The 4th Annual Downieville Summer Kickoff Gathering: June 25-27, 2010

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  1. Salter77

    Salter77 OMGWAFJ...

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    Im excited to go! Im bringing 2 bikes 9er/FR.
     
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    CPATCRASH Enjoy the ride!

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    Someone needs a bigger rack! ;)

     
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  3. MandyS1477

    MandyS1477 Needs DH training wheels

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    Um, you're bringing 4 bikes!!! 2 for me 2 for you!



    I'm bringing my Slopestyle because that's my only DH bike at the moment.

    Darn you and your arsenal of awesome bikes Traci!! ;)
     
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    OMR Old Man Riding...

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    If you're bringing just one bike, Willie ... bring an AM. There are plenty of other trails to ride there besides the famous downhill trail... I rode a 5.5 Intense there last year and had a ball on everything. This year I'm taking the Tallboy. Downieville is a special place and can't say enough about the riding and the event that Andy puts on. Sure hope you and Pat can arrange your schedule to come... You will not be sorry!

    PS: I'm bringing the guitar
     
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  5. 1x1clyde

    1x1clyde Inspired by SSer's

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    From my experiences at Dville, both the Gathering and the Classic, a 5.5" or 6" AM rig is the weapon of choice.
    I've done the HT 29er, Slope Style etc and while they were both fun in their own way my HT almost fell apart and the Slope Style was not that fun on some of the uphills....and there are some uphills at Dville.;)

    My Tracer kills it at Dville, Pat bring your Uzzi and let it run.:bang:
     
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    genusmtbkr5 STR Moderator

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    We did a ride on Saturday that was a kicker of a ride. After the DH part we did another 13+ miles that had lots of guys dropping like flies. OMR even said "When the **** will this ride end?" With that in mind, I rode the Slayer(6" travel). I climbed with it, but it was nice to have the plushness. Most had their XC bikes. Timmy(jasonmason) rode his 5 Spot. Andy on his Niner SS, but that's Andy. Kurt will be there with his fleet of bikes. A few demo'd the Altitude and loved it. Arron demo'd the Slope Style and loved it. As you can see, many different bikes, there will be some climbing at the end of the DH, but not much. Hope this helps.
     
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    I would like to extend a hypothetical \\:D/

    Again, let me reassure you that this \\:D/ is purely hypothetical.
     
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  8. Greengiant

    Greengiant Steady diet of dirt

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    Bring an AM/XC bike, there is climbing at altitude. The shuttle just cuts out that 8 mile fireroad climb to the top of the trails.

    I'm looking forward to riding all the other trails besides the famous downhill trail! The Yeti is gonna have sooo much fun!:bang:
     
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    Latest news on vendors.....

    Niner is in the house too!! So sweet! They are trying to get demo's up there too. Oh can you imagine?!?!?!? So great!!!

    Like I need to say this, but....

    Support the bicycle industry companies that come out to support you! Rock on guys!!!
     
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    Salter77 OMGWAFJ...

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    Is the $20 shuttle each time up or for the whole day?
     
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    Last years price was $20/shuttle.

    I have to give you all fair warning here....

    YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR SHUTTLES IN ADVANCE!

    Did you hear me?!?!?!?! IN ADVANCE!!!!



     
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  12. andy aka rut

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    We have a new brewery in SoCal. Well at least new to me. It is nestled in the foothills of Rancho Santa Margarita. We are stoked to have them locally.

    Well it looks like CisMontane Brewing Company will be joining us in Downieville as well!!!!
    \\:D/
     
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    OMR Old Man Riding...

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    Please tell me that this doesn't mean that there will be beer there....??!! ;)
     
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    CPATCRASH Enjoy the ride!

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    Nice! I have not heard of this one. Info please! :beer:

     
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    Greengiant Steady diet of dirt

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    We may have to plan a pre-Downieville STR tasting at their brewery!:beer:
     
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    CPATCRASH Enjoy the ride!

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    Count me in! I'm sure Willie could be talked into it as well...

     
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    Shimano !!!!!! Wooo hooo!!!

    Awesome. Just awesome!
     
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    Alright guys and gals,

    Bionicon is in the house too!!! Ryan will be bringing the trailer with demo's in tow!!!

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    Oh the fun to be had!!!
     
    andy aka rut, May 18, 2010
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    ^Bionicon...AND a full moon Saturday! may have to rework the calendar...
     
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