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Old 08-23-2007, 02:39 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Nice. I was beginning to wonder if you two had been kidnapped.

I spy a fork upgrade on CB's ride...nice.
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:43 PM   #22 (permalink)
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I really enjoy the Gravity Camp. This was my third year. There were five weeks this year. The first 4 were all for 18 and under, the final week was all 18 and over. I'd say there were about 35-40 people in the camp, usually about 6 per coach. I got to ride with a number of different coaches, which was great as they all had different suggestions and insights which helped me progress quite a bit during the week. The coaches will help you with any skill you want to work on.

Bummer about your shoulder. Hopefully you'll be healthy for next year!
Did you run into a couple from Georgia? Thanks to their pics I'm heading up next summer.
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:45 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Did you run into a couple from Georgia? Thanks to their pics I'm heading up next summer.
MTBR gathering eh? I am down for that!
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:51 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Berry Niiiiiice....I would love to do a camp like that.
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:52 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Nice. I was beginning to wonder if you two had been kidnapped.

I spy a fork upgrade on CB's ride...nice.
I only wish we had been kidnapped and then forced to ride Whistler until closing day, but the Canadians let us leave and go back to the dry dust bowl of SoCal. We did run into one former SoCal resident now living up there:


CB's bike got a few upgrades before we left. Her old fork crapped out just a week before we needed to leave, so the guys at the Path got us a Lyrik and installed the correct spring kit in plenty of time. She got a chainguide and some DH tires too. Both bikes were almost problem free all week. My Fox 40 started spewing oil the last day, but that's it.



My rims took quite a beating too. This is with 27 psi in the rear. Just two of the many dents. No pinch flats however!
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Old 08-23-2007, 02:56 PM   #26 (permalink)
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That 6.6 is awesome looking!!
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Old 08-23-2007, 03:10 PM   #27 (permalink)
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cool to see jonathan's riding again, i heard he was hurt..

i've actually met/talked to carla before at surf city cyclery and whiting... small world eh
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Old 08-23-2007, 03:24 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Did you run into a couple from Georgia? Thanks to their pics I'm heading up next summer.
These guys?


They were super cool, and great riders too. They said they didn't have much DH experience, but they were killin' it everyday. They posted a great report on MTBR:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=330837
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Old 08-23-2007, 03:35 PM   #29 (permalink)
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They were super cool, and great riders too. They said they didn't have much DH experience, but they were killin' it everyday. They posted a great report on MTBR:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=330837

That's them! They put that same report on our Local forum as well. That's what sucked me in.

I'll be there next summer.
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Old 08-23-2007, 04:07 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Mebbe next year. Unless the housing market crashes.

Anyone want to rent a 2.5 bedroom 2 bath condo?? Attached garage!

Just need to coverage the mortgage and utilities.. and our bike habits.

Where? SQ FT???
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:17 PM   #31 (permalink)
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They were super cool, and great riders too. They said they didn't have much DH experience, but they were killin' it everyday. They posted a great report on MTBR:

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=330837


Gravity Camp included a Heli Drop!?? I am so there next year. I'll be taking a Gravity Camp and learn how to huck properly.

Thanks for all your photos, now I'm pretty bummed . I wanna go back.
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:18 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Where? SQ FT???
Murrieta. 1240. You sure you can afford it??

I have expensive bike tastes!
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:23 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Gravity Camp included a Heli Drop!?? I am so there next year. I'll be taking a Gravity Camp and learn how to huck properly.

Thanks for all your photos, now I'm pretty bummed . I wanna go back.
The heli-drop was extra, not included in the camp price. It was a smokin' deal, however!
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Old 08-23-2007, 05:59 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Murrieta. 1240. You sure you can afford it??

I have expensive bike tastes!

A bit to far out I work at Boeing in HB
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Gravity Camp included a Heli Drop!?? I am so there next year. I'll be taking a Gravity Camp and learn how to huck properly.

Thanks for all your photos, now I'm pretty bummed . I wanna go back.
You think you need to learn how to huck properly... Dood! Hahaha, jk
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Old 08-23-2007, 06:31 PM   #36 (permalink)
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That place looks like THE Disneyland of mountain biking... and I thought Moab was the ultimate! However, I am having trouble convincing Nancy (wife) that I want... no, make that need to go to Whistler biking. She says Medicare won't cover this type of activity.

I stopped jumping several years back due to a rather nasty 8 foot jump on McGill that left me temporarily with no feeling in arms and legs after landing on the back of my neck. Whistler just encourages you to air it out. I'm afraid I'd get into major trouble.

Probably why I've taken to riding 29erSS... you go slower and crash less.

Growing old is a bitch!

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Old 08-23-2007, 07:53 PM   #37 (permalink)
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great thread. thanks for the "rr". wow, fing rad!
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Old 08-23-2007, 08:23 PM   #38 (permalink)
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Nice. I was beginning to wonder if you two had been kidnapped.

I spy a fork upgrade on CB's ride...nice.
Nah...we were just busy warming up for Whistler!

Love the fork, thanks! Made all the difference.

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i have bad news for you....

it has been 2 months and i still have post-whistler blues.
Awww...you mean this feeling is going to last that long???
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Old 08-23-2007, 08:47 PM   #39 (permalink)
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I think those orange rims are the troublesome 6.1d's in disguise. DT Swiss might help you out.

Glad you two are back safe and sound.

Edit - Good to see Olcott is riding again.

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My rims took quite a beating too. This is with 27 psi in the rear. Just two of the many dents. No pinch flats however!
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Old 08-24-2007, 01:33 AM   #40 (permalink)
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1) Great Whistler ride report!

2) Is Jonathan (formerly of The Path) "100%" or was he still injured?

3) Congrats to both of you for ruining my day. I passed on a trip to Whistler this year! Life happens!

4) Apple Computers!

5) Marshall- I loved the GREEN BIKE you were riding. What brand was it? How well did it tackle the trails of Whistler? Rumor has it, the trails of Whistler were NO MATCH for your Green bike. Is this true?

We've got to cross paths more often.....
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