I really hate the argument that if you really are a rider, you will find a way. Some people don't have an extra couple hundred to spend on a bike. And not to mention any type of riding gear. And some people live in a place that getting to trails is difficult and it costs money to drive to a place. Besides the money, time gets crunched in life. We have jobs, family etc... That said, I have made decisions in my life that allow me to have singletrack out my door and 2 bike parks within 15 miles of me. But I don't want to stand on some soap box and proclaim I am a true mountain biker and you are not simply because you made decisions that were best for you and your family. Life is very complicated and parts of this article come across smug and elitest. Cam, I don't want to be too critical. I enjoyed the article and it does hit home to enjoy the ride and not get caught up in the marketing machine. I just want us as a community to be more understanding and welcoming to people trying to get into the sport.
Nov. 8, 2017, 8:03 a.m. - dtimms
I really hate the argument that if you really are a rider, you will find a way. Some people don't have an extra couple hundred to spend on a bike. And not to mention any type of riding gear. And some people live in a place that getting to trails is difficult and it costs money to drive to a place. Besides the money, time gets crunched in life. We have jobs, family etc... That said, I have made decisions in my life that allow me to have singletrack out my door and 2 bike parks within 15 miles of me. But I don't want to stand on some soap box and proclaim I am a true mountain biker and you are not simply because you made decisions that were best for you and your family. Life is very complicated and parts of this article come across smug and elitest. Cam, I don't want to be too critical. I enjoyed the article and it does hit home to enjoy the ride and not get caught up in the marketing machine. I just want us as a community to be more understanding and welcoming to people trying to get into the sport.