patrolskid
06-27-2007, 08:26 PM
hey bike park riders . . . . . just wanted to let you know about some of the work going on around the mountain , and some things you should watch out for , which will help you have a safe and fun summer in WBP .
as you probably know , the peak to peak ( P2P ) gondola is underway , in addition to all the olympic venue construction . there are now numerous heavy vehicles travelling up and down the mountain roads , including concrete trucks , loaded logging trucks , earth moving equipment , heavy transport trucks , various road maintenance vehicles , as well as all the usual mountain traffic .
most of the operators of this equipment know little about bikes , bikers , and bike parks , and are understandably nervous about operating their equipment in our midst while we are ripping around , doing what they would probably rather be doing .
we can help out , and stay healthy , by respecting these guys and their vehicles . all the road crossings , except A-LINE , will be managed by chicanes constructed of traffic pylons ; the same kind as you see on the highway projects . please do not move these out of the way so you can go across the road faster . we want riders to slow right down before crossing , whether you can see traffic or not . any collision between a vehicle and a rider is going to have one loser , and it won't be the truck !!
also , we are really discouraging ( as we always have ) any unnecessary bike traffic on the roads . if you are riding a flat , or some other mechanical failure , down the road stay well off to the side and travel very slowly . expect oncoming vehicles that aren't expecting to see you . if you find yourself in a dust cloud , GET OFF THE ROAD . do not use the road to bypass a section you don't want to ride , or to catch up with your buddies .
we're stoked that the garb area is opening this weekend , but we want to remind you that , sadly , no joke is no longer open below bear cub . the area below bear cub is undergoing major changes . there is active logging , use of explosives , and drastic changes to the topography . do not be tempted to drop in to see what is left of no joke , just for kicks , because i can tell you the workers down there do not receive " guest service training " and will definitely NOT be happy to see you , no matter what your excuse is !
as far as access to " ride , don't slide " and " the khyber pass " is concerned we can't recommend passing through the work site either during or after hours due to the changing nature of the site .
thanks for taking the time to read this , please heed the advice , and we hope you have a safe and fun summer on the bike .
'skid
as you probably know , the peak to peak ( P2P ) gondola is underway , in addition to all the olympic venue construction . there are now numerous heavy vehicles travelling up and down the mountain roads , including concrete trucks , loaded logging trucks , earth moving equipment , heavy transport trucks , various road maintenance vehicles , as well as all the usual mountain traffic .
most of the operators of this equipment know little about bikes , bikers , and bike parks , and are understandably nervous about operating their equipment in our midst while we are ripping around , doing what they would probably rather be doing .
we can help out , and stay healthy , by respecting these guys and their vehicles . all the road crossings , except A-LINE , will be managed by chicanes constructed of traffic pylons ; the same kind as you see on the highway projects . please do not move these out of the way so you can go across the road faster . we want riders to slow right down before crossing , whether you can see traffic or not . any collision between a vehicle and a rider is going to have one loser , and it won't be the truck !!
also , we are really discouraging ( as we always have ) any unnecessary bike traffic on the roads . if you are riding a flat , or some other mechanical failure , down the road stay well off to the side and travel very slowly . expect oncoming vehicles that aren't expecting to see you . if you find yourself in a dust cloud , GET OFF THE ROAD . do not use the road to bypass a section you don't want to ride , or to catch up with your buddies .
we're stoked that the garb area is opening this weekend , but we want to remind you that , sadly , no joke is no longer open below bear cub . the area below bear cub is undergoing major changes . there is active logging , use of explosives , and drastic changes to the topography . do not be tempted to drop in to see what is left of no joke , just for kicks , because i can tell you the workers down there do not receive " guest service training " and will definitely NOT be happy to see you , no matter what your excuse is !
as far as access to " ride , don't slide " and " the khyber pass " is concerned we can't recommend passing through the work site either during or after hours due to the changing nature of the site .
thanks for taking the time to read this , please heed the advice , and we hope you have a safe and fun summer on the bike .
'skid