River Ranch Questions?????

[meathead1]

well put

[otto]

Well said sk8r. I am a RR deed holder as well and a sport rider and there is no excuse for that kind of behavior. We must remind such people that their (and our) privilege to ride at RR depends on riding safe and respecting others. The speed limit is 10 mph and that applies to the camping area including the main grade. However, even out on the trails, it is definitely not too much to ask that faster riders slow down and pass in a safe and courteous manner. Prudence also demands that they slow down through the blind curves to avoid collisions. I would also encourage the utility crowd to drink less beer and wear more gear.

PS: I have nothing against beer.  

[Thrumud]

sk8r_dude,  well said my friend - Thank you !!!

Drink less beer, wear more gear, don't kill a deer !!!

[Chris505]

When i was out there i thought that was the required atire <sp?>

Shorts, NO helmet, flip flops, no shirt, and a beer in one hand

[mainetoo2005]

don't kill a deer !!!

Spoken like a true Demo"rat".

[raptor426]

Spoken like a true Demo"rat".

either that or a tree hugger

[otto]

I hope Thrumud wasn't implyin that people who wear gear are tree huggin, toad lickin, commie pinko liberal neo fascist pigs cuz I were gear and I hate them libs with a passion. Liberals are all bondage and no discipline. It's just ban this and ban that and all we get is gay marriage and high taxes.    

[Anoriginal]

Anyone in the "River Ranch Property Owners Association" hear anything lately about the State's contract and closing on most of the property it designated under it's "bombing Range Ridge" acquisition? Last I heard the State was into the second phase of the purchase. The third phase includes most of River Ranch.

Just curious. Thanks.

[otto]

I spoke with Bill Hosler (RR ATV Committee) last week and he told me that RR has hired a lobbyist as an advocate on their behalf in Tallahassee. Jeb Bush apparently agreed not to take land by imminent domain but may buy land that is voluntarily sold. Nature Conservancy is also trying to acquire land in RR. The destruction of wet weather ponds is supposedly the biggest issue with the state and they are doing monthly flyovers to look for damage. According to Bill, this is the biggest ATV problem at RR now.    

[Thrumud]

Otto ..... My comment about the beer, gear and killing a deer was a smart a$$ remark, it was not intended to offend riders who wear gear.  If you see me riding 99.9% of the time you'll see me in gear.  Helmet that is. and about the liberals, I agree with ya - Now back to the topic.

[otto]

Thrumud, I knew you were joking and I was too. Regarding safety gear...Bill Hosler also mentioned several serious ATV accidents at RR where people had to be airlifted out. That's why flags are now required. While I don't think gear should be a requirement, it's definitely a good idea. Right now, virtually no one riding at RR wears a helmet and I get weird looks because I do.

[tekhanto]

With the newer folks buying in and or bringing friends on sport bikes I see more problems than in the last 4 years.  Now you really have to watch on trails because they are coming at you full bore on blind
curves.  We all want to have fun but protect it like you own it and hopefully we will be able to for years to come.