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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention on: September 23, 2009, 01:08:07 PM
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« on: September 23, 2009, 01:08:07 PM »
Looking through the USA Cycling Rulebook today I found this interesting ditty. Bike-packing gets a mention in #9  Wink

USA Cycling Chapter 6 Mountain Bike Racing
MOUNTAIN BIKE RULES OF THE TRAIL
All riders are expected to follow the industry-supported MTB code:
1. I will yield the right of way to other non-motorized recreationists.
2. I will use caution when overtaking another and will make my presence known well in advance.
3. I will maintain control of my speed at all times.
4. I will stay on designated trails.
5. I will not disturb wildlife or livestock.
6. I will not litter.
7. I will respect public and private Property.
8. I will be self-sufficient.
9. I will not travel solo when bike-packing remote areas.
10. I will observe the practice of minimum impact bicycling.
11. I will always wear a helmet whenever I ride.

http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook-6.pdf
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 02:02:58 PM
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2009, 02:02:58 PM »
Nooooooooooo
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 04:40:53 PM
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2009, 04:40:53 PM »
That's a horrible rule, good thing we don't have official bikepacking races  thumbsup
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2009, 08:33:44 PM »
Does yelling at cows on the gasline or north beaver mesa count as harassing? :p
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 08:57:12 PM
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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2009, 08:57:12 PM »
Classic.  Glad to hear USA Cycling is in full support of self-supported bikepacking.
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 07:40:05 AM
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 07:40:05 AM »
Does having a Spot along aleviate the solo problem? Heaven forbid I violate a USA Cycling rule! nono
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 07:41:43 AM
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« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2009, 07:41:43 AM »
Quote from: dkirk on September 24, 2009, 07:40:05 AM
Does having a Spot along aleviate the solo problem? Heaven forbid I violate a USA Cycling rule! nono

Maybe if you talk to it like an imaginary friend and draw a face on it. Willllllllllllson!
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 07:50:53 AM
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2009, 07:50:53 AM »
We need to be "self-sufficient" (#8), but not "solo" (#9). Well, which is it??!  Wink
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 08:54:13 AM
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« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2009, 08:54:13 AM »
probably means self sufficient as in not having to mooch food, tubes, etc. off of other riders
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 11:04:07 AM
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« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2009, 11:04:07 AM »
Quote from: LyndaW on September 23, 2009, 01:08:07 PM
9. I will not travel solo when bike-packing remote areas.
http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook-6.pdf


Oatley's screwed.  He's in a remote area as soon as he leaves his front door.
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 11:08:21 AM
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2009, 11:08:21 AM »
lol
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 12:45:31 PM
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2009, 12:45:31 PM »
Quote from: Pivvay on September 23, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
Does yelling at cows on the gasline or north beaver mesa count as harassing? :p

Or screaming at eyes you see across a river during the night Wink
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 12:48:13 PM
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2009, 12:48:13 PM »
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Does yelling at cows on the gasline or north beaver mesa count as harassing? :p

Or screaming at eyes you see across a river during the night Wink

Or singing out of tune to try to stay awake? sleepy1
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 03:23:05 PM
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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2009, 03:23:05 PM »
Uhmm, isn't yelling at eyes in the dark 'disturbing wildlife'?

And how is 'remote' defined?

And I just rode two blocks to the pub w/out a helmet. Guess I'm just not USAC material.

 nono
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  Topic Name: USA Cycling gives bike-packing a mention Reply #14 on: September 29, 2009, 06:33:32 AM
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« Reply #14 on: September 29, 2009, 06:33:32 AM »
Quote from: tomimcmillar on September 24, 2009, 03:23:05 PM
And how is 'remote' defined?
 nono

One persons remote is another persons home turf. If you go through a town every other day how can that be remote. I do think I get into some pretty remote area's on the AZT but I am sure others would disagree and point out all of the towns along the way.
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