Quick q - I know some on here have arranged and marshalled events.
We piggybacked a traffic free ascent of Ditchling Beacon yday during L2B. Wanted to come back down the bridle way from the top that runs parallel to the road, but does not provide access back on to the road. However, marshall wouldn't let us do that, said we would use that to access the road (which is not possible) and bridleway closed (despite walkers w dogs using it no probs). On discussion that we just wanted to walk down he got quite unpleasant and said he knew we wouldn't ride down cos he wouldn't let us get past to the bridleway.
So - no mention anywhere that the bridlepaths are closed (in fact National Trust says all bridleways on around the beacon remain open - can L2B close that off?
In terms of marshall saying that he wouldn't allow me to walk down the bridleway what are my rights and what are his rights with respect to physically stopping me - as that was very clearly implied in his manner.
It was quiet on the beacon as it was early doors, but the guy just seemed to be overly aggressive to cyclists trying to do something except continue straight on.
Cheers for any thoughts.
