Can't wait for my hoverbike, no more trailbuilding.
You are correct, some trails systems handle the wet and others dont. It angers me but I get it, most of the population is stupid and think that being muddy at the end of a ride is what makes it cool. Educate (shame, if needed), the people you know/ come in contact with, but broad level education is a losing battle.Not sure what videos you're referencing but to the best of my knowledge (and experience) , some trail systems can handle wet and rainy rides. Others, on the other hand, are quite negatively impacted. Riding in the wet should not be reprimanded in all cases. Take the trails out in the PNW, they are almost always soaked. Now granted, these trails are built with this in mind and the dirt and structures on the trail can take the abuse. Other areas are not so fortunate and in that case, those riders should very well be criticized and then educated for proper trail use in the future.
Nonetheless, I would hope that a rider who is sponsored and is an advocate for our sport would use proper etiquette. Unfortunately, this is not always the case...
Fat bikes do not leave ruts, we float over the slime with sub 10 psi.
I think when all is said and done this is the best way to protect the trails in winter. Post advertising at trail heads that a clean bike is equal to one free, first time admission. Tons of warehouses in Central NJ (close to 6 Mile) where it seems a lot of newbies go. Would be a good revenue stream for bike shops in the colder months.We need a local Ray's Indoor Bike Park!
I think when all is said and done this is the best way to protect the trails in winter. Post advertising at trail heads that a clean bike is equal to one free, first time admission. Tons of warehouses in Central NJ (close to 6 Mile) where it seems a lot of newbies go. Would be a good revenue stream for bike shops in the colder months.
Or the price of commercial real estate in NJ. Ray's building is 92,000 sq ft. A crappy 2,400 sq ft industrial building in central NJ goes for $500k.only thing stopping this from happening. Lawyers. or, insurance companies, depending which way you want to look at it.
I noticed they starting building stuff at Xanadu again. Just sayin'.
LOL...I've showed up at some TM's with this in mind.I keep a running tab in my head of TM "owed" for my own trail transgressions. ;^)
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Based on the number of reflectors I have picked up on the trails this winter, it isn’t justWe know the majority of the problem is ignorance/lack of education. Would it help if JORBA had more exposure at every local shop? I know there are some shops that do a great job of supporting JORBA and trying to educate riders. Would it help if every shop asked "Have you heard of JORBA?" with every purchase? It would be cool if a new MTB purchase could include 1 free year of basic JORBA membership. Not sure how we could financially make that happen.
(this is also a good reminder to renew my membership which expires today or tomorrow)