tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post4755974504216745607..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Friday News And ViewsGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-11107121784287499892019-02-15T20:11:14.996-05:002019-02-15T20:11:14.996-05:00This winter maintence thing is a huge key to succe...This winter maintence thing is a huge key to success of paths that actually goes some place. The lack of winterization just makes it more time consuming later in the season. The same can be said to bicycle lanes protected, open, and wide shoulders. These are last prioritized in many areas. I recall having a plow supervisor tell me to hitch a ride instead of complaining. That was quickly turned into an apology once made contact with the local pedestrian and bicycling organization. They turned the observation over to a larger group, who then started researching regional practicies. I often wonder how many folks use these recreational path do so quietly struggling without realizing they have a voice? I wish the paths had posted signage directing users with real contact information in key points, not just the name of the trail or linkat the start or end.teamdarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730985048207207697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-65760559954944622862019-02-15T15:20:25.020-05:002019-02-15T15:20:25.020-05:00Rapid City has the bike paths plowed BEFORE the ro...Rapid City has the bike paths plowed BEFORE the roads even! And I miss Frostbike, have not been there since we introduced Strider several years ago. Pretty sure we said howdy that wknd.Tmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932060954855795047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-29337693353024299182019-02-15T12:30:21.310-05:002019-02-15T12:30:21.310-05:00I was wondering when Salsa was going to replace th...I was wondering when Salsa was going to replace the Horsethief/Pony Rustler/etc frame with something more "modern" in geometry. I loved my HT but wanted something more. Looking forward to the new bike!<br /><br />Great to hear that Waterloo cleared the bike path. Our only obstacles are trees and flooding here in Sacramento. Most of the time, our bike paths are kept clear in the parkway.<br /><br />I do like my pre-Torch I9 wheels but don't miss the buzzing sound. I used to think Chris King's were loud! Ha! Now, I enjoy the quiet buzz of a CK hub!<br /><br />Enjoy the weekend GT!S Spraguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861366038585272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-59479425477797329732019-02-15T10:44:17.981-05:002019-02-15T10:44:17.981-05:00There’s some room for improvement, but Eau Claire,...There’s some room for improvement, but Eau Claire, WI does a good job of getting the multi-paths and sidewalks plowed. <br /><br />Back when I lived in a fairly libertarian place in the inner mountain west, getting around by bike or foot after a big snow was always a nightmare.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683137564994734073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-80354382584227062632019-02-15T08:59:22.083-05:002019-02-15T08:59:22.083-05:00Winter path maintenance is a blessing! My little v...Winter path maintenance is a blessing! My little village runs a Bobcat mini-plow on the sidewalks with varying results, better than nothing.Doug M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05970058264292260252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-33150376504183181232019-02-15T04:50:18.722-05:002019-02-15T04:50:18.722-05:00Instant engagement is nice on a fat bike to get go...Instant engagement is nice on a fat bike to get going again if you have to touch your foot down in deeper than expected snow or just regular ratcheting of the cranks. Not a deal breaker for southerners and I don't get it for road/gravel bikes. <br /><br />The silence I totally understand. I9 Torches sound annoying. It's like listening to fingernails on a chalkboard coming out of a boombox speaker on an otherwise quiet trail.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060470343796205833noreply@blogger.com