Tacks on Tillsonburg rail trail

[Michael Jaffray]

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to take caution along the rail trail.  I was riding the Tillsonburg rail trail from Tillson Ave to 59 and at numerous gates/road crossings (the pinch points) I found racks scattered along the gravel. 

I picked up what I could see, but if you have plans to cruise the rail trail take caution at those gates, and if you’re running tubeless make sure your sealant is topped up. 

All the best! 

Michael Jaffray

[Karen Rice]

Seriously!

Who would take the time to do this? And to what gain? 

Thanks for the heads up Michael!

“When did we become so concerned with our own experience that we lose compassion for others.”

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[John Verbakel]

Thank you so much for the heads up, Michael…. Really appreciated.  Unfortunately there are some pretty inconsiderate people with too much time in their hands, Tburg. 

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 Seriously!

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[Helen di Folco]

I also saw the same at some of the Turkey point trails when I was running there on Wednesday! Picked them up - not so easy to do in time when riding. 

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[Lori&Rob]

About all anyone of can do when on trail with pedestrians is conduct oneself in an exemplary manner (same goes on the road) & constructively but diplomatically  call out a person on a bike when they’re caught offside.  Wild Guess but Turkey Point sounds like some sort of other retribution involving wildlife.

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[bernie byer]

I was on Waterford heritage trail from simcoe today -  I was wearing a Silver Spokes jersey so the president of the Trail association flagged me down to ask if I had seen anything. He was out checking the trail as he got a text about fishing line across the trail - i had spotted nothing. He also mentioned about Turkey point trail and other incidents. Hope it is not a tik tok thing.

Suggest using a magnet that roofers use to pick up nails if someone has time to check those places periodically. I have a light weight one that is easy to carry.

Bernie

ps He also was grateful for Silver Spokes ongoing donations to the Trail Association and talked about the paving issue and possible upgrades.

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[Andy Palermo]

Good morning,

Yes, it was first noticed 2 weeks ago at Turkey Point. A number of locations were targeted and since then we have heard multiple reports of people finding numerous tacks and experiencing flat tires. We also received a report of the trail in Tillsonburg also experiencing the same thing. All the land managers, park officials and OPP have been notified. Over the last 5+ years there has been someone defacing trail signs all over Norfolk county, Tillsonburg and Woodstock. (Happy Face/Christmas Tree logo) and much more. Here’s a message issued by the park below. 

Andy Palermo. 

SPECIAL ADMIN POST 

The following release comes from Jeff Pickersgill, Park Superintendent with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks:

"Ontario Parks is aware of recent acts of mischief occurring on trails within the provincial park (Turkey Point) and St. Williams conservation reserve where individual(s) have placed tacks and other sharp edged objects on trails in an attempt to damage bicycles using the trails. Park users are asked to be vigilant while using the trail system.

The safety of visitors to Ontario Parks is our top priority and Ontario Parks officers will be increasing their presence on the trail system.

To report violations or suspicious activity, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Ontario Parks Enforcement Staff at 519-426-3239 ext. 107".



 Seriously!

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