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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 r l i n
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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".

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    - 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 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.

    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 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.

    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
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    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.

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    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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    - Rog

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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:
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    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.
    --
    - Rog

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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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