RR: Blackstar to Beeks (newbie ride)

[guero]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

John, awesome video man! Glad you had the helmet cam.

Just curious, what was your max speed on the downhill? You and the other Warriors were flying!

thanks for the video John! he was following me and george on the descent into hidden valley, i am the bubb in the blue shorts. then right towards the end of the downhill heading back to the cars he cruised on by me. it was rad to see how much dust i avoided by being one of the first couple of bubbs to head down!

[genusmtbkr5]

Just some of the comments posted about this ride.

Originally Posted by Chewyeti

Wow is about all i can say!
totally rad ride, and a first time up blackstar for me!

Originally Posted by guero

awesome ride.
thanks to all who made it happen. thanks to chris vargas who showed up and gave everyone the lowdown on the basics of mt. biking and climbing and what not before the ride.

Originally Posted by 29erturkey

Thanks for an awesome ride guys! I was a late comer and only decided to go this morning, but I'm glad I did. This group was a class act and I hope to see you guys back on the trail.

Originally Posted by Neccros

Thanks to all who helped get my sorry ass up the hill(Wrecker, J_sims, Traci, and Gene) and definetly a HUGE thanks to Andy for being the life of the party and a cheerleader(I swear he was about to bust out his outfit!!!)....

Originally Posted by Letyrides

Excellant ride today! I hate climbing so I figure the best way to get over that is to just do it and get better at it. This was my first attempt at anything longer than the climbs on the Fully Loop! I was a bit anxious about it but I feel great that I got it done and didn't die.

Originally Posted by Wrecker

One of the reasons I LOVE mtn biking is the comraderie, one of the reasons I love STR is the lack of ego and the intense support for each rider, one of the reasons I loved this ride is that it had it all! You guys all rock!

Originally Posted by andy aka rut

What a great ride. Surlygal and neccros are examples of why mountain biking stays in my blood. They were out there pushing their bodies beyond their pain thresh holds. I saw tears, cramps, empty camelback bladders, frustration and the biggest sense of accomplishments I have seen in years. Huge prop's to you two!!!
Congrats to all the newbies that de-virgin-ized themselves today.

Originally Posted by mtber3737

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]This was a day that will be long remembered as one of the more successful and fun rides. [/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]OMR[/SIZE][/FONT]

Originally Posted by springrubber

Gene thank you very much for bringing us newbs up there. The network of support that STR has makes it so much more comfortable for beginners like Alyssa and I. That has to be one of the best Saturdays I have had in a long time.

The turn outs for these newb rides show that they are very popular. I hope they continue and look forward to the next one.

Gene, thanks again and please forward my thanks to The Warriors.

Originally Posted by ShugaMama

Thanks again to Gene for organizing this-Thanks to the Warrior's society for the refreshments and for all you do in your maintenance/advocacy. When can we do it again???

Originally Posted by Kid A

I believe all had fun.

Thank you all for the kind words. Rides like this is why I love this sport. WS club member Treve M. emailed this to me. It's only part of what he sent to Chris Vargas (Warriors Chief) and I, but it pretty much sums it up.

[FONT=Century Gothic]" It reminded about my introduction into mountain biking and the journey to where I am today. Jeff and I always benchmark ourselves against people like Pua, Manny, and Cameron wondering how they can ride so fast. We both agree that we tend to forget those just starting out, and what we think is an easy Tuesday loop, is someones epic. I feel that this is such an amazing mountain bike community and hope that those that came continue to enjoy it on whatever level they can. I felt proud to participate as a Warrior and local mountain biker. I look forward to the next fun event." Treve[/FONT]

SO TRUE, Thanks again and I'll see you all on the "PAIN DIVIDE"

RACHEL AND JEFF, BECAUSE OF YOU, NO ONE WAS LEFT BEHIND! THANK YOU!

Here are my pics:

[genusmtbkr5]

More pics

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by guero

it was rad to see how much dust i avoided by being one of the first couple of bubbs to head down!

that was because you were the one causing all the dust to kick up with those skids

[holistic]

Hi guys,

this was my first real MTB ride EVER, and i was the dude who decided to turn around about half way. WHAT A WORKOUT!

but this was a great experience. everybody was really positive, and helpful. you guys definitely know how to do things right i'll definitely be back out again, and maybe next time i'll keep up hahaha.


thanks STR!

[J_Sims]

Come out to the Fullerton Loop on Thursday evenings....

[surlygal]

Originally Posted by holistic

Hi guys,

this was my first real MTB ride EVER, and i was the dude who decided to turn around about half way. WHAT A WORKOUT!

but this was a great experience. everybody was really positive, and helpful. you guys definitely know how to do things right i'll definitely be back out again, and maybe next time i'll keep up hahaha.


thanks STR!

Don't worry about keeping up - Just ride at least that's what I learned this weekend

Be sure to come out on more of our "Newbie" rides..See you there.

[guero]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

that was because you were the one causing all the dust to kick up with those skids

whatchu talkin' bout?

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Originally Posted by BrewMaster

John, awesome video man! Glad you had the helmet cam.

Just curious, what was your max speed on the downhill? You and the other Warriors were flying!

33.6 MPH ...call it 34! Had to keep it under 40 because of traffic.

KeepsWhatHappens

[BrewMaster]

Originally Posted by KeepsWhatHappens

33.6 MPH ...call it 34! Had to keep it under 40 because of traffic.

KeepsWhatHappens

Good gravy!

Glad I got to meet you John. Look forward to riding with you again.

[Neccros]

Originally Posted by Permagrin

Thanks for putting on a great ride. Granted Tio and I got there late but nevertheless we felt the adrenaline - and tasted the dust from tires on the move before us so it was all good .

You probably still passed me on the way up!!!

[carbonman]

It's so cool to read all the posts and hear that everybody that went on the ride had a blast. Now that's what Mountain Biking is all about, good riding and good peeps.

[Fired Yo Momma]

Wow I really wished I could have made this ride so like it was a lot of fun but I was camping in Catalina for my buddies bachlor party. I did catch some nice fish although got pretty scarred when I came a across a HUGE Manta Ray while spear fishing.

[Sweetpea]

This was my first STR ride. What a wonderful group of people. Thank you to everyone.

I cross posted this ride on the ODC board. I had a few new riders sign up and I was nervous about them handling the ride. Their joy at making it to the top brought me back to what is really the best part of mountain biking; camraderie, support, adrenaline, accomplishment, beautiful countryside and tons o' humor.

All my riders are now STR riders and, overnight, they've turned fanatical about riding. Good job. Thank you again!

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by carbonman

It's so cool to read all the posts and hear that everybody that went on the ride had a blast. Now that's what Mountain Biking is all about, good riding and good peeps.

patrick, i found this cool picture of your family on the ODC site




o yea... i caught some cranky bubb playing a trick on me (its a cheap bike, but its not an Ironhorse! )

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

patrick, i found this cool picture of your family on the ODC site

I spoke to Patrick and his son for the first time up at Beeks. What a great way to keep the family together (and save on baby sitting costs!) Simply said that family Rocks!!! (sweet bike as well although i'm not a huge fan of tandems) I've done some riding with my wife on beach paths with my son in tow but nothing significant on dirt...hope to do some soon.

hey Nam what is the ODC website you found pic at...never heard of it...thanks (good meeting you for first time as well!)

[tkblazer]

http://www.outdoorsclub.org

i think i've met a few people from that club at Aliso on a ride

[Neccros]

Kid A.... checkout "ODC" at http://outdoorsclub.org/ Great site for riding as well as anything outdoors and also social as well...

I been a member for a couple of years now.

[llopez71]

amazing....

[foofighter]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

patrick, i found this cool picture of your family on the ODC site

that's the best! i love that the whole family is involved. my question is w/ the son in tow, how is the dust when they're descending etc.