Thank you Chris. That is a very kind offer! Ellen does make a good point that regulation might be complicated. I really would like to know the facts of how many trail miles are currently designated as bike friendly? Does anyone know? Joanna
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 6:09 PM, Chris Murphy <chrism...@gmail.com> wrote: Joanna, I think this is a great idea, and consistent with how most people are using the trails today. There may be a few folks "bombing down" mount misery, though I admittedly haven't met them yet myself. Most of the trails I've ridden are fairly slow going, and ridden the same way. I'm happy to go for a first trail ride sometime if you're interested, on one of the trails that is currently open. It's a great way to enjoy the conservation land we all subsidize. Best, Chris Murphy 34 Old Winter St On Tue, Jul 5, 2022, 6:02 PM Joanna Owen Schmergel via Lincoln <lincoln@lincolntalk.org> wrote: What if we regulated trail bike speed? I am currently NOT a cyclist but as I get older I am seeking out new cross training activities to ease the wear and tear on my body so I can continue doing my other favorite activities. IF I started trail biking I personally would not be interested in super fast riding where there was any risk of falling and breaking my teeth and face. I would like to go at a nice “touring” pace. How many miles of trails are currently designated for trail bikers? It may be that there is plenty of bike trail mileage available but maybe we can improve the signage and markings so that the existing biking trails can be fully utilized?? Joanna Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 5:55 PM, Gordon Woodington <alpinemeado...@gmail.com> wrote: Dan, The bike shop promoted biking and drew a large number of new bikers to Lincoln trails. It was a direct effect. Mike Farney was a nice guy (the shop owner) but business, as it turns out, is not always the best regulator of what is good for the environment, for our local ecology. Changing trail usage will have similar impact. LIncoln is a very progressive town, and despite the nickname "the white-hairs" involved in Lincoln town governance with their long experience and memories of Lincoln and society they kept Lincoln on a good path. I have seen this over my lifetime of 70 years, starting as young boy taken to town meetings by my father. A lot of discussion and views, but the resultant path has been a good one. Without them and younger ones too there would not be the conservation land and accessible Nature we have in Lincoln: We would have lost the Nature we have to develop and over usage. Wisdom existed, no change just for change's sake. I see that there need be no rush to change trail usage, there is still much to consider. For example, my recent observation in the area around Mt. Misery: the signage is really confusing to users. My bottom line: I think we are at a point where no more detrimental impact placed on Nature is worth considering. Gordon Woodington On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 5:29 PM Dan Paul <bankscr...@gmail.com> wrote: I think I may be missing something here as a relative newcomer to Lincoln. How can bikes and/or a bike shop “disturb the peace?” Or are we talking about electric bikes? (but even so). Please enlighten me? On Jul 5, 2022, at 4:50 PM, Ellen Raja <rajaf...@comcast.net> wrote: I’m glad for this time to listen and reflect and I think.I’m coming down hard against bikes . Bikes disturb the peace and the environment . Let the bikes use the bike paths along side of the roads that were designed and built for them . Ellen Raja -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. Change your subscription settings at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln.
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