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CANCELED!! Fontucky DH Practice For The Kid's
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maxwell
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01-05-2008
Hey guy's,

Sorry, I'm gonna cancel the ride due to the rain.

See you next weekend at the race!
RSVP'd Yes: 7
  • maxwell [12-30-2007 04:06 PM] - The Maxwell's are in the HOUSE!!
  • ezzyride [12-30-2007 07:56 PM] - Julia (12) will be there - guess I have to be there too.
  • cbharping [12-31-2007 07:27 PM] - Can I be an honorary kid for the day???
  • jfromlv [01-01-2008 11:26 AM] - I am a kid at heart.
  • pinoiryder [01-02-2008 09:43 PM] - i do not know anyone here.. i am a newbie.. I'm a kid at heart that would like to go.. i will try to keep up with the kids.. please someone pm me the directions.. Thank you
  • mcgyver0302 [01-03-2008 11:39 AM] - See you there with Slim!
  • denmother [01-04-2008 02:22 PM] - I think Roger and Denmother will have to come play with all the kids (cause we will alwasy be young at heart).
RSVP'd Maybe: 7
  • RacinJason [12-30-2007 11:49 PM] - I have a lot of family things going on but I would love to go. I will see what happens.
  • Sharky [12-31-2007 06:59 AM] - Have plans with friends at noon but might sneak a few runs in
  • ride hard [12-31-2007 10:54 PM] - im 15 so im still a kid right?!?! :lol: if i can get a ride ill be there...
  • Rockinthecasbah [01-01-2008 03:01 PM] - I might run into you guys practicing for the next weekend but I have work by 12 so we'll see what happens
  • dirttorpeedo [01-03-2008 08:08 PM] - i have 1 or 2 kids i kood bring.
  • number7s [01-03-2008 11:40 PM]
  • mullarks [01-04-2008 03:52 PM] - I am in as long as it doesn't rain.
RSVP'd No: 1
  • project_d [12-30-2007 04:33 PM] - Tani told me about this, but I'll be in Santa Ynez drinking!!!
 
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oh boy, that sounds like fun, but i'm not sure my bike can handle it...realistically, how much travel does a bike need to ride that kind of terrain without killing oneself in the process?
 
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"REALISTICALLY" any mid-level bike can handle the course. Your bike is just fine- thank you very much!

It all depends on YOU. Go as fast or as slow as you want.
Riding DH will improve your bike handling! A few runs on a "DH" course has an amazing way of making the sketchy sections at your local trail seem not so sketchy!

What I will say is: Fontana is loose and rocky! You will most likely fall a time or two! Bring your pads- just to be safe!

P.S.- Haven't you already been to Fontana for a clinic or two? What are you worried about?

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I did the Fontana thing once and it was more about riding the 4x course and dirt jumps. i would love to do the downhill stuff with a beginner type crowd (so i don't feel like a total schmo) and get some pointers from people. of course, that means buying some real pads and a full face helmet. *sigh*. will the spending for this sport never end, dammit!? (i'm dramatically shaking my fist at the sky right now.)
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oh boy, that sounds like fun, but i'm not sure my bike can handle it...realistically, how much travel does a bike need to ride that kind of terrain without killing oneself in the process?
You can ride Fontucky on a hardtail if you chose. But more travel out there usaully equals more fun.
Jake will be on his Kikapu, which has 5 in the front and 4 in the back. Bring what you enjoy riding the most.
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"REALISTICALLY" any mid-level bike can handle the course. Your bike is just fine- thank you very much!

It all depends on YOU. Go as fast or as slow as you want.
Riding DH will improve your bike handling! A few runs on a "DH" course has an amazing way of making the sketchy sections at your local trail seem not so sketchy!

What I will say is: Fontana is loose and rocky! You will most likely fall a time or two! Bring your pads- just to be safe!

P.S.- Haven't you already been to Fontana for a clinic or two? What are you worried about?

dino almost sounds like a DH racer, crazy because he has never raced DH. he can't even assemble the bike that he does have that would be worthy of DH...

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I need it!!! Anyone want to adopt me???
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dino almost sounds like a DH racer, crazy because he has never raced DH. he can't even assemble the bike that he does have that would be worthy of DH...

Hey grasshopper (sorry OMR), I think there are plenty of DH riders that couldn't assemble there own bikes....I don't think that what the question was. Everyone has there strengths and weaknesses. Maybe your strength is picking on Dino.

It sounds to me that Dino knows the rider and is trying to give spkltrout some confidence in himself and his bike. A lot of beginners lack confidence and need a little encouragement now and then.

PS. I should be there if it doesn't rain.

Sorry...just my .02
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speckledtrout is a she.

i just like messing with dino, you were right on with that one!!! dino knows i love him. it isn't about him building it himself, it is about him having the frame and fork for this long without having it built!!! i just want to see what dino can do on it! besides, once he rides VPP he can't spout off all the time about DW LInk!

back on topic.... i think speckledtrout SHOULD go out there and ride!!!! sounds like a killer time, unfortunately we will be suffering properly on some long climb...
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I need it!!! Anyone want to adopt me???
You can come along, (as can all you big kid's) it's open for everyone, just geared more towards the kids.
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Maxwell - Thank you for doing this. Does she need a full face helmet? And is this going to be painful for me?

-Elvia
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Maxwell - Thank you for doing this. Does she need a full face helmet? And is this going to be painful for me?

-Elvia
I'm gonna leave that up to you.
Lacey has ridden it with her regular helmet (she wear a Giro Xen) and used her fullface when she raced. Jake has a Giro Hex (Xen copy) and that's what he wears.


"And is this going to be painful for me?"

That depends on how hard you plan on hitting the ground.

Hope you can join us!
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Elvia- Julia can borrow my full face helmet! The pads MAY not fit her though!
My late Christmas present.... Julia (one step closer to) racing!
Will bring them to the Loop...
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This sounds like so much fun, really wish I had pads. Hope you guys have a great time.
 
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I have some extra pads and stuff. I may even be able to dig up a loaner full face helmet. ZI will bring what I have to lend out, but it is mostly too big for little kids.
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WoOoOoOoW! Nice move Tani
I would say Julia is about 5'6" tall. She can try my helmet on Thursday. The leg armor is what (I)- (cough EZZYRIDE cough) are worried about!

XC? Super D? DH? Not sure which she will like most.
What I do know is the girl was born to race! "STR'S Little Girl"- one step closer....
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A lot of the Incycle team will be out there, see ya there!
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looks like it might be raining on Saturday.
 
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I hope I can go I am working on setting it up. I hope we don't get rain on sat.
 
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