This is Julia12 saying hello...

[Julia12]

Making fun of Dino (just kidding).

I was dropped from a ride and decided I wanted to become fast and I really love the sport. You have to have fun can't have anyone pushing you. I think if someone feels to much pressure they may not enjoy it as much as others. I don't really know I am only 12 years old.

And you really have to like the bike you ride.

Julia

[katonk]

Originally Posted by Pato

If I recall correctly, there's actually 8 bits in 1 byte so 4 bits = 1 nibble. Sorry, that's the computer nerd in me talking. I return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Duc

Correct. But I told Julia that a nibble didn't exist. You better head on over to the geek thread.

Start crackin' or Julia is going to win the 'Iron Horse Hater Comment of the Day".

[Julia12]

Plus you really have to like the people you ride with. I love riding with mtnbikerfred, Dino (The Mayor), Bob, Pugz, Katonk, Duc, Gene etc.

Just let your little girl ride with Dino and she will get hooked on riding.

Julia

[BrewMaster]

Julia, you are a riding stud and a nice young lady. It is always fun riding with you. You are mature beyond your years. Welcome, though you've been part of STR for a long time.

[jeffj]

While everyone else stood there gawking at Donny's shredded derailleur hanger on The Loop last Sunday, Julia was the first to whip out her chain tool so he could try to make it SS.

She doesn't strike me as a typical 12 year old on a ride. She's a complete rider just like everyone else and handles that Liquid like a pro. Keep up the good work.

Seeing this girl on the podium will be no surprise to me.

All that and a soccer player too?

Welcome to the board Julia.

[Dino Brown]

Originally Posted by Julia12

.... I was dropped from a ride and decided I wanted to become fast and I really love the sport. Julia

What Julia was trying to say is: Her first experience on a mountain bike was less memorable!

Julia and her Mother joined a "beginner" ride at ALISO (another group). The group DROPPED them.... as darkness began to fall... on a trail they were unfamiliar with!
She made a promise to herself- THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!

For those who have not ridden with her- she is an exceptionally gifted athlete! She is a good kid. If she decides racing is for her- she will excel! Hate to say it- she is also faster/stronger than 70% of the members of STR! And *NO* I am not joking!

[commplex]

JULIA!!!!!!!! You are official now. Cant wait to see you on the trails again soon.

Take care

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Welcome Julia! I rode with you and your mom at the ride with your kid day at Irvine Park last year. It's really cool to see young people getting into a positive sport like mountain biking. Hope to see you and your mom on the trails soon!

KeepsWhatHappens

[Pato]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Hate to say it- she is also faster/stronger than 70% of the members of STR! And *NO* I am not joking!

That's because she's not being handicapped by riding an IH.

[Red Hot Sloth]

Is this the Julia that wanted to in the "B" group on the Sladnas ride but mom said no? Prolly would have done better than the rest of us if you were allowed to, no joke.
From San Diego County!!

[OldDogDan]

Hi Julia,

Yes, I remember you from the Sladnas ride at Daley...hope to see you again down San Diego way. Welcome!

Dan

[Fishysticks]

After seeing you tear up those stairs at Laguna Lake last sunday I have no doubt you will do great once you start racing!

And anyone who gives Dino a hard time is alright by me!

[JOx2]

They said it all! all i can say is WELCOME!!!!!!!! But how can i welcome you here since you have been an STR since forever?

See you see you!

[el_d00der1n0]

Julia!

I rode with you and your mom at Daley. Good to have you on board!

[CC]

Julie! Glad you finally stopped lurking!

I have no doubt that you'll continue to rock out there

Keep up the weekly riding and throw in some long rides on the weekend and you'll be stronger before you know it.

~cc

[ShinKen]

[jonathan_sykes81]

It is so nice to see the youth of today is not as lost as the media makes it seem. How great it is to see someone as young as Julia with a good head on her shoulders(I am sure it can be chalked up to good parenting). Man, I sound like my dad, when did I inherit the talk like an old person gene. Anyway, welcome aboard Julia, keep it up. Later.

[Pugz]

I hope we are going to get a report on your Fontana trip with Dino today. I wanna know when you are racing.

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