Ride Report Yet ANOTHER act of (STR) kindness......

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  1. mimi1885

    mimi1885 New Member

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    No, no, no, Mountain bikes are some of the coolest people we know.:clap::clap::clap:

    I've been a Member of MTBR for years and have ever seen anything like this, I'm glad I joined STR. The members are really great, and this just proved it. I was surprise to see Dino's first "secret" email, thought to myself that's the nicest and coolest email I've read that's bike related, no the coolest email I've read, period. :read: Cheers:beer:
     
  2. Deadweight

    Deadweight older, not much wiser.

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    Way to make this happen Mr. Brown! :clap:

    JSD- Congrats on the sweet ride! One thing is certain, that bike will see some miles.
     
  3. Grego

    Grego The FLB

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    Wow! I'm blown away by the kindness of the STR members that made this happen . It's great to know that people like this still exist. It's funny that JSD looked like he was in a trance while receiving a Trance. And who wouldn't be. What a great gift. Congratulations JSD.
     
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    Great job Dino! You are second to none! JSD, Enjoy the new ride! seeing you smile almost made me tear up. Almost! I think the wind blew something in my eye!
     
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    Awesome kindness everyone. There are some great people around, what an inspiration.
     
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    Very well done Dino and to all that contributed to make that happen. Never met the man but im sure its well deserved. Congrats JSD!
     
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    That's really cool. Great work and congrats to J?
     
  8. MethodX

    MethodX Uber Method

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    Maybe I am better off having not been there for the presentation. When I saw this post I got choked up. When I saw the footage I broke down and cried. I usually only cry when I miss my dog of 18yrs, my cat of 20yrs, MTV's Made and Pimp My Ride.

    Well done STR. Well done :)
     
  9. Sprockethead

    Sprockethead S.T.U.P.I.D.A.S.S. Member

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    What an awesome story. The STR family strikes again. Never met JSD, but I'm sure you're a cool cat to have influenced so many people. Congrats!
     
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    Dino and gang, you are all a shining light in the dark for many. I definitely teared up watching the videos. Thank you for not being ordinary.

    JSD, hope you enjoy your new ride and sorry we couldn't be there as planned for the inaugural ride.
     
  11. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    NEWS FLASH! :wave:

    One of the items on JSD's "to do" list, is to complete a Counting Coup!
    (he is currently #3 on the waiting list)

    Thanks to the generosity of XCDUDE, JSD will be competing for free! :clap:
    (if a spot does not become available, the donation will be used elsewhere)

    2011 Counting Coup Finish Line Pose 8-[
    [​IMG]
    (^Fully Loop^)

    Note: There are (2) remaining items on the "super-secret" fund list...
    If you are interested in lending a hand, PM me!

    :beer:
     
  12. genusmtbkr5

    genusmtbkr5 STR Moderator

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    I'm sure he's a capable rider, but just remind him to train now and get some SUSTAINED climbs in cause if he is #3 on the waiting list, he'll get in! Good luck JSD
     
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    Falconer Who are you? who who

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    Dino, you and rest of the guys and gals rock ! This is one of the best random acts of kindness in the mountain biking
    community I have ever heard about in Southern California .
    You people of STR have great hearts .
     
  14. BROWNIE

    BROWNIE I'm good at recess!

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    JSD!, no one is more deserving or has earned this gift of kindness more than you! Dune66, FatGuy1 and Dino...you guys 'efin ROCK for setting this up!!! Words are hard to come by, but you and ALL the STR family are greatly appreciated!! Makes me proud to say that you all are my friends!
     
  15. un-kola

    un-kola Just another Homer!

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    Great job Dino! I was proud to be there, and glad I could help. JSD, after we do Potato Mtn., it's lunch and a beer on me at T.Philips in La Verne! You too Dino. Gene, you don't have to worry about J's climbing because when we gave him the bike,we turned a missle into a rocket! -Lloyd
     
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    I met the group on the trail that Sunday(riding solo)....I'm glad I got to be apart of this. Thanks for letting me ride with you guys! The STR group is a bunch of cool cats! I'm glad I found this website.
     
  17. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    He did it! :clap: :clap: :clap:

    2011 Counting Coup
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    (photo by Gene)

    This would not have been possible without the generous support of:
    Anonymous, Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Bryguy17, Buggus, Chocobochick, David Brown, Deadweight, Dino Brown, Dirtvert, Dune66, Evoracer, Ezzyride, Fatboyone, Fatguy1, Freekengo, Fullerton Bikes, jeff^d, jeschel, Jojon, LA HABRA CYCLERY, Mary Mary, Matt68000, Menotakoala, Method X (Sho Air), Mohammedinabearsuit, Old & In the Way, OTHRIDER, Mimi1885, Monstertiki, pmortuary, sheeniethemeanie, Takman, Tandem, thebeast64, Thomaswildchild, TMS, Tree, Un-kola, xhuskr, zioncoming79....

    SPECIAL THANKS to Jimmy (and Brian) at La Habra Cyclery!
    Gentlemen, you outdid yourselves this time!

    Last but not least...
    XCDUDE for donating the 2011 CC race entry fee! :clap:

    Next up...
    [​IMG]
    (race #1 entry fee provided by _______ ) :clap:
     
  18. Mongo

    Mongo Chewyeti "MongOHNO!"

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    Way to go JSD!!!!!
     
  19. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Priceless!
     
  20. Fewinhibitions

    Fewinhibitions Always be a moving target

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    I was trying to figure out how I missed the original thread - then realized it was during my move back home.

    This is one of the greatest things I have ever read about! And nowing the folkls who made it happen makes it even more so.

    Can't say enough to thank you folks enough for being the great people you are!

    And JSD, it couldn't have happened to a nicer person- both the bike and the CC!

    May you enjoy thousands of miles of goodness on your steed!
     

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