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The day the river valley trails were packed and I actually liked it
Everyone complains about the crowds on a sunny Saturday, but seeing all those people out there (kids, older folks, everyone) made the whole place feel alive in a way it doesn't in the dead of winter. We ended up chatting with a couple from Oliver who were trying out their new bikes, which never happens when you're just riding alone. Anyone else find the busy days up there kind of nice sometimes?
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emma_hart27d ago
Oh man, I used to be the biggest grump about crowded trails, like why can't everyone just stay home so I can have this place to myself. But after a few Saturdays where I actually stopped and let myself just hang out instead of racing through, I totally get it. The energy is different, people are friendlier, and it honestly made me remember why these spaces matter in the first place.
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green.jessica3mo ago
It's a public good in the most literal sense. Seeing it used that way, even if it's a bit slow, feels like the whole point. The quiet days are for training, but the busy ones are what keep the trails from getting cut.
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