tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post7964685367326097020..comments2024-03-17T10:39:40.056-04:00Comments on Hill Junkie: ConflictHill Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-53810367896765853662014-03-30T21:16:07.659-04:002014-03-30T21:16:07.659-04:00Mala - thanks for your thoughtful comments. I supp...Mala - thanks for your thoughtful comments. I suppose I was being a bit reckless with my "wealthy equestrians" comment. My wife and father used to own horses back in Michigan, and none of us were wealthy. It's easy to jump to conclusions when politics become involved, even in NH.<br /><br />I believe my local NEMBA chapter president has posted our Bear Brook trail work days on an Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-49272142434353036032014-03-24T13:22:43.719-04:002014-03-24T13:22:43.719-04:00I appreciate reading your views on this matter. I...I appreciate reading your views on this matter. I'm not sure why there seems to be a huge rift between the MTBers and equestrians. In my opinion, we should be on the same side. We're both endlessly on the defensive for our opportunity to enjoy our passion and hobby.<br /><br />I agree that Sen. Sanborn's bill goes too far (and is this where I should mention, I'm not wealthy. Malahttp://www.velvetgreenstables.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-86345537084018849072013-12-07T08:58:05.744-05:002013-12-07T08:58:05.744-05:00Thanks for the great post HJ. Primarily a roadie,...Thanks for the great post HJ. Primarily a roadie, but have been ratcheting up the trail miles over the last few years. I do NOT take for granted the work done by NEMBA and other local groups to make the venues safe and accessible, whether it be maintenance or advocacy. It's easy to zone that out and just assume they get there by themselves, so thanks to all who make it happen, including The Warrenatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910706790195412297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-83480842434734802222013-12-06T12:08:31.037-05:002013-12-06T12:08:31.037-05:00This plays right into my theory of the "Loud ...This plays right into my theory of the "Loud Minority". It's a phenomenon we see more & more each day across the globe...enabled by the advent of social media...and embraced by small self-interest groups who rally behind a cause...and simply show up when the "Quiet Majority" does not. Think back in the day what it took for a leader or movement/idea to get traction. Brian Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210847588843430813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-11153504069909751792013-12-06T10:07:22.186-05:002013-12-06T10:07:22.186-05:00Anonymous - thanks for sharing your great insight....Anonymous - thanks for sharing your great insight. I too have always been respectful of equestrian trail users. My wife and her dad owned horses for many years back in Michigan, and I understand well how temperamental some horses can be.<br /><br />I'm still trying to get my head around this whole issue. Here's how I see it right now. The DRED proposed overly restrictive new rules on Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-68293444640125458892013-12-06T08:22:11.130-05:002013-12-06T08:22:11.130-05:00No different. I've logged >5k hours in BB o...No different. I've logged >5k hours in BB over last 27yrs (all sorts of activity). Do my own trail maintenance solo. Yup, no typo 5k... I've seen the evolution of dozens of trails. The best was this singletrack off Hall Mtn 17 yrs ago that had flow rivaling anything at NEK. The old hiking trail up Hall Mtn was solid on the 12 speed rigid mtb, lol. They are both grown in...Then Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-55730039308960701832013-12-05T22:01:49.539-05:002013-12-05T22:01:49.539-05:00Here is a front row seat at my backyard fight:
htt...Here is a front row seat at my backyard fight:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6qpZiVWLec&feature=youtube_gdata_player<br /><br />And might I add proof why Strava sometimes sucks, by serving up proof for those who chose to poach. Thanks guys, you are going to get us all kicked out all in the name of the almighty KOM. Bravo, well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-8618056205111389912013-12-05T21:41:52.883-05:002013-12-05T21:41:52.883-05:00What is good for the goose is good for the gander....What is good for the goose is good for the gander. Let's give the horseback riders access and not give them the same treatment we have received from hikers.<br /><br />Will they muck up some of the trails, sure. Maybe they could become allies to open up more multi-use access to national park designated areas, however. Showing the NPS multi-use trail users are united, large in number and The Slow Cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422879809392827913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-22259285160397211242013-12-05T11:19:00.094-05:002013-12-05T11:19:00.094-05:00I left out the ugly side of politics going on righ...I left out the ugly side of politics going on right now with Senator Sanborn. Let's say he is far from a friend of the MTB community. A number of NEMBA members have written him with concerns and received pretty nasty responses in return. I didn't want to throw any more fuel into this fire. Last word is this issue is now being handled by NEMBA leadership.Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-54047613520332468912013-12-05T08:41:26.313-05:002013-12-05T08:41:26.313-05:00Echoes of the same old same old BS we have been fe...Echoes of the same old same old BS we have been fed for years. Sad. From my experience, MTBers tend to be the primary user group involved in trail maintenance in this area. It was rare if ever that equestrian users contributed, despite the sheer carnage that is often created by the user group. This has been very evident at Great Brook where there are often horses on trail early season or in mkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15780870344676828580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-43087867007998275112013-12-05T08:22:14.506-05:002013-12-05T08:22:14.506-05:00I have made the same shift away from pavement. I ...I have made the same shift away from pavement. I bought a brand new MTB about a month ago. As a culture, as a society, we are not in a safe enough place where I feel bikes and cars can share the road anymore. Attitudes, legislation, enforcement are insufficient right now. When the evolution of digital distraction starts to take things in a more sensible direction, I'll re-evaluate. But cphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551053732786141141noreply@blogger.com