Cycling has seen a massive increase in participation in 2020 with the UCI quoting an increase of 253% in late April in the Western USA, the UK Government claiming cycling had grown by 200% on weekends this year and similar spikes around the world. Cycling's position as a form of recreational exercise that doesn't require close contact with others has been a big draw for new or returning riders and this is boosted by less traffic on roads during lockdowns, a desire to avoid public transport and increasing government spending in cycling infrastructure.
It has been an incredibly prosperous time for the bike industry and our recent Revenue Round Up has shown record financial quarters from brands across the cycling umbrella. However, it has been a double-edged sword with demand outstripping supply, especially following factory shutdowns earlier in the year in Asia, and many brands running out of product to sell. The factories are now all at max capacity with brands trying to keep up with a backlog of demand while also hoping to capitalise on the current boom in cycling. This means lead times are over a year for some companies and there's no end to this unprecedented period in sight.
But what does this mean for the industry, when will stocks return to normal and how do we ensure this leads to a healthy future for cycling? We posed the following questions to the industry and answers from Orbea, Hope, SDG, Trek and Canyon are below- How has your year been financially?
- Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
- When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
- How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
- What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
Nick Howe, USA Country Manager - Orbea How has your year been financially?
Overall, we have had a very positive year. With the initial shut down in Europe, we certainly were affected early in the Covid19 crisis, but the resulting "boom" in sales more than made up for it, and we are ending the year in a very positive space. Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
When I posed this question to our global sales director to discuss this topic, his answer was an incredulous "of course!" Though we manufacture in Spain, we were still subjected to some of the shortfall of parts that the entire industry has seen over the past several months worldwide. With that said, we feel very lucky to have long relationships with really amazing vendor partners and they have worked extremely hard to fulfill our supply needs. That, combined with our unique position of owning and managing our own factories has helped mitigate the most arduous of these challenges. And, though we have all suffered on some level, we feel very lucky to have been able to continue supplying bikes even in the deepest wake of the pandemic. When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
We believe that the current state of empty product reservoirs (both at the manufacturing and retail level) coupled with significant pent-up demand, could lead to a parts shortfall that will last well into the Summer of 2021. This timeline could also be significantly lengthened If the increased global demand continues at its current increasing rate. To think that this product shortage could extend to 2022 and beyond is more than feasible. How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
There are many indicators to suggest that the global increase in demand for bicycles may be sustainable to upwards of 15%-25% of the recent jump. Things like the growing trend in e-bike adoption; the movement to outdoor and individualistic fitness pursuits; and the government-led push for bicycle transportation should support a trend along these lines. If we consider these factors and combine them with the retail side of the business receiving a much-needed cash infusion; this may be the best opportunity we've ever had to attain and promote industry health in every link in the chain.
The winner in all this is the end-user. Strong retailers offer consumers better shopping experiences, and strong brands combined with high demand mean more investment in innovation leading to better and better riding experiences in every category. Overall, it's an amazing time to ride. What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
We have an opportunity right now like never before. As a collective, we need to start by having our collective voice heard. Help perpetuate trends like increasing investment in infrastructure; help continue the push towards outdoor fitness even after the Covid crisis is over; keep ourselves as an industry from overcompensating for the increase in demand; then brands and dealers can sustain the health that this global event has given us as its silver lining, and riders can look forward to ever-increasing access and experience.
Alan Weatherill, Sales and Marketing Manager - Hope How has your year been financially?
The bike market actually started this year a little down, reflecting a wider economic outlook. Then came COVID. As we have already reported, although the bike industry has seen massive growth this year and we are reporting a 25% increase in sales, locally we have friends in other industries who are really struggling with redundancies and factory closures. Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
Manufacturing most parts in house gives us more control, but we still have to buy raw materials. At the beginning of the pandemic we were holding increased stock of raw material to guard against the impending Brexit issues so this cushioned us from most of the supply issues. We also shutdown for a month at the beginning of the pandemic in the UK, then gradually opened up as we installed controls around our factory to create a safe working environment for our staff. This put us a little behind with orders to customers, but then the huge surge in orders now means that although our production is increasing we are still seeing demand outstripping supply. When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
This is almost impossible to predict. There are so many factors involved in this and we’re being extremely cautious in our future planning. How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
Cycling obviously saw a massive influx of new users earlier this year, with millions of people furloughed and also working from home, having more time to get out on their bikes. The great weather also helped. We’re thinking even if only 10% of these new cyclists continue to regularly ride, the industry will be in a healthy position moving forward. What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
In the UK there have been huge moves to make cycling a transport option, not just a sport. This is where we need to be as an industry. We all love to ride on our local trails, but the more widespread the use of bikes, the more accepted cycling becomes, the safer it is for everyone to ride.
Tyler Anspach, - SDG How has your year been financially?
A complete rollercoaster. We started off the year with solid aftermarket and OEM numbers on the books then when COVID hit in late March, it was uncharted territory with quite a few order cancellations. But it soon became obvious that the boom was occurring. We had ample inventory to supply the initial surge, yet increased production lead times hindered our ability to fully capitalize. In the end, we’re just thankful to have plenty of work during these times and still finish off the year with substantial growth over 2019. Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
Absolutely, we’re encountering unprecedented delays. We actually submitted some 2021 blanket orders this past summer to help offset the long lead times into next season. Luckily, our Tellis dropper hasn’t been greatly impacted by supply chain issues but with the core of our business being saddles and having a popular new model like the Bel-Air V3, it’s impossible for us to scale up when our factory is at full capacity and extending lead times over 300 days. Additionally, we had re-examined some new product launches and push back to 2022, which obviously isn’t ideal. When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
I believe there will be some leveling out, but I don’t envision this occurring until the Q3 of 2021. At this time, vendors can finally deliver on the huge backlog and fulfill backorder demands. On the OE side, many of our partners have already pre-sold the majority of their ’21 bikes and forecasts are significantly higher for ’22, so it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
The industry will definitely be off to a strong start in ’21, as current sell-through rates from our distributors and key accounts are trending exceptionally well during these typically slower months. But it really does depends on the supply chain, many of the larger players and those that control their means of production will definitely benefit. As a whole, I suspect the industry to remain quite healthy and to maintain numbers well above pre-pandemic times, especially with cycling participation up. While product flow for each brand/business is critical, it’s equally important to avoid any significant surpluses – a very likely scenario for some. What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
Continue to work with local organizations to ensure there’s plenty of trails that contribute to rider progression. It’s amazing to see how many new riders are out on the trails, but having the best possible experience by way of suitable trails for their skill level is paramount. In addition, working with federal/provincial/state/private landowners to increase trail access and maintain existing networks should be a priority, as there’s certainly going to be more traffic on the trails with the increase in ridership.
Eric Bjorling, Brand Director - Trek How has your year been financially?
As with most of the industry, it’s been a very good year for Trek. Sales of all bikes and Bontrager accessories have been up in all categories. Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
Everybody has supply chain issues. Whenever you mix production delays with unprecedented demand, you’re going to have a hard time keeping up. Bikes truly are the sum of a lot of parts and it only takes one hiccup in the chain to slow everything down. When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
That’s the big question. We expect demand to remain strong well through 2021. We’re starting to see bikes roll in at a much better rate than earlier in the year but getting back to fully equalized will take a little bit longer. We think 2021 is going to be a great year for bikes. How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
Every company is different but the overall bike industry should be healthy for the next several years if it can make the right moves. The long-term health of the industry will be determined by how we support new riders getting into the sport. What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
We need to welcome as many people as we can to cycling and encourage new riders to use their bikes. The way cycling loses is if all of these people turn around and leave their new bikes in the garage or basement because they feel that it’s not for them. We all have a big opportunity to change the world here and it starts with creating a great environment for people to enter the sport. Get them connected to their local cycling scene. Be inclusive. Broaden the base.
Vernon Felton, US Bike Product Director/Global Mountain Bike Marketing Manager - Canyon How has your year been financially?
First off, let’s take a moment to note that COVID sucks. Pure and simple. Our hearts go out to anyone and everyone who has been affected by this pandemic. There is a lot of suffering going on out there—lost loved ones, lost jobs, lost opportunities. It’s a sobering time. It’s also, as probably everyone reads this knows, been a boom time for the bike industry.
Clearly, no one in the bike industry saw this coming when we created our 2020 bike lines years ago, but one of the net results of so many people being told to stay home has been that a lot of people have rediscovered that bikes are rad and they’ve been out there getting their ride on. That has meant a bump in bike sales for every brand I know of, including Canyon. Do you have supply chain issues? What kinds of production delays are you facing?
Absolutely, delays have been a challenge…though it could’ve been worse given the global increase in demand for bikes and parts. Last Spring we definitely experience a few delays related to factory shutdowns in Taiwan. The materials were there, the workforce (for a time) was not. Stopping production, of course, was the right call—the act of building bikes has to take second place to the safety of the people who do the actual building of those bikes. As far as the current situation goes, many brands are rushing to submit their orders for 2022 bikes. It’s entirely possible that this could result in future shortages. We’ll see. When do you think supply and demand will equalize?
That’s anyone’s guess, really. I think the answer depends, to some degree, on the course COVID takes in the coming year. How healthy is the bike industry going into 2021? 2022?
Well, sales are up for most bike brands at this point. The same is true for a lot of companies that produce widgets that are suddenly in big demand. If any of you reading this had stock in Charmin toilet paper, your portfolio is probably looking strong right about now. Who’d have guessed…? But to get back to the big question, revenue is up at the moment, but past performance is no predictor for future results. If COVID hits the world hard this winter and we see massive global lockdowns, will people continue to buy bikes at the current rates or will they start tightening their belts? If people stop buying bikes or board games or bass boats (the last of these being an American trend), it certainly seems possible/plausible that there could be a significant decrease in consumption of things that don’t happen to be toilet paper or hand sanitizer.
I don’t have a cold, hard answer to your question, but I think it’s safe to say that the future is uncertain. What does the industry need to do in order to make the growth of 2020 sustainable?
Great question. I’ll personally give some of the same answers today that I’d have given you before COVID hit. A big part of the COVID boom has consisted of new riders discovering the sport, as well as former riders rediscovering just how awesome it is to escape the daily grind on a bike.
In other words, bikes suddenly made sense to people we (as an industry) weren’t reaching. We’ve always needed to reach more non-riders. Simple as that. We need to get more people rediscovering the outdoors and the sheer awesomeness of riding their bikes. That’s a significant challenge in some places where trail access is limited or (for roadies) in places where city streets don’t feel safe for riders.
So, we need to reach out to people who aren’t already attending the singletrack church. That’s easier said than done, for sure, but it’s necessary all the same. Starting young would help. In the United States, for example, a lot of kids stop riding bikes at an early age. Trail access sucks, or their parents don’t feel great about their kids roaming freely on bikes, or the lure of a video game is more enticing than catching air. Getting kids on bikes, making it part of the school curriculum (or, at least making it an after-class, school-endorsed activity) would be a great start. In towns where high-school racing is a thing, we’re seeing real growth in mountain biking. Likewise, I’ve seen a huge boom in mountain biking in towns that offer after-school mountain biking classes.
We also need to improve cycling accessibility in towns and cities that have limited trail access or downright unsafe city streets. Riding a bike should be fun. A lot of people either don’t have a place to mountain bike or, rightfully, are concerned that riding on the road is too great a risk. We need to change that.
Those are big things changes that require massive tweaks to the public infrastructure, but if the COVID bike boom carries along any lesson worth learning, it’s that the bike industry would be doing a hell of a lot better if riding a bike seemed like the right thing to do for a hell of a lot more people.
The trails have never been busier, and I've rarely come across so many conflicts between trail/land users (seeing jumps destroyed etc.). I've never had to stop for so many families with commuter bikes and small kids in the middle of trails.
It's harder and harder to find a proper natural trail, forcing me towards the absolutely packed trail centres round here.
I'm all for growing the sport, but not at the expense of the sport.
(And for all those who say I should dig a little, where I live now, nearly everything within an hour's drive has land use issues)
Approach your local trails & open space department, or city council, with a plan. Show them the increased usage statistics and anecdotes, relay the positives of having a more physically active population, and ask for more funding and trails.
(substitute the structure of your local governing body).
In the long run it hopefully means more, better trails. More beginner trails so they stay off “your” trails. More signage, more bike lanes and infrastructure, more good trail centres.
Of course supply and demand has some lag, whether it’s bikes or trails. Support your local trail builders and organizations if you can’t dig yourself, and buy from brands that do the same.
1. The boom is a flash in the pan. Busier trails in the short term but back to normal long term.
2. The boom is sustained. Busier trails in the short term but justification for expanding or building more trail networks.
I hope it's number two. More people cycling means more investment in the sport. More access, more trails, more facilities. Money talks and the mire MTBers there are to spend money the more you'll get offere [to spend your money on] in return.
Also, this is directly to you Pinkbike, you've got a whole bunch of people with a new hobby whose families never know what to get them for christmas. Sell the merch. Hard.
Also it may not be a choice. Many people who are new to biking (or even people who already biking) may just be getting out more often due to other things being cancelled or maybe even being out of work. Covid has created alot of free time for people. Once everything opens back up alot of that newly free time disappears. Have to go back to work = no more weekday riding. Youth sports opens back up and all of a sudden that dad who is out there getting a ride in after work is now stuck at his kids soccer game or something like that.
Would like to say it would lead to some new infrastructure, probably will in Scotland and Wales but not down here in Little England, that would be waaaaay to forward thinking on the part of the FC. I predict more bike parks popping up, which isn’t a bad thing. Hell if I had the capital I would gladly trade me desk for a hoe in the rain
Why does it matter if there is positive recognition by the public? Most hikers hate mountain bikers.
And the hikers vs. bikers issue exists here too. But theres other haters aswell - lost of environmental activists actually. Can you believe that? Them of all people...
Also, it honestly bring a huge smile to my face to see the parking lots completely full of mountain bikers. I've seen more kids and families on bikes this year than ever, which is amazing.
I am really lucky to live in a place with way more singletrack than the local population could ever gum up. Plus, 80-90% of it is really freaking difficult, so that weeds out most folks. If the flow trails and smooth lower loops are packed full, that is just fine by me!
In my little town in the very NW corner of the US, we have seen tremendous growth in rider numbers. But because of dedicated and passionate advocacy and stewardship, and because mountainbiking has gone completely mainstream (city and county counselors, teachers, doctors, all the pillars of the community are out there shredding, and so are their families), that means we're also expanding the trail network and creating more opportunity to ride. The well managed, well built trail system directs people towards the trails appropriate to their skills and preferences - and they in turn show up to build more of them on build days (well, that last one is a bit tricky with the pandemic, but that's starting to come along as well).
Yes, there's potential for things to turn into a bit of a shitshow - but of all the fun, healthy, and socially distant/pandemic-compatible outdoor pursuits, mountain biking has a pretty benign blueprint for managing growth in a sustainable way that allows lots of win-win for riders and their communities.
BTW - I know we're talking MTB here, but if you look at most of the industry responses, they are talking about cycling. As in, getting around by bike, not just going out into the woods to play. MTB will be more sustainable in communities where people can ride to trails and don't need to drive to and then park at trailheads. Those communities also tend to be more liveable places with less traffic congestion. I'm lucky to live in a place where I can do all my commuting and most of my errand running and getting around by bike. E-bikes are huge in that, of course, especially in the US where they help navigate the longer distances in the more sprawly layouts of our towns.
Luckily most of our trails here in the Valley are bike specific so the increase in multi-use is not an issue. The trails have definitely seen way more wear and tear, but that just means the need for trail groups to better organize and do fundraising drives.
The only solution is to get farther out. Even then you have to be way more careful about speed, blind corners etc. Just this weekend there were 20+ people on a trail that I have seen fewer than 5 people on in the last 2 years. I almost went head on with a hiker and her dogs at speed on a super remote trail as well. We just have to accept the new reality and hopefully lobby for more trails to be cut to reduce congestion.
I'm looking forward to heading out later and doing just that!
if the industry doesnt start to help building or even lobbying with local governments, people will simply stop biking again.
southern germany is practically trail dead. checking trailforks pretty much tells you everything. the trails that are there, are only the most popular, and they are destroyed after this summer with no hope of getting them rebuilt.
Not saying a skills park wouldn't be rad, but there's plenty of good beginner riding around here as long as you're not a complete delicate flower.
Frustrating!
Around me, when I go into my LBS, the rack where they keep their sub $1500 bikes, both road and mountain, is cobwebs. The rack with the carbon framed >$2500 stuff, there is plenty of selection.
Everyone should save their pennies for next year's Christmas season fire sale on everything bike related.
Seems like the 2008 crysis wasn't so much caused by subprimes than by the peak of conventionnal oil.
Then we had a relief as the US massively turned to unconventional oil (fracking, tar sands in Canada), but it seems we're now nearing the peak of unconventionnal oil. And this time no jocker.
I've seen an article saying there would be no more gaz guzzling cars sold in the UK from 2030 and same for Quebec from 2035, it may mean oil by then will be too expensive or more usefull for other things. And I'd be surprised if everyone can buy an e-car.
Anyone who can't afford an electric car will have to move by bike or e-bike.
I just hope I'm too pessimistic, but I see no reason not to be.
Let's see the bright side : We may soon have some 4, 8 or even more lanes wide bike lanes
sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/d/del-mar-specialized-stumpjumper-2021-xl/7217095130.html
Maybe this is the good time to begin to evolve trails into directional and start re-designing the way us as a community ride to deal with the influx of new riders.
But i'd guess that if the downhill rider has right of way and they see the uphill rider has stopped/yielded, they may be less inclined to slow down or they may try to pass too fast (trying to stay 'in the zone', which is understandable when you're on a good one) and there's the potential of a serious accident.
Conversely, if the downhill rider has yielded, there's not much chance of an uphill rider trying to pass too fast or losing control. Even if there was contact, the speed would likely be slow enough to mitigate any serious damage/injury.
That's just my guess. As i said, i've only ridden single-direction trails.
It's a good safety rule, and it's good sense.
I still feel that the uphill rider will have far more perception through sound and vision than that of the Downhill rider.
@tortatortatorta this is kind of proving my point that it was implemented for ease of uphill riders. These other risks you speak of are accepted risks as a rider that can be mitigated.
Ultimately I feel it should be trail dependent. Thankfully I'm old, wise and skilled enough to read a situation and stop if I feel it's needed.
Just discussions no hate.
I’m a tolerant guy and super courteous on trail. This topic is a real sore point though, because I constantly see riders who don’t care just ripping downhill past other riders, hikers, equestrians, joggers - you name it. It’s already hard enough for trail associations to maintain access in so many places, and pissed-off multi-user groups is the last thing anybody wants or needs. A tiny bit of courtesy goes a long way.
Many of the new riders I meet have no idea about this etiquette, and are happy when they learn. It’s the 3% that don’t care about anybody else that really destroys it for everyone. Comments like @ybsurf shared are plain wrong and hurting long-term trail access everywhere.
Unless it is a down hill only.
So yeah I do agree that lots of sports gear is bought in an impulse and may not be used in a few years time. This will go for mountainbiking gear too for people who look at it from a sports/hobby perspective. But for those who got a bike to be able to move out of public transport, I may be optimistic but I think the majority will stick with it.
Then of course I do agree that there isn't anything positive about the virus per se. But just like many negative events (war, scarcity etc) there may definitely be a positive spin off. In the previous century the big world wars and the cold war have pushed technology to a point we'd probably never have been if it weren't for that. Then of course we could also argue whether the tech has only been good but I think we can agree that some of the tech developed has been used for good and friendly purposes. So yeah, when bad things happen there can definitely be a positive spin off.
I realize that people who run bike companies tend to be bike people but having someone like him in charge of the product line is just better.
My prediction at least.
By the time they are willing to part everything will be obsolete.
After years of supporting small shops, when boom times came guess what happened. The loyal customers were thrown aside for the quick cash to be made gouging the new, the stupid and the naive.
The bike industry as whole doesn’t care how long you have been riding and how much money you have spent. They would rather chase instant gratification and the next big thing (e-gravel-mixed wheel size bikes!) than take care of those have supported them over the years.
My closest LBS doesn't even respond to me anymore when I ask about getting work done. While I would rather just pay someone to true the wheel I built and save my time, I just do it myself now.
Surprisingly, the shop that has been the most helpful is Jenson's.
They charged me $18 for an innertube.
It's so vital that new riders get off on the right foot and are taught proper trail etiquette, courtesy to other trail users, and a sense of ownership over the trails they visit. This is the only way that this growth in mountain biking will be sustainable.
"The winner in all this is the end-user. Strong retailers offer consumers better shopping experiences, and strong brands combined with high demand mean more investment in innovation leading to better and better riding experiences in every category. Overall, it's an amazing time to ride."
I don't see how this has been a win for the end-user. I'm getting back into the sport and trying to buy a bike–supply / demand means high prices and low availability. Norco (for instance) doesn't have demo bikes as they'll been sold. I'll keep riding my 2003 Gary Fisher for now ... lol.
I have a hunch that many folks are buying new because there's not much savings to be had in the used market. Just a guess ... but I pass by most on Pinkbike classified for that reason.
The fact is that 8+ months into COVID suppliers still can't nail down ETAs on new inventory, can't supply sufficient quantities of bread and butter product and refuse to inform customers the issue is with the supply chain not their local dealers. It results in customers resenting the local shops struggling to provide prompt service.
Customers don't think to themselves: "well Trek/Shimano has had a rough year getting their manufacturing partners to produce a large quantity of bikes/parts on a short timeline." They think: "gosh, my local shop really dropped the ball ordering bikes this year. They don't have anything on the shelf and are telling me it will be 8 weeks before they're able to source a new bike for me or a cheap derailleur for my kids shitty bike."
It would be useful to at least communicate that "we don't know because the MFG's haven't told us."
oh de natural
A sharp decline in used bike prices as we enter round two of these lockdowns only this time, with no stimulus checks.
The industry and biking advocates could use the momentum and push for access though, that'd be awesome!
There's no reason to believe that the rise of popularity will continue. Anyway, I'm neither an epidemiologist nor an economist, I have no data to back my claim. I do believe in people's laziness though, perhaps just the surge of eBikes will continue at the expense of normal bikes.
We'll see
If you’re into shooting sports there is near zero availability on ammo of any type.
I've ridden through more dog shit in the last 8 months than i did in the last 8 years.
And its impossible to buy a decent pair of heavy duty mtb gloves in a Large, anywhere.
Both of them were not sticking their necks out too far with more ordering than usual. Fat Bikes and trainers are sold out already for winter, but that might be also because we had a foot of snow in the first week of November and everyone got panicky.
The one good thing I see about this happening in 2020 vs 2015 is I think the big industry changes are done for a while. We aren't going to get slacker and longer, and we can't go to less than a single chainring in the front. So if there are bikes carried over for a couple of years by manufacturers or shops, it won't be anything like if you were trying to sell a 2015 in 2018 or 2019. The same timing is going to play well in the used market in a few years too if these all start showing up online. They won't be out of date unless someone starts making new standards again...
This backfires more on the bike brand and shops than the parts brand IMO. Pointed out earlier here - but it seems shops are so busy selling to new customers they forget their loyal base.
World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting. Davos, Switzerland 2020
I guess bike/component availability will continue to be held hostage by the Asia-corporate state-capitalist monster.
By July, it seemed totally back to normal, same small mix of roadies. So yeah might have been a boom , but doesn't seem that long lived. Sure was weird walking into the bike shop and not seeing any bikes on the floor (but plenty in the shop of course).
Glad I didn't need a new bike this year or next though, looks a little painful if you are picky like me.
I agree, maybe these big brands can turn some of their profit into trail building grants (some have) to give communities a jump start in building their own variable skill trail systems, ride parks, pump tracks, skills parks? More bike zones = more bike interest.
How about this- when I’m in Montana next summer, i will buy you a beer and we will sit down and discuss this. And after that, if you still feel the need to call me an idiot and a fraud to my face, we can proceed from there.
You ready to take on that challenge.
I’ll give you a call when I’m in town.
Even if they all give up next year the influx of second hand bikes onto the market will be good news for us, and good for people who weren't able to afford a bike this time.
Most of the complaints about crowded trails seem very minor when compared to the benefits in the medium to long term
Restrictions have also seen riders going to places they wouldn’t necessarily ride, discovering some of the unofficial trails and then causing conflict with local residents due to disrespectful behaviour. There’s been an increase in trail sabotage and confrontations with non-biker trail users where I ride, which has been put down to out of area visitors coming for the day and not being bothered about any negative impact they may have.
There is usually a holiday glut of used bikes as some folks need present funds and look for something to sell. I just saw a posting for a basically never-ridden Megatower as the seller had a kid "and kid stuff is expensive..."
While we've seen an uptick in trail usage near me, there has also been an increase in activism, which is good.
Can PB get Felton back and send Levi to Canyon ?
Or a canyon ...
Also
If you want to bring that mouth down to SoCal and say that to my face, i will welcome you with open arms.
Your anti vaccine rhetoric is laughable. Vaccines save lives everyday! You just parrot what you read on the internet instead of actually studying the products or data.
And back to recombinant vaccines like Recombivax and Energix B again are some of the safest vaccines around.
I’ll give you a ring next summer when i
in Montana. I’ll be expecting you to call me those names to my face.
Sold Havrix, Energix B, Twinrix, Pediarix, Fluarix,
And You? And feel free to rebut my take on Recombinant vaccines. I’ll wait?