[sammyg2]

This is yet another example of the hypocrisy and stupidity of environmentalists.
In the late 70's the tree huggers managed to shut down the annual barstow to vegas motorcycle race through the desert.

Then after court battles, it was reinstated in 1983 with the agreement that the race could only go from Daggett to State line (about 60% of the original race) and all routes must be clearly marked and all trails must use existing fire roads, sand washes, etc. No virgin land would be used.

We worked hard to lay out the course correctly, doing surveying, marking, etc.
Three days before the race we marked the course clearly and even laid out thousands of yellow and black ribbons indicating that the rider was off course and must turn back immediately.

We very very proud of the hard work and result that went into setting up that race. Unfortunately, several "environmental" groups led by the sierra club showed up the evening before the race and not only stole hundreds of the markers, they intentionally moved them around, set them out in a way that would intentionally make riders go off course and into protected lands.

They were more than willing to sacrifice the exact thing they were fighting to protect in order to make us look bad and win their silly-arsed fight.