is it safe to ride....

The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise.
The story of the Canadian murdered in Bolivia brought back some experiences
I had years ago. I ride a lot near the border with Mexico, and it's
probably as dangerous as Iraq, and everyone is armed. Drug smugglers,
people smugglers, desperate illegals, minutemen hunting Mexicans, hunters,
target shooters and today it is not uncommon for mtb people to find bodies
in the desert. One time I was exploring a ghost town, and some mexicans in
a 4 wheeler, came by and gave me a look. Then down the road I saw them
circle around, so I hid in the ghost town. This is where the bike gave me
the advantage, as they were too lazy to get out of their vehicle. I don't
know what they were looking for, a stash of drugs, to rob me, I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.

On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:40:41 GMT, "Callistus Valerius"
wrote:

The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise.

I've only been saying that for 13 years! But glad you finally came to
your senses.

The story of the Canadian murdered in Bolivia brought back some experiences
I had years ago. I ride a lot near the border with Mexico, and it's
probably as dangerous as Iraq, and everyone is armed. Drug smugglers,
people smugglers, desperate illegals, minutemen hunting Mexicans, hunters,
target shooters and today it is not uncommon for mtb people to find bodies
in the desert. One time I was exploring a ghost town, and some mexicans in
a 4 wheeler, came by and gave me a look. Then down the road I saw them
circle around, so I hid in the ghost town. This is where the bike gave me
the advantage, as they were too lazy to get out of their vehicle. I don't
know what they were looking for, a stash of drugs, to rob me, I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.

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Callista Venerius wrote:
The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise.

snippage

but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.


I think the best thing you could do is give up mtb-ing, and go back to
the road. It is obviously much safer to stay on the road with all the
idiot cagers.
:-P

On Jul 13, 7:40 pm, "Callistus Valerius"
wrote:
The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise.
The story of the Canadian murdered in Bolivia brought back some experiences
I had years ago. I ride a lot near the border with Mexico, and it's
probably as dangerous as Iraq, and everyone is armed. Drug smugglers,
people smugglers, desperate illegals, minutemen hunting Mexicans, hunters,
target shooters and today it is not uncommon for mtb people to find bodies
in the desert. One time I was exploring a ghost town, and some mexicans in
a 4 wheeler, came by and gave me a look. Then down the road I saw them
circle around, so I hid in the ghost town. This is where the bike gave me
the advantage, as they were too lazy to get out of their vehicle. I don't
know what they were looking for, a stash of drugs, to rob me, I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.

Everyone's armed, wherever you go. Remember that. Tom

Callistus Valerius wrote:
The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise.
The story of the Canadian murdered in Bolivia brought back some experiences
I had years ago. I ride a lot near the border with Mexico, and it's
probably as dangerous as Iraq, and everyone is armed. Drug smugglers,
people smugglers, desperate illegals, minutemen hunting Mexicans, hunters,
target shooters and today it is not uncommon for mtb people to find bodies
in the desert. One time I was exploring a ghost town, and some mexicans in
a 4 wheeler, came by and gave me a look. Then down the road I saw them
circle around, so I hid in the ghost town. This is where the bike gave me
the advantage, as they were too lazy to get out of their vehicle. I don't
know what they were looking for, a stash of drugs, to rob me, I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.



Maybe they just wanted to make sure you were ok.

Matt

On Jul 13, 7:40 pm, "Callistus Valerius"
wrote:
The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so wise....
I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.

I'll take gun-toting ATV riders over drivers any day. Cars kill more
people than anything you're likely to run across out in the bush.

Regards,
Anthony

"Anthony DeLorenzo" wrote in message
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On Jul 13, 7:40 pm, "Callistus Valerius"
wrote:
The Vendeman reports are making me think a shift to mtb may not be so
wise....
I don't know,
but it did remind me that in these remote spots you don't have the
protection that a roadie has on the road.

I'll take gun-toting ATV riders over drivers any day. Cars kill more
people than anything you're likely to run across out in the bush.


That really depends on the location.

Greg
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