But that’s not the problem the commenter cited. The comment starting all this back and forth over numbers cites as literally the #1 issue the idea that a “large majority" of the bikes ridden illegally are stolen. When someone begins with a false premise people who disagree with their conclusion are going to question that premise. That is natural. If you don't have a factual premise your argument is a house of cards.

If it’s a red herring (or “sugar”) why even bring it up?

IMO that claim reads like an ad hominem. And here's why: Let's say we knew for certain that 100% of the bikes being used were bought legally; would that make the street riding any better/safer? Of course not. Unsafe riding is unsafe riding. (aside: I've been riding motorcycles for over 15 years and I'm not aware of anything proving a stolen motorcycle is less safe than a legally purchased one. Seems like that would be covered in the MSF Motorcycle Safety Course. The pavement hurts just as bad when you land after a high-side at speed regardless of how you got your bike)

If the issue upsetting folks is unsafe street riding, then providing a non-street place to ride is a good starting point. So debate that idea on the issues that you can verify; not dubious numbers and ad hominem attacks leveled at the riders.

Those 2 things have nothing to do with which other. Because plenty of people have had these every same idea, regardless of the 20% or what you feel.

I’m asking for facts and hard numbers. Not what you “think”

It's by service date (so one year after you last served), not calendar year. https://mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/import/juryservice/juryplans/baltimorecity.pdf

Ad hominems don’t prove shit. Show me this “large majority”.

How old are the kids? If they aren’t old enough to likely stay in seats for a long period of time, go cheap on the tickets. The ballpark has great viewing areas throughout, a picnic perch, a kids activity area, plenty of great food scattered throughout as well. Second the rec from others on LP Steamers, that’s the way to go for crabs down there.

that's only the percentage of bikes seized. I think the percentage would skew higher if they recovered more bikes.

so... Thunderdome it is!

They get bus tickets from the school to ride on public transportation

This will vary greatly from house to house.

Some townhouses share a lot of wall space with their neighbors, while others will only share a room’s worth of length. My current rowhouse only has about 30 feet of shared wall on either side. I’ve never heard any neighbors through my walls.

Hearing them on their decks out back is a very different thing though…

I hear you, and I agree. Throwing incorrect numbers around to back up your claims is wrong.

You have been successful in demonstrating to readers that possibly 20% of the dirt bikes are stolen, rather than “a large majority.”

Personally, I don’t think whether or not the bike was stolen is “the” problem. “The” problem is kids riding dirt bikes illegally in the city and endangering the public.

I feel like those who’ve taken it upon themselves to prove to the world that only a few of the dirt bikes are stolen got lost down a go-nowhere alleyway (motorcycle theft).

Isn’t the real issue the fact that the dirt bikes are ridden illegally?

That plus 20% stolen makes the OP’s venture one absolutely no one is putting any money into, ever.

The 20% stolen is just sugar on top of why no one wants to invest in something like this.

I suggest hiring a plumber to camera the sewer line during the inspection. Baltimore city has a big issue with sewer back ups. If your pipes are clay, you’re going to run into issues with backups.

B360 is a great organization

Not really any dress code. Just can't show too much skin, obviously. We don't really have any restrictions. Use you own discretion.

Call your public library and ask them to help you find resources. They will be eager to help you.

The real issue is no claim made here is backed by facts.

Is it federal or local? Federal is a whole different story.

My daughter is in girl scouts. For her troop and I think all central Maryland troops, cookie season starts in October. They were finished up with cookie sales in January. Your best bet is the website at this point.

Data is everything. Bs numbers and feelings aren’t

Lol.

Near / In Patapsco Park. A favorite is the loop of Ilchester Rd -> Beechwood Rd -> Bonnie Branch Rd.

Another is to go up and down Gun Rd.

Would it make you feel better if whoever upset you edited their post from “large majority” to “roughly 20%”?

Is that your real issue here?

Whew Chile this screams micro aggression.

Check here every couple of days. If it shows up in a city impound lot it'll appear here. Edit posted wrong link. It's the link to findmytow below. Apologies

Make sure your MDOT.gov contact information is up to date.

And count your lucky stars. I was shot 13 times for my car just over a year ago and barely survived. I'm still in a wheelchair. Count your lucky stars.

I don’t know if they sell cookies in the city anymore. I know the scout troops in my area stopped selling here around 2018, I buy my cookies through the online Girl Scout website. You can specify which local troop to support, or if you know the Girl Scouts from your neighborhood you can ask them to send you the cookie link.