night riding
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Mountain Bike Mike
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I rode my local trails after twerk yesterday and after finishing my second lap, I past the Ranger as I was heading for my turd lap. It was close to dusk at that point and knew I could only get one more lap in. The sign at the entrance says the park closes at dusk so I didn't want to push it. As I came out of the third lap past the parking lot, the Ranger was parked and just waived and followed me out. I think he knew I went back in and waited for me to come out to leave. My Cre lights are on their way and I hope I can use them at Mercer and my local trails. Chances are, I will "be nice" to the Ranger to see if he's kewl with me riding at night + it helps that I offer my assistance with trail clean up and maintenance.
shawneeboy
Member
Anyone night ride in LewMo? How is it?
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
shawneeboy, this topic is don't ask don't tell, PM the moderators, they know then hours of operation and other things
On another note saw a few at the Rock after work last evening, still plenty of light when I was leaving at 5, saw someone with an orange jersey going from blue to white, any of you?
On another note saw a few at the Rock after work last evening, still plenty of light when I was leaving at 5, saw someone with an orange jersey going from blue to white, any of you?
Mountain Bike Mike
Well-Known Member
Michael.Su keeps asking me to join him there... My lights should be on my door step any day now... Once they show up, I'd like to do that ride.. Don't they do that ride on Tuesday nights?
Ian F
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I used to ride the Wissahickon a lot at night. Plenty of places to park. I don't think any of the lots are gated. While the park is technically closed, Philly police have other things to worry about than chasing mtn bikers at night. We used to see cops in the lots while gearing up all the time and they never paid notice to us. Or just park on a side street outside of the park. Forbidden Drive is open 24/7, so ride down that and take one of the off-shoots to single-track.
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Johnny Utah
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I don't think anyone is worried about the cops, they aren't going to stop you and no one really cares about tickets and if someone gets them.
The issue is with land use managers and advertising a taboo activity on a board that land use managers have used for ammo against cyclists in the past when said cyclists are pursuing additional land use or projects that need the said land managers approval.
Not naming names, but there are people who just head to the park and ride their bike and that is it. There is another set of people that do the bidding and volunteer work for the cycling community.
By advertising in an open space an activity that is forbidden to the cimmunity you are throwing a large middle finger to the land use managers, as well as those that work with them.
It has been awhile, but there have been issues in the past and park closures and or other handcuffs on the community have been threatened or acted upon.
Just saying.
The issue is with land use managers and advertising a taboo activity on a board that land use managers have used for ammo against cyclists in the past when said cyclists are pursuing additional land use or projects that need the said land managers approval.
Not naming names, but there are people who just head to the park and ride their bike and that is it. There is another set of people that do the bidding and volunteer work for the cycling community.
By advertising in an open space an activity that is forbidden to the cimmunity you are throwing a large middle finger to the land use managers, as well as those that work with them.
It has been awhile, but there have been issues in the past and park closures and or other handcuffs on the community have been threatened or acted upon.
Just saying.
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This simple noobs
want to claim fact of nocturnal existence on 2 wheels= Fight Club!
want to reach out to fellow like vampires for a ride= Fight Club
Use your PM
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3760&page=7
Night Riding is illegal and dangerous in NJ...
want to claim fact of nocturnal existence on 2 wheels= Fight Club!
want to reach out to fellow like vampires for a ride= Fight Club
Use your PM
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3760&page=7
Night Riding is illegal and dangerous in NJ...
michael.su
Master of the Pawpaw
I believe The Wiss is open until 2 am technically but yeah, never a problem.
As previously stated, Neshaminy is a great option as well.
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Most NJ parks close at dusk.
Well we don't have twp trails up here. State and county and they are dawn to dusk. It's the sad truth but these departments don't have the funding to police nor do they want to do a rescues after hours. It's logic especially how legalistic this state is.
Sandman98
Well-Known Member
You are supposed to go to work so you can pay taxes and buy goods. After work, proceed home and either watch conglomerate controlled media or go to the mall and buy goods. Do not venture outside or persue interests not focused on maintaining the above.
Frank
Wookie
I think the copter was out there for other reasons and decided to toy with the bikers.....no way the state would use a copter to police night riding. However, I have heard from more than one Park Police officer I have spoken with that they enjoy busting us (I mean those) poor saps who are just trying to get a ride in.
Point is, and I'll say it again. Don't brag about it, don't park in the lot, be stealthy, and enjoy the ride. We could get all crazy about it and try to get it legalized but I think 1) it would take some of the fun out of it. 2) will likely not happen, and 3) only serve to draw more attention to ourselves.....in this case, let sleeping dogs lie (edit) and if you get busted it's your own fault for trespassing after hours.
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