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Old 07-15-2008, 12:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Ok, so here it is, the I LOVE/HATE shuttling thread. Where you can express your opinions nicely and have an unheated debate on the subject.

I'll start:

Go ahead and hate me

So, if I can't climb it, I'm not allowed to ride it?????

Some of us like to start at the top of a trail and ride down (on various types of bikes). If we park a car at the bottom then drive up to the top we call it a "Shuttle". Sometimes I give people gas money so I can ride with them instead of being said "shuttle vehicle".

You cannot and will not stop me!!! (Insert mad, hysterical laughter here).

P.S. I did enjoy riding up and down SJT but Roger HATED the climb and swore he would never do it again. I guess I'll just have to shuttle him!!!!
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Old 07-15-2008, 12:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm not a shuttle monkey myself but then I consider the downhill the penalty that must be paid for the beautiful climb
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Old 07-15-2008, 12:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 07-15-2008, 12:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I hate it! I love it! I think i am bipolar
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Old 07-15-2008, 12:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Shuttle Scum!!! There's my unwanted opinion.

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Old 07-15-2008, 01:00 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I will shuttle ANYTHING I can.

if there's a shuttle for a 10ft climb, I'll do it.

However if I must climb, then I will.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:01 PM   #7 (permalink)
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1 word....

Lazy
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:03 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I love riding downhill, I hate driving back up to pick up my shuttle vehicle.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:04 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Go ahead ask Neil the *SS climbing machine* where he has been for the past 3 days?

He'll tell you: "Shuttling" or riding lift assisted trails with zero climbing (well maybe just a little) on a 45+ lb bike.

Even those who climb up often - like the ride down and sometimes will shuttle it.

NO HATING HERE:Thanks Nancy for posting this....
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:05 PM   #10 (permalink)
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1 word....

Lazy

2 Words= Fat AND Lazy! (talking about myself of course)



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Old 07-15-2008, 01:06 PM   #11 (permalink)
 
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1 word....

Lazy
How about, fat, out of shape and old!!!! Does that count?

If all I did was ride DH would that mean that I am not considered a Mountain Biker? I am sad. :-(

Dear Mods, can we have a Private Downhill only section so we can enjoy ourselves without being beaten down all the time, PLEASE!!!! I think MTBeer has a DH specific thread, don't they??
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To each it's own. Not passing judgment here! So long as the two main ingredients are present and active; courtesy & respect for other trail users. Happy trails!
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I hate those lazy shuttle scums when I'm climbing, they interupt my flow.
I also hate those xc weenies when I'm shuttling, they interupt my flow.
I love to ride bikes.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM   #15 (permalink)
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While i personally love to shuttle, I don't mind to hike up if there is no option to shuttle. Even if I can't be lazy, I still want to ride.
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Old 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM   #16 (permalink)
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1 word: I think it's funny that people actually take time to care if someone else shuttles and never climbs. Who cares?? Just get out and ride--in whichever form/style/discipline you wish.

I've barely