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Reply #40 - 03/21/18 at 11:58am
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Slothzilla wrote on 03/21/18 at 1:10am:

Because multi-use.  I'm not a hiker or equestrian and don't plan on becoming one either but everyone gets their kicks in a different way, whether that be going up or coming down the same trail a biker might view as "one-way" (down, obviously!).  Venture outside of Charlotte, or any city for that matter, and you'll realize that two-way trails are, for the most part, the rule, not the exception.


Good point.  I had totally overlooked the hiker/equestrian aspect.  I would think you could designate the "bike" aspect of it as one direction, but then you are going to have to enforce it and who's going to do that?  I understand the issue.  As many have brought up I feel just being aware of your surroundings ultimately solves the issue.
  
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Reply #41 - 03/29/18 at 6:14pm
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Just a heads up.  

Today I was finishing my ride at Springs near the main entrance, and here comes a woman with a stroller and two 4-5 year old boys roaming around in front and behind her.

They were heading down Paradise.  Roll Eyes
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Reply #42 - 03/29/18 at 6:55pm
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IntheBush wrote on 03/29/18 at 6:14pm:
Just a heads up.  

Today I was finishing my ride at the main entrance, and here comes a woman with a stroller and two 4-5 year old boys roaming around in front and behind her.

They were heading down Paradise.  Roll Eyes


Did you stop and politely explain the Mountain/hiking trails and opposed to the hiking only for there safety?
  
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Reply #43 - 03/29/18 at 9:24pm
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Nope.

Passed 'em on the sidewalk on the way out. Figured they were heading down blue star or doing laps around the softball field.

When I saw them heading down Paradise I was already in the truck heading out of the parking lot.
  
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Reply #44 - 03/30/18 at 12:56am
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jaybase09 wrote on 03/29/18 at 6:55pm:


Did you stop and politely explain the Mountain/hiking trails and opposed to the hiking only for there safety?



Aren't we supposed to run them over shouting obscenities at them as we pass by? Huh
  
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Reply #45 - 03/30/18 at 2:16am
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ChosenOne wrote on 03/30/18 at 12:56am:



Aren't we supposed to run them over shouting obscenities at them as we pass by? Huh 



Mixed use trails.  Don't yell at the pedestrian, yell at the douche that fusses at you for blowing their Strava time because they can't get around you.

Like traffic lights and crosswalks, everything is a suggestion.  There's no way to enforce this other than calling out that random person that did you wrong on a bulletin board they probably don't even read.

Roll Eyes
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Reply #46 - 04/07/18 at 1:07am
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So I'm at Springs today. Premo conditions.

After hitting Prairie and Mill pond, I'm heading back up tunnel trail towards Paradise, there's a guy and his wife just past the tunnel hiking their bikes. This guy must have been 275 to 300 lbs. pushing a beach cruiser type bike with a double child trailer attached to the back.  Grin
He didn't look too happy. Neither did his wife.
  
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Reply #47 - 04/07/18 at 4:15am
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Did you give them the right of way?
  
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Reply #48 - 04/07/18 at 12:21pm
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I was on the way out moving in the same direction.
I whistled at 'em and they moved over.

  
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Reply #49 - 04/07/18 at 8:23pm
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I also saw them yesterday while I was running. I wonder who planned that trip- the husband or the wife? I also noticed that they took out a big rock that was a fun obstacle on the course.
  
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Reply #50 - 04/07/18 at 9:51pm
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FMWilly wrote on 04/07/18 at 8:23pm:
I also saw them yesterday while I was running. I wonder who planned that trip- the husband or the wife? I also noticed that they took out a big rock that was a fun obstacle on the course.


Grin

I was wondering who did that.  Angry

I've ridden a lot of trail in my time. And I've seen a number of people out at Springs that looked like they took a wrong turn off the closest greenway, but that's the first time I've seen somebody with a beach cruiser and a baby trailer. 

If I see them again, I'm going to ask them if they've done the Keyauwee greenway at Uhwarrie.  Smiley
  
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Reply #51 - 04/08/18 at 10:36am
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I take a different approach from you "supposedly expert riders" that think that public trail is made only for you and other honed professional bikers and I'm sure all of you have put in countless volunteer hours working on the trail.  I doubt that the family of Ann Springs intended the trail to be used only for "professional bikers".  IF YOU GUYS ARE SO DAMN GOOD, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO AROUND THESE "CITIZENS" LIKE GOING AROUND A TREE OR OTHER OBSTACLES.  The MANY comments above would not be considered cute by intelligent people.  There are bikers somewhere that could blow all of you off the trail, and you would be considered 'LESSER PEOPLE" by them.
These people are probably TAX PAYING AMERICANS that are "trying" to get out and enjoy the outdoors like you guys...... maybe trying to improve their lives. You should help them.  My view is that you "Pros" should take time, stop and speak to these people.....  and make them feel welcome and not like "lesser" people.
So, why don't some of you PROs act like real men, rather than spoiled kids and make them part of the community.  Also, have any of you rode ANN SPRINGS and not paid the fee?   Part of this link title is Trail ETIQUETTE...being a good person.   Come on guys
Also, You guys may as well stop crying and get used to “two-way” trails if you want to ride most of these trails including many, many non-local trails. No one has complained about the trails in Wilkesboro.’  Maybe you just want to complain!  You always have a choice to stay at home or only ride one-way trails or hike.  I think we all should appreciate what we have here……. probably 90% of the riders have not contributed time, money or work on any trail.
Don’t misunderstand me…. I like Strava.     But maybe you special riders should invest some time, money and work to build a “Strava Toll Lane” just for super professional riders.
  
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Reply #52 - 04/08/18 at 11:43am
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GeneD wrote on 04/08/18 at 10:36am:
I take a different approach from you "supposedly expert riders" that think that public trail is made only for you and other honed professional bikers and I'm sure all of you have put in countless volunteer hours working on the trail.  I doubt that the family of Ann Springs intended the trail to be used only for "professional bikers".  IF YOU GUYS ARE SO DAMN GOOD, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO AROUND THESE "CITIZENS" LIKE GOING AROUND A TREE OR OTHER OBSTACLES.  The MANY comments above would not be considered cute by intelligent people.  There are bikers somewhere that could blow all of you off the trail, and you would be considered 'LESSER PEOPLE" by them.
These people are probably TAX PAYING AMERICANS that are "trying" to get out and enjoy the outdoors like you guys...... maybe trying to improve their lives. You should help them.  My view is that you "Pros" should take time, stop and speak to these people.....  and make them feel welcome and not like "lesser" people.
So, why don't some of you PROs act like real men, rather than spoiled kids and make them part of the community.  Also, have any of you rode ANN SPRINGS and not paid the fee?   Part of this link title is Trail ETIQUETTE...being a good person.   Come on guys
Also, You guys may as well stop crying and get used to “two-way” trails if you want to ride most of these trails including many, many non-local trails. No one has complained about the trails in Wilkesboro.’  Maybe you just want to complain!  You always have a choice to stay at home or only ride one-way trails or hike.  I think we all should appreciate what we have here……. probably 90% of the riders have not contributed time, money or work on any trail.
Don’t misunderstand me…. I like Strava.     But maybe you special riders should invest some time, money and work to build a “Strava Toll Lane” just for super professional riders.


That's a great idea Gene. 

Let's open up all the trails out at Springs to mountain bikes. 

That way they don't feel unwelcome, like lesser people and not part of the outdoor community.

BTW, I don't use Strava, pay a yearly membership to Springs and I frequently talk to pedestrians and other trail users and act like a glorified trail guide from time to time. Just because it makes me feel all giddy inside.

People with unruly dogs that don't like or are not accustom to bicycles other trail users.. People with small children running in all directions. People that alter trails because they lack ability, preparation or equipment intended for more docile conditions.. People that don't want to be around mountain bikes... And people that aren't prepared to be out in the woods on rough terrain around mountain bikes clearly should avoid mountain bike trails. They have plenty of better options, especially at Springs.
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
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No pro here but "You should be able to go around a citizen like going around a tree or other obstacle "? Really, that's what you want me to do? Cause I can but I don't think they gonna like that very much. Cheesy
  
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Reply #54 - 04/08/18 at 1:36pm
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GeneD wrote on 04/08/18 at 10:36am:
I take a different approach from you "supposedly expert riders" that think that public trail is made only for you and other honed professional bikers and I'm sure all of you have put in countless volunteer hours working on the trail.  I doubt that the family of Ann Springs intended the trail to be used only for "professional bikers".  IF YOU GUYS ARE SO DAMN GOOD, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO AROUND THESE "CITIZENS" LIKE GOING AROUND A TREE OR OTHER OBSTACLES.  The MANY comments above would not be considered cute by intelligent people.  There are bikers somewhere that could blow all of you off the trail, and you would be considered 'LESSER PEOPLE" by them.
These people are probably TAX PAYING AMERICANS that are "trying" to get out and enjoy the outdoors like you guys...... maybe trying to improve their lives. You should help them.  My view is that you "Pros" should take time, stop and speak to these people.....  and make them feel welcome and not like "lesser" people.
So, why don't some of you PROs act like real men, rather than spoiled kids and make them part of the community.  Also, have any of you rode ANN SPRINGS and not paid the fee?   Part of this link title is Trail ETIQUETTE...being a good person.   Come on guys
Also, You guys may as well stop crying and get used to “two-way” trails if you want to ride most of these trails including many, many non-local trails. No one has complained about the trails in Wilkesboro.’  Maybe you just want to complain!  You always have a choice to stay at home or only ride one-way trails or hike.  I think we all should appreciate what we have here……. probably 90% of the riders have not contributed time, money or work on any trail.
Don’t misunderstand me…. I like Strava.     But maybe you special riders should invest some time, money and work to build a “Strava Toll Lane” just for super professional riders.


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No pro here but "You should be able to go around a citizen like going around a tree or other obstacle "? Really, that's what you want me to do? Cause I can but I don't think they gonna like that very much. Cheesy

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This is a good warm-up for the return of the leaf blowing thread.   Tongue
  
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Robert C. wrote on 04/08/18 at 3:17pm:
This is a good warm-up for the return of the leaf blowing thread.   Tongue

Not even close. We have to pass the pfister pharms is too hard thread first 

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Reply #58 - 04/08/18 at 6:52pm
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I like Strava (even if I only compete with myself). Why all the hate? Huh
  
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Not even close. We have to pass the pfister pharms is too hard thread first 

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10 pages and I still have no interest in riding Flipswitch Harms.  With so many greenways locally, no point taking the ride.
  
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