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  1. Punk Sanders

    Punk Sanders Member

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    Hey all. I've been a regular over at MTBR forums for over a year. Surprised I haven't heard about this site until today. I live in Chino Hills and do all my riding in Chino Hills State Park. Saves time, gas, and I really just love to ride there. I've hardly ridden since the fires, but the park is supposed to re-open Feb. 1st or 7th, weather permitting.

    I ride an 08 Motobecane Fantom29 Pro. Over the holidays I converted my 94 Diamondback Sorrrento to singlespeed. That was a fun project and I'm really stoked about the bike. I took my 1st ride on it last weekend on some equestrian/walking trails in the area. The drivetrain ran smooth and I can't wait to SS on some real trails.

    I pretty much ride on fireroads and smooth singletrack. My 2 forays on more technical trails left me badly bruised. On one of my wipe-outs, I bent the axle/skewer/and disc on my front wheel. I've always been gravity challenged. I'm 42 and I have 2 young kids, so I'm not taking any risks for now.

    That's my story and I look forward to posting on this forum.
     
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    dirtyjeff The same, but different

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  3. Punk Sanders

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    Thanks dirtyjeff
     
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    Right on!! Another Chino Hillian. We'll have to go riding sometime. Look'n forward to CHSP to re-open
     
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  6. mntbiker12

    mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack

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    new guys are cool. :welcome:
     
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    BoingBoing Team Sisyphus

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    :welcome: from Claremont! The Claremont Wilderness Park is close to you (though closer to me :) ) and it has a 5 mile fireroad loop with some good climbing. The "Loop" also connects to Marshall Canyon, Potato Mountain, some singletracks and some fireroads. You definitely ought to hit me up for a ride some day.

    I'm also in my 40's and like to keep my wheels on the ground. But I do like to have a little fun. ;)
     
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    :welcome:, friend!
     
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    We should shorten that to Chillian. Drove by the park entrance today and they were grading the road. Definately a good sign. I'd enjoy having someone to ride with. I need someone to carry my bruised broken body out of the park when I crash.:lol:
     
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  10. Punk Sanders

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    I was reading the trail reviews for Marshall Cyn on MTBR. I definately want to ride there but I haven't had time for a field trip. I'll try to work it in sometime in Feb. and hit you up.
     
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    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    :welcome: you'll like it here!!
     
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    :welcome: from a fellow noob
     
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  20. Pain Freak

    Pain Freak Dead or Alive

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    From your short bio, you should fit in here fine. A lot of us started in places like CHSP and have moved into other types of riding. I used to love riding there. I too, have had that mortgage gene kick in (usually happens in early 40's) that just seems to keep my tires real close to the ground. Welcome aboard.
     
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