Ridenfool

Actually no, I don't. Most of what people have been led to believe are "traffic laws" aren't, in actuality, laws at all. Specifically things like speeding, no DL, running a stop sign, etc. where there is no injured party. I have successfully demonstrated this is indeed true, in court, more than once. The only way to be fined for these offenses is to allow the prosecutor to bring the case against you with you also being the injured party. AKA, "The State of Texas," which is a body politic that is inclusive of the citizens, AND, most importantly, is NOT a legal person with standing in a court of law. Yet, the rules of court allow a case to move forward if nobody objects to this oversight that a legal fiction that includes the defendant is claiming an injury, essentially, against themselves. Welcome to Wonderland. It's weird, it's fun, and it is wacky, but, this is how the revenue stream is designed to work. Nothing in the statutes exists to support these bogus "laws" that we've all been conditioned (no "punishment clauses") to believe in. I won't mention other fictions we've been conditioned to believe in as intelligent people can work that out on their own and everybody else is happier if it isn't brought to their attention. As for the rest of your diatribe, well, you are good at producing diatribe. I think you mean well, but in most cases your posts rub me the wrong way. I generally ignore them, but thought it might be fun to toss this out there as troll bait and see what happens. Thanks for your response.

There could be signage at the parking lot, and redundantly along the trail, clearly stating who to contact regarding needed trail work and suggestions for modification. As well as clearly stating that nobody is to do work on the trail without approval from the steward(s) prior. Then again, the sort of folks that do this are about as likely to read the signs as folks are to read the OP stating how there already were 3 lines to choose from in this particular instance. People, are a problem.

Some pics here https://www.vrbo.com/4965882ha

VRBO has some listings there as well. We're renting a small house with fenced yard for $99 a night next week for six nights. It is 2 blocks from the downtown Square area, also near Crystal Bridges, and right between Coler and Slaughter Pen trailheads a few blocks away on either side.

Rode at San Angelo State Park on Sunday and stayed overnight. Nice trails, they were a little wet/muddy in some places due to recent precip. I'd recommend a stop for anyone traveling in the area wanting to ride. Good singletrack, some sections connected by old COA park roads, good views, signage, some gnar on Playground, Armadillo, and Roller Coaster and a lot of twisty, flowing trail with enough ups and downs to accumulate about 2000' of elevation change in 15 miles.

For when you have a bunch of small bike stuff to move there is one word that comes to mind. Frankenbike

They probably thought someone was putting in power lines and weren't happy over the idea of encroachment on their gig(awatt). Once they realize this will USE power they should be on board.

Good thing I made plans to be in Bentonville for the holidays. It is well beyond the reach of the LCRA Scrooge Squad.

One might go so far as to say that it is quite uplifting.

Gentrification perhaps?

Go to Academy. Get a pair of thermal underwear bottoms in black. It works, and people will think you have some high-tech kit, and they work. Did I mention that they work? Here's a link to the Magellan house brand. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-mens-20-baselayer-bottom-with-scent-control#repChildCatid=4784770 Size them so they can be worn over the chamois short and under the baggies, so you can take them off easily if things get too toasty. Other sources, REI, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. Get a synthetic material, avoid cotton. At the other end of the spectrum are things like the Endura MT500 Onesie for a wee bit higher cost.

Are there any MTB museums? They might have some.

Besides, it is already raining ... now's the time to buy new.

Use the link in this thread to check rainfall accumulation at Rocky Hill (78957). If under an inch total with a day or more to recover it might be okay. Rocky Hill can have a few sloppy spots in sections with clay after a rain. The gravel and sandy surface over most of the trails will drain well and can be ridden without much concern a day or more after a rain. You may accumulate some mud, but won't do much harm to the trail. (they ran the 24 Hours of RHR the day after a big rain this year) I'd wager you wouldn't be the only one pre-riding the course on Sunday. Reveille Peak Ranch is still your best bet if you want to come out with a clean bike.

Could the offer of publicly available trail maps be of benefit? Sites like Strava and other similar social media based trackers representing various user groups could be utilized as a way to provide clear examples of current usage without having to wait for someone to fund a survey and document the results. If so, things could move forward with reference to such existing data included in the current proposal.

Remember Juarez is just across the reever. El Paso used to have a reputation for a very high rate of vehicle theft. When I lived in Fort Davis decades back I knew several people who lost their cars while shopping at the Mall there. Also, El Paso is the home of Pancho's Mexican Buffet, FWIW.

Buescher State Park Trail Map Took a spin out there to see how things are as I hadn't ridden it since the last fire went through. Most of the old trail has been restored with several new bridges in place. It is a fun, flowy ride with enough elevation change to keep the heart rate up. The surface is a lot like Rocky Hill (about a mile or so away) and was in good condition. There were a couple of fallen trees to portage over, but I'll bet they will be cleared soon enough. I met only one other rider on a rigid Surly who mentioned how he wished he'd brought a bike with suspension as the trail was rougher than he expected a state park trail to be. After paying the $5 day fee I parked at the trail head on Park Road 1C that goes to Bastrop State park. On the map this is the "P" between marker 5 and 6. It has plenty of room and comes with a view as it overlooks the county to the Southwest. To maximize the miles I began by riding out on Pine Gulch, staying on the same side of the road as the parking lot, on up to Roosevelt's Cutoff. Crossing the road there and taking the trail to the left which now dead ends at the park road for an out and back. (this used to cross the road and made a fun loop, and hopefully will eventually be restored). Heading back, I rode this trail all the way to the Winding Woodland Trail parking that terminates nearest the entrance of the park for another out and back. Then, returned to the trail head where I parked. This netted just shy of nine miles. If that is not enough, you can add another 3 miles or so by riding a loop in the other direction, crossing the road first, paralleling it to Roosevelt's Cutoff, then return to the trail head parking on Pine Gulch the other direction, thus getting a respectable 12 miles of riding while only riding one 0.4 mile stretch in the same direction twice. Note: When you want to get back to the trail head parking, the cutover trail across the road from the trail head isn't marked where it intersects the Winding Woodland Trail. It is quite well hidden behind a tree and other growth, and is easy to miss when riding toward the park entrance. This was not the first time I've missed it. Coming back from the other end I used the bike computer and mileage indicated on the map to know when to start looking for it. A little easier to spot when riding in that direction, but could easily be missed if carrying speed. The park trail map doesn't show paved driveways and a pipeline right of way the trail crosses, which would help locate this connector had they been included on the provided map. It was a fun ride. There were a few hikers, so keep a lookout. Overall, the trail was in great shape. It might not be worth the trip as a sole destination for a ride, but if you find yourself in the area it is worth the stop and will deliver your $5 worth. With RHR just minutes up the road with many more miles to play on you can camp at Buescher with their nicer amenities, and ride both places over a weekend.

I converted a 29 to 27.5+ and 3.0 tires. Essentially the same diameter as 29 overall, so no difference in gearing. I'll probably go to 2.8 width on the next set just to see what those are like, and, to fit the MuckyNutz fender on the front that won't fit with the 3.0 tires. I bought a set of Spank Oozy 395 wheels for the conversion. Good price for trying out 27.5+ thing without breaking the bank. The wider rim seems crucial to getting the most benefit from this. I'm liking the ride on these, particularly the improved traction in turns.

IIRC the KMC chain is nickel plated and Shimano's low end chain will develop rust more easily. I've found that if I buy nickel plated chains they tend to have a longer enough life to more than make up for the additional cost.

Been rockin' a Raptor for a while now and agree they are significantly better designed than the competition. The fit, ease of access to an abundant variety of storage, and all the little things they have thought of which the others play catch-up to mimic make the pack a great value. Even better when you can score it at a discount. They have a great proving ground nearby to test their product as their headquarters is in Cortez, Colorado. So, you can stop by and visit them after a day on the trail at Phil's World.

That was one hell of a game. 5 hours, 7 OT periods. 74-72 final score. Broke several records. Wow. Nuff sed.

Oh, fuck no.

Why didn't I think of that? Wait, should acts of contrition be posted in the "The gods demand a sacrifice" thread?

I wanted to go ahead and apologize up front in case the weather changes. You see, I was having some pedal strike issues and, well, Jenson had this 160 Fox 29 fork on sale, and, well, I bought it to replace the 140 that came on the bike. I had a little time and installed it this morning. Maybe there will be no repercussions, but, it being a long holiday weekend and all, I was feeling as though the guilt would set in should the weather take a turn. I wanted to get it off my chest now, rather than later. Um, yeah, uh, thanks for understanding and all that ...

You did notice he said "Lubbock," right? Oddly enough I've plans to be in Lubbock next month and will bring my bike. If I see any sweet jumps I'll try to get a photo. Hopefully weather will allow a visit to Palo Duro while I'm in the neighborhood.