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    Roger Buchanan
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    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side by
    side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    All trails would have a mixture of weaving twisty paths
    through wonderful forests, and fast flowing trails along
    ridgelines.

    All trails would be well designed.

    All climbs, regardless of size, would flatten out every now
    and then, and have scenic overlooks for rest stops.

    All bikes would be bullet-proof 5" FS rigs that weigh 24 lbs
    and cost less than $1200.

    All hydration paks would be fully stocked, would never get
    dirty and would never leak.

    All sports nutrition companies would offer wonderful tasting
    "pizza" flavoured bars, and their energy gels wouldn't taste
    like Grade 3 Paste Glue.

    All dogs would be well behaved, and horses wouldn't be
    spooked by riders.

    All riders would donate a few days a year to trail work.

    All night riders would have fully charged batteries for
    their lights AND blinkies.

    All tubeless tires would hold air.

    All hikers would be friendly, and curious about where we've
    been and what we've seen ourselves.

    All trail maps would be accurate.

    All bike helmets would fit properly, and the pads would be
    self-cleaning.

    All riders would stay part of the group, and nobody would
    get dropped.

    All roadies would be our friends.

    In MY World, I am...

    Delusional!
    --
    - Rog

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  2. P E T E F A G E
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    "Roger Buchanan" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side
    by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    I won't be visiting anytime soon.

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  3. Roger Buchanan
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    p e t e f a g e r l i n said:
    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side
    by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    I won't be visiting anytime soon.

    That's fine by me.

    Though I shoulda added "with variations and
    interpretations".

    --
    - Rog

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  4. G.T.
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    p e t e f a g e r l i n said:

    "Roger Buchanan" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side
    by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    I won't be visiting anytime soon.

    Yes, you need some challenge in there Rog.

    Greg

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  5. Mattb
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    p e t e f a g e r l i n said:

    "Roger Buchanan" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side
    by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    I won't be visiting anytime soon.

    Pete's into really thick sticky mud these days. It's the
    new "buff"!

    Matt

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  6. James Calivar
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    "MattB" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    p e t e f a g e r l i n said:

    "Roger Buchanan" <[email hidden]> wrote in
    message "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some
    side by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    I won't be visiting anytime soon.

    Pete's into really thick sticky mud these days. It's the
    new "buff"!

    Matt

    he is? every video i see of him is in bone dry conditions

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  7. Roger Buchanan
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    G.T. said:
    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some side
    by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    Quoted message said:

    Yes, you need some challenge in there Rog.

    I equate "challenge" with "good risk of crashing" (which
    is a good way to learn). However, for me there's this
    Dr. imposed "no crashing" clause on account of my
    cardiac surgery.

    The challenging stuff would be great for the rest of you
    folks, but I did say it was **MY** world <grin>.

    Now, had I not needed to have the surgery there would be all
    kinds of technically challenging stuff of different degrees
    so that I could continue to develop my skills.

    I still get to help build trails that have challenging stuff
    for other people to ride on though. So that's good.
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  8. Joel Crum
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    Roger Buchanan <[email hidden]> wrote in news:409A7DB1.8DE84257
    @NOSPAMwpcusrgrp.org:

    Quoted message said:

    I equate "challenge" with "good risk of crashing" (which
    is a good way to learn). However, for me there's this Dr.
    imposed "no crashing" clause on account of my cardiac
    surgery.

    If you don't mind my asking, why is that anyway? Is he
    afraid the shock would affect your heart? I've never heard
    of something like that before.

    --
    - Joel C.

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  9. Roger Buchanan
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    Joel Crum said:
    Quoted message said:

    I equate "challenge" with "good risk of crashing" (which
    is a good way to learn). However, for me there's this
    Dr. imposed "no crashing" clause on account of my
    cardiac surgery.

    If you don't mind my asking, why is that anyway? Is he
    afraid the shock would affect your heart? I've never heard
    of something like that before.

    I don't mind. The reasons are actually two fold.

    A) I'm on coumadin (an anticoagulant) because they put in an
    artificial Aortic valve, and an artificial Ascending
    Aorta. The coumadin prevents clots from forming, but the
    downside is that the risks of bleeding in the brain are
    greatly increased in a crash. (I'd already experienced a
    concussion from a crash prior to the surgery)

    B) There is also the danger of complications setting in with
    the artificial aorta (graft) in the event of a heavy blow
    to the chest, like in a crash. That's why I'm forbidden
    from playing hockey or football, etc.

    I bruise in a really pronounced way, and cuts and scrapes
    take quite a bit longer to heal (so there's a greater risk
    of infection). Bruises and cuts don't worry me overly much.
    Though the thought of an infection spreading to the heart is
    kinda scary...

    I've got a couple of "This Patient is in Danger Of..." cards
    in my wallet. Though I doubt they'd do me much good if I had
    a good wreck and was laying on the trail. So hence I ride
    the typically "namby-pamby" trails, and enjoy seeing others
    ride the more challenging stuff.
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    - Rog

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  10. crazy6r54
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    What no post ride beer?

    I MTB 2004

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  11. Roger Buchanan
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    What no post ride beer?

    Definitely!

    What would be really great is if some of the local micro
    breweries made "assorted" packs, rather than the usual 6 or
    12 of the one type...
    --
    - Rog

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  12. G.T.
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    Roger Buchanan <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:
    G.T. said:
    Quoted message said:

    >All the trails would be buff singletrack, with some
    >side by side riding on doubletrack once and again.

    Quoted message said:

    Yes, you need some challenge in there Rog.

    I equate "challenge" with "good risk of crashing" (which
    is a good way to learn). However, for me there's this Dr.
    imposed "no crashing" clause on account of my cardiac
    surgery.

    The challenging stuff would be great for the rest of you
    folks, but I did say it was **MY** world <grin>.

    Yes, the clueless megalomaniac that I am totally
    missed that!

    Greg Down $120 in 3 nights of Vegas so far

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