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Bad Gopher said:
Glad you like it. I've yet to drive or bike it myself, but I was involved in its design. The design team originally envisioned it as a (non bridge) high fill through that old mine but eventually took our advice and made it a bridge. In retrospect, I can't imagine it as a big pile of embankment. Also, we put the project manager in a headlock until he agreed to a 5 percent grade for economy (less rock excavation). A little steep in the uphill direction for bikers; hope it isn't too oppressive.
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Odd to even think of it any other way. Glad you went the route you did!
 

I recently read a book called Two Wheels Good, The History and Mystery of the Bicycle.

Really enjoyed it. Plenty of early history and some interesting looks at how bikes have been viewed culturally and politically. Just the section on China was fascinating. Bikes went from a hated symbol of Western Colonialism to Marxist tool to Pro Democracy vehicle to embarrassingly backwards anti-capitalist marker.

Also there is a chapter dedicated to Danny McCaskill. Dear god! I had forgotten this.

 



fan of Ray Williams said:
Vingegaard also involved in a crash and suffered injuries.

www.bbc.com

Jonas Vingegaard suffered lung injuries in Itzulia Basque Country crash

Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard suffered a collapsed lung in Thursday's crash in the Itzulia Basque Country race.
www.bbc.com
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Damn. That's a couple of losses for Team Visma early in the season, combined with losing Primoz Roglic in the offseason. Depending on how long they are out, that will definitely make for interesting Grand Tours like the Giro and possibly the TDF.
 




Spaulding!No! said:
Please forgive me. I rode an e-bike for the first time and it was amazing.
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No reason to ask for forgiveness at all! The e-bikes are fantastic, it gets more people out on the trail and builds interest in biking. Just don't be a complete dumbass, know how to handle your bike at higher speeds than you have been accustomed to, and for God's sake, wear a helmet.
 

Ogee Ogilthorpe said:
No reason to ask for forgiveness at all! The e-bikes are fantastic, it gets more people out on the trail and builds interest in biking. Just don't be a complete dumbass, know how to handle your bike at higher speeds than you have been accustomed to, and for God's sake, wear a helmet.
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And don't ride an e-bike on wet/muddy trails (true for any bike, not just e-bikes). E-bikes can weigh a lot, and can do a lot of damage to the trails. Make sure the trail is firm before you add a bunch of ruts to the path. I'll get off my soapbox now...
 



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