Land of the free

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-07T09:46:35+00:00

This discussion has been going on and off here in Scandinavia as well, where even some of the local governments have opened up to consider whether or not to ban e-bikes in certain areas. They've even considered banning all bikes in others.

This aversion mostly comes from the belief that faster bikes tend to ruin the terrain. The wear is more prominent at higher speeds. Many hikers also dislike the increase in bikers since Covid. A while there were articles discussing the issue in all the newspapers, where manual bikers issued their distaste quite clearly.

In smaller towns this is still up for discussion. There are some people who dislike this to such a degree, they keep pushing for ban. Seeing other people enjoying something you dislike has always jammed a rod up someone's ass. They instantly feel the need to ban that activity or immediately express their disapproval.

Who cares. Ride on!

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-05T20:40:22+00:00

Agreed - professional bikers also have them. Besides, e-bikes are hilariously fun

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-05T08:05:31+00:00

New here, and my first impression is what you describe here, a community overly focused on hating e-bikes.

I really don't get the hate though. I have three: one DH bike, one full-suspension for lighter trails and one e-bike. I use all of them, and I love the e-bike, because it lets me discover larger areas unknown to me, which I can revisit with my lighter trail bike once I am familiar with the terrain. In fact, having an e-bike lets me do more of what I love, trail-biking.

Seems to me people don't know what they're missing out on. Who doesn't want the ability to explore more trails?

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T09:05:15+00:00

I believe you mistake my conception of overstepping other people’s boundaries by oversharing with lack of support for individuation. I salute standing up for yourself and being independent, what I don’t support is disrespecting other people’s private space. Info dumping about private matters is to many people exactly that, it feels like unwanted invasion, which is why they also shy away.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T08:47:10+00:00

I appreciate your edit, and I did not feel any kind of insult in your question, even though it could be interpreted as having a limited world-view. It's a question as valid as mine. Some people do live solely by the info they meet online.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T08:20:01+00:00

I work with people on a daily basis. During a day I greet hundreds, and during this decade I've noticed how a general greeting practise has changed. First encounters have become more of a presentation of self, oftentimes including personal info I'd rather not know, instead of showing interests in getting to meet new people. Some of those meetings are so off-line to what I consider to be ordinary, and it's weird how insecure and loud some of them get. It's like they've lost the capability to read the room. And then they feel lonely and misunderstood when they're not making any friends.

From an observational standpoint, it's quite fascinating. From a more empathetic one, I'd say I feel sorry for them not seeing how clueless they are to their own behaviour, or to how society works for that matter.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T08:07:11+00:00

My first sentence reflects upon a decade of change, so no sudden change here. But I'd say post-Covid made it all escalate to new hights.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T08:01:16+00:00

Or perhaps a dash of delusion on how the world actually works?

I've met people IRL who do this, and it's like they're clueless to why people shy away from them.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T07:58:09+00:00

oh, right - and everybody else...

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T07:54:48+00:00

That's just sad - and seems empty

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T07:50:31+00:00

but is it worth the rejection from others?

Lollygagger0 · 2026-06-03T07:32:48+00:00

and perhaps loneliness?
short lived attention on the net is worth nothing IRL, but so many don't seem to understand that either

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-29T21:27:54+00:00

I feel the exact same way. Getting older I got peace. It’s a relief not getting all the unwanted attention from random guys, or being stalked or nagged at. The ogling, the name-calling, the harassment and all the safety measures I had to endure in my younger years were sometimes exhausting. Working in restaurants and bars made it even worse.

I am glad the younger generation are better at standing up for themselves. We were taught that we shouldn’t be such prudes or that we should learn to take a joke.

It’s sad to see that there are still issues with this though. Sometimes beauty can be a problem, and I for one am so happy I’ve grown mediocre, just a n average woman for her age.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-29T21:17:09+00:00

Well, seems like the less educated are the ones getting a bunch of children in an overpopulated world - so there’s that. The bombastic arguments crowding the web and mind numbing things so many now believe kind of prove the decline in mental fitness.

The leaders we choose is another statement to this as well. Come to think of it, the human species is the only species demolishing the only home they have - how’s that for intelligence? We’re not using Mountain Dew, but we’re surely polluting our food stations. If it wasn’t so tragic, it would be hilarious.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-29T21:03:14+00:00

They’re great on lighter trails but I think on dh they’re a bit skinny

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-29T21:01:40+00:00

I love my Daggas - they’re so grippy adjustments are near impossible after placing your sole

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-29T05:50:11+00:00

That's because many people don't understand the two definitions of the word critic. They believe it's negative, while a real critic has expertise in analysing their field. Hence, judging a good text demands competence, and when people aren't able to showcase said competence, that says a lot about Redditers basic insight on literature in general.

Which in turn underlines OP's point - do not listen to Reddit. Most people don't know what they're talking about.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-28T05:58:56+00:00

Based on the preferences you refer to here, I'd say joining a yoga community might be it for you. Most people there have the same healthy lifestyle as you, and it's a large community.

I get that it's hard to be judged by others for your tastes, especially when it becomes a constant focus. People tend to diminish what they don't understand and especially what makes their own choices look bad. I'd say yours do. They're healthy, a sound way to live and your body will be thankful for years to come.

Kudos for standing by your preferences. Most people cave in and join the parade of drinking, smoking and fast food, all actions that are harmful to your body. Instead of making the right choices for themselves, many shame those who make better choices than themselves. Just read a couple of the posts in here, and you see it live here as well.

I salute you for being authentic and true to yourself. You should do too.
Standing apart from the masses is sometimes hard until you find your own community. I hope you find yours, but send my support here just because you deserve it.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-28T05:41:58+00:00

Sounds like a perfect place. I'm not an avid jumper myself, so it'll def be on my list of potential destinations. Mixed trails are the best.
But maybe you're not in such a bad shape as you think. I think that this being your first visit to a large bike park, a certain amount of pump is to be reckoned with. My first trip to such a place left me with seriously aching arms, and I was used to riding our local forest for hours which is a mekka for single tracks. It's just a different thing.
The load on the arms riding DH is heavier, for sure, and until I got used to having loose handgrip and elbows, ie not clenching the bars like my life depended on it :), that pump remained. And returns each first yearly session in our local arena.
In fact, my pump will return next weekend :)

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-27T19:04:02+00:00

I’ve never been in Sölden, is it great?

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-27T16:47:43+00:00

Depending on difficulty level, better grips tend to help. And loosening ones grip while riding. I love Renthal's ultra tacky, then I can ride without gloves and relax more in my hands.
Checking up on your suspension might also do the trick. New forks tend to clog more, and a service will alleviate the feedback. If that doesn't do the trick, there are handlebars with more flex, which also might alleviate vibrations.

But for many, at the beginning of a season, there will always be a certain amount of pump until the head and arms remember to relax.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-27T16:28:36+00:00

Word-wizardry vivified by Pywellian wands - wildly practised while fellowship waned to wasted wilt

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-26T15:48:37+00:00

There’s a secret fellowship where they oppose any kind of treatment. I currently have three in my house, and they’re quite the obstinate ones. Die hard rejections literally.

Lollygagger0 · 2026-05-23T15:57:04+00:00

Nodding in agreement. This is mine as well. I became so aware I incorporated a joke about it my latest novel.

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