Biking

[RedStickChick]

Im kinda in the same boat. I could always throw it in the back of the jeep, but id rather not. I had a hitch mounted carrier but i lost it in the move. I need to get another one, or a spare tire mounted carrier.

I have a trailer hitch mounted bike rack on my SUV, and I'm one of those people who takes the straps off when there isn't a bike on the rack.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

When I had my explorer i had a really nice YAKIMA Rack and mounts for three bikes on the roof, and when I had my F-250 I had made some custom mounts that sat just behind the tool box that the front forks would clip into. Could transport 4 in the truck bed that way.

 

[RedStickChick]

When I had my explorer i had a really nice YAKIMA Rack and mounts for three bikes on the roof, and when I had my F-250 I had made some custom mounts that sat just behind the tool box that the front forks would clip into. Could transport 4 in the truck bed that way.

My dad has the front fork custom mounts on the toolbox for his truck. I think he can fit two.

 

[Btl_Rkt_Sci]

I used to ride out there 3-4 times a week and even got into the races a few years back. But this was all while I was in college and still had the freedom to do that during daylight hours. Now I've got a couple of young kids and I find it much easier to ride the road bike when they're in bed.

The first time I ever rode was at Hooper when I was in high school. I probably didn't ride for a few years and when I discovered Comite, I rode that one pretty much exclusively. Everything there was polished and smooth like butter...super XC friendly. When I would ride Comite I would take the connection trail and do quick jaunts around Hooper until I found the more technical areas (Goat Trail, Hardtail Hell). At the point, I really came to enjoy Hooper more.

A tip for anyone looking to get into riding: Break-ins have been on the rise in the Comite trail parking lot (especially when not many people are there) and the Hooper Road Park parking lot is almost always a no-no. I started parking at the Dominos by the bridge over the creek and would just drop into the connection trail along the creek to make my way into either trail.

Also, for updates on group rides, races, safety and information on trail conditions, check out the forums on http://bramba.org/index.php

 

[madwabbit]

I used to make fun of cops on bikes till I went through the training to do it. We learn everything from riding up and down several flights of stairs to fighting from/off of the bike and how to properly use the bike as a weapon. Plus that matched with riding 40-50 miles a day in full gear really opened my eyes.

holy crap thats awesome. I never woulda guessed.

But judging by what the motorcycle offices do at shows/events, I'm not all that surprised.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

holy crap thats awesome. I never woulda guessed.

But judging by what the motorcycle offices do at shows/events, I'm not all that surprised.

Ya......... Motorcycles....... That's what we're talking about.......

 

[madwabbit]

I know reading comprehension is difficult, so i'll go elementary.

Motorcycle officers do some amazing stuff - i've been riding for years and i'm impressed.

Why should their BICYCLE officers not be trained as well?

 

[alpinehyperlite]

My apologies, from the way it was worded it seemed as if you were talking about motormen.

They recently had the international conference here in Baton Rouge and it was cool to see the different tactics from officers all over the globe.

 

[madwabbit]

Yeah they are amazing. First time I saw it I was stunned. To anyone that hasn't seen what these guys can do, I'd suggest a cold drink and a youtube search. Its just incredible...

The bicycle officers (whats the lingo for those guys anyway?) have some good youtube vids as well.

 

[RedStickChick]

nvm

 

[Tboy]

I'm another has been. I want to get back to it though. Still have the bikes and gear. I used to race out there as well, we also had a group of us that went rode downtown on Thursday nights back when. I made some good riding buddies on those trails.

 

[AustinBR]

I'm another has been. I want to get back to it though. Still have the bikes and gear. I used to race out there as well, we also had a group of us that went rode downtown on Thursday nights back when. I made some good riding buddies on those trails.

Well the best time to start again is the present! I will be going Saturday around 2:00 PM and Sunday around 11:00 AM. Saturday will be a fun easy-going day with a bunch of friends and Sunday we plan on pushing it and then doing the connection trail to the spider-infested (or so I hear) Hooper trails.

 

[RedStickChick]

Well the best time to start again is the present! I will be going Saturday around 2:00 PM and Sunday around 11:00 AM. Saturday will be a fun easy-going day with a bunch of friends and Sunday we plan on pushing it and then doing the connection trail to the spider-infested (or so I hear) Hooper trails.

Spiders?

Nope. Nope. Nope.

 

[AustinBR]

Spiders?

Nope. Nope. Nope.

LMAO! He went to Hooper this week after it rained around 10:00 AM when all of the bugs were out. I normally don't even see any spiders.

 

[Btl_Rkt_Sci]

LMAO! He went to Hooper this week after it rained around 10:00 AM when all of the bugs were out. I normally don't even see any spiders.

As long as you aren't the first one through for the day.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

As long as you aren't the first one through for the day.

That suuuuucks.

 

[RedStickChick]

As long as you aren't the first one through for the day.

Oh god. I've freaked out walking through spider webs in the morning or at night to take my dog out. I can't imagine suddenly just riding through a few of them.

I got goosebumps just thinking about it

 

[AustinBR]

Oh god. I've freaked out walking through spider webs in the morning or at night to take my dog out. I can't imagine suddenly just riding through a few of them.

I got goosebumps just thinking about it

Which is why I ensure I am never the first person on the trails :P If you are, expect to catch dozens of beautifully made webs. Seriously, some of them are very intricate.

 

[AustinBR]

Went out today and the trails were PERFECT! I took my girlfriend (terrible idea) and her little brother. He did great until the second fall when he bent his back wheel up like no other. She whined and moaned the whole time about how hard the trails were. I ended up letting her ride my bike, him ride her bike, and me ride his broken bike with a bent back wheel and the back breaks taken off. T'was certainly a fun experience.

 

[RedStickChick]

I love all that outdoorsy stuff.

Did she know ahead of time that the trails would probably suck, there were bugs and she'd probably get sweaty and gross?