sygibson
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sygibson nitsch's article
Sep 9, 2013 at 14:19
Sep 9, 2013
A Three Day Singletrack Binge in Oakridge, Oregon
It's all a matter of perspective. I actually prefer to WORK for my downhill fun. I ride a XC bike that is as pleasant as can be going up hill ... and even more fun to go downhill. These new Trail/All Mountain/DH bikes are waste and take the technicality out of the downhill ... and you can't pedal up the hill for beans.
I find that Bend is only good to ride during the spring, after the snows have melted off, and before the sun has obliterated the trials. Four inches of puff powder is not my idea of fun riding.
But like I said - tis all a matter of perspective. I know people who walk their bikes up the hills and then blast down on their big (silly to me) DH bikes, but have a total blast and have fun. That's what it's all about at the end of the day ...
sygibson nitsch's article
Sep 9, 2013 at 14:15
Sep 9, 2013
A Three Day Singletrack Binge in Oakridge, Oregon
It should be noted that Mountain Bike Oregon is responsible for bringing large amounts of dollars to the local trail user groups to support trail maintenance efforts. In addition, through the donations that MBO makes, new trails are able to be opened. I realize that the impact of MBO on the local trails might be considered negative, however, the trail building and maintenance work that GOATS and DOD provide far outweighs the impact of MBO on the trail system.
