10/03/2019
Let’s get real...
Mountain Cycling is not a political statement
Mountain Cycling is not a conquest for the sexes
Mountain Cycling is not a “girl vs. boy” thing
Mountain Cycling is not a statement for or against race
Mountain Cycling is:
1. A ridiculously overpriced groupthink sport filled with social ranking, in**st, and bullying
2. Comprised of mostly white upper middle class je***ff men and women
3. All about privilege
4. Overhyped, ego driven and destroyed
5. All about the je***ff accessories, the je***ff gear
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When I started mountain biking in 1991; I dreamed of being the member of a team, hanging out with cool people, going on great adventures, breaking balls, bones, and bikes...
For the first few years (up to 2001) I had a blast, riding mostly alone, occasionally running into other riders, having a little fun learning and laughing, and putting great memories in my pockets...
Somewhere along the way this sport became cutthroat; And trying to be a part of a team was the worst mistake I ever made. Teams are filled with insecurity, ego, useless goals, and nonsense marketing campaigns. Just look at these je***ff amateur teams, more sponsors than NASCAR. Give me a break.
In 2019; The sport is no longer what it once was - a simple alternative adventure to the road cycling garbage. It was an escape from the day - the complications that people get themselves into, the useless conversations and even more useless existence of most middle class whities; A time to feel like a warrior and a pioneer.
I’ve gone back to the way I used to be, and the way I dreamed XC riding could be.
So if and when you see me on the trails and I’m not “friendly” and I don’t say a word, it’s because I have no interest. I already have friends, and I already have a plan in mind.
This is why DirtyJuice is forever...