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Skinnyman mattwragg's article

Dec 22, 2023 at 10:14

Dec 22, 2023

Matt Wragg's 2024 Predictions

Did you study physics?

Skinnyman mkem's article

Sep 17, 2023 at 11:39

Sep 17, 2023

Video: The History of MTB in Finale Ligure with Miranda Miller

Dunno, I would personally disagree with the assessment that Finale "is not a bikepark". Shuttles are the option that 99,9% of the riders went for when I was there and trailheads are usually only accessible via those same roads that shuttles drive on. Pedaling in the clouds of diesel exhaust fumes was not fun. When taking a shuttle, I had an impression I was doing a disservice to those people that do not directly profit from tourism. With that said, it would be really interesting to know what kind of a rider is the target market and what the future holds in general, as the trails are very good indeed.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 20, 2021 at 9:49

Jan 20, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

@VPS13: It's all relative really. You might have a lower environmental footprint than some, but also much higher than others. So the notion that everyone should mind their own business fits the individualistic paradigm of western societies, but is completely useless in achieving anything, as demonstrated by multiple environmental agreements that never had any meaning. The idea that I am supposed to live a local lifestyle and take no flights at the same time when everyday thousands of people fly all over the world just to kick or throw a ball (or ride a bicycle for that matter) just to advertise microplastic clown suits or sweatshop made bikes and shoes is pathetic, so the only reasonable way forward is controlling the lives of others. Which will never happen.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 19, 2021 at 13:44

Jan 19, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

@Onetrickpony: Your point is clear. Where did I blame anyone? I'm stating a fact — people usually care only about money, even in the richest country in the world. The sole purpose for the commercial enterprise to exist is to generate profit. Assuming business owners are people, they too have choices in how they reduce emissions and whataboutism made little sense to me here.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 19, 2021 at 4:58

Jan 19, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

@fred-frod: Yes, it is 2021, a year that comes right after 2020 when swiss people voted against financial and legal liability for Swiss businesses for human rights violations or environmental damage. Shockingly people elsewhere also usually care only about money. In other news, water is still wet.

Skinnyman FRNZ's article

Jan 19, 2021 at 4:57

Jan 19, 2021

Destination Showcase: Wānaka, New Zealand

Now if only there was an article on how to afford a trip to NZ.

Skinnyman danielsapp's article

Jan 7, 2021 at 3:48

Jan 7, 2021

First Look: New Gear from POC for 2021

That is some expensive chinese plastic. Jerseys are on par with EU-sourced and -made woolen/merino jerseys, which is ridiculous. Seems like POC nowadays is more concerned with deleting negative reviews from their official online-shop than doing any progress quality-wise.

Skinnyman oliv69's article

Nov 30, 2020 at 5:04

Nov 30, 2020

Photo Story: Hitting Dave Watson's Tour de France Road Gap 17 Years Later

@Vraiphil: I did read the quote. > ... This drove the technical side of that jump way up and added to the factors in a huge way. So if I build a foam pit on the side of the mountain (to "make it safer") and clear the drop, I can claim I have hit Dave Watson's road gap? Point being - if you don't feel safe recreating something - what's the point at all?

Skinnyman oliv69's article

Nov 30, 2020 at 4:40

Nov 30, 2020

Photo Story: Hitting Dave Watson's Tour de France Road Gap 17 Years Later

@oliv69: What does it have to do with me?

Skinnyman oliv69's article

Nov 30, 2020 at 4:39

Nov 30, 2020

Photo Story: Hitting Dave Watson's Tour de France Road Gap 17 Years Later

@Vraiphil: Welp, 17 years ago it was not obvious somehow.

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