STR | SocalTrailRiders.org

queenwilhelmina · 10-25-2007, 08:40 AM

I'll definitely stop by Adrenaline to donate. I can't imagine losing my bike, let alone my home.

The STR family helped out Jason and I when we needed it, and we're here to help out our brother when he needs it!

Thanks for organizing this Chris... you rock indeed.

MuddyEdgar · 10-25-2007, 11:33 AM

DONE!!! $$$$ cash donated via paypal.

Edgar

ezzyride · 10-25-2007, 12:31 PM

Chris,

Thanks!

Done!!!

Let me know if you need me to try out the new bike for Mark.

-Ezzy

MuddyEdgar · 10-25-2007, 12:57 PM

A thought came to me as I was typing away on the 10key (at work).

Anyways, I seen there was a great turnout on items that have been offered for donation. I was thinking why not post these items for sale at a cheap price and the buyer pays the funds directly to Bike Relief for Sladnas.

It's a WIN-WIN either way.

I will start.......for $40.00 you get all of these items:
-sz L Gt hard tail frame Chrom Alloy vbrake & disc comp also comes with LX crankset
-Mavic Wheelset 9speed disc w/XT hubs
-another 7-8speed wheelset w/LX hubs vbrake only
-and a THANK YOU!

SAR_boats · 10-25-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyEdgar

A thought came to me as I was typing away on the 10key (at work).

Anyways, I seen there was a great turnout on items that have been offered for donation. I was thinking why not post these items for sale at a cheap price and the buyer pays the funds directly to Bike Relief for Sladnas.

It's a WIN-WIN either way.

I will start.......for $40.00 you get all of these items:
-sz L Gt hard tail frame Chrom Alloy vbrake & disc comp also comes with LX crankset
-Mavic Wheelset 9speed disc w/XT hubs
-another 7-8speed wheelset w/LX hubs vbrake only
-and a THANK YOU!

Sold! But I will donate $60 instead of $40.

Thank you to Ezzy who came into the shop just to donate to the cause. Thank you for making the special trip!!

Thank you Edgar for your generous donations. I know that you could easily sell those items on e-bay but instead you chose to donate them. Thank you so much.

1x1clyde · 10-25-2007, 01:28 PM

I just got off the phone with Mark and I have to say he is in good spirits considering but just overwhelmed by the support and honest concern that everyone has shown on this board and to that I say thank you to all of you!

It is absolutely fantastic to see the supprt going on, it almost brings me to tears, especailly talking with Mark..and it takes alot for that, ask my wife

!

I was able to call on some favors with some vendors and so far Giro/Bell have offered a free helmet of his choice and Nite Rider will donate a HID light, Flight or Moab, to replace the one he lost. Truly amazing to have these guys help out and last but by no means least is Yeti helping out, they have not figured out the price but it will be VERY inexpensive,with a 575 so that more of the donations can go to helping out Mark and his wife getting back on their feet.

Some truly great news, in my opinion!

Evil Chocula · 10-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Thats awesome!!!! I'll be dropping c-note in the kitty when I get paid Wednesday.

tkblazer · 10-25-2007, 02:02 PM

thats great news Neilbert.... we cannot bring Mark's house or possessions back, but we can help out in his future. This bike will without a doubt have a lot of value in it for all of us.

STR - you guys rock

SAR_boats · 10-25-2007, 02:39 PM

Thank you to Kevin, Gregory, Edgar and Scott for your very generous online donations! Mark and I really appreciate it. For those that don't know we are up to a total of about $500 so far.

Thank you to Jesse for his contribution in the shop.

I really can't thank you guys enough for contributing. Mark is completely floored by the support and generousity displayed by the members of STR, some of whom he has never met.

PacMan · 10-25-2007, 02:45 PM

I just called Mark and just to re-itterate, he is stunned by the showing of generosity by all the STR folks.

The helmet offer and the Niterider offer really surprised him and he is stoked to get back on the bike soon.

We're going to try to get together for lunch on Saturday and I'll try to pry more out of him then

Boats--thanks again for getting this together. You are awesome for taking the time and the effort!!

1x1Clyde--everything you are doing with the helmet and lights is beyond cool!! Thanks again!!

I plan on donating a good chunk of $$ when I get my first paycheck with all the mandatory overtime pay.

tkblazer · 10-25-2007, 03:24 PM

i know for some this may be the last thing on their minds, but since a lot of us don't ride in SD much.... once all the fires and stuff are done with, how about we do a ride to bring everyone together? we could present Mark with his new bike and just hang out

BrewMaster · 10-25-2007, 03:36 PM

Done. I like the idea of selling stuff for Mark.

ezzyride · 10-25-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i know for some this may be the last thing on their minds, but since a lot of us don't ride in SD much.... once all the fires and stuff are done with, how about we do a ride to bring everyone together? we could present Mark with his new bike and just hang out

We could all meet Mark and all the people I haven't met. Lot's of nice people on this thread. Really do want to meet everyone.

I can ride Mark's new bike and he can ride my small IronHorse.

This sounds great!

Wait! Will there be sweepers?

-Elvia

nappyt · 10-25-2007, 04:10 PM

I didn't even see this post until now. Count me in I get paid on the 5th. He is a great guy. I have only been on the trail with him a few times but like someone else said you can tell he is a good soul. I hope things get better for him and his wife.

SAR_boats · 10-25-2007, 04:23 PM

Thank you very much to Sam for his contribution. It is very much appreciated

SAR_boats · 10-25-2007, 04:42 PM

Thank you very much Traci for your contribution (I wont tell Neil if you don't

)

Neil and Traci you guys rock. Neil is making phone calls left and right calling in every favor he can from everybody in the industry, and Traci whips out the plastic and donates too. Thank you so much.

ThinkFast · 10-25-2007, 04:45 PM

I haven't met Mark yet. It's gotta be a nightmare losing everything to a fire but I'm hoping he is able to get his dream bike in the end.

BrewMaster · 10-26-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThinkFast

I'm hoping he is able to get his dream bike in the end.

This could end up being like the STR version of pimp my ride. I nominate Jose (ShinKen) to be our version of Xzibit.

PacMan · 10-26-2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

This could end up being like the STR version of pimp my ride. I nominate Jose (ShinKen) to be our version of Xzibit.

Word!!

surlygal · 10-26-2007, 08:15 AM

My hope for Mark and his family and any other family that lost there homes in these fires, is to get back to as normal of a life as possible. In my household if Neil doesn't get to ride his bike - he gets a bit cranky - so a new bike may help ease some of the pain.
I read in this post that Mark did have insurance and that's going to help get material things back (not quickly by any means), but loosing normacly (not a word?) has got to be crippling.
This all is just very sad to me! Anything I can do I will.

It's really great to see a group of people get together and help someone they barely know. STR has again shown me why i'm grateful to be part of it

10-25-2007, 08:40 AM	#41 (permalink)
queenwilhelmina God Save the Queen	I'll definitely stop by Adrenaline to donate. I can't imagine losing my bike, let alone my home. The STR family helped out Jason and I when we needed it, and we're here to help out our brother when he needs it! Thanks for organizing this Chris... you rock indeed. __________________

10-25-2007, 12:31 PM	#43 (permalink)
ezzyride STR Veteran	Chris, Thanks! Done!!! Let me know if you need me to try out the new bike for Mark. -Ezzy __________________ *Ezzyride*

10-25-2007, 01:28 PM	#46 (permalink)
1x1clyde Flynn Lives!	Great News!! I just got off the phone with Mark and I have to say he is in good spirits considering but just overwhelmed by the support and honest concern that everyone has shown on this board and to that I say thank you to all of you! It is absolutely fantastic to see the supprt going on, it almost brings me to tears, especailly talking with Mark..and it takes alot for that, ask my wife! I was able to call on some favors with some vendors and so far Giro/Bell have offered a free helmet of his choice and Nite Rider will donate a HID light, Flight or Moab, to replace the one he lost. Truly amazing to have these guys help out and last but by no means least is Yeti helping out, they have not figured out the price but it will be VERY inexpensive,with a 575 so that more of the donations can go to helping out Mark and his wife getting back on their feet. Some truly great news, in my opinion! __________________ BryGuy17: naturally, but small doesn't necessarily mean not fun Guero:"gotta stay focused though, im drinking with world class drinkers this weekend."

10-25-2007, 02:39 PM	#49 (permalink)
SAR_boats Booze Bikes n Boomsticks	Thank you to Kevin, Gregory, Edgar and Scott for your very generous online donations! Mark and I really appreciate it. For those that don't know we are up to a total of about $500 so far. Thank you to Jesse for his contribution in the shop. I really can't thank you guys enough for contributing. Mark is completely floored by the support and generousity displayed by the members of STR, some of whom he has never met. __________________

10-25-2007, 03:36 PM	#52 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Done. I like the idea of selling stuff for Mark. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

10-25-2007, 11:33 AM	#42 (permalink)
MuddyEdgar Senior Member	DONE!!! $$$$ cash donated via paypal. Edgar

10-25-2007, 12:57 PM	#44 (permalink)
MuddyEdgar Senior Member	A thought came to me as I was typing away on the 10key (at work). Anyways, I seen there was a great turnout on items that have been offered for donation. I was thinking why not post these items for sale at a cheap price and the buyer pays the funds directly to Bike Relief for Sladnas. It's a WIN-WIN either way. I will start.......for $40.00 you get all of these items: -sz L Gt hard tail frame Chrom Alloy vbrake & disc comp also comes with LX crankset -Mavic Wheelset 9speed disc w/XT hubs -another 7-8speed wheelset w/LX hubs vbrake only -and a THANK YOU!

10-25-2007, 01:43 PM	#47 (permalink)
Evil Chocula ah buh bye now	Thats awesome!!!! I'll be dropping c-note in the kitty when I get paid Wednesday.

10-25-2007, 02:02 PM	#48 (permalink)
tkblazer No Longer Riding	thats great news Neilbert.... we cannot bring Mark's house or possessions back, but we can help out in his future. This bike will without a doubt have a lot of value in it for all of us. STR - you guys rock

10-25-2007, 02:45 PM	#50 (permalink)
PacMan Banned	I just called Mark and just to re-itterate, he is stunned by the showing of generosity by all the STR folks. The helmet offer and the Niterider offer really surprised him and he is stoked to get back on the bike soon. We're going to try to get together for lunch on Saturday and I'll try to pry more out of him then Boats--thanks again for getting this together. You are awesome for taking the time and the effort!! 1x1Clyde--everything you are doing with the helmet and lights is beyond cool!! Thanks again!! I plan on donating a good chunk of $$ when I get my first paycheck with all the mandatory overtime pay.

10-25-2007, 03:24 PM	#51 (permalink)
tkblazer No Longer Riding	i know for some this may be the last thing on their minds, but since a lot of us don't ride in SD much.... once all the fires and stuff are done with, how about we do a ride to bring everyone together? we could present Mark with his new bike and just hang out

10-25-2007, 04:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
nappyt STR Veteran	I didn't even see this post until now. Count me in I get paid on the 5th. He is a great guy. I have only been on the trail with him a few times but like someone else said you can tell he is a good soul. I hope things get better for him and his wife.

10-25-2007, 04:23 PM	#55 (permalink)
SAR_boats Booze Bikes n Boomsticks	Thank you very much to Sam for his contribution. It is very much appreciated __________________

10-25-2007, 04:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
SAR_boats Booze Bikes n Boomsticks	Thank you very much Traci for your contribution (I wont tell Neil if you don't ) Neil and Traci you guys rock. Neil is making phone calls left and right calling in every favor he can from everybody in the industry, and Traci whips out the plastic and donates too. Thank you so much. __________________

10-25-2007, 04:45 PM	#57 (permalink)
ThinkFast STR Veteran	I haven't met Mark yet. It's gotta be a nightmare losing everything to a fire but I'm hoping he is able to get his dream bike in the end. __________________ "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together". - African Proverb

10-26-2007, 08:15 AM	#60 (permalink)
surlygal Bad Girl of DH	My hope for Mark and his family and any other family that lost there homes in these fires, is to get back to as normal of a life as possible. In my household if Neil doesn't get to ride his bike - he gets a bit cranky - so a new bike may help ease some of the pain. I read in this post that Mark did have insurance and that's going to help get material things back (not quickly by any means), but loosing normacly (not a word?) has got to be crippling. This all is just very sad to me! Anything I can do I will. It's really great to see a group of people get together and help someone they barely know. STR has again shown me why i'm grateful to be part of it __________________ tkblazer: " i'm a freakin roadie now" Wrecker: "Although six inches is fine with me, it'll have to be white. "

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Saddles and your junk/man junk issues while riding.any suggestions(merged)	0gravity	General Discussion	32	02-11-2010 09:31 PM
My bike story with a little life thrown in.	autoduel	Introduce Yourself	13	01-14-2010 08:29 PM
The Bike Co	LBmtb	Bike Shop Reviews	223	12-07-2009 07:49 PM
You know you're a mountain biker when....	OMR	The Pub	34	05-27-2008 03:02 PM
Abandoned Bike	LoisMustDie	General Discussion	11	08-09-2007 11:52 PM

STR | SocalTrailRiders.org

Your Southern CaliforniaMountain Biking Community

Your Southern California
Mountain Biking Community