Greetings!

[Vanaerobic]

What's Up!

I live in So Cal and I would consider myself a trail rider but never have I been on STR.

I met a bunch of people from STR during a group ride at Sycamore Canyon in Riverside a couple of Sundays ago. Everyone was really cool and I figured this would be a great way to meet even more people and go on more group rides.

I live in the Inland Empire, Loma Linda specifically. So if any one is in the 909 and wants to ride let me know. I would consider myself an all-around rider. There isn't much on two wheels that I wouldn't consider fun. Up, down, all around, even, gasp, on the road once in a while.

Anyways, thanks for this great community. Looking forward to meeting more like-minded people.

[sdyeti]

Glad you are joining!

[allison]

Hubby and I live in the 951. We usually do all mountain rides, but until March 8 or so will only be doing horrid long suffer fest training rides.

If you're interested in racing we'll be out at Southridge in Fontana for the Winter Series!! (Jan 12-13 it starts).

[thebush]

You'll find quite a few people live out in the nine-oh-nine and you shouldn't have any problems finding someone to ride with! Lots of friendly people willing and ready. Drop me a PM if you ever want to ride.

And once again welcome!

[Red Hot Sloth]

[Do Work]

[cmeride]

When is the Fontana race. How do you enter. What type of bike do you need? Would a 6" AM bike be fine ?

[sdyeti]

Here is the linky to a previous thread:
SRC Dates 2008

Also, you can go directly to the Southridge website: www.southridgeusa.com

I know people who race the dh on bikes like the Intense 6.6, Nomad, etc. so it is do-able on a smaller, AM type bike. Most folks ride dh bikes out there, however (myself included).


You can sign up at practice (on Sat) or before the race on Sunday. They have a tent/table with the registration right there.

[Vanaerobic]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I'll be sure to introduce myself at the next Winter series. I actually raced the the last 2007 Winter Series. It was pretty fun racing Beginner. Next year it's time to step it up to sport.

To cmeride, I only have my Giant Reign to race on which has 6" front and rear. I did OK. There are some spots where a bigger bike would probably be faster. But there are also other spots where a smaller AM bike is just as fast, ie the "wall." Ride your AM bike. It's totally doable.

[sdyeti]

No, you actually look exactly like your avatar In fact, you are your avatar, just so the poor guy won't be confused

Originally Posted by mechmann

if you come out to Fontana, make sure to introduce yourself!!!!!

if you want to know what i look like, check my pictures on my sponsorhouse page.

[ghixon]

and howdy.

Ride in and around Loma Linda since the time change and snow up the hill. You didn't happen to be riding Monday afternoon at Jedi (Houlda Crook) with a dog were you? I ran across a guy on a Giant at the top of the chute coming up. I was riding the Black Trek coming off the top hill.

Anyways, welcome to the madness. I'm usually rolling at Jedi in the winter. Send me a PM and we'll meet up.

[genusmtbkr5]

Welcome to the tribe.

[Hanzo]

Hey Van, It took you awhile but . I met you on that Sycamore ride.

noel

[nappyt]