That basically disqualifies every professional / elite downhill racer above a national level (and most below). Racing isn't core? Honest question.
The largest organized events with the most money backing them are almost never considered core. But the racers... You know as a person, can have a core attitude, likely outside of racing. I mean Rat Boy was a racer and it was never made perfectly clear why he stopped other than... He was over it. Seemed pretty core both before and after racing. But this also gives WAY too much credence to the flats is core comment lol. I can still appreciate it. This thread is a safe space...
Also I don't know if it's been broached yet but it is nearly impossible for an e biker that is not either paid to be riding...
Also I don't know if it's been broached yet but it is nearly impossible for an e biker that is not either paid to be riding it or hauling at least 40 lbs of tools to go dig to be core. I might even argue if you are not on the world tour of your discipline getting paid to ride one is not enough to make you core.
I had to chew on that sentence structure for a couple minutes. seems like 'ebike = not core' is the jistOne thing I will say, as...
I had to chew on that sentence structure for a couple minutes. seems like 'ebike = not core' is the jist
One thing I will say, as an anti e biker guy, is almost ALL the guys who put in the most work for trail maintenance now ride eebz. And they get a fcuk ton done. So yeah, not very core, not for me, but there are a ton of dudes using it as a tool to do the most core thing imaginable. Credit where its due.
This has been a great read- I’ve been following along and watching the boxes of ‘me’ get ticked off.. almost a better understanding of the why I’m perceived the way I am.
I definitely agree it’s a title you receive not one you give to yourself.
I will add that I am thankful for mountain biking. It is and has been a ‘core’ and defining aspect of my life. Mental, physical, psychological, community- all of it..
It’s just something you gotta do. It runs deep in the bones and you don’t know why. It’s not just a past time it’s part of your identity. You make sacrifices to do it.
To me “Core” is what is a result, not a thing. Core to me is the fact that we ride bikes to feel good. I also enjoy riding bikes with others if they are enjoying themselves. I may not be able to clear a big gap, but seeing one of my friends clear it makes me happy because it makes them happy. I’m old enough that I can see the end of my riding off in the distance. Once that gets here the only thing I’ll have left is the memories. I’ll think back to my first MTB ride in 1986 and how cool I thought it was to be out in the woods on a bicycle. That is the Core. Any gatekeeping whatsoever is anti-core. The remark about flats=core is that. Implies flats are more difficult so it’s more core. Following that logic dictates that a fully rigid single speed on 26” wheels is core, anything else is in no way core.
The largest organized events with the most money backing them are almost never considered core. But the racers... You know as a person, can have a core attitude, likely outside of racing. I mean Rat Boy was a racer and it was never made perfectly clear why he stopped other than... He was over it. Seemed pretty core both before and after racing. But this also gives WAY too much credence to the flats is core comment lol. I can still appreciate it. This thread is a safe space...
Everything I do is core and everything I don't isn't. Casing jumps, Mid pack finishes at my local races, slightly creaky frame. Super core
It's like a nickname, you can't give it to yourself, someone else has to.
As for myself, I'm like my favorite Poke bowl; albaCORE!
This has been a great read- I’ve been following along and watching the boxes of ‘me’ get ticked off.. almost a better understanding of the why I’m perceived the way I am.
I definitely agree it’s a title you receive not one you give to yourself.
I will add that I am thankful for mountain biking. It is and has been a ‘core’ and defining aspect of my life. Mental, physical, psychological, community- all of it..
Thanks for the ‘podcast’ fellas!
It’s just something you gotta do. It runs deep in the bones and you don’t know why. It’s not just a past time it’s part of your identity. You make sacrifices to do it.
Exactly
To me “Core” is what is a result, not a thing.
Core to me is the fact that we ride bikes to feel good. I also enjoy riding bikes with others if they are enjoying themselves. I may not be able to clear a big gap, but seeing one of my friends clear it makes me happy because it makes them happy. I’m old enough that I can see the end of my riding off in the distance. Once that gets here the only thing I’ll have left is the memories. I’ll think back to my first MTB ride in 1986 and how cool I thought it was to be out in the woods on a bicycle.
That is the Core.
Any gatekeeping whatsoever is anti-core. The remark about flats=core is that. Implies flats are more difficult so it’s more core. Following that logic dictates that a fully rigid single speed on 26” wheels is core, anything else is in no way core.
Core is the vibes, the smiles, and the joy.
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