Howdy! And welcome. I haven't been here too long either but there seem to be some really nice people on here. Yes, I am into DH and freeride. Though I tend to call my riding freeriding, because when I am riding, I am free! I do climb though, often and not that well. heh heh.
I live in Pasadena, which is a bit of a drive for you but I organize and run shuttle rides out here. Our next one is the Mt Wilson Shuttle Run and BBQ Spectacular. You can find info here...
http://www.punkduck.com/shuttle/ (I will be posting it in the trailhead forum soon as well so everyone can come and ride!). Some of us over on Ridemonkey are riding tomorrow at Skyline trail in Corona. Meeting at 9am, everyone is welcome. All we ask is that you be a responible courteous rider. No running over hikers, or skidding around switchbacks.
I am always looking for people to ride with. Anytime you want to hook up, let me know!
Skyline Directions... PM me if you need better directions or a map.
From the 91 in Corona, get off on MAIN STREET and make a RIGHT onto MAIN STREET then go straight for a while (I'd say about 3-4 minutes) until you get to ONTARIO, then make a RIGHT onto ONTARIO. Going down ONTARIO (For maybe another 3-4 minutes), you will see OAK on your LEFT-HAND side (the street is kind of conspicuous so look out for it). Go up OAK until it dead ends and make a RIGHT onto CHASE. The FIRST LEFT turn you can make will be it (it'll be a road alongside a ditch). Park at the big gate.