text: I'm often disheartened by many individual's unwillingness to share, cooperate and compromise some for the greater good. I believe that fear of the unknown guides these orientations. As a member of the Disciples of Dirt Mountain Biking club I and co-members perform thousands of hours volunteering annually in maintaining our local trails around Hardesty, Waldo, Oakridge, Cottage Grove and other places. The trails and other user groups benefit from the involvement of bicyclists who are generally a considerate, affluent group. The plan for opening wilderness areas to bicycles does not involve a plan to open it up to motorized transport. Bicycles are quiet and most bicyclists are extremely respectful. Opening up wilderness trails would greatly add to the quality of life of thousands of people like me. The benefits of opening up these trails to bicycles far outweigh the drawbacks. I believe hikers, bikers and equestrians CAN get along. Let's not let fear stop progression as it often does.