RR: Aliso; got another couple riders hooked on riding

[foofighter]

A friend of mine had purchased a K2 mtn bike a couple years back, rode it a few times and then it sat in the garage since then. As some of you know; I myself got back on the saddle not too long ago so I encouraged him to dust that bike off and go ride with me. He complied after I reassured him that I would not punish him too much.

So we met up this morning for the ride, he brought his 19 year old cousin with him. His cousin brought along a $99 bike from Ralph's complete with kick stand. My friend and I told him that if you can get really proficient with that bike there's no telling what you can do if you ever upgraded to a lighter bike. My friend was a bit more apprehensive but his cousin was ready to roll.

We took it easy on them and road the fire road through the canyon stopping periodically to let my buddy catch his breath; his cousin was doing great (says something about youth). Other than that they both were having a good time, although I did hear a few expletives coming out of my friend's mouth a few times in between breaths of air. LOL. I told him "dude don't you worry that's exactly how I was when i first started up again, completely winded and was hurting" I told him take your time and go your own pace we'll be right there and will not leave you.

We got to the little climb near where Lynx ends and that was his first challenge, he dismounted and walked it, his cousin got up out of his saddle and huffed it up! We waited for him at the base of Cholla and encouraged him and that we were halfway done we just needed to go up there (putting up Cholla) He was very reluctant but with encouragement and threats that he would never go home (since his cousin drove) he started the climb.

A little bit later both he and his cousin showed up winded but glad the ordeal was over! We chilled for a bit to let him relax a bit and decided that since time was not on our side today we would just ride to the water tank and down Rock It. We all made it down with no drama either on the bike or off it but they made it down. We ended the ride at the coyote and parted ways as we started our ride at MILF park and they were at the parking lot.

Fast forward a couple hours later. I got a call from my buddy asking me where the nearest shop was because his cousin is HOOKED! They wanted to go get better shorts; gloves, etc because they wanted to do it again.

I'm really glad that we were able to get at least two more people into this great sport it's nice to have new blood come along on the rides! They'll be registering soon on the site!

[bobzrag]

Originally Posted by foofighter

...a $99 bike from Ralph's complete with kick stand...

Ralph's sells bikes?!?!

Way to add more to the tribe foo!

[Pain Freak]

Aw yes, I need the shorts, then the socks, then one of those cool jerseys.....few months later....I really need a better bike....Honey, what's the balance on the Visa Card? Everyone should have 2 helmets.....Yes, I really need XTR, this XT stuff,just ain't cutting it.

Anyways we know how it goes, congrats on your new riding friends.

[OMR]

The greatest gift you can give is to give back.. that that is exactly waht you are doing to turn someone one to mountain biking... you have become the master to a new grasshopper... the circle is complete.

OMR

[J_Sims]

You are a brave man taking someone on a supermarket bike down Rockit.... Congrats on a day well spent

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by OMR

The greatest gift you can give is to give back.. that that is exactly waht you are doing to turn someone one to mountain biking... you have become the master to a new grasshopper... the circle is complete.

OMR

When the student becomes the master and the master the student... Only then, the circle...complete will it be.

-Yoda (or Shinken)

[foofighter]

JSims: his cousin actually rode down rock it on his K2 LOL and he walked down the Ralph's bike!

I too foresee a change in bikes REALLY soon for at least one of them...it is quite cool/good feeling to know that you helped in getting someone really into riding

[BoostTed]

Whats going on guys...I'm 1/2 of the noobs that went riding today. I cant begin to describe how much pain my ass is in, literally, I need some riding shorts because my ass is hurting, I can barely sit anywhere. But i had an amazing time, I'm defiantly hooked, so is my cousin, he's actaully going riding again tomorrow, on a roadie this time.

I think riding is going to be a great way to get me in shape. I'm going to try to hit some of the trails near me as often as i can.

[genusmtbkr5]

Keep an I out for the newbie rides we do. Good way to meet some of the other STR folks, ride trials you may not have ridden and have lots of FUN! We had a good one yesterday.

Here's the Ride report(RR) for yesterday's ride. Hope you can make the next one.

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...wbie-ride.html

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by foofighter

A friend of mine had purchased a K2 mtn bike a couple years back, rode it a few times and then it sat in the garage since then. As some of you know; I myself got back on the saddle not too long ago so I encouraged him to dust that bike off and go ride with me. He complied after I reassured him that I would not punish him too much.

So we met up this morning for the ride, he brought his 19 year old cousin with him. His cousin brought along a $99 bike from Ralph's complete with kick stand. My friend and I told him that if you can get really proficient with that bike there's no telling what you can do if you ever upgraded to a lighter bike. My friend was a bit more apprehensive but his cousin was ready to roll.

We took it easy on them and road the fire road through the canyon stopping periodically to let my buddy catch his breath; his cousin was doing great (says something about youth). Other than that they both were having a good time, although I did hear a few expletives coming out of my friend's mouth a few times in between breaths of air. LOL. I told him "dude don't you worry that's exactly how I was when i first started up again, completely winded and was hurting" I told him take your time and go your own pace we'll be right there and will not leave you.

We got to the little climb near where Lynx ends and that was his first challenge, he dismounted and walked it, his cousin got up out of his saddle and huffed it up! We waited for him at the base of Cholla and encouraged him and that we were halfway done we just needed to go up there (putting up Cholla) He was very reluctant but with encouragement and threats that he would never go home (since his cousin drove) he started the climb.

A little bit later both he and his cousin showed up winded but glad the ordeal was over! We chilled for a bit to let him relax a bit and decided that since time was not on our side today we would just ride to the water tank and down Rock It. We all made it down with no drama either on the bike or off it but they made it down. We ended the ride at the coyote and parted ways as we started our ride at MILF park and they were at the parking lot.

Fast forward a couple hours later. I got a call from my buddy asking me where the nearest shop was because his cousin is HOOKED! They wanted to go get better shorts; gloves, etc because they wanted to do it again.

I'm really glad that we were able to get at least two more people into this great sport it's nice to have new blood come along on the rides! They'll be registering soon on the site!

way to go passing on the passion

[Rob]

Originally Posted by BoostTed

Whats going on guys...I'm 1/2 of the noobs that went riding today. I cant begin to describe how much pain my ass is in, literally, I need some riding shorts because my ass is hurting, I can barely sit anywhere. But i had an amazing time, I'm defiantly hooked, so is my cousin, he's actaully going riding again tomorrow, on a roadie this time.

I think riding is going to be a great way to get me in shape. I'm going to try to hit some of the trails near me as often as i can.

Welcome to STR and Mountain Biking!

[foofighter]

seeing new riders getting hooked gets me pumped up to ride even more...so it just feeds on itself and makes everyone feel good inside

[.8down]

nice, more peoples addicted...

[push'n'pedals]

so I'm the other 1/2 of the noobs that went, to say the least some of the best fun I've had in a long time, and ya I guess hooked is the right word, since I just bought a new bike today, should get it by thurs or fri, can't wait to get back on the trails....just wanna say thanks again to Duan and Bon who took us, you guys just cost me 1200 bux......hahaha but well worth it, thanks a lot guys, taking my awsome magna out again tomorrow probably with another buddy of mine should be interesting

[BoostTed]

Originally Posted by push'n'pedals

so I'm the other 1/2 of the noobs that went, to say the least some of the best fun I've had in a long time, and ya I guess hooked is the right word, since I just bought a new bike today, should get it by thurs or fri, can't wait to get back on the trails....just wanna say thanks again to Duan and Bon who took us, you guys just cost me 1200 bux......hahaha but well worth it, thanks a lot guys, taking my awsome magna out again tomorrow probably with another buddy of mine should be interesting

we going friday too dont forget...gotta find a nice trail around here.

[foofighter]

*rubs palm* i love it when a plan comes together

that's great to hear Chris, Teddy called me to tell me that you ordered your bike cant wait to see it

[BoostTed]

Originally Posted by foofighter

*rubs palm* i love it when a plan comes together

that's great to hear Chris, Teddy called me to tell me that you ordered your bike cant wait to see it

hey what is that link you sent me with the trails in socal?

[foofighter]

geoladders bud

dang chris you did good...an 08 specialized xc comp