RidingAgain

Here's one man's view... https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/09/opinion/china-houston-rockets.html?fbclid=IwAR3hLtsb88H_y37Hy9a0Kq3SWhsejViYVbvU1iIVqaQmAIfleg9l80nP2RQ

First thing I thought when I saw the riding on the finished feature was clipless would have not been pretty.

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$125... Off craigslist. $100 was for this website's members.

Wow... That's a lot of people. That kind of turnout would be great for trail maintenance days too.

Sold.

Sold.

Just doing some research on a pair of tires I'm selling and came across this website... https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/mtb-reviews/schwalbe-racing-ralph-performance-2012

I have two brand new Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance tires for sale... 27.5 x 2.25, DC compound. $50 for the pair.

Was just surfing and came across this... Didn't really know much about the product... Looks like it's worth considering. https://www.uswe-sports.com https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/accessories/bags/backpacks/uswe-airborne-15-review/

I've got this Yakima Kingpin 2 (carries two bikes) hitch bike rack for sale (for 2" hitch). It's in like-new condition — used maybe once — and comes with the cable lock accessory (has key). This retailed for around $170-$180 at REI... And has a 4/5 star review rating. Can lean away from rear of vehicle for easy to lift rear door access. If this is the kind of bike hitch rack you're looking for, you can get this like-new one for $70-$80 less than retail. Asking $100.

Ride like a bear is chasing you... https://nsmb.com/articles/bear-chases-riders-down-tnt-trail/?fbclid=IwAR2rLWCkm0PazxwebhU3_xQfsBZO0Cjaq05ILzCq7YcRuk19pojaWpsb5oE

Based on my experience I know that an important aspect of any feature that begins to add a bit of added stress in a ride is the entrance and exit associated with the feature. If the entrance to the feature seems difficult, then looking forward to taking on a harder feature becomes a bit of a negative. And likewise regarding the exit... If it seems to have some difficulty related to it, the feature that comes before becomes a bit of a negative. For beginner level riders there is a need to instill/encourage confidence in their ability to accomplish what they're going to try and do. Not everyone is like that, as some folks are just born with bigger 'uns than others. But on average, folks need to feel good about what they are attempting, before attempting it for the first time. So although it sounds like you did exactly what needed to be done on the feature itself... You didn't speak much on the entrance and exit to it, which is why I'm bringing it up. Skill development is all about building confidence to then train on proper technique/application. And it's one of the things I like about Brushy Creek... It pretty much has trails that allow development progress to take place. The first time I took my wife riding there we did the easier part to begin with (the trails that are out by the lake). When we came back to the parking lot by the skateboard area she asked "What else"... And so I took her up what I think is Deception (not sure of the names), and she was stoked to do it, because her confidence level was high from riding the other section well. She had to walk a few parts of Deception, but she was good with that given her being able to ride maybe 70% of it (what I took her on).

Sold to a very happy buyer.

I had a good day at Frankenbike yesterday. Sold some stuff. Saw folks I'd met before. Met new people. Talked about different things. And helped Yellowbike — where it was held — get a little more good PR. Just good community. And I'm speaking of it here because I spoke to the organizer about holding a Frankenbike in SW Austin, which of course requires a venue to hold it at. I have a few ideas, but if anyone has thoughts on it please chime in.

How long do these rides go on for... And do you ever stop for a break to regroup, drink water? If so, then perhaps there can be designated stop points on the set path so that participants can know ahead of time where there will be stops, and then leaders can let riders know when these stops are approaching and encourage riders to maintain their forward progress until they reach the appointed stop. On the few group rides I've been on over the years, stops were kind of haphazard and could end up breaking up the flow of the ride.

I was thinking the same thing as I read through the comments... They were stressing me out without even being on my bike.

I think Stephenson Preserve is possibly the best single section of mtb trail potential in SW Austin and would love to see it become officially open to mtb activity. And it should, given how hard it is to move around Austin these days with all the traffic problems. Perhaps if the City is approached from the POV of aiding its citizens need for not having to get in a vehicle and travel 20 miles to and from parks in North Austin — saving energy, roadway wear and tear and congestion, usage congestion in North Austin parks, and helping the local economy (restaurants, bike shops) — they might bite... Especially given the proven track record of the trail-building/maintenance folks down here in South Austin.

Barry... Did you encounter any horse fly swarms in the Wildwood trail section? Last time I rode there it was not pleasant.

Saw this on my feed... Thought it worth sharing...

Pretty helpful function...

Just found out about this... https://www.austinseniorgames.org

And yep... There it is...

I often come across the exact photo on eBay. I think these folk sometimes just swipe an eBay photo to use in their scam.