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Re: Bikes, Products, and People from Sea Otter Classic 2023: Part Three and Mega Photo Gallery

jakebayless — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:31:30 -0000

Travis - was a pleasure to chat with you! Minor fixes on the Zorro bit: Zorro (sp), and it was the Ibis BowTi that had the pivotless flexible frame. The Szazbo is in another radavist pic of the Ibis booth.
Three cheers to you folks getting all sorts of goods and making it all look awesome. Another year for the books.

Re: Julie Combs exits race for Sonoma County supervisor, Chris Coursey said to be readying to run

jakebayless — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:06:55 -0000

Count me in as one who wishes you were writing the daily tome about it! Dust off the keyboard, Mike! :-)

Re: NAHBS the Hard Way: Bikepacking off the Beaten Path from Santa Rosa to Sacramento

jakebayless — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 11:41:41 -0000

This kind of storytelling gets me so excited for the nice weather coming soon... I also am related to a ton of folks who are the "no trespassing" type (and have the lands worthy of sharing), and they drive me crazy. Gonzo bike-packing is the hot ticket. When faced with "no": stealth, leave no trace, and all-smiles is the hot ticket. Thanks for pushing the envelope and for encouraging others. We may have to outlive the old way of thinking, but every little bit matters - stories like this matter. You're rad, Nicholas. Thanks.

Re: Sonoma Coast Marathon proposed along Highway 1 from Fort Ross to Bodega Bay sArtHead = "Sonoma Coast Marathon proposed along Highway 1 from Fort Ross to Bodega Bay"

jakebayless — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:20:56 -0000

...if only the geography and alternate routes were the same. (they're not) This is an apples & oranges comparison.

Re: Eureka City Council Slated to Discuss 'Multimodal Corridor Plan,' Which Could Reduce the Number of Automobile Lanes on H and I Streets

jakebayless — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:20:09 -0000

so... what happened at the meeting?

Re: ‘Drive Electric’ event brings battery-powered vehicles to Courthouse Square sArtHead = "‘Drive Electric’ event brings battery-powered vehicles to Courthouse Square"

jakebayless — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:53:31 -0000

From this article here:
"The e-Golf, a hatchback with a 124-mile range" is being touted as the incredible less-than-$10k deal with all the rebates.
Break this down: 124 mile range is only offered on the 2017 model e-golf. The 2016 model only has 86 miles range. (not enough for me, which is why the beef).
Here's the punch line - direct from Sonoma Clean Power in a private message this morning:
"Santa Rosa VW currently does not have any 2017 models in stock. VW is only offering incentives on their 2016 E-Golf. From what we are told, they don't plan to bring any 2017 models onto their lot until the 2016's are gone."
Bait and Switch, much, Hansel Volkswagen?

Re: Sonoma Regional Parks releases draft master plan for Maxwell Farms sArtHead = "Sonoma Regional Parks releases draft master plan for Maxwell Farms"

jakebayless — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:34:54 -0000

Thanks for the great meeting summary, Christian.
One minor correction, though: A "pump track" isn't commercially the same thing as BMX - they are two distinctly different disciplines. A pump track is a looped series of bumps and berms that users can "pump" their bikes with their bodies such that pedalling isn't necessary. Usually, most users wheels never leave the ground on a pump track, and it's something that is suitable and fun for people of all ages. BMX, on the other hand, is a racing discipline that involves a start and a finish (not a loop) where cyclists race their bikes on a longer course (than a pump track) and frequently have jumps built in.
Folks who want to learn more about a pump track should check out the "PumpTrackSR" that was recently built with a partnership between Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and REMBA (the Redwood Empire Mountain Bike Alliance) in Northwest Community Park in Santa Rosa:
video: http://outtheresr.com/get-p...
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pu...
REMBA: https://www.facebook.com/mo...

Cheers!

Re: Dick Spotswood: Bike-access protests will not help open trails

jakebayless — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:33:02 -0000

We agree that horses aren't appropriate for most trails, but two truths exist: Horse people created many of our existing networks. And equestrian use is falling to almost nonexistent levels. I'd rather help horses build and find appropriate trails than fight them. They're animals. Their poop bugs me, too, but they came before mountain bikes, plain and simple.
As far as lobbying for access: yes. Band together with folks of like mind and make a difference. Pool resources. Combine time and efforts. Doing that, I think motorized bicycle enthusiasts will find more allies than enemies. But one thing is for certain: it isn't an "e-bike" - that's a handy marketing name created by bike manufacturers. It's a motorized bicycle. As a bicycle enthusiast who has worked for years for more & better trails where I live, the very last thing I know the community I work with wants is motorized bicycles on historically horse & human powered trails. So... let's instead work together to find places for motorized bikes.
This WHOLE conundrum in Marin is about two very simple things:
Not enough trails to meet the demand, and Not enough working together for shared positive outcomes. That's all there is to it. So everyone here can either be part of continuing the problem (like Dick Spotswood, for example) or can recognize that changing things means recognizing everyone deserves to have their needs met.

Re: Dick Spotswood: Bike-access protests will not help open trails

jakebayless — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:54:35 -0000

Well, laugh it up. the fact remains that a motor is a motor. Motorized travel on trails is a long standing, broadly accepted disallowance on our most beloved and sensitive public lands. There really is no discussion here in the current context of Dick's article.

Re: Dick Spotswood: Bike-access protests will not help open trails

jakebayless — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:51:27 -0000

I get that motorized bicycles help some people, and that's wonderful... but the mountain biking community is not divided on this: Singletrack trails are for human power. If you'd like to ride a bike on them, and have a hard time, invest in improving your gearing, and accept that you can't go as fast as some others. Trails don't exist to guarantee that everyone has the same experience, or rides the same speed. Dipping your toes into *this* discussion isn't going to help the bicycle community build bridges between hikers, equestrians and bicycles, either. "E-bikes" are significantly different than bicycles - if there is a contingent of users who also demand more places to use them, then they need to mobilize their energy and lobby for access, but don't assume bicycle advocates will help anything other than lobbying for a different place. It's pretty well established, and an uphill battle, if you're suggesting anything other than human or animal powered contraptions on "trails".

Re: Dick Spotswood: Bike-access protests will not help open trails

jakebayless — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:43:10 -0000

no, no, no, no, no. A motorized bicycle - regardless of combustion type - does not belong on trails for human powered exploits. There is no apples to apples here. If you want to ride your MOTOR bike, we have roads for that, as well as places like Cow Mountain in Mendocino County. That's where MOTOR bikes belong. Which is to say - they *do* belong. If you want to ride on regional trails, however, you probably should seek improving your gearing - not slapping a motor in it.

Re: Kayakers fish, cook and party on North Coast sArtHead = "Kayakers fish, cook and party on North Coast"

jakebayless — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:59:37 -0000

Kudos for the first appropriate use of the geographic designator "North Coast" that I've seen in quite some time from the PD!
Santa Rosa is not "North Coast", but Kayaking in the ocean near Albion sure is!

Good job, Editors.
~jake

Re: Hallelujah, It’s Called the Luther Burbank Center Again

jakebayless — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:09:30 -0000

it'll always be The CLC (Christian Life Center) to me.

Re: Marin Voice: The record doesn’t support banning bikes from trails

jakebayless — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:03:27 -0000

I think maybe you should consider finding a hobby other than war metaphors, then. Because nobody is thinking they need to maim "old people" over trail use. There's room for everyone (is the point) - except that the room for HUMANS WHO RIDE BIKES, USUALLY WITH YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, KIDS AND YOUR NEIGHBORS, is a little too small given how many people like to do it. We're not talking about war or drugs or your f&#king generation's propensity towards killing (yeah, that's a steamy load of manure), we're talking about how we all like to play outdoors. Sheesh.

Re: Press Democrat Mobile

jakebayless — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 11:28:27 -0000

wait... you mean it's *not* part of the agenda 21 conspiracy!?

Re: Press Democrat Mobile

jakebayless — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:27:34 -0000

They'll need to be on their game. I'd put my money on midnight falling.

Re: Design team picked for reunification effort

jakebayless — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:17:25 -0000

I agree. The suggestion that parking is necessary that people feel safe on the sidewalk is asinine. Raise the curb. Put planters, or (GASP) bicycle parking.
47 spaces seems like a moonshot. 23 seems perfectly reasonable. More parkspace, less parking.

Re: Marin Voice: The record doesn’t support banning bikes from trails

jakebayless — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:10:44 -0000

How very Marin of you to twist an honest plea into some silly Hollywood metaphor.

Re: Coroner still struggling to ID man found dead in Rohnert Park

jakebayless — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:38:58 -0000

perhaps related to Byron burch? http://www.pressdemocrat.co...

Re: The Boom to End All Booms Just Hit Eureka

jakebayless — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:18:23 -0000

any ideas why?

Re: Cyclist killed in Levi’s GranFondo

jakebayless — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:27:04 -0000

or maybe their brakes failed, or a flat tire, or a squirrel in their wheel. Relax, neighbor.
Save your harsh words and judgement for the people (also our neighbors) who litter the road with their beer cans and garbage. Right now it's ok to be sad that someone who was out to enjoy how beautiful and lucky we are to call this home died trying to enjoy it for a bit, too.

Re: Chris Smith: Impressions and tips, from a Burning Man dabbler

jakebayless — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:12:25 -0000

The 60's all over again. Only this time we really are running out of oil, fighting endless wars and forever altering our environment. But instead of doing something about that, it's a weekslong focus on narcissism. Nice. You guys go do that. Knock yourselves out. Yay team.

Re: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is a Commercial for Dr. Dre

jakebayless — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 21:11:25 -0000

But did you enjoy the film?

Re: Padecky: Ken Stabler memories, on and off the football field

jakebayless — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:52:25 -0000

You say "The most bizarre story in the history of sports..."
Really? Hyperbole much, Mr. Padecky?
Give us a call when you go truly Gonzo. Then you'll be legit.

Re: Prolonged period of West Coast heat and thunderstorms; wildfire risk soars

jakebayless — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 17:52:43 -0000

Perhaps we'll have a chance to revisit the scientific acceptance of catastrophism in modern times... if a resilient ridge kept a pineapple express in place geographically for many weeks, I'll bet we'll get to see...