RR: Holy Jim to Trabuco and Back

[genusmtbkr5]

Hey Deb, sorry I didn't ride with you guys more. I saw you guys leaving Holy Jim and you were out in the front group. As Eron, slayer, kish me and I rode out from HJ, I could see you guys in the distance, but couldn't catch up. I finally hooked up with Hugh as he stoped to take pics. As you know WHT is no picnic, but coming down Holy Jim was fun. We didn't have the water or energy to do Upper HJ. Next time! Great job yesterday. You ladies rock!

BTW, can you believe that Kim and her friend Linda made it to the top of HJ? I thought for sure they called it a day. Please tell her great job for me. Maybe she can sign up on STR.

[Wrecker]

Gene, what is your Warrior's name? With this new line of rides that you're putting out, I think they should change it

Sounds like you guys had a blast, like any good masochist would! Looking forward to seeing you all on the trails soon.

[OMR]

Originally Posted by Wrecker

Gene, what is your Warrior's name? With this new line of rides that you're putting out, I think they should change it

Gene's Warrior name fits him well: Guides new Warriors .... and this is the charter that he has chosen. The success of his rides are an indication of the need that has gone unfilled ... riders looking for a group of others that they can ride with, challenge themselves and have fun. It's why many of us took up mountain biking in the first place. As true Warriors, we owe it to others to help them mature as riders... that is our responsibility... and it sure is fun!!!!

[db250f]

It was so nice to meet you Wilhelmina! I am very impressed by your determination and astounded you have only been riding for one year. You are the Queen & you rule! Debbie

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

I did just the first leg of the ride, up Holy Jim and back down. It was tough! I owe lots of thanks to Gene for stickin back with me the whole time. It meant a lot to me! I hope I didn't slow you down too much!

I definitely want to try going further next time. I couldn't believe how long just Holy Jim was! I'm looking forward to go back though. It was AWESOME riding down. Thankfully OMR's neighbor rode down HJ so that was cool.

Hope everyone else had a good ride.

I had an amazing time today and I owe many many thanks to Gene for hangin back with me. Your encouragement means a lot to me! That was my first time at HJ and I really liked it, though it was tough. I'm glad Gene was there to help me through it Those switchbacks are tricky - especially the left ones!

Coming down HJ was a lot of fun! I mostly rode down with OMR's neighbor, Craig, and we had a blast. It was very rewarding to ride down what was a loooong steady climb. I went through my whole 100 oz. camelbak, so it's probably a good thing that I just did the HJ ride.

My afternoon nap was awesome and I'm going to sleep well tonight and look forward to the next training ride.

Thanks again Gene - you are the best.

[queenwilhelmina]

Originally Posted by db250f

It was so nice to meet you Wilhelmina! I am very impressed by your determination and astounded you have only been riding for one year. You are the Queen & you rule! Debbie

[FONT=Verdana]Thanks Deb! It was great meeting you as well… hopefully one day I’ll be able to keep up with you so we can ride together! [/FONT][FONT=Wingdings][FONT=Wingdings][/FONT][/FONT]

[Keith B]

Jeff is going to get a reputation as the king of punctures.

[HUGH]

Hey Gene thanks for putting on the ride! Good times were had by all. Willie sorry I missed ya at the top of Holy Jim. Keep up the great work! Autoduel, how is your back? Jcampbell thanks for the help at the end of the ride!!
See yall at the nextun!!

HUGH

[db250f]

At the rate you're going, it will happen soon, plus you're a youngster.

Originally Posted by queenwilhelmina

[FONT=Verdana]Thanks Deb! It was great meeting you as well… hopefully one day I’ll be able to keep up with you so we can ride together! [/FONT][FONT=Wingdings][FONT=Wingdings][/FONT][/FONT]

[autoduel]

Originally Posted by HUGH

Hey Gene thanks for putting on the ride! Good times were had by all. Willie sorry I missed ya at the top of Holy Jim. Keep up the great work! Autoduel, how is your back? Jcampbell thanks for the help at the end of the ride!!
See yall at the nextun!!

HUGH

Thanks for asking Hugh. The back is fine after a few hours off the bike and on the couch. I think I just made the cockpit a little too cramped with the changes I made to the bike.