tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post530431434625924681..comments2023-05-02T09:50:20.095-04:00Comments on Gorilla On A Bike: Copeland Forest StewardshipGorilla On A Bikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018624732543795634noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-17313545955795339472011-09-14T09:15:58.716-04:002011-09-14T09:15:58.716-04:00Ian,
Thanks for your comment, We are going to do o...Ian,<br />Thanks for your comment, We are going to do our best to help save and keep copeland forest open to MTBer's for years to come.<br /><br />To keep everyone in the loop: This Sunday I will be attending and filming the Copeland Forest Wetland Workshop. After the workshop I will be meeting with Jason Murray of IMBA to discuss the future of the forest and how CTS can work with the IMBA to help.<br /><br />Happy trails<br />the GorillaGorilla On A Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018624732543795634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-33041690765642057962011-09-13T22:17:53.098-04:002011-09-13T22:17:53.098-04:00Im going to start using FISH not Chris R avoid con...Im going to start using FISH not Chris R avoid confusion with other Chris's. Just saying!Chris R aka Fishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-90949821918246694442011-09-13T21:51:24.764-04:002011-09-13T21:51:24.764-04:00Gorilla
You seem to be pointing this group in the...Gorilla<br /><br />You seem to be pointing this group in the right direction. I hope you guys stay involved with saving the trails in Copeland as well others in the area. <br /><br />I have signed up with Couch Conservatory but the bigger picture is the IMBA connection you mention. Please keep us all in the loop. <br /><br />IanIan (aka S8an)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-41666883837100813672011-09-13T19:38:19.574-04:002011-09-13T19:38:19.574-04:00I guess breaking your rant up into paragraphs make...I guess breaking your rant up into paragraphs makes it less juvenile?<br /><br />Let's focus on the task at hand.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-26929335543788202942011-09-13T17:58:35.353-04:002011-09-13T17:58:35.353-04:00Tom,
You never seem to disappoint the crowd when...Tom, <br /><br />You never seem to disappoint the crowd when it comes to your evasive actions when a simple question is asked and just return to pointing fingers at everyone. There are more than a few of us that are interested in this meeting you talk of. Please inform us with the info. <br /><br />And to reply to your previous response, I'm rubber and your glue, it bounces off me and sticks to you!!! If you would like to continue childish name calling and finger pointing I'm up for the challenge. If you would like to be a grown up for once it would be a fantastic change for the better. As many have stated this involves all of us. Even though our interests are different to what we consider is mountain biking we are still all cyclists and should just get along for the greater good. Let's play nice for once, I'm willing to step away from the racer mentality, are you willing to step away from your troll temper??<br /><br />Or as Jerett has mentioned, you should stop responding now, I suspect that is what you will do.<br /><br />Again to all the guys from CTS, I hope this has not pissed anyone off for this continued immature antics, Can't wait to ride with everyone again. Maybe Tom should come out with your club and remember how much fun riding is. I know it helps me.Matt Spakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579590405047356546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-53915248660548426072011-09-13T12:55:05.683-04:002011-09-13T12:55:05.683-04:00Tom I think youve worn out your welcome here and w...Tom I think youve worn out your welcome here and with this club. After reading your latter posts I know your type, Ive had to deal with people like you on other forums that Im a moderator on. I suggest you stop posting now.Jeretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717594487885593230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-28345940419826777252011-09-13T10:07:50.385-04:002011-09-13T10:07:50.385-04:00Don't be a Spak !!!
Tom ShawDon't be a Spak !!!<br /><br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-40646351107098904912011-09-12T23:16:55.649-04:002011-09-12T23:16:55.649-04:00Tom you sure have alot to say to us. But if you w...Tom you sure have alot to say to us. But if you were that much of a mountain biker you would have already seen the ads on singletrack.com or ontariotrails.ca. Dude we don't promote it and are vids don' t show where it is or how to get there. So i hope you are cherping are government as well. we simply enjoy riding there and want to keep it that way so stop fighting us and shooting your mouth off, we are on your side we love that place as much as you do. Many people including cts members have put time into fixing or clearing trails in copelands. You are not alone, it is time we work together to make sure it continues. Mnr is not going to put up with trouble makers they will just close it and forget about it. Then we all lose not just the mountain bikers.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828346440184375257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-14161768900292105692011-09-12T19:12:56.833-04:002011-09-12T19:12:56.833-04:00Tom
As I mentioned previously contact me directl...Tom <br /><br />As I mentioned previously contact me directly. As for your club, no I will not join YOUR club because YOUR club is not a club for anyone that does not abide by your elitist mentality. Am I involved with clubs that help with trail advocacy, yes I am. Will I stop bringing people into the forest to let them be active and healthy, no!!! <br /><br /> Again Tom you begin to try and push but have nothing to back up your statements, these are the reasons you were banned from MTBR. Unless people play by your rules, which of course you have never actually told anyone what your rules are, I doubt we will ever be told because you continue to avoid offers by many. <br /><br />I find it funny that you hint to this club that they would be much better served to ride closer to their homes. Funny thing is that most of the cts members actually live closer to Copeland than you do. Funny isn't it Tom!!! <br /><br />On a positive note, who what where and when is this meeting you speak of??? Our club, Barrie Cycling Club along with AWI Racing are both very interested in having an attendance. We are members and on the mailing list for the couchiching conservancy and we to date have not heard anything yet.Matt Spakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579590405047356546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-70200978472380482012011-09-12T14:48:35.264-04:002011-09-12T14:48:35.264-04:00Chris R Thank you and looking forward to working w...Chris R Thank you and looking forward to working with you, someone who knows what it takes to make sweet singletrack.<br /><br />Matt Spak will you be an active member of our club???<br /><br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-236931408032020262011-09-12T14:31:46.055-04:002011-09-12T14:31:46.055-04:00Mr.Shaw
Sorry I didn’t reply to your questions ea...Mr.Shaw<br /><br />Sorry I didn’t reply to your questions earlier but I was out repairing some trail:) Trails get built all the time. They are built by people who love to ride and generally don’t post their location on the internet or on a blog (just like we haven’t) Trail info is passed on from rider to rider, friend to friend. Since I've never rode with you and you don’t really strike me as a nice person I won’t give you any information on any trails (because I would be advertizing trails and that’s not good) Tom please don’t forward any comments to me on this blog. I can be reached here cjro40@gmail.com I have agreed to help, any other comments, besides Thank you and looking forward to working with you are not productive.Chris Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-4191288979692145402011-09-12T08:00:59.762-04:002011-09-12T08:00:59.762-04:00That really is too bad that you will not be there....That really is too bad that you will not be there. <br />But you did not answer my very simple question.<br /><br />Matt Spak will you be an active member of our club???<br /><br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-8512859110086797062011-09-12T06:56:48.784-04:002011-09-12T06:56:48.784-04:00Tom. I can not attend because of a trip but there ...Tom. I can not attend because of a trip but there will be representation from the group that I associate with, I won't bother bringing up your previous narrow minded tactics and yes finger pointing here". Maybe over a ride sometimes? Ive asked you many times for that among others and you always seem to avoid the question. email me Tom and take this out of this great groups forum. matthewspak@gmail.comMatt Spakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579590405047356546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-26442015259246149392011-09-11T15:29:26.451-04:002011-09-11T15:29:26.451-04:00Um Chris the topic was about promotion of Copeland...Um Chris the topic was about promotion of Copeland has increased the amount of traffic to the point where the MNR is considering no Bikes. Also Beer, Bike shops, what promoters do and don't do will always be apart of the future of Copeland.<br />Many people have said this and that about what should be done. <br />I have pointed the finger at Matt, big promoter and he has yet to respond.<br />Chris where is the trail CTS has been building?<br />Is there any MTB singletrack in Awenda?<br />If so have you promoted it? Where?<br />Copeland has had no official MTB singletrack and yet you have promoted the heck out of it even when SOME people have said it could create singletrack problems...any singletrack in Awenda you would like to showcase?<br />We should and will work together.<br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-82866680060822304162011-09-11T10:27:45.150-04:002011-09-11T10:27:45.150-04:00I can't speak on behalf of Greg or Matt but I ...I can't speak on behalf of Greg or Matt but I feel that SOME posts have gotten way off topic. And therefore feels like finger pointing. This blog was for The future of Copland. It was not about beer, bike shop discounts and what this group doent do. This group has contributed lots to MTB community in the short time they have been together. Bike to work day and trail building for example. Staying on topic; we understand the severity of Copland and will attempt to do what it takes to ensure everyone can ride there in the future. posting meeting times, contact information and reading content on the Stewertship Initiative is a step in the right direction. I agree with Greg there is no doubt in my mind we can be successful!Chris Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-68148809417542328142011-09-11T10:00:24.790-04:002011-09-11T10:00:24.790-04:00Copeland forest need all the help it can get if we...Copeland forest need all the help it can get if we are going to keep it open to MTBer's.<br /><br />Not everyone will be able to contribute massive amounts of time, as we all have lives. Though, if most of us do just a little bit we can save Copeland for years to come.<br /><br />I appreciate all the passion we have about this place and our sport. There is no dough in my mind that together we will WIN!<br /><br />Happy trails<br />GregGreg Brewerhttp://www.ctsbikeclub.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-51947140316293730822011-09-11T00:12:09.087-04:002011-09-11T00:12:09.087-04:00Matthew Spak the last time I asked you to help wit...Matthew Spak the last time I asked you to help with Copeland singletrack you informed me no, the road was your favourite place to ride and you only work on the race course in Mountain view. I will ask again. We are forming a Simcoe County IMBA club to support all MTBing in our area. Will you be an active member of our Club???<br />Greg do you have a problem with how I have handled myself here and do you think I should just shut-up and let Matt Spak do what is right for our sport?<br />Matt I will save you a seat beside me on Sunday October 23rd, 2 – 4 p.m. Will you be there?<br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-63660655650804295802011-09-10T06:57:01.035-04:002011-09-10T06:57:01.035-04:00To Mr. Shaw
Please stop pestering these people, w...To Mr. Shaw<br /><br />Please stop pestering these people, we know your opinion and if you would like to continue you your harassment of cts I will inform them of your history on the mtbr forum. They are out the helping and getting involved but know matter what they it will never be good enough for you unless they stay out of your trails. <br /><br />To the crew of cts,keep up the good work. I've ridden with you a few times and have a great time every time I do<br /><br />Regards from Tom Shaw's favorite sausage suit trail wrecking racer<br />Matthew SpakMatt Spakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579590405047356546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-33899208379715162572011-09-09T22:14:10.132-04:002011-09-09T22:14:10.132-04:00Listen guys copeland forest is being promoted on s...Listen guys copeland forest is being promoted on several web sites. I honestly don't think people are finding out about it because of our clubs site. Check out ontariotrails.ca or singletracks.com they both give you direction right to the parking lot, one even gives you a loop trail. So instead of bickering back and forth on this blog, we need to get along and work together. NO ONE IS TO BLAME! Its up to all of us to make sure we can continue to ride there. It seems that alot of us really enjoy riding there. I know its my favorite place!Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828346440184375257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-90418460796186926662011-09-09T14:22:00.768-04:002011-09-09T14:22:00.768-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Chris Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-1540208762393447422011-09-09T09:49:45.804-04:002011-09-09T09:49:45.804-04:00Over the past two days I have made a lot of calls ...Over the past two days I have made a lot of calls and emails. I have found out a lot of information.<br />You know how we always said, "if the day ever came that they tried to close the trails we would stand up and save them." Well that day has come!<br />I was on the phone with the MNR yesterday and have no dough about it, they wont all MTBer's out of Copeland Forest. Unless we can find a way to make it work and keep the forest healthy.<br /><br />I have contacted and will be working with Jason Murray of IMBA Ontario. There is a MTB Copeland Forest stewardship meeting coming up in Oct. I will keep all of you posted.<br /><br />Will you stand with me and save what we all love.Gorilla On A Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018624732543795634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-39942038477316522992011-09-09T09:17:28.322-04:002011-09-09T09:17:28.322-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jeretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717594487885593230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-4443803844232814612011-09-09T08:50:13.369-04:002011-09-09T08:50:13.369-04:00I'm ready to pay the price, so all of us can c...I'm ready to pay the price, so all of us can continue to enjoy this amazing place.Gorilla On A Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018624732543795634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-26647319607430190982011-09-09T08:20:13.859-04:002011-09-09T08:20:13.859-04:00The last ten years was alot of fun, hope the next ...The last ten years was alot of fun, hope the next ten are close to as much fun. I guess the point is that things have grown to a point where we need to organize, pay a membership, attend meetings and help out on the trail when work days are organized.<br />Small price to pay if paid by all riders.<br />Huge price if only paid by a few.<br /><br />Tom ShawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648304954016280364.post-88742887282890117382011-09-09T06:20:58.938-04:002011-09-09T06:20:58.938-04:00I really dont see the impact that 18 on average ri...I really dont see the impact that 18 on average riders and a video on a blog once a week have on Copeland or any other trails out there. You just have to accept the fact that with everything popularity grows and it will never go back to ten years ago.Jeretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717594487885593230noreply@blogger.com