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- POlITICAl Ul 1 M .... .., '" .... > 3 ~ Z W ..J t.J >t.J ENDURO WE'RE GAINING GROUND BUT BE PREPARED FOR A FIGHT Motorcyclists in the East Bay Region of the San Francisco Bay Area may soon realize the frui ts of their labor provided they don't become overconfident and let down their guard. For over three years, the Citizen's Council on Motorcycles has been organizing and co-ordinating the efforts of all motorcycling in terests in a pressure campaign to obtain public areas and trails for motorcyclists and mimbiken. By presenting a united front, from organized racen to independent family recreationists, the motorcyclists have gained recognition not only as a great recreational pressure group in the East Bay Regional Park District, which includes both Alameda and Contra Costa Coun ties, but as a constructive force whichJnalk-. i.t possible for the District to obtain a property tax increase to double the size of its p arkJands for the benefit of all residents. The efforts of the motorcyclists on behalf of the District were not an outright "gift" - there was a price tag: adequate provisions must be made for th e motorcylists (2000 acres per County). Recognizing our need for a guarantee that the District would fulfill its commillments, Senator Nejedly insisten that the District create and adopt a Master Plan, and that the tax increase be subject to referendum. Thus, the "Sword of Damocles" was hung Qver its head. From concept to completion, the creation of public riding areas and trails becomes a political, public relations, and educational "enduro", yet most motorcyclists don't understand wby a Public Agency doesn't just "do it" in thirty days to three mon ths. Very briefly, these have been the necessary ingredients: (1) Favorable political atmosphere (2) . public support (3) motivated public agency (4) money for land acquisition, maintenance and operation (5) proposals for specific sites and trails (6) comprehensive site evaluation, planning and management guidelines' (7) legislation (8) a dedicated citizens group to pusb the concept through from start to fmish. Now that the "Recommended Master Plan ". has been completed and presen ted to the Board of Directors of the Park District, the area newspapers report tha.t five sites are recommended as vehicular recreations areas by OVERVIEW' the environmental consulting firm headed by Stewart Udall, former secretary of the Interior. The greatest danger lies in the fact that motorcyclists will read those reports and think "Great - it's fmally going to -happen" - just happen. No more effort. No more pressure. No more work. ult's only fair." "We deserve it." Well, think again. Nothing just "happens". Vou have to "make it happen". CCM has helped it happen, sO far - but... The Master Plan has to be adopted by the Board. In "fine print", only one site is recommended for immediate purchase, and we still have to fight tooth and nail for every inch of ground. Remember, we're in a war for land, and there's no such word as "fair". The opposition, which is relatively minor but dedicated to our defeat, had had to resort to lies and distortions to get signatures on petitions against our project. Tbey are now allegedly seeking to have the General Manager of the Park District "fired" for being Utoo friendly" with the Motorcyclists. The Citizens' Council on Motorcycles is asking for all the support they can get at the public hearings to be held in July. The Council has carried the riders. a long way - but the final success has always depended on co.operation and response from all the motorcyclists in the area. It's simple - just attend the hearing in you-,: area. The Master Plan includes Wilderness and shoreline parks as well, so carry a helmet or wear club jacke ts to identify your interest. The Council will have speakers for each area who have studjed the Master Plan, but they'll need the moral support of your physical presence. Be there. CYCLE NEWS NORTH That dang H!'Cking just keeps getting "arder and "areler to beet. Hocking Rolls Along by William Spencer FREMONT, CAL., June 27 - Rick Hocking kept rolling along for the third nigh t of J 0 series short track and won another 360cc Expert Main event over an enlarged field, including some of the best short trackers in the country. In the ten lap finale of the night Hocking started fIfth bebindJerry Kole, the past Fremont Scrambles champ, Butch Davidson, District 36's top rider and Ascot regular, AI Kenyon, a National star on the circuit and Skip Aksland, another black plater and protege of Ken Roberts. The rest of the field was pretty star studded itself, but had to settle for the rest of the spots. At the end of the first lap, Hocking had moved to third behind Davidson and Kole and after two laps he was pushing Kole's 360 Schwerma Yamaha. He took the lead on the backside of the next tum and pulled away to his usual half a lap lead, which he maintained over Kole for the remainder as did Davidson and Kenyon in their own spots. Aksland held off Ron Kole for fifth Schedule of Public Hearings Ten Year Master Plan - East Bay Regional Park District July 12 Oakland. Cal. Lake Merritt Garden Center. Ebell Room. 666 Bellview (North side of Lake. south of Grand us ASOUT . . . o He.\/V pu~ sookes. o Wheel IKI"lI. o SpecIalIrulng. deSign, Wheel o wheel o AkrOn! wm. 0 Sleet runs. 0 0 0 0 0 1040 WIde re.r flms. Cheng Shm racmg llret. Drive July 25 Hayward, Cal. Public Works Dept., Planning Commission Meeting Room, Rm 111,399 Elmhurst July 17 Pleasanton. Cal. Justice Court Bldg .• 30 West Angela St. July 19 Concord. Cal. Contra Costa Co. Water District Bldg .• Board July 26 Berkelev. Cal. City Hall Council Chambers. Gro,"" St. and Allston Way All meetings start at 7 :30 P.M. f"rI-IIlMBJ IIBBocfstJOII B1IItIrlCIIB /tIt:IB6 Room. 2700 Concord Ayo. July 23 Fremont. Cal. City Council Chambers, 39700 Civic Center Ave.1 The Wheel Clinie offers a complete and unique service for motorcyclists with wheel problems. Write us and we will respond promptly. ASK and Bob Scally passed Phil Cancilla for the last trophy spot. All this is leading up to the end of 1 I nights of racing, finishing in August and a set of leathen to the overall winner of which Hocking can only claim fourth spot. Top point man is Pat McCaul and he seems to be doing almost as well in the 250 Expert class with a second in tonight's 250 Main behind Bob Goodman. What it makes for is some great racing as second is being held by Mark Smjth in the 125 Expert class and third by Wayne Matheny in the 360 class, who didn't make a point wben be couldn't get out of the heat. Smith got out of the heat alright but didn't get any farther than the hospital in the Main as he got caught between two bikes and was dragged down the back straight for a few feet. He hurt for some time, but luckily for the Black Plate point leader, nothing was broken and he will be back next week. All in all, it makes for the greatest series running around these parts and the riders are really getting a chance to ride in the summe r mon ths. WHITT" HONDA OlffBrakes. AA11QlIe cycle wheels, WhMt !ellS for MUH Enduros. SEND 50¢ FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION. DEALER INOUIRIES INVITED. "'HEEIA t:IAlllt: P.O. BOX 444 CYPRESS, CA. 90630 (7141827.7427 Dept.CN·W COMPETITION MOTORCVClE WHEELS DESIGNF.D BUll T AND REPAIRED BIG BIKE SHOP POWERI CI -IONARK. 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