Monark Posted January 1, 2015 Share I have found a lot of tension and aggro "manne" out on the trails of late. I now ride early to avoid them. I don't need some noob telling me I am going to get F'ed up just because I ask him politely not to block the single track by standing across it while chatting to his mates. I am small so I guess I am in easy target. It's frustrating. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted January 1, 2015 Share True Lefty: But he got verbal signage, and then lost his marbles. How is any non-verbal static sign going to influence his mentality? As it is, the vast majority of riders actually dont ride up. Its exactly this type of cretin that will cause an accident, cos you know, they are never wrong yadah yadah.. Verbal signage..??? {from his perspective} On whose authority? How does he know any of the Tokai MTB committee from a bar of soap itsnot like they ride with noddy badges proclaiming "Mandated Committe Member" or "SANParks Law enforcement". Hence perspective and calm. Him loosing is cool is no excuse for escalation. Just a thought Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted January 1, 2015 Share Verbal signage..??? {from his perspective} On whose authority? that is exactly why we fail at self-control and self-restraint, requiring more laws and figures of authority to police said rules, resulting in the inevitable nanny-state. He was presented with a reasonable argument upon which to reconsider his actions. But instead he responded with verbal abuse. This is typical of someone who doesn't give 2sh1ts either way. I'll say it again: this cretin wont care even if there are signs. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted January 1, 2015 Share ..........I'll say it again: this cretin wont care even if there are signs. Personally, I have wondered about the signs and the way they get destroyed by the baboons. They are destructive, I know, but can it really be possible that they are the only ones responsible? Or are there perhaps riders that don't like what they are confronted with and pull the signs up and toss them into the bushes? I wouldn't put it beyond some of the characters I have encountered. (Speculation, as I have no proof and haven't done a CSI on this.) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 1, 2015 Share Personally, I have wondered about the signs and the way they get destroyed by the baboons. They are destructive, I know, but can it really be possible that they are the only ones responsible? Or are there perhaps riders that don't like what they are confronted with and pull the signs up and toss them into the bushes? I wouldn't put it beyond some of the characters I have encountered. (Speculation, as I have no proof and haven't done a CSI on this.) If I remember correctly there were cameras put up that were even taken out.I think you are on the right track.Baboons are clever and I love them...naughty buggers...but there is another force at work here Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted January 1, 2015 Share Personally, I have wondered about the signs and the way they get destroyed by the baboons. They are destructive, I know, but can it really be possible that they are the only ones responsible? Or are there perhaps riders that don't like what they are confronted with and pull the signs up and toss them into the bushes? I wouldn't put it beyond some of the characters I have encountered. (Speculation, as I have no proof and haven't done a CSI on this.) I've brought this up with Deon before and he reckons he's found signs discarded in the middle of nowhere. I.e. Carried there by a baboon. And no one would know better than Deon when it comes to stuff moving around on that mountain. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted January 1, 2015 Share Signs can be discarded in any way to make it appear to be baboons. They're not to difficult to mimick apparently. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Omega Man Posted January 1, 2015 Share Signs can be discarded in any way to make it appear to be baboons. They're not to difficult to mimick apparently.M. It wouldn't surprise me. On that. I was pushing up the trail one day and one of the little signs had been pulled out of it's housing. I was busy putting it back in when someone rode past. He could easily have thought I was pulling it out. Haha. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 1, 2015 Share The only signs the 2 legged baboons don't like are the ones that say "don't ride here". Those I've pulled out bushes and ravines. As for the 4 legged relatives, the signs that get carried off to roosting spots have pretty colours that are such a distraction, even the riot cages from '05 could not stand in their way. I'll take a pic of the cage Omega man is talking about. It's been bent up from the corner, nothing the 2 legged breed could accomplish without some kind of prying tool. This pic below is oddly the no entry sign in question at the exit of DH2, it lasted a total of 5 minutes when it was first installed.. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 1, 2015 Share This was Fairie Garden, pulled it out of the bushes directly under the toilet branch about 50m away from the trail entry. There seemed to be a lot of activity around it and the bent cage was a clue that only a baboon had the strength but lack of forethought to reach for a screwdriver. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted January 1, 2015 Share Would it help to put pepper spray on the signposts? You know, whoever fiddles with it is bound to pick his nose or rub his eyes sooner or later! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted January 2, 2015 Share Man, the bigger burning question I have, how much of a "downhill run" is it really if it can be ridden up, especially by an old man ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 2, 2015 Share Would it help to put pepper spray on the signposts? You know, whoever fiddles with it is bound to pick his nose or rub his eyes sooner or later!or scratch his arse Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted January 2, 2015 Share ... and then pick his nose? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 2, 2015 Share Man, the bigger burning question I have, how much of a "downhill run" is it really if it can be ridden up, especially by an old man ?Not really big features. More that it's littered with rock, roots and such, but is dedicated to a single direction. In terms of technicality for DH levels, it's not really high or gnarly but it can catch you off guard and is good for training on. At most it would br considered a blue trail, IMO. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted January 2, 2015 Share Not really big features. More that it's littered with rock, roots and such, but is dedicated to a single direction. In terms of technicality for DH levels, it's not really high or gnarly but it can catch you off guard and is good for training on. At most it would br considered a blue trail, IMO.Thus me asking, and don't take me wrong here and think I am being sarcastic, but if it's not a proper downhill run and it can be ridden up by almost anyone, then why the one-way traffic approach ,who decided that it should be ? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/146221-to-the-57-year-old-bianchi-methanol-rider/page/11/#findComment-2509743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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