RR: Aliso SSufferfest (my cr@ppy ride report)

[slowSSer]

well, more like "let's take the ss out- it's lighter and easier to push!"

did the Sat AM ride that was posted by foofighter Duan. T'was nice to finally meet you in person, as well as 1fgrider (mike?) on his refurbished SSchwinn (fine bike!), and the rest- not sure on names though. (help! i didn't get a chance to introduce myself - I was the weird dude on the SSofa King wearing wool )

there was even a 1x1clyde sighting. sorry dude- didn't get a chance to introduce myself and say "hi". sweet SSalsa, BTW! 29er's represent! Clyde was definitely the peanut gallery with the slams and jabs that got all laughing.

now, who was the wicked fast guy on the brown kona SS? I thought i was doing just fine at nearly the front of the pack heading to TOTW and he comes smokin' past me like I'm standing still! damn!

Marcel (houseofmusic) even graced us with his presence while out on his own loop- apparently we're not good enough to ride with him

there were several new ssers getting their feet wet and one really out of shape guy (myself) that did their best to conquer the hills. I did better than i thought i would. neoSSers: stick to it. it does get easier!

my ride started a little earlier at the church lot at a very chilly 7:00 (someone said it was 41 degrees) and the spin down the pavement was nothing but chilly. damn cold, in fact. I was happy to hit the gate and up into the canyon- it was much warmer.

thanks for the ride, guys! now, anyone got the pics?

high points:
-getting flipped off by Duan for heckling.
-getting cursed at by Duan for suggesting he hit Dripping Cave on the way back to MILF park.
-something about a f%*^$ing peanut gallery from Duan
-getting back on the bike.
-finding out that muddy sections on meadows are, well, different: sliding sideways down the trail is interesting!
-trail runners

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

well, more like "let's take the ss out- it's lighter and easier to push!"

did the Sat AM ride that was posted by foofighter Duan. T'was nice to finally meet you in person, as well as 1fgrider (mike?) on his refurbished SSchwinn (fine bike!), and the rest- not sure on names though. (help! i didn't get a chance to introduce myself - I was the weird dude on the SSofa King wearing wool )

there was even a 1x1clyde sighting. sorry dude- didn't get a chance to introduce myself and say "hi". sweet SSalsa, BTW! 29er's represent! Clyde was definitely the peanut gallery with the slams and jabs that got all laughing.

now, who was the wicked fast guy on the brown kona SS? I thought i was doing just fine at nearly the front of the pack heading to TOTW and he comes smokin' past me like I'm standing still! damn!

Marcel (houseofmusic) even graced us with his presence while out on his own loop- apparently we're not good enough to ride with him

there were several new ssers getting their feet wet and one really out of shape guy (myself) that did their best to conquer the hills. I did better than i thought i would. neoSSers: stick to it. it does get easier!

my ride started a little earlier at the church lot at a very chilly 7:00 (someone said it was 41 degrees) and the spin down the pavement was nothing but chilly. damn cold, in fact. I was happy to hit the gate and up into the canyon- it was much warmer.

thanks for the ride, guys! now, anyone got the pics?

high points:
-getting flipped off by Duan for heckling.
-getting cursed at by Duan for suggesting he hit Dripping Cave on the way back to MILF park.
-something about a f%*^$ing peanut gallery from Duan
-getting back on the bike.
-finding out that muddy sections on meadows are, well, different: sliding sideways down the trail is interesting!
-trail runners

[slowSSer]

pictures here:
Saturday Morning Wood Canyon Coffee Social/Ride

[foofighter]

Ethan...check out the pics here http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...-new-post.html

and yes there were a lot of expletives coming from me that morning...hehe

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by foofighter

Ethan...check out the pics here http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...-new-post.html

and yes there were a lot of expletives coming from me that morning...hehe

beat ya to posting the linky by 2.5 milliseconds.

expletives are just fine. actually, as a SSer, they're even more acceptable....as well as the "cry of the single speeder" aka the really loud belch

[foofighter]

it is and i'll admit kinda cool when you're suffering on a climb and geared rider comes by and says "Singlespeed more power to you" and they pull away

[Sprockethead]

Since I wasn't there, I'm guessing it's Justin (Klutter). Thx for the RR.

Originally Posted by slowSSer

now, who was the wicked fast guy on the brown kona SS? I thought i was doing just fine at nearly the front of the pack heading to TOTW and he comes smokin' past me like I'm standing still! damn!

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by foofighter

it is and i'll admit kinda cool when you're suffering on a climb and geared rider comes by and says "Singlespeed more power to you" and they pull away

one better (that you'll know when in SShape):

you passing said gearie and getting the same response, followed by some expletive under the breath

[houseofmusic]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

Marcel (houseofmusic) even graced us with his presence while out on his own loop- apparently we're not good enough to ride with him

its more like, im not good enough to ride with you guys. i was pathetic on saturday

[foofighter]

yah it was justin...he's the speed demon

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by houseofmusic

its more like, im not good enough to ride with you guys. i was pathetic on saturday

nah- you would have fit right in. next time, yo.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by foofighter

yah it was justin...he's the speed demon

yup, he is also one of the most humble guys around... i once made the mistake of going on a ride with him, jeff (singletrak) and Jose.... needless to say i got WORKED but they all waited for me, cool bubbs for sure

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

yup, he is also one of the most humble guys around... i once made the mistake of going on a ride with him, jeff (singletrak) and Jose.... needless to say i got WORKED but they all waited for me, cool bubbs for sure

No doubt Nam. I forget who said it in the past, but described it as "the hell that is riding with Justin and Jeff." And Jose too.

I'm happy if I can keep these guys in sight.

Nevertheless, they're all supercool foos.

Carl

Ethan's right though. Nothing like passing a gearie on your single. I got a pretty good kick out of passing folks on their $5K rigs with my cheapie single at the Bonelli race last year.

[northshore]

The slow one that was gasping for air at the end of the ride was me.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by northshore

The slow one that was gasping for air at the end of the ride was me.

i heard Duan was the same way on cholla

[foofighter]

yah i sucked BIG TIME wind up cholla

[reflux]

Damn, I didn't realize the n00b SS ride was this past weekend. Next time

[foofighter]

it wasnt it was a prelim

[1x1clyde]

When is the "main event?"
Ethan, sorry I did not get a chance to introduce myself...I was too busy trying to keep Justin off my tail...which doesn't really happen but a fella can try!