Still sounds like a group that is snitching on others.
It sounds like a temporary place holder to me.
It also sounds like our elected NSMBA BOD has listened to the - at least a large minority - of their passionate supporters who took issue with the branding of this otherwise excellent initiative?
We all know how hard it is to step back and critically evaluate something we have created and I, for one, really appreciate the maturity that it takes to come out of your trench, versus digging in your head/heals.
As someone who has had a opportunity to hear from non-mountain bikers about this roll-out (it was the topic de jour at the local coffee shop I frequent) I know that WE have some ground to cover to rebuild our image as an organization focused on "Trails For All, Trails Forever."
I'm absolutely not one for towing the line unquestioningly, and I know I can be as sardonic, cynical, and sarcastic as the next asshole, but I believe that at this point riders, like myself, who were critical of the Watchmen brand and roll-out owe our representatives an opportunity and the time to re-present a fresh vision.
I hope this is a very positive step in correcting a rare stumble in an otherwise excellent record of initiatives (see TAP, Trail Days, Twoonies, Presentations to Council, etc).
Mean People SUCK! Nice People SHOVEL!
Trails For All; Trails For Weather
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