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canadmos

canadmos

Cake Tease
May 29, 2011
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Jozz said:
www.singletracks.com

The Trails are More Crowded Than Ever. Should They be Closed? [Opinion]

Should mountain bike trailheads and even trails shut down for public safety in response to overcrowding?
www.singletracks.com www.singletracks.com
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A lot of the forests have been closed around where I live. Parking lots are posted with signs, others are either gated or have had Jersey barriers installed.

And Toronto and other areas have left trails/parks open, but have closed their parking lots. If they start enforcing the no parking allowed, then I think this is the way to go. Their message seems to be if you can walk or get to the trails by bike, sure go use them, otherwise stay away and go home.

They are starting to hand out tickets to people for not obeying physical distance rules...
 
Jozz

Jozz

Joe Dalton
Apr 18, 2002
6,169
7,885
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canadmos said:
A lot of the forests have been closed around where I live. Parking lots are posted with signs, others are either gated or have had Jersey barriers installed.

And Toronto and other areas have left trails/parks open, but have closed their parking lots. If they start enforcing the no parking allowed, then I think this is the way to go. Their message seems to be if you can walk or get to the trails by bike, sure go use them, otherwise stay away and go home.

They are starting to hand out tickets to people for not obeying physical distance rules...
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Pretty much the same here. I can bike to trails and enjoy human free singletracks.
 
Adventurous

Adventurous

Starshine Bro
Mar 19, 2014
10,856
9,895
Crawlorado
Boo. Looks like I'll be in line for a temporary pay reduction, with details to follow. Still got a job though, so I guess I should be thankful for that.
 
SkaredShtles

SkaredShtles

Michael Bolton
Sep 21, 2003
67,856
14,179
In a van.... down by the river
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StiHacka

StiHacka

Compensating for something
Jan 4, 2013
21,560
12,508
In hell. Welcome!
OGRipper said:
Anyone cut their own (or their SO's) hair yet?
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My wife cuts my hair regularly but I have re-instanted a weekly shave with a straight razor.

Big UPS truck delivered wife's new fancy stationary bike in a massive box with a massive gash on its side, clearly penetrating some of the styrofoam cladding. Pictures sent to the vendor, now awaiting their response.
 
Adventurous

Adventurous

Starshine Bro
Mar 19, 2014
10,856
9,895
Crawlorado
StiHacka said:
My wife cuts my hair regularly but I have re-instanted a weekly shave with a straight razor.

Big UPS truck delivered wife's new fancy stationary bike in a massive box with a massive gash on its side, clearly penetrating some of the styrofoam cladding. Pictures sent to the vendor, now awaiting their response.
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I'd kill for a good straight razor hair and beard line cleanup right now. Maybe I should dive into getting a straight razor at some point.
 
canadmos

canadmos

Cake Tease
May 29, 2011
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Canaderp
StiHacka

StiHacka

Compensating for something
Jan 4, 2013
21,560
12,508
In hell. Welcome!
SkaredShtles said:
:popcorn:
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CRISIS AVERTED! :drag:
Luckily the blow went into a 10" thick piece of styrofoam so no visible damage of the goods inside. We'll see if it works later.
Adventurous said:
I'd kill for a good straight razor hair and beard line cleanup right now. Maybe I should dive into getting a straight razor at some point.
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Every gentleman should be able to shave with a straight without cutting himself to pieces. :D I can help with some starter kit, too.
Westy said:
I cringe when people refer to something like e-bikes 'at least it will get more people on bikes'. Fuck that, encourage people to take up golf and tennis
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:stupid:
"the segway of the woods"
 
jonKranked

jonKranked

Detective Dookie
Nov 10, 2005
88,827
27,043
media blackout
StiHacka said:
My wife cuts my hair regularly but I have re-instanted a weekly shave with a straight razor.

Big UPS truck delivered wife's new fancy stationary bike in a massive box with a massive gash on its side, clearly penetrating some of the styrofoam cladding. Pictures sent to the vendor, now awaiting their response.
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Did you bother to check if there was any damage to the bike itself?
 
StiHacka

StiHacka

Compensating for something
Jan 4, 2013
21,560
12,508
In hell. Welcome!
jonKranked said:
Did you bother to check if there was any damage to the bike itself?
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I would never be able to put the packaging back together as it arrived in commercial packaging, on a pair of palettes, wooden frame box, custom cut/assembled styrofoam blocks etc. I asked them if they prefer me to open it up and inspect at the risk of them picking it up in person later, or what.
 
Jozz

Jozz

Joe Dalton
Apr 18, 2002
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Westy said:
I cringe when people refer to something like e-bikes 'at least it will get more people on bikes'. Fuck that, encourage people to take up golf and tennis
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I get the same feeling when reading networks are putting in miles and miles of ultra green green trails to get people into the sport.
 
canadmos

canadmos

Cake Tease
May 29, 2011
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Jozz said:
I get the same feeling when reading networks are putting in miles and miles of ultra green green trails to get people into the sport.
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Or towns putting in paved paths over top of what was a nice single track or double track trail....to bring people into the forest. And then not plan for the increase in garbage and other crap. :(
 
stoney

stoney

Part of the unwashed, middle-American horde
Jul 26, 2006
22,002
7,886
Colorado
Fucking exhausted already and I'm barely halfway through the day. Was just given coverage of Nebraska, but it's not a huge issue because we're not travelling anymore, only doing WebEx. Just gotta keep busy.
 
dan-o

dan-o

Turbo Monkey
Jun 30, 2004
6,499
2,805
Interior work at job now shut down due to worker testing + for covid.
Now we’ve got the place to ourselves, bringing a 4th furloughed guy back now since we've got more room.
 
dump

dump

Turbo Monkey
Oct 12, 2001
8,475
5,128
Biking w/ the little one who was going a mile a minute. guy has some revolutions in those legs!

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jstuhlman

jstuhlman

bagpipe wanker
Dec 3, 2009
17,343
14,179
Cackalacka du Nord
fuckity fuck. riding guy i know semi-well died in a fire at his work this morning. old school charlotte guy. super crusty dude who got a lot of crap from everyone on local forums but was loved by all and loved riding bikes.
 
canadmos

canadmos

Cake Tease
May 29, 2011
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Canaderp
Started pissing rain two pedal strokes from the house. Kept going anyways...

This area could be dangerous when this virus shit clears up; there is a patio beach bar a little ways up the lake on the perfect narrow lake side road.

Almost got hit head on by this lady in her golf cart.....fack
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
56,016
22,047
Sleazattle
canadmos said:
Started pissing rain two pedal strokes from the house. Kept going anyways...

This area could be dangerous when this virus shit clears up; there is a patio beach bar a little ways up the lake on the perfect narrow lake side road.

Almost got hit head on by this lady in her golf cart.....fack
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That sounds horrible
 
eric strt6

eric strt6

Resident Curmudgeon
Sep 8, 2001
24,394
15,165
directly above the center of the earth
and it's Taco Tuesday. I'll let it digest for a bit before I pop into the home gym for a few hours. Steak sauteed in Chili Verde sauce sprinkled with Habanero spiced pepper and ghost pepper salt, green cabbage red onion, aged white cheddar, Ghost pepper salsa and avocado on white corn tortillas

 
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rideit

rideit

Bob the Builder
Aug 24, 2004
24,700
12,490
In the cleavage of the Tetons
eric strt6 said:
and it's Taco Tuesday. I'll let it digest for a bit before I pop into the home gym for a few hours. Steak sauteed in Chili Verde sauce sprinkled with Habanero spiced pepper and ghost pepper salt, green cabbage red onion, aged white cheddar, Ghost pepper salsa and avocado on white corn tortillas

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Single tortillas?
FAIL

(but damn, I’d eat ‘em)
 
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