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We all want to do the right thing, hopefully, and within any community there's an unwritten code of conduct for proper behavior so we can all get along. On this episode, we cover some of those rules of bicycle touring etiquette! Housekeeping Next tour I'll be through-riding the CaO next week! Pedalshift Societyfolks, look for an email with the new bonus pod feed! Pedalshift Live Be sure to join the show live August 30, 9pm ET! Topics TBA, but we'll do an AMA so bring your questions or shoot them my way via social or email! The Journal: Bicycle Touring Etiquette Thanks to a listener for this recommendation... I've managed to lose the email or message from social media that has it Camping Watch your spacing For shared campsites, saying hello and asking if it's cool to camp there Assess your neighbor's desire to chat and respect it Don't brag about your exploits - it's a bad look Be open with information that can help others, but don't force opinions and suggestions on people Share stuff if you have extra Respect quiet hours Respect late sleepers as you take off Leave no trace Think ahead - reduce the amount of packaging and garbage before you roll Always have a garbage bag - doesn't matter what it is Pack all garbage out and even take some that's not yours If there are no bathroom facilities learn backcountry techniques (cat hole, etc.) and please respect water bodies. Speed + Passing Some trails have a speed limit - respect that, particularly in more crowded areas Many trails and some laws require bells for passing - know before you go Use bells or call "on your left" boldly but (please!) in a friendly way Do it every time even if you're frustrated that the runners are wearing headphones and don't hear you! It's so easy to get frustrated, but remember we're sharing the trails with others Avoid lecturing other trail users, especially if you're a visitor Be cool Respect boundaries with people you meet and other tourists. Watch your consumption. You're an ambassador... act like one!   Pedalshift Society As always we like to close out the show with a special shoutout to the Pedalshift Society! Because of support from listeners like you, Pedalshift is a weekly bicycle touring podcast with a global community, expanding into live shows and covering new tours like this spring's DC to Cincinnatti bike tour! If you like what you hear, you can support the show for 5 bucks, 2 bucks or even a buck a month. And there's one-shot and annual options if you're not into the small monthly thing. Check it all out at pedalshift.net/society. Kimberly Wilson Caleb Jenkinson Cameron Lien Andrew MacGregor Michael Hart Keith Nagel Brock Dittus Thomas Skadow Marco Lo Terrance Manson Harry Telgadas Chris Barron Mark Van Raam Brad Hipwell Stuart Buchan Todd Stutz Mr. T Roxy Arning Nathan Pulton Stephen Dickerson Vince LoGreco Paul Culbertson Scott Culbertson Cody Floerchinger Tom Benenati Greg Braithwaite Sandy Pizzio Jeff Muster Seth Pollack Joseph Quinn Drue Porter Byron Paterson Joachim Raber Ray Jackson Jeff Frey Kenny Mikey Lisa Hart John Denkler Steve Hankel Miguel Quinones Alejandro Avilés-Reyes Keith Spangler Greg Towner Dan Gebhart Jody Dzuranin Lucas Barwick Michael Baker Brian Bechtol Reinhart Bigl Greg Middlemis Connie Moore William Gothmann Brian Benton Joan Churchill Mike Bender Rick Weinberg Billy Crafton Gary Matushak Greg L'Etoile-Lopes James Sloan Jonathan Dillard John Funk Tom Bilcze Ronald PiroliDave Roll Music You've been hearing about Jason Kent and his music for many fine episodes. Their latest album may be their best yet. Go get it.