Tip # 7: Ticks

If you have been working in a grassy area, check yourself thoroughly for ticks. Those little critters love to hide in the folds of your socks and pants. They tend to climb, so if you’ve been out for a while, check inside your shirt and check your hairline. When you get home, have your honey help you look. It can be great fun.

For a great series of documents about trail building and maintenance, check out the IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) site. www.imba.com/resources/trail_building/index.html