Evan Plews
Except that Joe Rykowski is the secretary and is currently lobbying for a
"multi use" trail from BR to Falls City and on to Dallas. He is also one of
the founding fathers.
----Original Message Follows----
From: Rick C Johnson
Reply-To: RCJohnson1@attglobal.net
To: Evan Plews
CC: rondot@spiritone.com, obra@list.obra.org, cleeton@zfin.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] FYI Firecracker XC race?
Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 08:13:33 -0700
If anyone is interested I believe this is the thread that prompted the
question:
http://brmba.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=714
I don't see any indication this is the opinion or policy of BRMBA, it
appears much like our own forum - anyone is free to sign up and participate.
Rick
Evan Plews wrote:
>I was out riding the Falls City trails on Monday. There have been no
>changes since last year that would make the trail system more challenging,
>less rideable or more fragile. After all, BRMBA prides themselves on
>building sustainable trails. Furthermore, the trails are currently
>completely dry and hard packed.
>
>In fact we met up with some "XC" riders who described themselves as out for
>their "first mountain bike ride". Amazingly after pushing their way through
>some of the climb we ran into them again on the one of the downhills. They
>seemed to be riding well and enjoying themselves so much so that we
>marveled at their enthusiasm. Great to see folks trying out our sport for
>the first time in such a great location!
>
>We have ridden the main trail system (used for the race more or less) long
>before the stunts or any trail modification was organized by BRMBA. I know
>many members of that organization and I am quite surprised by the postings
>on their website.
>
>It would appear that BRMBA believes their alteration of the existing trail
>system is an entitlement for controlling access. Hardly a logical
>conclusion since BRMBA was given the opportunity to do this work by the
>land owners--the residents of the State of Oregon through ODF!
>
>Especially confounding is the fact that BRMBA seems to be trying to
>stereotype a certain variety of rider that is an acceptable user of these
>trails. I will have to consult my IMBA membership to better understand the
>criterion for who a real moutain biker is!
>
>I have personally emailed a board member and asked for an explanation of
>the statements found on the BRMBA message board. It will be interesting to
>better understand the definition of "allowable" riders and/or riding
>styles. I find it amazing that these statements were made in a public forum
>in such a haphazard manner by one of the board members. It would appear
>that BRMBA has lost remembrance of both its roots (XC riding) and its
>supporters (folks like you and me).
>
>I personally have donated hundreds of $$$ to their cause. Hopefully this is
>a case of sour grapes or some kind of personal conflict and cooler
>heads/clear thinking will prevail over emotion. I am also trying my best to
>give them the benefit of the doubt rather than both barrels regarding this
>last minute pre-race fiasco.
>
>In the meantime how about we take the high road until some official
>statement regarding the event this weekend is made?
>
>I will keep you posted if I receive any response from my inquiry to the
>BRMBA "brass".
>
>Thanks,
>
>Evan Plews
>Capitol Subaru Cycling
>
>
>
>----Original Message Follows----
>From: "Ron and Dorothy Strasser"
>To: , "Carrie Cleeton"
>Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Firecracker XC race?
>Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:54:44 -0700
>
>I find the concept of freeriders suggesting that XC riders are too hard on
>trails a sick joke...I hope!!!!
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Carrie Cleeton"
>To:
>Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:51 AM
>Subject: [OBRA Chat] Firecracker XC race?
>
>
> >I just read on the brmba.org web page (the group that manages the
> > fall city riding area where the firecracker was to be held) that they
> > and the ODF have decided to not allow the promoter to use the trail
> > the race is normally run on, because according to them it is too hard
> > for XC riders and we cause too much trail damage. Has anyone heard
> > if this is official or if this is a bunch of angry freeriders blowing
> > smoke? Is the race still happening? If it is, will there be any
> > single track or will it be all gravel roads?
> >
> > Carrie
> >
> > Here is the link to the specific thread where this is "announced."
> >
> > http://brmba.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=714
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