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Old January 11th 14, 04:39 AM posted to rec.bicycles.soc
EdwardDolan
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Default The Joys & Pleasures of Cycling on Trails

"EdwardDolan" wrote in message ...

Here is some information for those who think mountain biking is growing in popularity. It is just a matter of time until it ceases to exist altogether. Nothing but a stupid fad cultivated by idiots!

”Emails on mountain biking lists have fallen to a trickle. Hardly anyone now bikes (illegally) on my hiking trail. Older mountain bikers are doing themselves irreparable harm, if not killing themselves. But we still need to protect young people from getting hooked on this self-destructive activity.

Some recent stats from 2013 Outdoor activities survey done in the USA puts mountain biking at around 3% average (no change from 2009, and may be falling), same as skiing and snowboarding....Check out hiking and wildlife viewing stats! Why should DNV and others allow such a destructive minority to dictate the use of our public forests, indeed. And why won't it be contained to a recreational resort like skiing and snowboarding?”


Participation in Outdoor Activities, All Americans Ages 6+



2012 in 000’s -- % of Population



Bicycling (Mountain/Non-Paved Surface) - 7,714 pop. -- 2.7%



Hiking --- 34,545 pop. -- 12.0%



Skiing (Alpine/Downhill) --- 8,243 pop. -- 2.9%





Snowboarding ---- 7,351 pop. -- 2.6%



Wildlife Viewing (More Than 1/4 Mile of

Home/Vehicle) - 22,999 pop. -- 8.0%


http://www.outdoorfoundation.org/pdf...pation2013.pdf
(page 58 of the online report)

Mountain bikes have wheels and wheels are for roads.

Trails are for walking. What’s the matter? Can’t walk?

Ed Dolan the Great
aka
Saint Edward the Great


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