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Michael's avatar

Hey James. I do see e bikes where they shouldn’t be. I also see analog mountain bikes where they shouldn’t be. I see dog walkers bag their doggies poop and then leave it on the side of the trail. I don’t think any of these issues have anything to do with how you spend your time on the trails and I don’t think it has anything to do with an add someone saw. Can’t wait to read part 3

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James Murren's avatar

I hear you on individual choices, Michael. I'm getting at larger implications related to policy and the decision makers/making around changing public lands policy. Advertisements do influence consumer behaviors.

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Jeff W's avatar

People want things to be easy. That's why e bikes are so popular.

Sometimes it's best to work(hard) for what you want. It's good for the soul.

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James Murren's avatar

Agreed, Jeff, it feels good after a day of loading, hauling and stacking wood and then burning it in the stove to keep warm all winter!

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Chano Murphy's avatar

Haters can keep on hating cuz it don’t matter what you think

I love my trek exe ❤️❤️❤️

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James Murren's avatar

You're proving my point. Thanks, Chano!

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Timber Fox's avatar

I’ll say it, I’m a hater. Unless you need one, I think they are superfluous. Even the old guys I know say they like them because they can do “all the trails” when visiting parks, without resting. These are guys who can outpace me on a real bike. If your knees get sore after 20+ miles when you’re 70, it’s not an ADA issue.

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James Murren's avatar

I hear you, Thomas. I think you're onto something (!).

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