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Exactly. I once did a 3-day, 150-mile, solo bike trip. My first day I thought a lot about how magical bicycles were. The next day my mind turned to how much tha

Exactly. I once did a 3-day, 150-mile, solo bike trip. My first day I thought a lot about how magical bicycles were. The next day my mind turned to how much that was really due to roads. The last day what I was really amazed by is the social systems that create and maintain systems of roads. Without humanity's unique ability for cooperation toward long-term goals, the main use of a wheel would be a wheelbarrow.

sliken 5y ago
Heh, or get better wheels. I've got a dual suspension (160mm front and rear) and 2.6" tubeless tires. I love getting away from things, exploring areas that would take a few days hike but are a day trip on a bike. Far enough out that the "trails" I end up on are game trails instead of human made roads/trails. Sure it's slower than being on a road, but way more fun to explore. A fair bit of the planet is passable on decent mountain bike, don't think humans (or lack of) would make much difference. In most mountain areas I'd rather be on a game trail, than a road.