Totally, Completely, Brand-Spanking New

It didn't work for me when I startled a bear at Marshall Canyon two months ago.

 

If the bell doesn't work this instructional video shows you how to handle a bear.
[video=youtube;mX60S8r1FQw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX60S8r1FQw[/video]

for couger this is the one you want.
[video=youtube;VshBT5Ua4uo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VshBT5Ua4uo[/video]

 

whatever u do dont ride with this dude without telln someone where your goin...

 

Live Life...or just watch it...up to you.

 

Good god, this bear talk is going to make me faint. I spent all of last weekend completely freaked out about being attacked by one.

I THINK that I have a bike. I asked my friends dad if there was one that I could ride (of the twenty in the garage) and he pointed to one, and it looked like it was made to handle rugged terrain. I should probably take a look at it again.

Kyle, thank you for the advice. I am definitely not the type who would agree to meet someone to go into remote areas alone, but the reminder is definitely helpful.

 

It's got two wheels, a seat, and - as a pleasant twist - the word Tampico written down one of the bars. Tasty.

 

There is also lots of riding to the east of you in the Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa area. I would be willing to show you around some of these trails over here. We ride mostly up on Crafton Hills with numerous loops that we can piece together. Send me a PM if you want to join in the festivitys, festivitiys, festevitis...........join in the fun times!

 

You're never to old to try anything new that you want to do. The Sunday morning Fully Loop ride will get you pointed in the right direction. If you want to get the hurt part out of the way...follow Gabe!

 

I am super new to the site as well ... PM?
I LOVE Yucaipa!

You have all been great, and have given some great advice. Looks like I should: read up on riding tips, actually GET on a bike and just ride it, check out the fully loop, and don't get in the car with strangers.

Am I missing anything else?

 

YES.. NEVER follow Gabe and if you hear banjo's.. peddle faster. :lol:

 

28 to old??????? I'm 2 X 28 been in it for 3 yrs. CAUTION this may be habit forming. Pick any nubie ride here with an STR group you wont be sorry. Fullerton Loop #1. You wont be left behind. Getting Hurt? There's nothing cooler than a good MTB tatoo.

 

DUDE, get over it. Its not that bad to follow gabe. Just because you crashed once because of him.... LOL.

You just need more time in the dirt!

 

Ok, I am going to have to ask - who's Gabe? I think that I want to follow him

 

this is gabe

 

i think i've seen gabe's pic in every thread on this site. love the touch up work

 

28 too old to start? If you think so, maybe it is.

I'm 48 and in my third year of racing DH. I'll be better this year than I was last year, and definitely better than I was at 28, the age I was when I started mountain biking. There are guys (and gals) on this forum in their 50s who can ride me into the ground and will go down trails that most people couldn't walk down.

If you think you're too old and you're worried about getting hurt - you are and you will. Stay home. Attitude is everything.

 

You'll be just fine. Get out there, fall, have fun. The more you fall the better you'll get at it and the less you'll get hurt. Tuck and roll, don't extend limbs, and clench your hands and you'll be just fine.

Riding with guys like Gabe and Dr. Tiki is awesome and you should try to do it someday. I, however, wouldn't follow them haha. They're great riders and have skills greater than mine. The key to succeeding at riding is to push yourself just enough to get out of your comfort zone but not enough to recklessly endanger yourself. Don't ever feel like you have to do something just because someone else did.

 

go to youtube or pinkbike.com lots of videos of people riding and how to...great learning tool. relax and enjoy, you will get better in time. I stared 5 yrs ago. turning 50 next month. I love it. great exercise, group of ppl and its outdoors. cant beat it.

 

Welcome from MoVal. As a newbie who has only been riding since February and started just before my 38th Bday, your not too old. I really like Sycamore Canyon in Riverside for my learning. Enough hills to challenge but enough single track and access trails to give plenty of options. I've learned a lot riding here. I still think i'm a newbie, but, i am starting to feel comfortable on a bike now. I usually ride Thursday early mornings to finish before the heat. If you ever want to ride, PM me and i'll show you around Sycamore.

Your bike might be a Scott Tampico. I have a Scott from 1998. Still in good condition and if it had rear disc tabs, would've been rebuilt to ride now. Learn on what you got. The upgrades will come soon enough. You asked if you will get hurt... if you end up liking mountain biking, then, yes. Your wallet is going to hurt a lot.

 

Don't listen to these creeps!

1. You are too old to ride a bike. Bikes are for kids (and anyways I bet you don't know the secret password).
2. There's NOWHERE to ride here. Ask anyone (well, anyone that knows, of course). Especially not in your neighborhood at Southridge. No one rides there.
3. You will never get hurt (do not read my signature, below...).

All the best,

- shud (your only true friend here)