Ride Report Blackstar to Beeks (newbie ride)

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Just some of the comments posted about this ride.

Thank you all for the kind words. Rides like this is why I love this sport. WS club member Treve M. emailed this to me. It's only part of what he sent to Chris Vargas (Warriors Chief) and I, but it pretty much sums it up.

" It reminded about my introduction into mountain biking and the journey to where I am today. Jeff and I always benchmark ourselves against people like Pua, Manny, and Cameron wondering how they can ride so fast. We both agree that we tend to forget those just starting out, and what we think is an easy Tuesday loop, is someones epic. I feel that this is such an amazing mountain bike community and hope that those that came continue to enjoy it on whatever level they can. I felt proud to participate as a Warrior and local mountain biker. I look forward to the next fun event." Treve

SO TRUE, Thanks again and I'll see you all on the "PAIN DIVIDE"

RACHEL AND JEFF, BECAUSE OF YOU, NO ONE WAS LEFT BEHIND! THANK YOU! :bang:

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that was because you were the one causing all the dust to kick up with those skids rotest:

 

Hi guys,

this was my first real MTB ride EVER, and i was the dude who decided to turn around about half way. WHAT A WORKOUT!

but this was a great experience. everybody was really positive, and helpful. you guys definitely know how to do things right i'll definitely be back out again, and maybe next time i'll keep up hahaha.


thanks STR!

 

Come out to the Fullerton Loop on Thursday evenings....

 

Don't worry about keeping up - Just ride :bang:at least that's what I learned this weekend

Be sure to come out on more of our "Newbie" rides..See you there.:wave:

 

whatchu talkin' bout? 8-[

 

Max Speed

33.6 MPH ...call it 34! Had to keep it under 40 because of traffic.:lol:

KeepsWhatHappens

 

Good gravy!

Glad I got to meet you John. Look forward to riding with you again.

 

You probably still passed me on the way up!!!

 

It's so cool to read all the posts and hear that everybody that went on the ride had a blast. Now that's what Mountain Biking is all about, good riding and good peeps.

 

Wow I really wished I could have made this ride so like it was a lot of fun but I was camping in Catalina for my buddies bachlor party. I did catch some nice fish although got pretty scarred when I came a across a HUGE Manta Ray while spear fishing.

 

This was my first STR ride. What a wonderful group of people. Thank you to everyone.:clap:

I cross posted this ride on the ODC board. I had a few new riders sign up and I was nervous about them handling the ride. Their joy at making it to the top brought me back to what is really the best part of mountain biking; camraderie, support, adrenaline, accomplishment, beautiful countryside and tons o' humor.

All my riders are now STR riders and, overnight, they've turned fanatical about riding. Good job. Thank you again!

 

patrick, i found this cool picture of your family on the ODC site




o yea... i caught some cranky bubb playing a trick on me rotest: (its a cheap bike, but its not an Ironhorse! :lol

 

I spoke to Patrick and his son for the first time up at Beeks. What a great way to keep the family together (and save on baby sitting costs!) Simply said that family Rocks!!! (sweet bike as well although i'm not a huge fan of tandems) I've done some riding with my wife on beach paths with my son in tow but nothing significant on dirt...hope to do some soon.

hey Nam what is the ODC website you found pic at...never heard of it...thanks (good meeting you for first time as well!)

 

http://www.outdoorsclub.org

i think i've met a few people from that club at Aliso on a ride

 

Kid A.... checkout "ODC" at http://outdoorsclub.org/ Great site for riding as well as anything outdoors and also social as well...

I been a member for a couple of years now.

 

amazing....

 

that's the best! i love that the whole family is involved. my question is w/ the son in tow, how is the dust when they're descending etc.

 

This is one stand up family! I enjoy every second I ride with them.. :clap: I am so gald they have found a way to ride as a family...Before you know it Adam will be riding his own bike on the loop! I can't wait for that day :bang: