Anyone have anything they'd like to rant about?

[chicken feathers]

Groups of riders that stop about 25 yards from trail junctions and fail to recognize there are others on the trail behind them that would like to pass and act all suprised when you pass them while they are scrambling to get their bikes out of the way that are strewn across the trail.

"Trail hogs"

The group of tourists who parked their car in the first 5' of the trail today made me think of this post...plenty of other spots to park...

[muted reborn]

This morning during DH practice at Brianhead. Luckily it happened close to a service road crossing so I was able to get a ride down quickly, and there happened to be an ortho with some people we know and he was able to reduce it without any drama.

That sucks. I did this Friday, and I don't think anyone here wants to see the pic without the glove. The cut went 1/2 inch deep into the palm to the muscle. But still, not as bad as a shoulder injury those are the worst IMO.

[skaredshtles]

"Trail hogs"

The group of tourists who parked their car in the first 5' of the trail today made me think of this post...plenty of other spots to park...

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[rideit]

[El Chupacabra]

Or re-park it for them with a tow strap.

[Dantheman]

That sucks. I did this Friday, and I don't think anyone here wants to see the pic without the glove. The cut went 1/2 inch deep into the palm to the muscle. But still, not as bad as a shoulder injury those are the worst IMO.

Damn! Just a sharp rock? Good thing you had a glove on.

[Shredhead]

On the recurring theme, there are shit bags everywhere right now. I’d rather you leave the dog crap than the bag filled with it.

Absolutely, if your not taking it with you, don’t bag it.


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[muted reborn]

Damn! Just a sharp rock? Good thing you had a glove on.

Not sure, I had the shakey-pukes from the impact for a bit and then hobbled off discombobulated to my car. Can't think of one pointy rock anywhere near where I fell but I'm looking next time for it. Just pancaked really hard.

I texted some friends some gore pics and then said how glad I was that I didn't land on my shoulder - I really hate shoulder injuries. No fun.

[Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo]

Groups of riders that stop about 25 yards from trail junctions and fail to recognize there are others on the trail behind them that would like to pass and act all suprised when you pass them while they are scrambling to get their bikes out of the way that are strewn across the trail.

Just here to commiserate. Popular downhill-only trail here has an exit that is a short steep uphill to a t-intersection without a lot of room at the intersection so even though riders are slowing down for the intersection most everyone is trying to maintain some speed so they can make it uphill and through the junction. Well sure enough it's tourist season and everyone just stops right in the middle of the junction and then gives dirty looks when you come in behind them. Had to dismount on the uphill and push my bike past them because these asshats where camped out in the middle of the trail. Nothing like ending a fun downhill run by pushing your bike uphill.

[Hott Butt Mud]

Just here to commiserate. Popular downhill-only trail here has an exit that is a short steep uphill to a t-intersection without a lot of room at the intersection so even though riders are slowing down for the intersection most everyone is trying to maintain some speed so they can make it uphill and through the junction. Well sure enough it's tourist season and everyone just stops right in the middle of the junction and then gives dirty looks when you come in behind them. Had to dismount on the uphill and push my bike past them because these asshats where camped out in the middle of the trail. Nothing like ending a fun downhill run by pushing your bike uphill.

This is supposed to the part where you yell out STRAAAAAVA!!! so they get the f out the way.

[mtnjam]

why just hold people up, just because of their equipment?

does it really matter if an E bike passes you?

I just can not fathom not pulling over to the side for a faster rider up, down, or across no matter what they are riding, just seems petty to me. What is an e biker place anyways? are you superior by riding a non e bike? small ego much?

I don't hold people up when I'm climbing, if they want to pass me, fine, but let me get to a spot on the trail that it is wide enough for you to pass without myself having to stop. Seems pretty simple. Motorcycles can pass me, that's fine too, but if you are on a non-motorized designated trail, then fuck off.

[beaterdit]

My shoulder dislocated mid-turn in a bumpy berm. No crash. Unbelievable.

Dude, sorry to see this. How's it doing?

[Dantheman]

Dude, sorry to see this. How's it doing?

Feels sore and fragile. Saw an ortho today, mri later this week. Probably no need for surgery, but real riding is going to be 8-12 weeks at least. Not quite a season-ender, but close.

[AK47bp]

why just hold people up, just because of their equipment?

does it really matter if an E bike passes you?

I just can not fathom not pulling over to the side for a faster rider up, down, or across no matter what they are riding, just seems petty to me. What is an e biker place anyways? are you superior by riding a non e bike? small ego much?

It’s really annoying on a climb because you loose momentum and pedal cadence by stopping. Once it flattens out it’s cool to pull over to let them pass, in my opinion.

It’s like the unwritten hiking rules on a trail, the people doing the harder activity (ascending) have the right of way over the people taking the easy way (descending).

[jackstraw]

why just hold people up, just because of their equipment?

does it really matter if an E bike passes you?

I just can not fathom not pulling over to the side for a faster rider up, down, or across no matter what they are riding, just seems petty to me. What is an e biker place anyways? are you superior by riding a non e bike? small ego much?

I don't give a flying fuck about your opinion on anything as you're the biggest tool in here. Now go back to spewing how horrible Mikaela's turn is and how wonderful yours are...ultimate moran man

[Bushwacka]

I don't give a flying fuck about your opinion on anything as you're the biggest tool in here. Now go back to spewing how horrible Mikaela's turn is and how wonderful yours are...ultimate moran man

yep like I said smallest ego ever. If you ever impeded my progress after asking to pass I would jsut start rubbing your rear tire.

Assholes like you deserve no respect.

When did I say mikela turns are horrible? and mine are wonderful. I am fairly certain I said I did nt like her boot alignment a couple years ago.....its been fix forever now.

[buttahflake]

Holy Shit crackstraw is off his meds, simmer the fuck down. You truly are an asshole. I’m with Bushy on this.

[zion zig zag]

Feels sore and fragile. Saw an ortho today, mri later this week. Probably no need for surgery, but real riding is going to be 8-12 weeks at least. Not quite a season-ender, but close.

First time ever dislocating that shoulder?


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[Dantheman]

First time ever dislocating that shoulder?

Yep, just lucky I guess. Ortho had never heard of it happening nor has anyone I've told about it.

[skinipenem]

Dantheman, I hope your shoulder recovers quickly and fully.

Bushy, I'm with ya. Who cares what kind of bike. I do subscribe to waiting until an ideal spot to pass. I also typically just move out of the way for other riders and call to them to continue riding no matter where I am at on the trail or what bike I'm riding, just the polite thing to do.


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[HankScorpio]

I cracked my Hightower frame and Santa Cruz has a replacement frame for me but it will take 4-6 weeks to assemble and ship. Seems like a long wait for a frame that's "in stock."

Oh well, I guess I'm on my steel hardtail for the summer. First world problems.

[Bushwacka]

Dantheman, I hope your shoulder recovers quickly and fully.

Bushy, I'm with ya. Who cares what kind of bike. I do subscribe to waiting until an ideal spot to pass. I also typically just move out of the way for other riders and call to them to continue riding no matter where I am at on the trail or what bike I'm riding, just the polite thing to do.


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yeah I dont have an E bike but they are becoming increasing common around stowe.

I just pull over and let the group pass, like I have to get started again....kind of who cares. Only time I was frustrated by them was when I was playing leap frog with a group on the stick house loops area (rolling technical trail) and their skills didnt match the trail but could catch on the less technical climbs.

[zion zig zag]

Yep, just lucky I guess. Ortho had never heard of it happening nor has anyone I've told about it.

Yeah, that’s a pretty wild mechanism. Was the berm rocky or full of braking bumps? Even still, I imagine you must’ve done something just right…..

[Dantheman]

Was the berm rocky or full of braking bumps?

Heh. The Brianhead DH course is more rock than dirt and this was an extra chunky section. More of a steep rocky rut than a berm, really.

[Roxtar]

Feels sore and fragile. Saw an ortho today, mri later this week. Probably no need for surgery, but real riding is going to be 8-12 weeks at least. Not quite a season-ender, but close.

Sorry to hear but definitely be thankful for no surgery.
I've had 3 knees and an ankle reconstruction but last year's rotator cuff/bicep tendon repair was the worst.
Six months of nothing and a very painful rehab.
I currently have a Grade 5 AC Separation (clavicle is basically a branch sicking out with nothing attached) that will go unfixed due to that experience.