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Old 03-17-2008, 09:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello riding community!

I am Dial Tone and I am new to riding. I've been playing airsoft for almost 20 years and I recently bought a Trek 7100 hybrid to get into better playing shape. After one ride with my friends through Santiago Truck trail on a loaner and I'm hooked on biking! I now have a Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Plus to ride at other local Socal trails.

I'm here to learn all the aspects of biking from repair to maintenance and where and how to ride. Please bear with me if I ask a question that has been addressed multiple times.

I'll be that guy hike-a-biking. Lemme know when you're coming through, I got no problem stepping to the right.
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Old 03-17-2008, 09:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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to a GREAT sport and an awesome community!
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Old 03-17-2008, 10:11 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome Dial tone,please pick up the phone bitch!Joking
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome to the group

You're sure to find answers to all your questions here...maybe try to make it to the Marshall Canyon newbie ride on Saturday...you'll get to meet a lot of folks!
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:38 AM   #5 (permalink)
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DT welcome buddy - DT's a buddy of mine who got hooked bad... which is good! Great to see you here Pat - lots of great read. Looking forward to more rides, I'll let you know as they come up.
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Old 03-18-2008, 09:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
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your friend took you on STT? you know it's closed right?

welcome regardless and join the addiction
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Old 03-18-2008, 09:57 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Enjoy the sport its a blast. See you on the trails!
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:03 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
 
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:06 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:02 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:07 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I'm also from the Valley of the Dirt People. Hope to see you @ Marshall Cyn!
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:28 PM   #13 (permalink)
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to the family.Don't worry about asking questions.We were all new once.Some good rides in your local area to build up your endurance.Like sdyeti said join us on Sat.for a ride at Marshall Cyn.in LaVerne and meet some of the people.Newbie friendly and no one is left behind.Afterwards we're going to have lunch and grab a beer at T.E.Phillips,also in LaVerne. - Lloyd
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Old 03-18-2008, 01:34 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Welcome Dial Tone.

This is the Marshall Cayon Newbie ride that everyone mentioned.

Marshall Canyon Newbie Ride

Come on out! It's close to Duarte and you will get to ride with a great group.
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:25 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Wow! Thanks for the warm welcome and the invite guys and gals! Unfortunately I have something already planned for Saturday so I'll meet you guys at the next newbie ride. Besides, that will give me enough time to get into somewhat decent riding shape. Right now I look like 210 lbs of chewed bubble gum.

Some forums ask that you post a picture to put a face with the name so:


Me on my first ride

Again, thanks for the welcome!
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:28 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:37 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 07:41 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:00 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Don't worry about the weight my friend. We're not here for a modeling comp, we just love to ride! There is a nice mix of experience levels here and a fair amount of trash talkers ready at a moments notice. Don't worry, it's all in good fun and we'll see you on the trail soon.
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:07 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard...you'll be an addict in no time!
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