Hey dudes!

[DasBrink]

Hey dudes, how is it going? My name is Adam, and i just moved from commuter/urban biking to dirt. I was like a roadie-lite . So i just got a my bike, Rockhopper comp, and had my first weekend in the dirt. And am i hooked! I stumbled through half of the fullerton loop before i got lost, and played around the dam in craigs park. and man was it fun! Im local to middle oc, costa mesa area. And would love to go on some real rides, figure out how to do this right, and maybe try a xc race. So if there is ever a ride local you can expect me to tag along! Do you guys hit the loop often? i saw i just missed a huge 50 person ride last week. I plan on lurking again for another month or 2, than i might have something worthwhile to say, haha. See ya on the trails!

[Fired Yo Momma]

I live in Costa Mesa. Where at in Costa Mesa do you live? You should check out El Morro I ride their at least once a week. Its close to us! Well anyways welcome and if you like sometime we can go for a ride in El Morro

[ShinKen]

welcome dood!! i ride the Whitting/STT/Luge loop mostly on Wend. Let me know if u want to tag along. (nice pace btw)

[Tighe ridr]

Welcome to STR, everyone rides the Fullerton loop on Thursdays at 18:45. We meet in the parking lot by the court house. Come this Thursday, great way to meet people. Shinken is trying to kill you with his ride, that is a long ride. I'm not the best rider so maybe you could hang for that long, I can't, its too long for me at this point of my riding career.

[ride hard]

[Wrecker]

Welcome! After you check out El Moro, you should check out the new Nix Center

[DasBrink]

Hey, Thanks everyone. I am going to try my damned to get off work at a decent time and make it to the loop on Thursday. If you see a guy looking around uncomfortably on a grey rockhopper comp, you found me . I live right by south coast, so hey, were is El Morro?
And ShinKen, Whats a "nice pace", is that like 5% less than killing the new guy How long is that loop?


oh, and what kind of pace do you guys run on the Fullerton loop? I like to go fast, but i am pretty sure i dont even know what that is yet on a mtb .

haha, but of course everyone thinks they are fast until they meet a real fast guy!

[carbonman]

Hope to see you up at the Loop. Its a blast I believe its about 11-12mi total.

[springrubber]

Originally Posted by DasBrink

If you see a guy looking around uncomfortably on a grey rockhopper comp, you found me

Hey I ride the same bike and always look uncomfortable! I have only been a member here for a short while. I am also new and I have already met some way cool people. Genusmtbkr5 is putting on a Newbie ride at Black Star to Beek's Place. You should definitely come out for that one. It is on Aug 4 and you can find the details under rides.

[Pain Freak]

Grew up around Costa Misery. ( the part I lived in anyways). The Fully ride is a real relaxed casual pace. We do occasionally sprint between regroups, but with only a moderate level of fitness you would be fine. So if you think you can "hang", you'll probably be out front waiting. It's more of a social gathering with a ride thrown in for people needing an excuse to have a few beers.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by DasBrink

Hey, Thanks everyone. I am going to try my damned to get off work at a decent time and make it to the loop on Thursday. If you see a guy looking around uncomfortably on a grey rockhopper comp, you found me . I live right by south coast, so hey, were is El Morro?
And ShinKen, Whats a "nice pace", is that like 5% less than killing the new guy How long is that loop?


oh, and what kind of pace do you guys run on the Fullerton loop? I like to go fast, but i am pretty sure i dont even know what that is yet on a mtb .

haha, but of course everyone thinks they are fast until they meet a real fast guy!

that loop can take about 2 hours in a good pace but I can also ride slower and wait for people!! so the pace can be as fast as u want it to be!! u can always quit after WHitting if its too much

the Full loop will be a slow pace but the first lap usually will be faster!!

[Fired Yo Momma]

Yea ususally the STR peeps that get their early to the loop do a early prelap. These peeps are kind of riding at a fast pace because they want to get their when all the other people get their. The second ride is pretty chill. Although for me as of late its been a workout somewhat because I have in the past done two loops. Yea El Morro is fun PM me if you want to go check it out sometime. In fact I may go ride today.

[SAR_boats]

Welcome to the madness. A few notes to help familiarize yourself with some of the other members.

1. Don't ever let ShinKen set the pace on a ride. You will die
2. CeeDub is a sandbagger, don't make any "friendly bets" with him before a ride.
3. LBMTB commonly tells people to "Stay thirsty, my friends." He means beer.
4. You get five points if you can guess what brand of bikes the following people ride: TurnerRob, ChumbaJason, TitusChick, TurnerWhore
5. When FoShizzle says "You're Ghey", just take it as a compliment.
6. MTBer3737 is the oldest mountain biker in the world. He is also faster than you or me.
7. Report to CC for "kickstand inspection" at the first ride you attend.
8. Report to SheClimbs after you get your kickstand inspection, for a "rearend and final drive inspection". Pray she doesn't give you "the shocker"
9. STR is way better than MTBR or Ridemonkey
10. Support JensonUSA and Adrenaline Bike Shop since they provide financial support for STR
11. Don't be stingy with the "thanks" button, it is free to use
12. No matter what your personal feelings or exeriences are, don't ever tell Dino Brown that Iron Horse bikes suck.
13. Don't ever challenge Guero to a drinking competition, you will lose.
14. FiredYoMomma, however, is a lightweight. I've seen girl scouts and Mormans drink him under the table.
15. Don't ever expect Integradriv3r to wake up in time for a ride, you will be waiting for a long time.
16. The only reason why Ladd Jasper is so nice is because he pitys the slow
17. Don't try to have more posts than TKblazer. It is impossible.
18. If I am ever on a ride with you, expect to hear a lot of cursing followed by crashing noises. Call 911 when this happens.
19. 2WheelLee and Hoosierdaddy can do one-handed wheelies up hills you or I would walk up. You will learn to hate them as much as I do.
20. AndyakaRut and Genusmtnbiker are the official STR ambassadors to every bike race available.
21. If you can catch Sauce, you get to kiss her. (Don't bother trying)
22. *Fill in the blank: I don't always drink beer, but when I do I drink _____________.*
23. *If I can see the coins in your pocket, you had better use them to call a tailor.*
24. 53,482: The number of bikes Rob will have to work on to pay off his bike parts and hot wing debts
25: 15.31: Number of seconds, on average, that a post by GabrielZink stays on the forum before it is deleted
26: JordansRealm has a better job than you, or me, or anyone that doesn't work at the playboy mansion.
27: LetyRides does roller derby. She is tougher than you.
28: Don't compare tattoos with JSims or QueenWilhemina. You will lose.
29: ~Pakiha~ was once the owner of the largest bruise in the history of man.
30. PainFreak thinks his moustache make him look manly.
31. Don't talk to Gurp13 about dogs.
32. For that matter, don't talk to Shudder about chopped Harley-Davidsons either
33. Dstepper makes the tough choices look easy: "Hmm I broke my Turner 5-spot frame, so should I get another 5-spot frame, a Turner RFX or a Niner RIP9? Eh, I'll get all of them and sort it out later."
34. Avoid hucking contests with CalEpic
35. Report all Steven Jackson sightings immediately. You'll know him when you see him
36. Mechmann and Allison don't really have jobs, all they do is go on bike trips
37. Carbonman and Shugamama ride the same trails as everyone else. But they do it on a tandem, pulling a trailer (seriously)
38. If you use words like cheers, bloody good, smashing, footy, tuppence, wot wot, guv'nor, or have ever said "God save the Queen" and meant it, then you will get along great with KeithB, Lefty Kev and Lazy Brit
39. Yes, I do love my bikes almost as much as my wife and daughter.
40. 1x1Clyde is faster than he looks. A lot faster.
41. Jackieo gives new meaning to the term "starved for attention"
42. PacMan has been seen recently racing around on his bike, eating dots and running from ghosts
43. You may know TurnerRob by his Indian name: Supah Wrench
44. When One_leg_rolled_up gets done with a ride in his reeboks and jeans, there is usually a bunch of pissed off riders on bikes that cost 4x that of his that got dropped somewhere
45. Kid A excels at ignoring the doctor's orders
*Stolen from "The most interesting man in the world" but very true

Welcome to STR

[DasBrink]

Nice list! The theme seems to be, most of the people here are either crazy fast, or just plain crazy

[SAR_boats]

Originally Posted by DasBrink

Nice list! The theme seems to be, most of the people here are either crazy fast, or just plain crazy

Basically, yeah.

[genusmtbkr5]

Welcome, I've got a ride posted for the 4th of Aug. Check the rides calendar and join in. There will be vets as well as newbs.