Chapter 12: Finding Resolution

Bicycling and Wilderness: A Mountain Biker's Guide to Wilderness Advocacy

Success may be a long time coming. Wilderness proposals do not proceed quickly and it may take several sessions of Congress before a bill passes. After an election, you may need to court new elected officials or deal with changing political climates. During periods when little is happening in Congress on the Wilderness bill you're working on, you should occasionally write to your state's Congress members to reiterate your concerns and keep them apprised of any events or developments.

Some day, the bill you've worked for will pass. When that happens and you succeed, celebrate the win and go riding!

Then be sure to write letters expressing thanks to the Congress members and anyone else you worked with. It is important to also write courteous, appreciative letters to those with whom you disagreed. Such communication will be important in the long run.

Remember that there is a lot of land to ride on besides proposed Wilderness. Good long-term relationships are critical to maintaining access to public lands.

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	Chapter 12: Finding Resolution Bicycling and Wilderness: A Mountain Biker's Guide to Wilderness Advocacy Success may be a long time coming. Wilderness proposals do not proceed quickly and it may take several sessions of Congress before a bill passes. After an election, you may need to court new elected officials or deal with changing political climates. During periods when little is happening in Congress on the Wilderness bill you're working on, you should occasionally write to your state's Congress members to reiterate your concerns and keep them apprised of any events or developments. Some day, the bill you've worked for will pass. When that happens and you succeed, celebrate the win and go riding! Then be sure to write letters expressing thanks to the Congress members and anyone else you worked with. It is important to also write courteous, appreciative letters to those with whom you disagreed. Such communication will be important in the long run. Remember that there is a lot of land to ride on besides proposed Wilderness. Good long-term relationships are critical to maintaining access to public lands.


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