[Buzkil]

Not sure about you but, I like the new look.

 

[Berkeley Mike]

Well, just as long as they keep it to rigid single-speeds with riser bars and fat saddles...

 

[Diesel~]

The creativity of some folks...

-D

 

[Plim]

Hmmm... I'd like some stickers...

 

[casey2020]

A few weeks ago the EBRP had two police on motorcycles at Briones. Some new "No MTB" signs were on single track. The police were riding the fire roads. I asked "what trails can we ride" and I was told we could ride the fire trails.
We did see one rider come down a single track trail, he was met by the police and given a $250 ticket.

 

[Berkeley Mike]

They actually do have better things to do but get dealt this duty by community pressure.

 

[modbog]

how the heck do they expect you to carry around a red 2x6?!?! :skep:

 

[Axe]

I asked "what trails can we ride" and I was told we could ride the fire trails. We did see one rider come down a single track trail, he was met by the police and given a $250 ticket.

Can't disturb the cows, pulverizing the land for private ranchers benefit.

Another orienteering race this Sunday, at J Grant this time - damn, so much sweet single track all over the place, once you venture off fireroads a bit. Hand made orienteering maps are awesome - so many "indistinct paths" you can't even find on Strava.

Not letting people ride is on of the most idiotic bit of public policy.

 

[zorg]

A few weeks ago the EBRP had two police on motorcycles at Briones. Some new "No MTB" signs were on single track. The police were riding the fire roads. I asked "what trails can we ride" and I was told we could ride the fire trails.
We did see one rider come down a single track trail, he was met by the police and given a $250 ticket.

So, did the fine go up? It used to be about $130.

 

[twindaddy]

If anyone knows where to obtain the stickers, I'd be willing to help distribute them appropriately.

 

[cohenfive]

I'd love some stickers..I ride in Briones all the time, and have seen some new 'do not do this' signs. I can't believe they put motorcycles cops in there. That sux. I've gotten my only ticket in Briones, several years ago for riding 3mph up hill on a closed section of trail adjacent to Old Briones Road, when the gate to that dangerous road was locked. Fine was $100 I believe. And if those cops do have something better to do, then they should be doing it and not hassling taxpaying park users.

 

[Berkeley Mike]

I think the sticker would be more effective if it said "unfair" instead of "pointless."

 

[Axe]

I think the sticker would be more effective if it said "unfair" instead of "pointless."

"Discriminatory".

 

[Berkeley Mike]

No. That only infers a distinction, not the nature of it, which is the issue.

 

[dirtvert]

Futile?

Senseless? Needless?

Frivilous? Futile? Inane? Idiotic?

Daft? Absurd? Ludicrous? Preposterous?

I"ll take the (2" X 1") Civil Disobedience variety pack!

 

[Berkeley Mike]

You have to appreciate your audience, not insult them, which is what such terms might do. The viewer might think the rules make sense. This is the beginning of opening up the question.

Years ago advocates simply raged, failed, and quit. They end up cynical, bitter, destructive and useless. Learn from that. Let's be smart.