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.