Dave, are you going to that BBQ and trail ride thing at Big Bear, i think its coming up pretty soon. I was thinking of going but not fully decided yet. Just wondering who else local in our area that are going to this.

Hey Dave, I don't ride with anyone local, usually just a bunch of guys from work. I do ride with JeffJ in Castaic quite a bit, usually the Tapia loop on Friday mornings. I used to live in Palmdale in '92, off of Ave. S and 10th East. I used to ride the dump on Tierra Subida a lot or drive to Devil's Punchbowl. Recently we have been riding the Santa Monica's of Palos Verdes (at least the trails that are still open to bikes!). My fitness level is far from where it was in the late 90's. I had lower back surgery in 2000 and stayed off of my bike for 7 years. I just bought a full suspension bike last year and started riding again. I'm a pretty slow climber but love going downhill and some jumping. I rode Mammoth a few times last year and had a blast. Let me know if you would like to hit up Castaic sometime, i'm usually off work on Fridays and like to hit it early. I'll P.M. you next time I go.
See ya, Rich