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On 7/17/2011 10:53 AM, SMS wrote:
On 7/17/2011 1:09 AM, Chalo wrote: snip As long as their ways comply with common ethical and legal rules, you are no more correct than they are in the ways you commune with nature. Have your own way, and leave others to have theirs. Well stated. If you believe the rules are wrong, or are not being enforced, work for changes, don't take the law into your own hands and physically attack anyone. I expect that jail was not a pleasant experience. The rules about access are not always logical and sometimes should be changed. I.e., both hikers and mountain bikers would like to see greatly reduced access for equestrians, but the equestrians are generally well-connected and wealthy, and get their way. The big expansion of mountain biking should take place in national parks outside the heavily used core area. Let's get kids out from in front of the video games and out on mountain bikes. Not only will it get them some exercise, it builds a future constituency for the national parks. Since all the experts agree that mountain bicycling is no more damaging to trails or wildlife than hiking, there is no reason to have such limits on mountain biking in national parks. I agree with your points, but I think there's a dark side to mountain biking. I don't think, in most locales, it's a wildlife disruption or erosion issue, but yahoo bikers disturbing other area visitors. I've seen trail damage caused by riders treating sensitive areas like amusement rides, but as you say, I've seen as much impact from other groups. I don't see the problem of downhill thrill seekers riding lifts or pedaling up summit roads to bomb downhill ski areas, which are generally little more than bulldozer created meadows, but the same group on the hiking trails is a different matter. Mountain bikers have the potential to at least frighten hikers, if not even injure them in a collision. Their garish outfits and equipment are also jarring -- an aesthetic impression sure, but many people seek these areas just for an aesthetic experience. Peace, quiet and beauty need to be protected, too. If done responsibly, mountain biking can be no more disruptive to man or nature that hiking or kayaking, but it often doesn't play out that way. I'm vehemently opposed to every kind of off-road bicycle racing, as something of an oxymoron, something that gets me a lot of blank looks from my MTB brethren. Mountain bikers need to be honest about their behavior and values and make some necessary changes. With its historical "gonzo" orientation, people are justified in finding it inappropriate in many settings and restricting it. It doesn't have to be that way. For the most part, I like mountain biking well enough, but I, too, don't care much for mountain bikers. More than a decade ago, when I used to ride with "the guys", one of the more perceptive members remarked: "I don't think I'd like to run into us in the woods". True words, and I changed my style shortly thereafter. We should all change until we're benign enough that we wouldn't mind encountering ourselves. I don't think that's too much to ask. |
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On 7/17/2011 10:54 AM, Peter Cole wrote:
[...]Mountain bikers have the potential to at least frighten hikers, if not even injure them in a collision. Their garish outfits and equipment are also jarring -- an aesthetic impression sure, but many people seek these areas just for an aesthetic experience. Peace, quiet and beauty need to be protected, too. [...] Depends on whether or not the area allows hunting. Wearing clothes that blend in can get you shot by a trigger-happy nimrod. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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Peter Cole wrote:
If done responsibly, mountain biking can be no more disruptive to man or nature that hiking or kayaking, but it often doesn't play out that way. I hate it when, while fly fishing in apparent seclusion, some garish and loud group of white water thrill seekers goes floating past. The fish dart for cover too. Too bad I don't own the river. -- JS. |
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Mike Vandeman wrote:
There is no right to bring a bike onto a trail. Correction, Mike Vandeman has no right to use a trail. |
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On Jul 17, 8:54*am, Peter Cole wrote:
On 7/17/2011 10:53 AM, SMS wrote: On 7/17/2011 1:09 AM, Chalo wrote: snip As long as their ways comply with common ethical and legal rules, you are no more correct than they are in the ways you commune with nature. Have your own way, and leave others to have theirs. Well stated. If you believe the rules are wrong, or are not being enforced, work for changes, don't take the law into your own hands and physically attack anyone. I expect that jail was not a pleasant experience. The rules about access are not always logical and sometimes should be changed. I.e., both hikers and mountain bikers would like to see greatly reduced access for equestrians, but the equestrians are generally well-connected and wealthy, and get their way. The big expansion of mountain biking should take place in national parks outside the heavily used core area. Let's get kids out from in front of the video games and out on mountain bikes. Not only will it get them some exercise, it builds a future constituency for the national parks. Since all the experts agree that mountain bicycling is no more damaging to trails or wildlife than hiking, there is no reason to have such limits on mountain biking in national parks. I agree with your points, but I think there's a dark side to mountain biking. BS. It's ALL dark side. There's NOTHING good about mountain biking, even for the mountain bikers themselves. They are all PRETENDING to be having fun, as they break bones or even DIE. I don't think, in most locales, it's a wildlife disruption or erosion issue, BS. Mountain bikers like to ride in natural areas, i.e., wildlife habitat. Bike tires ALWAYS create V-shaped ruts. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower. but yahoo bikers disturbing other area visitors. I've seen trail damage caused by riders treating sensitive areas like amusement rides, but as you say, I've seen as much impact from other groups. I don't see the problem of downhill thrill seekers riding lifts or pedaling up summit roads to bomb downhill ski areas, which are generally little more than bulldozer created meadows, but the same group on the hiking trails is a different matter. Mountain bikers have the potential to at least frighten hikers, if not even injure them in a collision. Their garish outfits and equipment are also jarring -- an aesthetic impression sure, but many people seek these areas just for an aesthetic experience. Peace, quiet and beauty need to be protected, too. You are talking about stuff that mountain bikers neither understand nor care about. If done responsibly, mountain biking can be no more disruptive to man or nature that hiking or kayaking, BS. Mountain biking is INHERENTLY irresponsible. but it often doesn't play out that way. I'm vehemently opposed to every kind of off-road bicycle racing, as something of an oxymoron, something that gets me a lot of blank looks from my MTB brethren. Mountain bikers need to be honest about their behavior and values and make some necessary changes. With its historical "gonzo" orientation, people are justified in finding it inappropriate in many settings and restricting it. It doesn't have to be that way. For the most part, I like mountain biking well enough, but I, too, don't care much for mountain bikers. More than a decade ago, when I used to ride with "the guys", one of the more perceptive members remarked: "I don't think I'd like to run into us in the woods". True words, and I changed my style shortly thereafter. No one in their right mind wants to encounter a bike in the woods. If we wanted to be around bikes & other big, fast-moving pieces of MACHINERY, we would stay in the ciity! DUH! We should all change until we're benign enough that we wouldn't mind encountering ourselves. I don't think that's too much to ask. You are right. So don't allow bikes off-road. QED |
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Mike Vandeman wrote:
BS. It's ALL dark side. There's NOTHING good about mountain biking, even for the mountain bikers themselves. They are all PRETENDING to be having fun, as they break bones or even DIE. Religious fanaticism is the cause of many of the worlds problems. You are right there with them. BS. Mountain bikers like to ride in natural areas, i.e., wildlife habitat. Yes, many of the fire trails I mountain bike on are surrounded by nature. That is typical of fire trail location. Bike tires ALWAYS create V-shaped ruts. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower. You are full of BS. Any indent depends on the surface being ridden on. A hard gravel surface leaves little if any detectable indent, let alone a rut. You are talking about stuff that mountain bikers neither understand nor care about. You have generalised in every post to the point of insanity. No wonder people don't take you seriously. You are the laughing stock. BS. Mountain biking is INHERENTLY irresponsible. People enjoying the bush on a bicycle is no more irresponsible than your false religious propaganda. And your use of capitalisation is both rude and ignorant. No one in their right mind wants to encounter a bike in the woods. And neither do they want to encounter you. If we wanted to be around bikes & other big, fast-moving pieces of MACHINERY, we would stay in the ciity! DUH! Most sane, sensible and reasonable folks, do not lump bicycles with "big fast-moving pieces of MACHINERY." You are obviously neither sane, nor sensible nor reasonable. You are right. So don't allow bikes off-road. QED Corrected - Feel sorry for Mike V., who is obviously delusional and in need of mental care and possibly a straight jacket. -- JS. |
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On 7/17/2011 8:50 PM, James wrote:
Mike Vandeman wrote: [...] No one in their right mind wants to encounter a bike in the woods. And neither do they want to encounter you. Especially if Mikey V. is armed with a HANDSAW. If we wanted to be around bikes & other big, fast-moving pieces of MACHINERY, we would stay in the ciity! DUH! Most sane, sensible and reasonable folks, do not lump bicycles with "big fast-moving pieces of MACHINERY." You are obviously neither sane, nor sensible nor reasonable. Stating the obvious. You are right. So don't allow bikes off-road. QED Corrected - Feel sorry for Mike V., who is obviously delusional and in need of mental care and possibly a straight jacket. Mikey V. is so delusional, he will not admit to being on probation. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731°N, 83.985007°W I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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In article 50367bd2-7526-4804-a802-dcb1435b23f2
@x19g2000prc.googlegroups.com, says... BS. It's ALL dark side. There's NOTHING good about mountain biking, even for the mountain bikers themselves. They are all PRETENDING to be having fun, as they break bones or even DIE. The heavy breathing, the dark helmet, the evil intent, it's all explained now....Darth Vader is a mountain biker!!!! __ Mike (not the unhinged one) |
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James writes:
Peter Cole wrote: If done responsibly, mountain biking can be no more disruptive to man or nature that hiking or kayaking, but it often doesn't play out that way. I hate it when, while fly fishing in apparent seclusion, some garish and loud group of white water thrill seekers goes floating past. The fish dart for cover too. Too bad I don't own the river. Just as well you miserable arse. Why should others not enjoy the beauty too. |
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On 7/17/2011 8:36 AM, Opus wrote:
On Jul 17, 9:53 am, wrote: snipity Since all the experts agree that mountain bicycling is no more damaging to trails or wildlife than hiking, there is no reason to have such limits on mountain biking in national parks. "Experts" other than Mikey, you mean? Yes, I'm referring to those that have done a scientific analysis of the impact of each type of trail user. That explicitly excludes our favorite troll. |
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