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bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 04:51 PM

Had a great time today at the Skills Clinic, thanks to the San Diego Mountain Biking Association for a great event, special thanks to Joy from Joyridemtb.com, I did her advance xc clinic and really like it, she has a way to teach so easy to follow, and also to Kevin for showing us some amazing trail skills, makes it look so easy and smooth.
Great to see some STR riders again and meet some new ones.

el_d00der1n0 · 04-12-2008, 05:53 PM

oh god my gut has to go...

great time today. i had a lot of fun. it got freaking hot -- and i left early.

good seeing all of you today...

bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by el_d00der1n0

oh god my gut has to go...

great time today. i had a lot of fun. it got freaking hot -- and i left early.

good seeing all of you today...

I know exactly what you mean

PacMan · 04-12-2008, 06:00 PM

Embrace the gut. I say mine helps keep my center of gravity nice and low.

TCB · 04-12-2008, 06:30 PM

It was good meeting you el_d00der1n0, I hope you and everyone had a good time and learned some new tricks; here are a few more photos from today.

SDMBAPanorama.jpg
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IMG1017.jpg

ChipsandSalsa · 04-12-2008, 07:16 PM

I had a good time at the clinic today. I learned some new skills and re-learned some old ones, but mostly I had to come face-to-face with my lack of skills.

That is one of the things I like best about mountain biking--Even when I stink at it, I still have a good time.

bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 07:21 PM

You did great Greg, hope to ride with you soon.

tbowren · 04-12-2008, 07:33 PM

I wish you had some video clips. Those pictures seem like there was some awesome techniques to watch.
I love that kind of stuff because its the most efficient way to improve. Rarely do we stop on a downhill and "retry" a section. This way it's concentrated, safe, and people can tell you exactly what you are doing wrong.
Very cool.

bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 07:39 PM

Sorry I don't have video but I noticed someone in the group had a video camera, not sure if an STR rider, some of the trail moves I will like to see over and over, he was too fast.

m0to · 04-12-2008, 08:01 PM

I got a few pictures. Here are a few, the rest you can find on my flickr

TCB · 04-12-2008, 08:47 PM

Got a favor to ask of m0to, bajamtnbkr and anyone else that took photos, can SDMBA use your photos for the SDMBA news webpage.
I would also like to forward all of your photos to the instructors Joy, Rick and Kevin, or if you would like to forward your photos yourself and give a thanks, PM me and I will give you there emails.

ChipsandSalsa · 04-12-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamtnbkr

You did great Greg, hope to ride with you soon.

Thanks, Jose. I can picture the correct way to do a technique, but sometimes it does not translate well from the brain to the muscles. I just need to relax.

I can ride almost anytime except Saturday mornings. I am usually willing to hit Mission Trails or Sycamore (starting from the South).

lardbutt · 04-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Great session today and a really good turnout too! Thanks to SDMBA for setting this up. It did get a little toasty out there after 6 hours or so, but it was still a great time.

Best new skill I learned today? Joy had a flat tire on her rear wheel. She un-did the quick release and unscrewed and completely removed the skewer before taking the wheel off to fix it. It slid right out and slide right back in again, with no hanging up on the rear derailleur. Pretty snazzy... (Please tell me that I'm not the only dumba$$ who struggles like hell to get the wheel off and on again around the cage of the rear derailleur...?? Anyone?? anyone??

)

lardbutt · 04-12-2008, 10:12 PM

Here's C.V.'s own bajamtnbkr gettin ready to launch the log jump.

bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TCB

Got a favor to ask of m0to, bajamtnbkr and anyone else that took photos, can SDMBA use your photos for the SDMBA news webpage.
I would also like to forward all of your photos to the instructors Joy, Rick and Kevin, or if you would like to forward your photos yourself and give a thanks, PM me and I will give you there emails.

No problem, I have some more pictures, I'll try to post them asap.

bajamtnbkr · 04-12-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lardbutt

Here's C.V.'s own bajamtnbkr gettin ready to launch the log jump.

Wow, pictures don't do justice to that drop, it felt like it was a 10 ft.

04-12-2008, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
el_d00der1n0 STR Veteran	oh god my gut has to go... great time today. i had a lot of fun. it got freaking hot -- and i left early. good seeing all of you today... __________________ My Blog

04-12-2008, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Embrace the gut. I say mine helps keep my center of gravity nice and low. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

04-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
TCB STR Veteran	It was good meeting you el_d00der1n0, I hope you and everyone had a good time and learned some new tricks; here are a few more photos from today. SDMBAPanorama.jpg IMG0989.jpg IMG1002.jpg IMG1017.jpg __________________ "Keep it singletrack” stay on the trail to avoid widening the trail, on narrow singletrack stop and lean the bike to one side to allow others to pass. SDMBA

04-12-2008, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
m0to Stunt Muppet	I got a few pictures. Here are a few, the rest you can find on my flickr __________________ Who needs Clif Bars when the bugs are free?! m0to's blog - Bikes, and Bikes with Motors! No more SRAM for me!

04-12-2008, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
TCB STR Veteran	Got a favor to ask of m0to, bajamtnbkr and anyone else that took photos, can SDMBA use your photos for the SDMBA news webpage. I would also like to forward all of your photos to the instructors Joy, Rick and Kevin, or if you would like to forward your photos yourself and give a thanks, PM me and I will give you there emails. __________________ "Keep it singletrack” stay on the trail to avoid widening the trail, on narrow singletrack stop and lean the bike to one side to allow others to pass. SDMBA

04-12-2008, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChipsandSalsa Senior Member	I had a good time at the clinic today. I learned some new skills and re-learned some old ones, but mostly I had to come face-to-face with my lack of skills. That is one of the things I like best about mountain biking--Even when I stink at it, I still have a good time.

04-12-2008, 07:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
bajamtnbkr STR Veteran	You did great Greg, hope to ride with you soon.

04-12-2008, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
tbowren STR Veteran	I wish you had some video clips. Those pictures seem like there was some awesome techniques to watch. I love that kind of stuff because its the most efficient way to improve. Rarely do we stop on a downhill and "retry" a section. This way it's concentrated, safe, and people can tell you exactly what you are doing wrong. Very cool.

04-12-2008, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
bajamtnbkr STR Veteran	Sorry I don't have video but I noticed someone in the group had a video camera, not sure if an STR rider, some of the trail moves I will like to see over and over, he was too fast.

04-12-2008, 09:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
lardbutt I may be old, but I'm fat	Skills clinic Great session today and a really good turnout too! Thanks to SDMBA for setting this up. It did get a little toasty out there after 6 hours or so, but it was still a great time. Best new skill I learned today? Joy had a flat tire on her rear wheel. She un-did the quick release and unscrewed and completely removed the skewer before taking the wheel off to fix it. It slid right out and slide right back in again, with no hanging up on the rear derailleur. Pretty snazzy... (Please tell me that I'm not the only dumba$$ who struggles like hell to get the wheel off and on again around the cage of the rear derailleur...?? Anyone?? anyone?? ) __________________ Founding Father of the Smelly Cat Rescue League "I'm dragging my feet as fast as I can!!"

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