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That's good to hear. It is looking like Grindstone may get most of my attention while I'm there. Cedar Creek has a downhill flow trail I may plan on one day. Though, riding solo, will probably be hitting mostly B-lines, and will also check out the other trails around it.

Just came across this on bikepacking.com Who knew Texas Tech up in the Panhandle plains of Lubbock, has an Adventure Media class: CMI 4313 Offers students practical, creative, and strategic insight and experience in assessing and producing media associated with outdoor adventure....and the class would go bikepacking in Big Bend Ranch State Park, and because it's an outdoor media adventure class, made a short film......TERROIR (FILM) AND THE DESPLABADO TOUR to promote Oveja Negra bikepacking gear. Great article.

I'm going to BSS today just to pick up a friend who's renting a bike, not to buy anything. We'll see how that goes.

I don't like the color of the sign. It looks very USSR like Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bTUNHztAYMeXPZZD8 A variety of local trails including, Gumdrop , Suburban Ninja, BCRT, Candyland, etc.

At this point, I'm going to offer to take the rocks just to have something to throw at all of you.

It's hard coming up with these gems.

Something like a rock?

If you can afford it... Why not enjoy spending it. And the Trek Remedy certainly looks like the type of bike to enjoy it on.

But first... It becomes yet another thread in which your uncontrollable urge to troll is again exposed.

Can't speak for the Yeti, but Trek does seem to have remained somewhat competitive on their pricing. That one looks like the 2019 Remedy, which in the 9.8 model comes with carbon frame / rims and a decent spec for $5500. Wait for it to go on closeout, and you get that same bike for $4500. I got my 2018 for $4K but would have gladly spent the extra $500 for carbon rims if I had that option. Already spent $200 replacing an alloy rim and having the wheel rebuilt.

The Cedar Creek or “spaghetti bowl” trails are really fun also. It starts behind the fire station on Meecham. Really fun flow trail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Funny - we saw an ebike at Spider mtn. Thought that was strange since you don't have to pedal down!

I heard they're going to start selling one wheels.

I’m not sure if you’re keeping a head count, but I’ll be there.

Loved the Grindstone Trail system in Ruidoso. New-ish and IMBA designed and built, utilizing the watershed for a new reservoir. Has a fun flow trail you can take once you do the long, well designed climb to the top.

This becomes a RA self martyrdom thread, complete with an English lesson about the origins of various words, in 3... 2... 1... (I should have just waited for the inevitable rather than call it so early.)

Be careful, you might make him delete this thread like he did the one about the boxes.

Did a pretty good BCGB tour. I would say it is good to go. There were some puddles on the main trail between Zilker and Spyglass, but since it is essentially a dirt road they can be avoided. I bailed at Spyglass to hit the bike path across the creek and everything in the back trails I hit was pimp.

Which one did you end up with? Seriously I've bought 2 of my 4 bikes from BSS on clearance, both Trek Remedy models. BSS is the bomb for impulse buyers like myself!

I don't always drink frat boy piss, but when I do, I drink Dos Equis.

So between piss and vomit?

From your bikes to you fontarin:

But yeah, plenty of nice bikes at BSS! I was in there renting a road bike and was drawn to looking at the new MTBs even though I'm perfectly happy with the ones I have!

I don't mind e-bikes but wouldn't want it to be my only bike for sure. Rather just when I want an easy day but still do a MTB ride on technical trail. I see them more having a place for those who have been injured and still want to ride with their friends/significant others. Can't train because of some issue like foot, knee, or back but still want to ride with friends and not slow them down? That's kind of where I see e-bikes being best.

Stay in Portland you Hipster Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Death to e-bikes! Seriously though there is a place for them. I haven't ridden one, but I think they could be a lot of fun. Can imagine passing some roadies on a hill climb would be great. Hans Rey likes them so there's that. RA, those are some sweet looking rides, wish I could afford a Yeti, so pretty!

Since I haven't been to Brushy Creek in...feels like months...I saw a pic of the sign and I think it's great.

e-mtb bikes are showing up everywhere. I don't think they are the biggest sellers, the commuter bikes are. But e-bikes of all sorts are showing up on various trails.

Without rehashing everything that has been said recently - my fading memory says this sign was discussed publicly long before it was made or posted. Just like any other volunteer effort, some people liked it, some people hated it but most thought any such sign was a step in the right direction. Just like there will never be complete agreement on trails, trail features, trail difficulty, A thru Z lines, rideable / too wet, etc. there will never be complete agreement on what should be on a sign. A lot of people have put a *LOT* of personal time, energy and money into making some great trails. It amazes me how other people complain about a few peoples' efforts. Some people think that if someone does not contribute to the effort, they don't get a say. My personal opinion is all inputs are welcome. Some will turn into truly great improvements I may not have seen. But most outside suggestions will get filed with all of the other outside suggestions/complaints. So don't expect every suggestion/complaint to be treated as gospel.

My impression is that they're selling tons of commuter bikes. I went to the Guadalupe store for a shop ride and there were 12 people waiting to go on a hosted e-bike ride (rental Comos and Vados). Those are a lot cheaper than the e-MTB bikes. I'm thinking about one of those for myself.

I avoid that store. It's like being a kid Ina candy store, but all the candy is really expensive! Fun to see all the new stuff though, and remember that I have a bike at home that is way cooler, because it's mine. Clarification on e-bikes: are they selling dozens of commuter e-bikes, or e-mtbs? I am all for e-bikes for transportation, but I don't see e-mtbs on the trails yet. If I do, I'll be sure to point and laugh.

I hiked up on a couple rattlers on the Good Water Trail, on the high ridge between Sawyer and Tejas, this weekend. One was a 4’ big fat boy the other a small baby. The big one was pissed, he assumed the strike pose and was rattling loud, while the little one was really chill, no rattle. Funny story...I was hiking with my daughter, we came up on the big one first, I cleared it from the trail...with a big stick lol. I told my daughter as we walked off, if you’re going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year you need to learn how to clear rattle snakes safely. So not even 15 min later we come up on the little one. And true to her word she found a really long stick and got it off the trail. Super proud of my little one....

Was the same in 2012. Had to do 20 mph in my crappy ford super duty from coming apart. There is a TON of exposure on white mesa that can make things interesting for sure. If you're riding in the summer, id recommend northern NM as the south can get pretty warm and with sub 10% humidity you can get dehydrated really freakin quick.

I rode here when I was there, not super technical but the views were pretty good. https://www.blm.gov/visit/white-ridge-bike-trails