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

The first time I met JSD was at the September 2008 STR Bike Maintenance Clinic.
I remember that first meeting like it was yesterday. For starters, JSD was not dressed like a mountain biker. He arrived 25 minutes early. He attended an event where he knew no one. His bike was the first on a stand. He was a man of few words. To top it off, his tires still had nipples on them! 8-[

JSD had a great time. He learned a lot. The following day, he attended his first STR (Thursday Fully) ride. A few days later, he attended his first Sunday morning ride. He has been riding with us ever since!

Why am I telling you this?
While attending the August 2010 Bike Maintenance Clinic, JSD was informed that his frame was bent. A few minutes later our mechanics informed him that his chain needed to be replaced... His derailleur had issues.. His brakes had issues... shifter issues... cable issues.... It was bad! #-o

Two days later I was approached by Dune66 and Fatguy1.
The conversation went something like this: "Hey man, we gatta' do something..."

After MUCH deliberation (i.e. research, asking the opinions of friends, weighing our options etc.), it was decided that JSD deserved a NEW bike! 8-[

What makes JSD so special?
-He is one of the nicest people I know
-Life hasn't been easy for him lately- never once has he complained
-When his car was in need of repair, he rode to work (early mornings... 25 miles round trip)...
During this time, he rode another 25 miles (round trip) in order to attend the Thursday NIGHT rides. During this same period, he rode another 25 miles (round trip) in order to LEAD the Sunday morning Fully Loop rides.

-According to my math, JSD has attended more Thursday/Sunday Fully Loop rides than anyone on the planet! According to that same math, JSD has attended more "STR RIDES" than anyone on the planet (no doubt about it).

If anyone deserves this, it's you! :clap:
(2011 Giant Trance X2)


JSD was overcome with emotion!
(I assure you, he wasn't the only one)


Every time I told him to smile, his eyes started to...


Fatboyone and.. a future downhill racer!


Lauterborn and his (4 year old) riding buddy


OTHRIDER, Jeschel, Fatboyone and Von Petrol


Mongo


Trish, Ed and Peter


Like I said, every time I asked JSD to smile, his (MY) eyes started to...


Brown Chicken Brown Cow and his two buddies!


PMortuary (after 3 days of P90X)


Mark's mood improved (considerably) the moment he read the sign


Carbonman riding solo today (no tandem.. no little Shuga)


First NON teary-eyed smile of the day


No one was going to catch JSD... not even AJ!


Tandem


David / BDB (aka Brownie)


JSD and his CLIMBING machine


Mary Mary


JSD posing with three knuckleheads
(Thomaswildchild, Peter and Monstertiki)


Thanks guys!




To be continued...

 

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
I gotta get out for your Fully Loop rides. You have a great group!

 

Dino you are an amazing man!

JSD... congrats and you deserve it all! I hope it treats you just as well as you treat everyone else!!!

 

Random thoughts:

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 at La Habra Cyclery! :clap:

I was approached by a handful of riders AFTER Sunday's ride...
They wanted to know if there was anything else we could do for our friend.
1. The bike has already been paid for!
2. We have been kicking around a few ideas
3. If you would like to contribute to a "super-secret" side fund, contact me for details!


I don't know what to say...
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Freddie: Thanks for making the speech!

 

It was second my time riding the Fully loop with people from STR from this ride I learn a lot about why STR is not just another forum and what awesome group of people you guys are!! Congrats to JSD! He was flying up those hills and I had hard time keeping up with him!!!


I have great time meeting everyone and Seeing JSD on his new bike!!!

 

I gotta admit, I got a little chocked up watching JSD get his new bike. It's really rewarding watching a group of people come together like this.

 

Im Glad that JSD got his new bike. I also STILL wont be able to catch him on any climbs!

Congrats JSD on your new ride!

 

I got chocked up reading this. You guys a freakin awesome!

 

Congrats JSD

 

A very good day for a ride with some GREAT people. JSD was floored. Thanks to Dino, Mtnbikerfred and everyone else behind the scenes who helped out. I counted 38 riders at the first stop. :clap:

 

Wow. Beyond words. Friggin incredible. I remember being there at the clinic, I felt so bad. I love happy stories!!

 

I'll admit it. I cried a little reading this. Way to go everyone. There are just no words...

 

congrats JSD you totally deserve that thing man! and thanks to all who put this together. it is truely an amazing thing to see people come together to better someones life that deserved it!

 

nice!!!

 

JSD!!! Im so sorry that I couldn't make it this morning to celebrate with you. You are such a good guy and you deserved this so much! You have a BEAUTIFUL bike!!! Now its time for a Turnbull ride to really break it in :bang::bang:

 

great job Dino & the rest of the STR guys! :clap:

JSD, you are one of the kindest riders I know. You acted as sweeper on my first STR group ride and made sure I wasn't left behind. You deserve the bike and I am very happy to see you smile! (I have pics to prove it!)

...to be continued

 

Dino, you and the others involved did yourselves well. I applaud you SIR. :clap::clap::clap:. JSD congrats on the new rig. Very nice indeed. STR is still a great community. :bang:

 

I rode with this guy once at the fullerton loop, very nice guy! To everyone involved in getting this guy a new bike............VERY CLASSY MOVE!

 

Beautiful Dino! :clap: A wonderful story!

 

Remembered my first STR ride on Sunday morning which he was the only one that showed up. Sucks I couldn't be there this morning, congrats JSD!