerous conditions of riders entering the road from the hill. They also will be "hardening" creek crossings. They say we need to take measures now to keep the place open. It doesn't look good for the future, but we may be able to keep it open a few more years. I think my buddy and me were the only 2 bikers there. Come on guys, let's show up next time. The idea of quarterly meetings was approved so you have another chance this year. Also clubs were discussed to do work on the trails, etc. Some guy kept bringing up showers, but we have to keep the trails open to need showers.