Shout Box

[History] [Commands]

[Today at 12:23:00 PM] Alan: we've been Rob'd

[Today at 12:21:27 PM] rob_squared: the Murfed link sort of killed the punch line....

[Today at 12:20:48 PM] Luis: I shot the sheriff

[Today at 12:20:04 PM] rob_squared: try this... https://picasaweb.google.com/115808184193031534889/May20201303?authuser=0&feat=directlink'

[Today at 12:19:34 PM] Alan: Murfwerx...manufacturer of dead links on the intrawebz

[Today at 12:19:26 PM] Luis: nice bike, Rob

[Today at 12:18:42 PM] Alan: yes, grandpa

[Today at 12:18:29 PM] rob_squared: does that mean the link is dead? I can't keep up with the hip lingo of the kids these days....

[Today at 12:17:47 PM] Luis: "dude! I just Murfed that link"

[Today at 12:17:26 PM] Luis: yes

[Today at 12:17:07 PM] rob_squared: "Murfed" is a verb now?

[Today at 12:17:03 PM] Alan: indeed...murf link


Poll

Who would be interested in seeing Alafia run some trails backwards on certain days of the week? Trails like Bridges, North creek and roller coaster

Yes backwards.
15 (55.6%)
No keep them the same.
7 (25.9%)
I don't care either way.
5 (18.5%)

Total Members Voted: 27

Voting closed: August 19, 2012, 01:30:43 PM

« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Down

Author Topic: Riding the trails backwards.  (Read 2554 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Ejreyes6

  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Huffy Rider
  • ****
  • Posts: 37
  • Karma: +2/-9
  • Gender: Male
  • My Bike: Niner Jet 9 RDO
Riding the trails backwards.
« on: August 09, 2012, 08:47:27 AM »
 I'm not sure if this has ever been brought up. Would Swamp consider running some of the trails backwards on certain days of the week. I know carter and some other trails up north do this. I personally think it would break the monotony for those who frequent these trails several times a week. Does anyone else feel the same? Who could I contact regarding this proposal?

Ernie
Logged

Offline Luis

  • Clipless Mountain Goat
  • ***
  • Posts: 238
  • Karma: +8/-51
  • My Bike: Waltworks 29
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2012, 09:37:58 AM »
RENEGADE
Logged

Online Breitest24

  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Amateur Billy Goat
  • ****
  • Posts: 93
  • Karma: +8/-19
  • Gender: Male
  • Favorite Trail: Alafia Trails
  • My Bike: Salsa Big Mama 1x10, Monocog Flight
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2012, 02:08:17 PM »
I would love to ride northcreek in reverse
Logged

Offline Alan

  • Yellow Jersey
  • *****
  • Posts: 1101
  • Karma: +42/-109
  • Gender: Male
  • My Bike: Monolog, Bruce LeeRoy
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2012, 02:49:04 PM »
I predict the answer from the elders will be...NO and GET OFF MY LAWN.
Logged

Online BillT

  • INCONCEIVABLE
  • Yellow Jersey
  • *****
  • Posts: 1831
  • Karma: +86/-163
  • My Bike: Intense Uzzi VPX w/ 'Slacker' dropouts
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2012, 03:06:49 PM »
I don't think we are smart enough to handle backwards trails.
Logged
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

Offline AlwaysGoForward

  • Amateur Billy Goat
  • **
  • Posts: 64
  • Karma: +8/-19
  • Gender: Male
  • Favorite Trail: MagicIsland
  • My Bike: Specialized SJ 29er
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2012, 03:21:56 PM »
please send your valuable suggestion including which parks you wish to: BOD@swampclub.org
Logged

Offline Peresite70

  • Clipless Mountain Goat
  • ***
  • Posts: 191
  • Karma: +21/-128
  • Gender: Male
  • Favorite Trail: Alafia - Moonscape, Boyette - Ridgeline
  • My Bike: 2013 Specialized Carbon Stumpjumper EVO, 2012 Giant Trance X1
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2012, 03:23:17 PM »
I think one or two days durning the week riding some of the trails backwards would be great...
Logged
When you see me on a post "PLEASE SMITE ME"

Offline Ejreyes6

  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Huffy Rider
  • ****
  • Posts: 37
  • Karma: +2/-9
  • Gender: Male
  • My Bike: Niner Jet 9 RDO
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2012, 03:31:12 PM »
Quote from: BillT on August 09, 2012, 03:06:49 PM
I don't think we are smart enough to handle backwards trails.

Those at carter are smart enough.  Wacky Wednesday is great. I feel most  of the trails at Alafia would flow well.
 If orchestrated correctly it could be done at Alafia.
Logged

Offline Ejreyes6

  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Huffy Rider
  • ****
  • Posts: 37
  • Karma: +2/-9
  • Gender: Male
  • My Bike: Niner Jet 9 RDO
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2012, 03:32:02 PM »
Quote from: AlwaysGoForward on August 09, 2012, 03:21:56 PM
please send your valuable suggestion including which parks you wish to: BOD@swampclub.org
Thanks Will do.
Logged

Offline Ejreyes6

  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Huffy Rider
  • ****
  • Posts: 37
  • Karma: +2/-9
  • Gender: Male
  • My Bike: Niner Jet 9 RDO
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2012, 11:02:04 PM »
Well the poll shows quite a interest in running some trails in reverse. I'm waiting to hear back from the board of directors.
Logged

Offline Darrinw2001

  • At least this is a Healthy Obsession, right?
  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Yellow Jersey
  • ****
  • Posts: 2586
  • Karma: +116/-456
  • Gender: Male
  • aka "The OGRE" - Elite Epic Gonzo Soul Rider
  • My Bike: 2012 Salsa EL Mariachi Steel 29er and 2012 Salsa HorseThief
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2012, 07:38:49 AM »
Quote from: Ejreyes6 on August 13, 2012, 11:02:04 PM
Well the poll shows quite a interest in running some trails in reverse. I'm waiting to hear back from the board of directors.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Logged

Offline Luis

  • Clipless Mountain Goat
  • ***
  • Posts: 238
  • Karma: +8/-51
  • My Bike: Waltworks 29
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2012, 10:04:03 AM »
Quote from: Darrinw2001 on August 14, 2012, 07:38:49 AM
Quote from: Ejreyes6 on August 13, 2012, 11:02:04 PM
Well the poll shows quite a interest in running some trails in reverse. I'm waiting to hear back from the board of directors.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
;D
Logged

Offline ProEdgeBiker

  • PROUD TO SUPPORT OUR TRAILS By DONATING $30/yr to SWAMP for a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP!
  • SWAMP Club Member
  • Yellow Jersey
  • ****
  • Posts: 2103
  • Karma: +103/-633
  • Gender: Male
  • *SPECIALIZED & SCOTT* My SWEATSHOP BOUTIQUES!
    • PROEDGEBIKER.COM
  • My Bike: 650b SPECIALIZED EPIC & 700cc SCOTT FOIL
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2012, 11:42:27 AM »
Quote from: Luis on August 14, 2012, 10:04:03 AM
Quote from: Darrinw2001 on August 14, 2012, 07:38:49 AM
Quote from: Ejreyes6 on August 13, 2012, 11:02:04 PM
Well the poll shows quite a interest in running some trails in reverse. I'm waiting to hear back from the board of directors.


LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

 ;D


are you trying to say.. DONT!

Logged

Online aaron1017

  • Huffy Rider
  • **
  • Posts: 59
  • Karma: +1/-33
  • Gender: Male
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2012, 10:03:48 AM »
Rode NC backwards during workday. Flows nice!
Logged

Offline cgarolr

  • Cycling Sherpa
  • ***
  • Posts: 300
  • Karma: +21/-320
  • Gender: Male
    • Tampa Cigar Roller Services
  • Favorite Trail: Alafia
  • My Bike: 2011 Redline Monocog Rigid SS 29er 32x17!
Re: Riding the trails backwards.
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2012, 12:08:26 PM »
When I suggested this 3 years ago and did it at 6am by myself a few times, I was CHASTISED by leadership saying the flow of the trails was specifically setup for the current direction of the ride and that riding it backwards would ruin the regular cadence of the trail...to be fair, I was a newbie that nobody new, so maybe the chastising was just a simple breaking-in process.

For reference:

http://www.swampclub.org/smf/index.php/topic,4408.0.html
Logged
Add something cool to your party or function...have a cigar roller!   www.CigarCreations.com

Dropped my kid on Halloween :( -  www.YouTube.com - UPDATE - Was shown on AFV on ABC in Feb 2012!
Pages: [1] 2 3 4   Go Up
« previous next »