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I work outside so I hear nature all the time. I use earbuds. I will leave one out so I can hear what around me.

[Nuwati ✓ supporter]

Many of the trails that we are riding today come from a different time in trail design. A trail that is to steep and is rutted out is a trail that is failing. Newer trail construction uses rolling dips and terrain to hold the tread while shedding water. Please don’t get me wrong I have my favorite old school trails, granted they become washes when ever it rains, and some of the descents for me have turned from scary as hell rides to slippery walk a bikes. Still there is a lot of pride in telling everyone that I just rode (clears throat) such and such.

The new trails, if built correctly are going to be smooth. Just as the Black Mountain in Pisgah was when it was first built. The difference is that the newer trails will be sustainable for a longer period of time. Maybe?

I don’t think that anyone would go to the trouble of building a trail to bum out the users.

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