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[email protected] 13 SPOKE TALK Trail courtesy — Be a good trail ambassador any years ago, I worked for a horse outfitter. He was a crusty, M old curmudgeon of a man, but every time we found ourselves on a multi- use trail, he would bend over backwards to be friendly and polite to every person we encountered. “Some people don’t like horses on these trails,” he told me. “Remember, whenever IRA GAY SEALY/THE DENVER POST you’re out here, you are an ambassador for Broncos quarterbacks John McCormick, left, and Mickey Slaughter prepare for snaps from Jerry Sturm, left, and Larry Kaminski in all horseback riders.” 1966. It was an important lesson, and one that I carry with me to this day, particularly as a mountain biker on our local trails. We are, each of us, ambassadors to our sports. Whether you’re on a mountain bike or a From underrated to best horse, trail running or hiking with your dogs, remember that you are the ambassa- seven special-teams players. Every player the team’s conception in 1960. dor for your sport to every other trail user Kaminski named or their family will receive a commemora- “I would hope the fans remember me as you encounter that day. tive game ball, and a few team members a hard-working player as somebody that You have probably seen the Trail Courte- to Broncos all-time will be invited to “Fantennial Weekend” did my best, and I was involved in the sy Triangle at most trailheads.