Conference noted::bicycle

    
    Getting an error when I try to access it ->
    
    Error in device name or inappropriate device type for operation.
    
    ??

    Node name's missing. If it's ENQUE::, there is an access problem.
    
    Chris 

    My knowledge of all things vms isn't the best.  Sorry to all those
    not on node send.  Ah did nay know this made a difference...
    
    > add entry send::$user2:[mcgowan]mtb

    	So what's the need for a separate conference on mountain biking?
    
    	There are many facets to cycling, does that mean we should
    	define each one and create a separate conference?
    
    	Cycling is cycling, the geometries change, the components
    	change, life goes on.
    
    	Ride for the sake of riding, stop worrying about which
    	conference to place a question in...

    
    There is a need for a seperate conference focused on off-road riding
    because I feel that Mountain Bikers have a culture and a sense of
    shared experience different from that of other cyclists in general.
    
    Mountainbiking notes which appear in the Bike conference become diluted
    to the point of meaninglessness.  I understand the passion for other
    cycling forms, but the MTB Conference will stay pavement free, thanks.
    
    Peter

As a multi sport person I browse the Bicycle, the cycle_racing, the
running_club, the XC Skiing, and the triathlon conferences.  I ride 
recreationally both road and mountain bikes (as do many of the 
people who read and contribute to this conference.)

This is my favorite conference because it is very active and it has 
a lot of diversity and I read it more frequently than the others.  
Having all mountain bike topics isolated to another conference means 
that I will not see those topics as frequently.  I think I can 
appreciate the concern and desires of those who only ride/talk/"want 
to read about" mountain biking with regard to not having to sort 
through and skip a lot of extraneous topics.  However, I for one 
welcome, appreciate and value this conference being free to include 
the diversity of all general riding topics.  If some mountain bike 
related material is here and some is in a separate conference, then
I will add the other conference and read it sometimes.

I do not currently get the mountain bike confreence.  What do I need 
to do to add this?

Thanks,
Rick

    
    Use this command:
    
    > add entry send::$user2:[mcgowan]mtb
    
    Please introduce yourself.
    
    Current Topics:
    
    General
    -------
    Suggestions
    Notice Board
    Event Notice Board
    WWW Pages
    Tips & Techniques
    Chat
    
    Buy&Sell
    --------
    Items Available
    Items Wanted
    
    Rides
    -----
    MA Mountainbiking
    NH Mountainbiking
    RI Mountainbiking
    CT Mountainbiking
    VT Mountainbiking
    CA Mountainbiking
    CO Mountainbiking
    Scottish Mountainbiking
    Swiss Mountainbiking
    Holland Mountainbiking
    
    Purchasing Advice
    -----------------
    Rims
    Lights
    Shoes
    Pedals
    Tires
    Brake Blocks
    Carriers
    Suspension
    Bike
    Frame
    
    Scheduled Rides
    ---------------
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Lunch
    

    don't defend yourself. really bug him and start a gay, dwarf,
    color-blind, agorophobic mountain biking notes file.

    
    
    	NO need for a new conference! (IMO)  So many topics are relevant
    	to both fat-tire and road riding...... maybe this conference just 
    	needs a fresh perspective as moderator
    
    	CMD

    Disgree, so many topics are not relevant to road bikes (it's not even
    funny). Fit, form, function, equipment, techniques are all vast
    departures from the road world (and I'm primarily a road dweller. 
    
    Even area rides info provide a great deal of value. 
    
    Besides, whose nose is losing the skin on this anyway?
    
    Chip

    
    The MTB Conference will have a new location and moderator next
    Wednesday, JC Ferguson (see "Introductions" Reply 24) will be
    taking care of things.  The new location of the MTB Conference
    will be QUINCE::MTB so you'll need to change your entry for
    the MTB Conference on your notes viewer.  I'll miss it, and
    hope it continues to be an excellent source of information for
    those Mountainbikers across the globe who happen to work for
    Digital.
    
    Peter
    

Well, all I can say is thanks, Peter. Thanks for starting
this up and managing thus far.

 Chip

    
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    Just a reminder:
    
    
            At 5 pm today, (i think) Pete is going to write-lock this
            notes file.  tomorrow morning, when i get in, i will copy it
            to its new home:  QUINCE::MTB
    

    
    The MTB Conference has moved!  It is now located on QUINCE.
    
    To add the conference to your notes use one of the following commands:
    
                       add entry QUINCE::MTB
                       add entry 9238::MTB
    
    Please help the new moderator, JC Ferguson, by
    
     - Scouting the existing discussions.
     - Replying to the appropriate thread of discussion.
     - Asking, before creating a new thread of discussion.
     - Housekeeping, removing any notes you add which become out-of-date.
    
    Enjoy!