on 3/30/10 4:20 AM, Frederick, Steve at [email protected] wrote: > I think Grant's preferences for roadish trail bikes stem in part from his > location--Marin County is opposed, even hostile toward biking on trails, going > all the way back to the birth of modern mountain biking. The less you look > like a "Mountain biker," the less likely you are to face the wrath of upset > hikers and ticket writing rangers.
Actually, Grant and Rivendell's location is in the East Bay - specifically Contra Costa county. That doesn't change or undercut his message - and in fact his comments are incredibly salient. I, on the other hand, have somehow managed to remain in Marin. Lucky me... ;^) In the interest of not promoting stereotypes, it should be noted that attitudes of hostility here in "the birthplace of mountain biking" have refined and mellowed over the years. Yes, there are high-profile and hotheaded comments made from the same entrenched individuals on both sides of access issues, and that tends to get press when it happens. But, the facts are that bicycles have been common on the trails for more than 20 years. in general, people are used to them and realize they aren't going anywhere. Most people behave well. Many people could use some constructive criticism. Some people have no clue. http://ramblings.cyclofiend.com/?p=273 I do find that when people see me way up some trail on the Hilsen or Quickbeam, the first response is to smile. But, I'm pretty proactive in doing the same and finding something to comment about, other than saying "onyerleft". Wildflowers, birds and weather are always good starting points. - Jim -- Jim Edgar [email protected] Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Workshops of the iBob's -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
