Mountain Bike Use By Ground Teams?

[RADIOMAN015]

Anyone know of any ground teams using mountain bikes   I would assume that since it is not a motorized vehicle it could be utilized
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[manfredvonrichthofen]

Plausible in certain circumstances. Moving through areas searching while expecting low PoD, like hiking trails, asking people if they have seen anything. But it would be difficult to ride safely with gear. But that would be good use of a day pack. Even possibly through a neighborhood, but I can only think of using DF equipment in a neighborhood, and that is just silly on a bike.

But we're I given the request to do it with maybe one other person, or two, I would go for it through trails with low PoD. But when you get into groups of three or four it can be difficult to be effective as speed gets iffy. Just because of different riding abilities. Plus you have the issue of flats in the woods, then you are mission ineffective.

[NIN]

You don't want to be mistaken for a real mountain biker, though.

[Eclipse]

I would assume that since it is not a motorized vehicle it could be utilized

Last I checked, motorized vehicles were authorized for ground teams.

It really increases response team if you have to walk to the search area.

[a2capt]

Aw man, really? We've been using camels.

[lordmonar]

. Plus you have the issue of flats in the woods, then you are mission ineffective.

How is this different then the Van getting a flat?

[manfredvonrichthofen]

. Plus you have the issue of flats in the woods, then you are mission ineffective.

How is this different then the Van getting a flat?

Believe me, I thought about that... If a van gets a flat, pull out the spare... Or make arrangements. If a bike gets a flat in the woods, you are carrying that sucker out, I doubt your carrying a van out of the woods. If you are, I want to know what supplements you are taking.

[Eclipse]

When I was an avid biker I always carried an air pump, patches, and spare inner tube.

A million years ago I used to bike to work and college - getting a flat 10 miles from home in the city is no picnic, ether.

[SARDOC]

There are search and rescue teams that do occasionally use bikes.   It's great for lost person searches for doing a hasty search of trails and quickly establishing a perimeter.  It's great for parks and suburbia.

[a2capt]

Heh, LOL. Worried about a flat on a bike. Nice air pump on the frame, inner tube and patch kit stuffed under the seat, or on the post, and the three small tools with a couple extra chain links and you've got all that is needed to fix anything on a bike.

Easier than hauling Purina Camel Chow.

[rustyjeeper]

Great so now that this has been exposed to daylight.
I expect that someone will soon be complaining that the helmets required by law for those under 18 in some states will violate 39-1 when worn in uniform and I am also sure that soon there will be a CAP bicycle liscense and online safety coursework required

[AngelWings]

Great so now that this has been exposed to daylight.
I expect that someone will soon be complaining that the helmets required by law for those under 18 in some states will violate 39-1 when worn in uniform and I am also sure that soon there will be a CAP bicycle liscense and online safety coursework required

+1
I bet this will also make all of the mountain bikes have the hideos CAP vehicile style paint jobs.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Heh, LOL. Worried about a flat on a bike. Nice air pump on the frame, inner tube and patch kit stuffed under the seat, or on the post, and the three small tools with a couple extra chain links and you've got all that is needed to fix anything on a bike.

Easier than hauling Purina Camel Chow.

But can you fix this:

[Eclipse]

Being !EXTREME! is prohibited.

As is drinking "Nectar of the Tards".

[AngelWings]

Being !EXTREME! is prohibited.

As is drinking "Nectar of the Tards".

You just made me socially awkward IE I just laughed so hard while everyone in my living room was watching a depressing movie.

[Eclipse]

Sweet!

[a2capt]

You just made me socially awkward IE I just laughed so hard while everyone in my living room was watching a depressing movie.

FTW!
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Just keep these in the van .. you never know when you need to fix something ;-)

[RogueLeader]

I never need a patch or air pump. . I have solid rubber tires.

[RogueLeader]

Heh, LOL. Worried about a flat on a bike. Nice air pump on the frame, inner tube and patch kit stuffed under the seat, or on the post, and the three small tools with a couple extra chain links and you've got all that is needed to fix anything on a bike.

Easier than hauling Purina Camel Chow.

But can you fix this:

With a couple branches, 550 cord, and 100 mph tape; yes I can.

[Struts]

Heh, LOL. Worried about a flat on a bike. Nice air pump on the frame, inner tube and patch kit stuffed under the seat, or on the post, and the three small tools with a couple extra chain links and you've got all that is needed to fix anything on a bike.

Easier than hauling Purina Camel Chow.

But can you fix this:

Pass the super glue sir.