@pete asks:

I've a riding buddy who won't join us if any proposed route has more than a few steps of hike-a-bike. Perhaps relating to off-road riding more than other cycling disciplines, but..

Q7. Do you draw a line as to how much pushing/carrying is acceptable on a bike ride?

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@ascentale @pete @bikenite

A7. For me, a bike ride is just that. I don't want to push or carry my bike at all.

My tolerance for pushing or carrying a bike is limited to where it is unavoidable in a cyclo-cross race. In my head, my dismount and remount is as smooth as this...

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@ascentale @pete @bikenite

A7. (continued) Whereas the reality is probably closer to this...

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