Ride more, bitch less.

[Ned]

I'm all for that Mulletron. Comedy hour need not exist on your bandwidth. Too easy to push the number pad ya know?

So, I've heard all the time excuses in the world about this and that about riding, not riding, shuttles and the like. Boils down to how you organize your time and what your priorities are.


Me? I ride quite a bit, in fact quite a lot. Probably a lot more than most people in my shoes... or not. 2 kids, a wife, a coupla dogs, perhaps a demanding job ;), lots of nagging injuries that demand doctor time, lots of work to do around my house... Just plain lots of crap going on. But I figure it out somehow and I make no excuses. Often it means riding before the roosters are up and after the kids are in bed and all my night time work tasks are said and done. It's called making it happen.

Curious how those who are challenged by time make it happen. Hmmm? Do tell, I'd like another trick or two for my bag of 'em.


PS: No bitching.

[stillgoing]

Where there's a will, there's a way.
You life sounds like mine. wife, 3 kids, 2 dogs, job, riding very early or very late.
Just make it happen.

:cool:

Unless of course, you are saying "Ride more, bitchless", implying that you don't have a bitch, but instead have a very understanding wife, and that's why you can ride. hmmmm.

[Dude]

As I've stated before, I've left my days of riding up hills behind me (except when I take out the old Zunow road bike for a couple of hours). I love the DH tooooooooo much.

This winter, me and a bud got into a great habit of riding once to twice per week up at Seymour in the morning before work. We'd be up on the hill, ready to ride down as the sun was coming up. Good times. It also allowed me to get in lots of rides.

I play competitive soccer, so the winter demands too much of that time, so the morning rides were an ideal solution. I'd just start my calls out on the shore (I'm in sales).

Similar challenges now in the summer, except I'm spending most of my time w/ the kids. Swimming, skating, and soccer practices. I allocate three days / week to ride, about 2-3 hours each. This gets me at least two shuttles, possibly three. Same challenges as you, perhaps different priorities. I get a great deal of fitness work between Aug 1st and March, so summer for me is about not running, re-charging, and letting injuries recover. Believe it or not, riding is great for that. I rarely hurt myself badly on the hill, whereas w/ soccer I'm in the physio's office every week, it seems.

The advent of shuttles has allowed me to get the most riding possible, and get to my other priorities too.

BTW: I'm good for morning rides on the shore. With the sun up at 4:45 now, that can make for a good spin in the morning. PM if interested.

[m33p]

My reply was due to the excessive amount of shuttling on Seymour, not to say you haven't or do not ride up at all. Im all for the parking meters.

[urban-rider]

i have pants, ''RIde HarD, RidE FrEe'' - Kranked 5

[Dude]

I have no problem w/ the meters, just a problem w/ how parks spends the money. I doubt it will go back to improving parks. That doesn't justify vigilante methods of removing them. Pay, or ride up.

Sorry...off topic.

[thedude]

Holy good god damn batman!!!!

Dude, ya know you should do a search on the BB before you do that drop on CBC because questions about the transition have been answered before you know. It only takes 10 seconds. :D

You were under attack from all angles in your last thread. I can undestand your defensive replies.

On another note,

That was a sweet ride yesterday on CBC. My Seymour cherry is now popped and I am now ready take on a few more trails.

I agree with the original statement of this thread.

Ride more bitch less everyone. If you really like to ride, you will make time.

Later,

thedude

[KenN]

Originally posted by Dude
I doubt it will go back to improving parks.

After 45 seconds of research on the net:

The fees are set by recommendation of the Recreation Stewardship panel.

http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/fees/fees.htm

All revenue from parking fees will go directly back into park services, including trails.

http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/operations/rec_pass/rec_pass.htm

The stewardship panel's process and recommendations can be fully reviewed here:

http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/esd/recpanel/summarypublicinput.pdf


But of course, it's easier to just make assumptions and demonize the government, the parks managers and anyone else that gets in the way.

Kn.

[Ned]

What I have learned thusfar:

-People make broad generalizations without really knowing the deal. What else is new.
-First impressions are usually pretty accurate and sometimes hard to shake. Don't bother putting the car in reverse.
-English is a scarce resource in Whistler.
-There's at least one guy around here with a busy life who makes it happen and who also has a sense of humour.

I'm all ears... keep 'em coming.

[barry]

Ride more, post less.

[Ned]

I'll ride to that. http://bb.nsmb.com/newforum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[brock]

I'm going for a road ride.

[bullit_kid]

Originally posted by Ned
What I have learned thusfar:

-People make broad generalizations without really knowing the deal. What else is new.
-First impressions are usually pretty accurate and sometimes hard to shake. Don't bother putting the car in reverse.
-English is a scarce resource in Whistler.
-There's at least one guy around here with a busy life who makes it happen and who also has a sense of humour.

I'm all ears... keep 'em coming.

i learned
-people get brainwashed with a marzo sc snapping, then they immediatly think a manitou sc will snap

[LeeLau]

I'm going to ride Fromme w/ my wife!

[blinded]

I've got a pretty rad setup once schools over. Working mainly 9-5's, so I have my whole evening/night to ride. I hate riding in the afternoon anyways, way too hot. Still have time to do shit at night too!

[Rat]

Well I have a kid and a demanding job but fortunatly im able to sneak out of work the odd afternoon. Im with thedude on the AM ticket, 6:00 am at the top of the trail is a phenomenal way to start the day. Lets get a regular morning ride going because I can never get anyone to get up that early to ride. Im also up for going even earlier if any folks can shake the cobwebs outa thier hair a little earlier.

Apres work night rides are meat and bones of my riding these days usually once a week all year round. In fact when the summer is over im usually cranked up to get the lights out. the extended play up at whistler is a nice treat if you can pull outa work by 2:00

And of course the daily commute is a good way to spin the legs, especially now that I have Lee's old road bike (with biopace rings I might add)

[Cheese]

I think id actually like to try an early morning ride before school starts, thad be really fun.

[m33p]

Originally posted by bullit_kid
i learned
-people get brainwashed with a marzo sc snapping, then they immediatly think a manitou sc will snap I learned
- I can snap any sc fork made, including the new manitous. But I won't go on about that.

Another Lesson frome a wise man. The more money you have the more money you spend, and it never ends, you always need more money.

Riding keeps you sane, nsmb is like watching a soap opera unfold.

[switch]

Originally posted by KenN
But of course, it's easier to just make assumptions and demonize the government, the parks managers and anyone else that gets in the way.

Kn.

There is definitely a lot of anti-establishment sentiment on this board, especially among the younger crowd.

It's the damn teachers, I tell ya... ;)

[switch]

Originally posted by Ned
What I have learned thusfar:

-People make broad generalizations without really knowing the deal. What else is new.Truer words were never spoken.


-First impressions are usually pretty accurate and sometimes hard to shake. Don't bother putting the car in reverse.I've caught myself numerous times with an immediate first impression that was totally wrong and hard to shake. It's one thing about myself that I actually care to work on, but it's hard.

-English is a scarce resource in Whistler.Lots of tourists? :S :D

-There's at least one guy around here with a busy life who makes it happen and who also has a sense of humour.Even on a cold and raining winter's eve, I'll don waterproof clothing and lights to hit the trail. There's something refreshing about riding in those conditions. The feel of a hot shower after also makes it worthwhile. :)

[Broken Fusion!]

Originally posted by switch
There is definitely a lot of anti-establishment sentiment on this board, especially among the younger crowd.

It's the damn teachers, I tell ya... ;)

Didn't you know, it's the trendy thing these days.
Nothing gets chix at a party like a political t-shirt and strong opinion to go with it.

[switch]

Originally posted by Broken Fusion!
Didn't you know, it's the trendy thing these days.
Nothing gets chix at a party like a political t-shirt and strong opinion to go with it.

Their parents already did this in the 60s. Perhaps they should try something new.

[Big_Air_Smite]

Originally posted by bullit_kid
i learned
-people get brainwashed with a marzo sc snapping, then they immediatly think a manitou sc will snap

I've noticed that in my 7" Sherman thread :lol:

[Ned]

Originally posted by switch
There is definitely a lot of anti-establishment sentiment on this board, especially among the younger crowd.

I rode already today so I'm gonna bitch for a second.

You know what chapped my ass a bit a few days back?

One of the uuuhhh... leaders of NSMB... maybe the CEO I dunno... was suggesting everyone playing the ticket game with the machines. Now that's a FINE example if I I've ever seen one.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
I rode already today so I'm gonna bitch for a second.

You know what chapped my ass a bit a few days back?

One of the uuuhhh... leaders of NSMB... maybe the CEO I dunno... was suggesting everyone playing the ticket game with the machines. Now that's a FINE example if I I've ever seen one.

yup...:rolleyes:

[counterpoint]

on any given saturday the government will make over $1000 off mtn bikers at Seymour alone. How much of that is going into the trails that they ride and now pay for? That was point Cam was trying to make and last week I happily handed over my ticket to someone else when I was done.

[Ned]

Hey, did you ride yet today? No bitchin' 'til you've laid a few treadmarks down or chased down a few semi's or something. I'm going for ride 2 of the day and after ride 3 tonight I'll come back and bitch at you then OK? ;)

Ride more bitch less. I love it :D.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Hey, did you ride yet today? No bitchin' 'til you've laid a few treadmarks down or chased down a few semi's or something. I'm going for ride 2 of the day and after ride 3 tonight I'll come back and bitch at you then OK? ;)

Ride more bitch less. I love it :D.

Lookin forward to it.:D

[Rat]

But we do use the park system do we not. There are costs involved in having paid rangers, road maintenece, garbage and shitter facilities availible. I believe in a user pay system as long as my income taxes have been adjusted accordingly we use the park therfore we pay for that right. Bitching about paying 50 bux a year to shuttle some of the best trails in the world is pretty sad.

[Rat]

oh and I commuted in to work today so I get to bitch.

[LeeLau]

What really burns me is having to pay the education component of the property taxes and then no-one can seem to spell!

I'm going for a ride today again

[Rat]

Oh come on lee im sure sharon is planning on popping out a whole gaggle of kids.

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

mountain biking has become a soap opera....with a bunch of gossipers

go figure:rolleyes:

[Bukkake]

Originally posted by sir HUCK-A-LOT
mountain biking has become a soap opera....with a bunch of gossipers

go figure:rolleyes:


Correction. NSMB is a soap opera. Just a regular sewing-circle this place is.

[m33p]

Originally posted by sir HUCK-A-LOT
mountain biking has become a soap opera....with a bunch of gossipers

go figure:rolleyes: Im gonna quit cause my shouder hurts? Seems pretty dramatic to me.


goof off.

[LivingLegacy]

I go to school during the day, and work almost every night because I have 2 jobs. i barely ever find time to ride but I only have 3 more days, then my 4 exams that are half days, and i'll be able to ride again!!!!! :D

[sir HUCK-A-LOT]

thats what i was like when i was in school earlier.
school 8-12, gotta do studying and homrwork from 1-3, start work at 4-11 almost every day. had no time to ride for a while.

plus every day off it seemed to rain....

but now i got all the time and a bust shoulder
im gonna see if i can at least get on the bike today

[BOUCH]

Originally posted by m33p
Im gonna quit cause my shouder hurts? Seems pretty dramatic to me.


goof off.


hahahaha exactly

[inshane]

Originally posted by m33p
Im gonna quit cause my shouder hurts? Seems pretty dramatic to me.


goof off.
bhahhaahha

http://www.sweetheart.com/graphics/image_cutsst02.jpg

[Ned]

My my...

So? Amongst all the bitching... BTW, did all of you ride yet today?...Back on track here, how do you manage to wring out the time sponge to ride?

I'm waiting to hear more :). There's lots to learn and my ears are wide open.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
My my...

So? Amongst all the bitching... BTW, did all of you ride yet today?...Back on track here, how do you manage to wring out the time sponge to ride?

I'm waiting to hear more :). There's lots to learn and my ears are wide open.

I would like to report that I have acquired all the necessary components to repair my downhill suicide machine. I will fix after work, and climb, and descend, and then go quickly to NSMB to bitch about trannies, builders, closures, as well as the animal poop on the trails that is sticking to my tires and ruining my ride.

Over and out.

[Rat]

Tools of the trade - One bike at home one bike at work. you never know when the stars are lined up and you can peel out for a ride

I have even gone as far as to take a few cool customers out biking. beats hamming it up on the golf course.

[Ned]

Killer Rat, killer. The mindset to live long and prosper while you're at it.

Some of the guys I work with ride and ride for real so we often hold the mind-melt meetings on the bike to get away from the sea of polyester and stuffy meeting rooms. Time well spent, like double your money type of time.

Speaking of animal poop Putty, who's got a few Varanasi fire chips to throw on the pile of burning ideas?

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Killer Rat, killer. The mindset to live long and prosper while you're at it.

Some of the guys I work with ride and ride for real so we often hold the mind-melt meetings on the bike to get away from the sea of polyester and stuffy meeting rooms. Time well spent, like double your money type of time.

Speaking of animal poop Putty, who's got a few Varanasi fire chips to throw on the pile of burning ideas?

http://www.nwlink.com/~jhiggins/turds_1.jpg

mmmm turds....i make a mean tandoori chicken (on the BBQ, i am not yet so cultured as to own a tandoor, but maybe one day).

[LeeLau]

I moved my office from False Creek - 45 minute bike commute - to 2 minutes from home; I saved 75% rent and now get to ride 4 days a week and all weekend with one blessed day of rest.

and I still have the view of the mountains

[inshane]

At the moment I bet I ride more than anyone on nsmb :)

[davet]

Originally posted by Ned
I rode already today so I'm gonna bitch for a second.

You know what chapped my ass a bit a few days back?

One of the uuuhhh... leaders of NSMB... maybe the CEO I dunno... was suggesting everyone playing the ticket game with the machines. Now that's a FINE example if I I've ever seen one.

Yah, that took me by surprise. I almost thought it look like someone hacked his account and posted that. Not the image NSMB should be projecting out there.

These parking fees have been in most other parts of the province for years, it was only a matter of time. $50 a year is about the cheapest thing I've found in this sport so far.

[switch]

Originally posted by m33p
Im gonna quit cause my shouder hurts? Seems pretty dramatic to me.


goof off.

Bwahahaha!

http://www.raceworx.com/funnypics/handcuffs.gif

[ryan]

i just kicked around on the bmx for 45! it's been at least a week since i've had the after work energy for any riding.

here's my beef. Fromme parking debate. are the close parking spots (that may save a potential 25 minute climb) really more important than the kids camps that are now banned on the mountain. i don't know the nitty gritties of it, but it sounds pretty darn greedy to me.

[wes side 7]

I came to the game late fellas, but I want to reply to a comment about user fees from a few pages back. I'm sure you've seen the reports stating that every dollar spent on parks yields 6 bones back. Also probably heard the argument that parks are not for profit, but are for the preservation of wilderness. So, why should we have a user fee to be able to see/ ride a protected area.

Sure, all money raised goes back into parks. But that's a way for the government to spend less out of general revenue to offset the big tax breaks they gave to big business.

User fees suk bad. They hurt the people who are least able to pay them (not mountain bikers). I'm sure a single mother of 3 doesn't like user fees when she has to get her kids stiched up after a day of riding on the shore (physio I'm talkin').

Sorry to vent, I better go tune the ride to get ready for the shore on the morrow.

[switch]

I bought my pass today.

You can put 2 different license plate numbers on it.

[Ned]

Ya, I rode 4 times yesterday :)

Welcome to the real world you user fee whiners. Just be glad a few trail builders aren't looking for any bakshish.

[synchro]

I wanna bitch.
1. I'm alive.
2. I ride at least three times a week.
3. I get to build trails.
4. I have friends.
5. My belly is full.
6. I have somewhere to sleep.
Could life be any worse?

[Dude]

Originally posted by Rat
Tools of the trade - One bike at home one bike at work. you never know when the stars are lined up and you can peel out for a ride

I have even gone as far as to take a few cool customers out biking. beats hamming it up on the golf course.

Rat: have done the same. I had a lad up here from Chicago last summer, who was transplanted there from Southern California. I guess they ride BIg Bear there a lot. He's (allegedly) an expert level cross-country racer, and he expressed interest in checking out "The Legendary Shore". I hooked him up with a Norco Drop and Roach armour (I also made him wear Roach shorts over his spandex team shorts), and instead of golf, we took the afternoon off to do some riding.

Funny, as I started the drive up to the Mushroom lot, he started getting a bit cocky, saying the stuff on TV doesn't look too hard, and asside from the big air stuff and high skinnies, he was pretty confident. I asked him if he'd had plenty of water (it was over 30 deg that day), and he laughed, "What do I need it for? It's only Downhill!"

Skipped the Mushroom lot, up to CBC I drive. I was going to tear little Dave a new asshole.

To make a long story short, Dave walked just about everything on CBC (too steep, wasn't confident on the bridges, and couldn't drop more than a roll on 6" Marzocchis would allow).

He did a little better on Neds, but not much better. He was awestruck...not only by the stunts (keep in mind...this is Neds...no big deal), but by the beauty, and the level of fitness freeriding demanded. He said he had new found respect for not only the level of difficulty, but the cardio required.

The best part about humbling Dave was on the gravel trail baclk to Riverside drive. You know the little hill near the end of the trail? Dave pettered out on it. He had to stop and walk, he was so knackered! You gotta understand- this guy is a cardio machine, and looks it. He's cut. He was also toast!

I'm in for setting up morning rides on the shore. 6:00 is no problem. PM me and let me know if you want to make this happen. I rarely check back on the threads.

Dude.

[Ned]

Dude, you seem kind of... stressed or something. :(








Heh Z, she might make a comeback. She needs a makeover first. It's FZ today just cuz.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Ned
Dude, you seem kind of... stressed or something.:(

so says the man with multiple chainsaw photos. :D Martha was the best - for the record.


I agree with syncro - life could be much, much worse. We have bikes, and the best place in the world to ride them. Amen. Course, our next-to-free Medical plan doesn't hurt, either.

[Dude]

Hey Ned.

Not at all...Dave was a good time. I just had to put him in his place for dissing freeriders and downhillers. He bought a few rounds after, and he's coming up again this summer for another phantom business trip! He's a good guy.

Originally posted by wes side 7
I came to the game late fellas, but I want to reply to a comment about user fees from a few pages back. I'm sure you've seen the reports stating that every dollar spent on parks yields 6 bones back. Also probably heard the argument that parks are not for profit, but are for the preservation of wilderness. So, why should we have a user fee to be able to see/ ride a protected area.

Sure, all money raised goes back into parks. But that's a way for the government to spend less out of general revenue to offset the big tax breaks they gave to big business.

User fees suk bad. They hurt the people who are least able to pay them (not mountain bikers). I'm sure a single mother of 3 doesn't like user fees when she has to get her kids stiched up after a day of riding on the shore (physio I'm talkin').

Sorry to vent, I better go tune the ride to get ready for the shore on the morrow.

We'd probably disagree on the user fee thing, but I absolutely agree on the physio shout. That should still be covered. $35-$45 per session is simply unaffordable for most. The Libs don't seem to get or acknowledge that physiotherapy helps avoid the greater costs of repeat hospital visits for repeat injuries due to poor rehab, or surgery necessitated by lack of proper rehab. They’re stealing from Paul to pay Pete in this instance.

I used to use EVERY single one of my allotted physio sessions every year (I think it was 15 visits for the $15 user fee). Now I only go for two...one to consult, one to get the rehab plan...then do the rehab myself, unsupervised.

Back on topic: don't bitch to the builders about user fees! God bless 'em!

[Ned]

You thread checker you.

Meeh, I've ridden with lots of guys down in Cali. They have their niche and would easily rip anyone a new one in their turf on their terms. Some of them are jackasses... but jackasses are everywhere.

[Dude]

I don't check threads.;)

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
You thread checker you.

Meeh, I've ridden with lots of guys down in Cali. They have their niche and would easily rip anyone a new one in their turf on their terms. Some of them are jackasses... but jackasses are everywhere.

jackass reporting...Ned, Nice avatar. Frank looking seductive in a Toque...better than martha with a chainsaw IMO.

[Ned]

'Mornin jackass :) I think a fusion between the two is in order... A dichotomy of corporate culture.

Hmmm, I really like the idea of riding more and bitching less. I also got another idea from Dude man about alien visitations. What's even funnier is that I don't live in the wood anymore so I am an alien. Time to twist up a new one.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
'Mornin jackass :) I think a fusion between the two is in order... A dichotomy of corporate culture.

Hmmm, I really like the idea of riding more and bitching less. I also got another idea from Dude man about alien visitations. What's even funnier is that I don't live in the wood anymore so I am an alien. Time to twist up a new one.

I was thinking, Zappa and Stuart are quite opposite in just about every aspect. Zartha Stuart would be a creature of contradiction and self loathing, but could write a mean tune and dress it up in a nice cozy.

notice that I am not bitching? no ride today yet.

[Big_Air_Smite]

I just like to ride my bike when I can, whenever that may be.

[Ned]

Originally posted by putty
I was thinking, Zappa and Stuart are quite opposite in just about every aspect. Zartha Stuart would be a creature of contradiction and self loathing, but could write a mean tune and dress it up in a nice cozy.

notice that I am not bitching? no ride today yet.


Bingo. My point exactly. The sardonic good (FZ) and the pie on the window sill evil (MS).

Rest day for me so no bitching beyond what I've already done. But you go ahead and bitch, you've got a good credit rating. ;)

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Ned
But you go ahead and bitch, you've got a good credit rating. ;)

Is that what the ladies at the Ranch say on your day off? :D

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
One of the uuuhhh... leaders of NSMB... maybe the CEO I dunno... was suggesting everyone playing the ticket game with the machines. Now that's a FINE example if I I've ever seen one.

don't confuse "cam" with "cam@nsmb.com". two totally different people. i hardly think NSMB would support cheating the system with respect to the user pay parking - in fact, i KNOW cam@nsmb.com wouldn't do that.

having read the whole thread, i'm not entirely sure what it's about :S but that happens with a lot of these threads.

as for riding? i get out as often as i can - sometimes it's 5 days a week, sometimes not at all (when i have my kids). sometimes for just an hour and a half, sometimes all day. if i couldn't ride...i'd probably lose my mind.

nsmb is entertaining, that's for sure :D "soap opera" covers it pretty well.

[Dude]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
if i couldn't ride...i'd probably lose my mind.

Amen sister.

Not checking threads,

Dude.:rolleyes:

[Putty]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity


nsmb is entertaining, that's for sure :D "soap opera" covers it pretty well.

The NSMB Soap Opera Digest

did you hear? Zedbra and Count Blah are no longer, he caught CB with Tony and a chain guide. Gandlalf is involved in a semi legal work from home scam with his new buddy mazda6 (they've ironed out their differences) and Gearwh0re is off the gay pron and FJ is got amnesia, and is actually posting on a french cooking site, but thinks he is still on NSMB. Freechessing is catching on, and people keep talking about dead babies.

Stay tuned for the next episode when putty says "lets go ride our bikes" and we find out about switch's trip to switzerland for his "surgery"

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
[B]don't confuse "cam" with "cam@nsmb.com". two totally different people. i hardly think NSMB would support cheating the system with respect to the user pay parking - in fact, i KNOW cam@nsmb.com wouldn't do that.



sad but true...

http://bb.nsmb.com/newforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16512&highlight=parking

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
The NSMB Soap Opera Digest

did you hear? Zedbra and Count Blah are no longer, he caught CB with Tony and a chain guide. Gandlalf is involved in a semi legal work from home scam with his new buddy mazda6 (they've ironed out their differences) and Gearwh0re is off the gay pron and FJ is got amnesia, and is actually posting on a french cooking site, but thinks he is still on NSMB. Freechessing is catching on, and people keep talking about dead babies.

Stay tuned for the next episode when putty says "lets go ride our bikes" and we find out about switch's trip to switzerland for his "surgery"

****music heightens***** putty denies not taking his pills, chainsaw in hand - pulling cord spuratically - as in his eyeball gleams the reflection of Pangor being paved....

[Putty]

Originally posted by Zedbra
****music heightens***** putty denies not taking his pills, chainsaw in hand - pulling cord spuratically - as in his eyeball gleams the reflection of Pangor being paved....

I MUST PAVE THE SHORE!!!!!! speaking of pills Zed, i think i am late...

[Ned]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
don't confuse

Don't swim in Indian Arm with your mouth open either. ;)

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Don't swim in Indian Arm with your mouth open either. ;)

it's like when Lisa drank the water on the boat ride in Duff Gardens...Lisa in the Sky with Diamonds.

[synchro]

Originally posted by cam@nsmb.com
If you buy a day pass be sure to leave it in the machine when you leave so the next person doesn't have to pay.

None of the money is going to trails so I say we screw them when we can. I mean...let's not waste passes that haven't expired.

[Ned]

Youch, not a smear campaign!!

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Youch, not a smear campaign!!

if he ever runs for public office, we got dirt.:D :D

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
Don't swim in Indian Arm with your mouth open either. ;)

i stand corrected

however...i detect a strong sense of sarcasm in his post

Originally posted by putty
I MUST PAVE THE SHORE!!!!!! speaking of pills Zed, i think i am late...

try the morning after one, that should clear things up for you ;)

[synchro]

Originally posted by Ned
Youch, not a smear campaign!!

:banned:

:lol:

No not a smear campaign, just putting the facts out there. If you only ride the odd time and can get parking for free great, go for it. I would. But if you go a lot and take the chance on a ticket being available, paying $5 for parking adds up to a pass pretty quick. That's why I spent $50 on a pass on Tue. BTW, when I rode Boogey on Tue, there were no cars in the Old Buck lot b/c everybody had parked on the street. It was kinda weird to see. I wonder if the district will step in and put up no parking signs there if the residents and golfers start to complain.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
i stand corrected

however...i detect a strong sense of sarcasm in his post



try the morning after one, that should clear things up for you ;)

the last thing i had on my mind the morining after was another pill, let me tell you...

[Dude]

You mean like booking out and leaving the wrong phone number? Never done it.:rolleyes:

Still not checking,

Dude.

P.s.: Just hooked up my ride for Whistler tomorrow, where I'll ride more and bitch less. Cowabunga.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
[however...i detect a strong sense of sarcasm in his post




Sarcasm? not here..... we aren't bitching, mind you, we arent riding either. But we are loaded with potential! No additives, either - for those organic conniseurs.

NSMB opera digest update......

Lady G gets wrought with jealous suspicion there is fun to be had on NSMB, the others must devise a plan to keep her in the know..... Dude is starting to get "it" - but noone else has...

[Dude]

It's all about Taking the Piss. ;)

[Dude]

BTW: Still not checking.

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Zedbra
Lady G gets wrought with jealous suspicion there is fun to be had on NSMB

:lol: :lol: i guess i have to put aside my "real life" and check out the board more :rolleyes: i'm outta the loop :cry:

[synchro]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
:lol: :lol: i guess i have to put aside my "real life" and check out the board more :rolleyes: i'm outta the loop :cry:

Repeat with an ahmmmm.........

The Board is Life, Life is the Board.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by synchro
Repeat with an ahmmmm.........

The Board is Life, Life is the Board.

Digest update*****

After 'working for the man' to obtain inner Nirvana, Syncro starts his own secular cult, upon all those whom worship admire his formidable FreeChess abilities - Shall none pass the almighty? stay tuned....

[Ned]

i KNOW one thing for sure... that bowl of black beans for lunch will enable me to crank out enough chess pieces to keep everyone in the game.




Play an ace only if you got one.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Zedbra
Sarcasm? not here..... we aren't bitching, mind you, we arent riding either. But we are loaded with potential! No additives, either - for those organic conniseurs.

NSMB opera digest update......

Lady G gets wrought with jealous suspicion there is fun to be had on NSMB, the others must devise a plan to keep her in the know..... Dude is starting to get "it" - but noone else has...

Zedbra - are you sure you live in Squamish. You are using way too many polysyllabic words.

[Putty]

Originally posted by LeeLau
Zedbra - are you sure you live in Squamish. You are using way too many polysyllabic words.

Point - Lau.

Ouch.

[switch]

Originally posted by synchro
:banned:

:lol:

No not a smear campaign, just putting the facts out there.

Watch it - that's how the board got shut down last year. ;)



BTW, when I rode Boogey on Tue, there were no cars in the Old Buck lot b/c everybody had parked on the street. It was kinda weird to see. I wonder if the district will step in and put up no parking signs there if the residents and golfers start to complain.
Last night there were a lot of cars parked on the street - up to where I live. Old Buck was pretty empty.

Maybe I can get some neo-McNair types flame city council for me and push the parking down to the next block where there's more children.

[Putty]

Originally posted by switch
Watch it - that's how the board got shut down last year. ;)



Last night there were a lot of cars parked on the street - up to where I live. Old Buck was pretty empty.

Maybe I can get some neo-McNair types flame city council for me and push the parking down to the next block where there's more children.

putting mountain bikers after ride near children is like putting a dingo farm next to a kindergarten

[bunny]

Originally posted by putty
The NSMB Soap Opera Digest

did you hear? Zedbra and Count Blah are no longer, he caught CB with Tony and a chain guide. Gandlalf is involved in a semi legal work from home scam with his new buddy mazda6 (they've ironed out their differences) and Gearwh0re is off the gay pron and FJ is got amnesia, and is actually posting on a french cooking site, but thinks he is still on NSMB. Freechessing is catching on, and people keep talking about dead babies.

Stay tuned for the next episode when putty says "lets go ride our bikes" and we find out about switch's trip to switzerland for his "surgery"

thanks chris, i just had the best laugh yet today.
cooking websites and freechessing rock :woot:
sorry, i can't help myself... dead babies

[Putty]

Originally posted by bunny
thanks chris, i just had the best laugh yet today.
cooking websites and freechessing rock :woot:
sorry, i can't help myself... dead babies

i try to do the best i can with what little god gave me:rolleyes:

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
i try to do the best i can with what little god gave me:rolleyes:

if it starts to hurt, and those voices come back - use a polysyllabic word to gain envy.....

[Putty]

Originally posted by Zedbra
if it starts to hurt, and those voices come back - use a polysyllabic word to gain envy.....

actually, the voices have a long list of poly sylla bic words for me to use, but when i do it starts to hurt, and that's when the arguments start....

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
actually, the voices have a long list of poly sylla bic words for me to use, but when i do it starts to hurt, and that's when the arguments start....

I say argue it out loud, sharing with cohorts alike. If, and only if, you don't go postal (or reach for a chess piece) then take the OTHER little pill. Who else needs unethical, purely biased advice and/or attention? Ned - I'm looking your way, here...

[Putty]

Originally posted by Zedbra
I say argue it out loud, sharing with cohorts alike. If, and only if, you don't go postal (or reach for a chess piece) then take the OTHER little pill. Who else needs unethical, purely biased advice and/or attention? Ned - I'm looking your way, here...

the blue one? NOT THE BLUE ONE?

[bunny]

It's ok. Remember, the blue one makes it all go away. And then we can take off the restraints and you can go back to your knitting. Weren't you saying you wanted to knit some booties for the 5 legged cow you sometimes see out in the yard? So if you will just be a good boy and take the blue pill, you may even get jello for dessert, the kind with fake fruit embedded in the centre.

[Ned]

It's OK fella's, if you need to yell, you need to yell. Just make sure you and all of your friends have gone for a ride first. And stay away from the pills, you'll start looking like Diggler...

[Putty]

o k i t o o k th e p i l l an d the re is that damn cow again..........jelllooo.............fake fruit?

wow that didn't last long,the fake fruit brought me down....thanks bunny

hmm, we ride now?

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
And stay away from the pills, you'll start looking like Diggler...

before or after the mantrain???

[Bukkake]

Originally posted by putty

hmm, we ride now?


I hope so. Your all going insane. If I was your doctor I'd tell you to go for a ride and call me in the morning.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Barak
I hope so. Your all going insane. If I was your doctor I'd tell you to go for a ride and call me in the morning.

what the hell do you mean "going"? :crazy: :high: :grinno:

[trout]

Originally posted by putty
we ride now?

Too late, I just got back. I couldn't complain if I tried. Sun's sunning, breeze is breezing and not a parking meter for a hundred k. I'm not gloating just totally blissed out. :cool:

[Ned]

Already ridden a couple hundred miles this week. Rest day man, rest day for Saturday's ride which should encompass about 3 rides worth packed into one.

But it is apparent rest days take your mind to odd places, no?

[Ned]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
before or after the mantrain???

Missed that film. Caboose? Locomotive? No? Both?? He was busy huh?

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
Missed that film. Caboose? Locomotive? No? Both?? He was busy huh?

hey where ya bin :lol:

it's diggler and dante, doin the mantrain thing :P i think they probably take turns playing caboose/locomotive :lol:

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
hey where ya bin :lol:

it's diggler and dante, doin the mantrain thing :P i think they probably take turns playing caboose/locomotive :lol:

This calls for a two hour NSMB Soap Opera special****

Gandalf & Cheese, one on a macro lens, the other huridly on his zoom, trying to capture the unnatural mating ceremonies of Dante and Digz - putty screams 'safety first' - but its too late.... much, much too late....

[Ned]

Me? Where been? Riding my bike, changing stinky diapers and working like a dog...dammit.

Glad I missed the closeup of the boils and blisters. :eek:

[.glib]

Holy crap I've been in two soap opera stories so far in this one thread!

I'm on the edge of my seat! What will my next (unreleated) adventure be! Do I have to stay tuned or something? Same Bat Channel?

[Rat]

Ned you would have been proud of me yesterday 1.5 hours on the road bike commuting then up fromme and rode bitches brew clipped in on the XC bike. I have a whole new respect for lee and his crazzy ti "freeride" bikes. riding those logs on the upper brew clipped in had me damn near wetting my pants. who says you need to go bigger to get the rush.

[Rat]

Dude what day next week for the AM shuffle is good for you. My schedule is up in the air but it looks like tuesday might work.

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
Me? Where been? Riding my bike, changing stinky diapers and working like a dog...dammit.

Glad I missed the closeup of the boils and blisters. :eek:

changing diapers eh? omg i remember those days :S cheer up, it won't last forever :D

hey rat - isn't the first NSX movie of riders on xc bikes clipped in? i get a kick out of watching that. i get hurt enough falling with flats, there's no way i'd ride the shore with clips :eek: props!

[Zedbra]

I ride with clips from time to time - depends which trail. Cypress is awesome in clips - point down and shoot.
AND I am old enough to change my own diapers now.

[Rat]

It was a combintiaon of the clips the 1.95 tires and the 120 mm stem that made things so interesting. I did have a decent fork and brake going on so it wasn't totaly retro. sure makes going up alot more fun

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Rat
It was a combintiaon of the clips the 1.95 tires and the 120 mm stem that made things so interesting. I did have a decent fork and brake going on so it wasn't totaly retro. sure makes going up alot more fun

retro is fun. i ride my old 92 brodie hardtail with clips and v brakes on a variety of technical trails (usually without armour). it hones your skills, itell ya. i hop on my dually and it seems all too easy at times...

[Ned]

Originally posted by Rat
Ned you would have been proud of me yesterday 1.5 hours on the road bike commuting then up fromme and rode bitches brew clipped in on the XC bike. I have a whole new respect for lee and his crazzy ti "freeride" bikes. riding those logs on the upper brew clipped in had me damn near wetting my pants. who says you need to go bigger to get the rush.

Thumbs up Rat. You're clued in no matter how you slice it.

I've had big and medium bikes but the most fun to be had is on a pinner bike on trails ramped up for big bikes. So, I'll just stick to my thing... riding with the wheels a little closer to the ground on a Hummer with big tread and meaty-ish wheels to rack up 10k+ft of descending in a day. Same recipe for a dozen years now... seems to work well for me and I'm not on a first name basis with the emergency ward.

Another rest day for me today. We'll see how much food I can pack away for tomorrows little jaunt.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by Ned
Thumbs up Rat. You're clued in no matter how you slice it.

I've had big and medium bikes but the most fun to be had is on a pinner bike on trails ramped up for big bikes. So, I'll just stick to my thing... riding with the wheels a little closer to the ground on a Hummer with big tread and meaty-ish wheels to rack up 10k+ft of descending in a day. Same recipe for a dozen years now... seems to work well for me and I'm not on a first name basis with the emergency ward.

Another rest day for me today. We'll see how much food I can pack away for tomorrows little jaunt.


I've been wanting a new hardtail, and considering a Hummer. Will it handle a 5" fork? Tell me how she rides....(please). I can only imagine the feel of ti

[Ned]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
changing diapers eh? omg i remember those days :S cheer up, it won't last forever :D

Ahh, this is the second lap so no big deal- it was a lot tougher the first time around when I was running a somewhat intense business in a town full of slackers, travelling all over hell's half acre to procure and perform work and barely seeing my family.

The first one is learning to ride trails now which is a ton of fun. Seems as though he kinda digs descending fast :)

[Ned]

Originally posted by Zedbra
I've been wanting a new hardtail, and considering a Hummer. Will it handle a 5" fork? Tell me how she rides....(please). I can only imagine the feel of ti

Maybe not the bike to do the major tire/ground separation with but a good choice if you ride a lot and don't feel like fiddling with your stuff all the time and you require total reliability due to some of your ride circumstances. I've hung up my squish frame this season in favour if that's any indicator. I'd ride it down at exit 27 (minus the major air shit those vine swinger kids built up, right Sean?) quite happily if that's another indicator- but then again I'm old and don't heal well either.

The ride? Not like a rigid bag of porky 4130 sprinkler pipe nor weird kloojey feel of an overbuilt pop can. Kinda like a spring that dumbs the big bumps down but doesn't mush too much when you matt it. With skinny tread I habitually beat on the road crew on the way to work too.

The angles are little tighter than say a Stiffee but with a 5" fork it'll slack off a degree and voila. My buddy Page had a 130mm Zok on his for 4 years with 321's and 2.7/2.5 tread and it is an amazing bike for what it is. Clicker has an older Hummer (8yrs?), just like my last one, that was totally overbuilt (heavy tubekit, heavy stays) and he still rides it into the thick stuff based on skill and line selection skills. I ride mine with a 4" Fox that I stripped off my medium bike and it just doesn't quite have enough oompa-pa for what I like to do- time for a 5 or 6" fork I say.

[Putty]

climbed to mushroom, saw about a hundred shuttlers. safety meeting, corkscrew, pingu, pangor. met some dudes, they were cool, one of them hit a tree. went home, cleaned up, went for Greek food with the GF.

got no bitch material....riding today again with my good buddy dwicks...and tues with Zedbra and synchro....life is good

[Zedbra]

Well thanks for the input - the specs you mentioned were really handy, as I would like it to be my general XC bike, but still be able to point it down some rough stuff from time to time. My old Brodie just isnt designed for the abuse I put it through, and being a flimsy 11 year old cromoly, I am having longevity doubts.

I read somewhere that the Cove has never had to replace a Hummer on warranty yet....

[bunny]

Stop it!!!!! I can't take it anymore. Just stop it!!!!! right now. Both of you. Chris and Ian. Enough. Funny posts all day yesterday, and now today too. How am I supposed to get any work done? I am going to have to switch to the french cooking channel if you keep this up. ;) Or take my little blue pill. :)

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
The first one is learning to ride trails now which is a ton of fun. Seems as though he kinda digs descending fast :)

hey right on! my eldest is getting into it too - his dad and i got him a norco eliminator for his birthday. i can't wait to take him to whistler, but he's got a few years yet.

here he is
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=82839

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by bunny
Stop it!!!!! I can't take it anymore. Just stop it!!!!! right now. Both of you. Chris and Ian. Enough. Funny posts all day yesterday, and now today too. How am I supposed to get any work done? I am going to have to switch to the french cooking channel if you keep this up. ;) Or take my little blue pill. :)

You take the pill, I'll take a pill, and then what? Cuisine?

[Putty]

Originally posted by bunny
Stop it!!!!! I can't take it anymore. Just stop it!!!!! right now. Both of you. Chris and Ian. Enough. Funny posts all day yesterday, and now today too. How am I supposed to get any work done? I am going to have to switch to the french cooking channel if you keep this up. ;) Or take my little blue pill. :)

OK, there will be no more funny stuff from me.

My, the weather sure is nice today, isn't it Zedbra? (remember no funny stuff)

[bunny]

Oooh. ooooh. oooooooh. They are discussing how to make jello with the fake fruit in the middle today. And cubed jello. And jello with whipping cream (whipping cream=yummy). I think I can get through a whole day of instructional jello topics without my pill. :)

[bunny]

He is super cute, Judy. You should bring them over next week and they can ride on Alicia's little stunts.

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by bunny
Oooh. ooooh. oooooooh. They are discussing how to make jello with the fake fruit in the middle today. And cubed jello. And jello with whipping cream (whipping cream=yummy). I think I can get through a whole day of instructional jello topics without my pill. :)

ever had jello shooters?! OMFG :drool:

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
OK, there will be no more funny stuff from me.

My, the weather sure is nice today, isn't it Zedbra? (remember no funny stuff)

Tis but quaint, I say old chap. Bloody fine day for a wee stroll, is it not?

[bunny]

jello shooters=extra yummy=tammy building totally crazy stunts in the backyard involving the trampoline and swimming pool. :lol:

that would be, yes, we have had them

[Putty]

Originally posted by bunny
jello shooters=extra yummy=tammy building totally crazy stunts in the backyard involving the trampoline and swimming pool. :lol:

that would be, yes, we have had them

tequila jello shooters kill you. they go down like nothing and pack a punch. i am speaking from experience. we were chronic on those for a while...then my liver got too big

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
tequila jello shooters kill you. they go down like nothing and pack a punch. i am speaking from experience. we were chronic on those for a while...then my liver got too big

maybe you could carry it in a special hydro pack or something...that would be cool to see, blood circulating through the clear tubes....

[bunny]

Both of you....being funny again (why an enlarged liver is funny I am not sure, but it is...I learned an even harder way when I was 16 that tequila is all bad. Getting your stomach and lungs pumped due to an apparent lack of ability to swim after enjoying a bit too much of the stuff will teach you quickly.) icckkkkkk. but please don't get carried away again with the humour. Hilarity has no place here. :P

[Ned]

Originally posted by Zedbra
Well thanks for the input - the specs you mentioned were really handy, as I would like it to be my general XC bike, but still be able to point it down some rough stuff from time to time. My old Brodie just isnt designed for the abuse I put it through, and being a flimsy 11 year old cromoly, I am having longevity doubts.

I read somewhere that the Cove has never had to replace a Hummer on warranty yet....

I'm not on the daily Cove news bulletin since I no longer live around the corner or dine nightly with the boys but I can ask a pointy question at any time and get a pretty straight arrow answer. I've seen a minor cracked weld here and there over the years but nothing like a front end completely shearing off or a tube getting shredded from impact.

Mind you, a different ride mentality buys a bike like this and I bet you could bust one if you were 'into' doing that sorta stuff just to say you could <**insert chest beating noise, grunts and bananas here**>. Jeez, I'm advertising for the boys now huh?

Keep your Brodie, I'm sure it's a real fine bike worthy of riding in low expectation retirement mode. I like the old school steel bikes, wished I still had all of mine.

BTW, Rabbit is gonna be sending the rest of the stock to the EU in the coming months so act on it sooner than later if you're gonna do it. The next ones will be tres spendy DeKerf versions.

With the pinner wheels and tread and none of the Roox stuff on it yet...
http://www.nwlink.com/~jhiggins/Picture012_1.JPG

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
changing diapers eh? omg i remember those days :S cheer up, it won't last forever :D

hey rat - isn't the first NSX movie of riders on xc bikes clipped in? i get a kick out of watching that. i get hurt enough falling with flats, there's no way i'd ride the shore with clips :eek: props!

Yah - that's NSX 1. I've got a lot of falls in that one but I wear the ugliest jerseys so Digger put me on the cutting room floor.

There's lots of trails I still ride XC clipped in. 7th, Bookwus, Pipeline, Executioner; it makes them a little more challenging. Only Pipeline I will do without dropping my seat which makes me a wuss by old-school standards.

I don't think I'll do Brew clipped though due to extreme risk of falling flat on face.

[Zedbra]

Well then, maybe I'll just have to pay to get me a Hummer. I like the sound of that.

I'll never get rid of my Brodie - it was my first ride, bought it new in 92, and it will remain as a commuter until it rusts away.

Is now a good time to pound my chest and grunt? Cuz I'm gonna phone the Cove for a price.

[Ned]

Originally posted by Lady Gravity
hey right on! my eldest is getting into it too - his dad and i got him a norco eliminator for his birthday. i can't wait to take him to whistler, but he's got a few years yet.

Ha, chuckler. Teach the new ride brood the right things and the trails might actually be around to ride in a few years- tequila jello shooters included of course.

My first is fully engulfed in the SS culture and is learning to poach beers out of the fridge when the bike races are on the tube.

Numero two is well on his way too.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Zedbra
I've been wanting a new hardtail, and considering a Hummer. Will it handle a 5" fork? Tell me how she rides....(please). I can only imagine the feel of ti

I had two ti bikes with 5" forks. I broke one at the chainstay from dropping to flat on it one too many times and I broke another one at the headtube. I sincerely regret wasting a good ti bike on a klutz like me. Get a cheapass steel hardtail - hunt the bins in behind Tantalus - and use that for a bike you're going to stick a 5" fork on and get Mike Truelove to gussett the hell out of the headtube.

Oh yah, with a 5" fork, the hummer will ride very slack. It is however, a beautifully smooth ride for a hardtail

[Ned]

Originally posted by Zedbra
Well then, maybe I'll just have to pay to get me a Hummer. I like the sound of that.

I'll never get rid of my Brodie - it was my first ride, bought it new in 92, and it will remain as a commuter until it rusts away.

Is now a good time to pound my chest and grunt? Cuz I'm gonna phone the Cove for a price.

Anytime is a good time for hummer :D.

I think there's a few hanging up still...

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by Ned
Ha, chuckler. Teach the new ride brood the right things and the trails might actually be around to ride in a few years- tequila jello shooters included of course.

My first (http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=86942) is fully engulfed in the SS culture and is learning to poach beers out of the fridge when the bike races are on the tube.

Numero two (http://www.nwlink.com/~jhiggins/chubby_fingers.JPG) is well on his way too.

hahaha they're cute ;) cool bike!

my eldest races bmx also, it gets me stoked that he likes to ride. my little guy (3 1/2) isn't so into it yet, but i'm ever hopeful!

[LeeLau]

No offence to the Hummer as it is one of the nicest Sandvik frames around. There have been Hummers replaced on warranty. I've seen Hummers hanging up to be repaired at Toby's also. They can break - it just takes a little more effort!

Originally posted by Ned
[B]I'm not on the daily Cove news bulletin since I no longer live around the corner or dine nightly with the boys but I can ask a pointy question at any time and get a pretty straight arrow answer. I've seen a minor cracked weld here and there over the years but nothing like a front end completely shearing off or a tube getting shredded from impact.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Zedbra
Well then, maybe I'll just have to pay to get me a Hummer. I like the sound of that.

I'll never get rid of my Brodie - it was my first ride, bought it new in 92, and it will remain as a commuter until it rusts away.

Is now a good time to pound my chest and grunt? Cuz I'm gonna phone the Cove for a price.

Hummers are about 1500. How tall are you? Can you fit a 20" frame?

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by LeeLau
No offence to the Hummer as it is one of the nicest Sandvik frames around. There have been Hummers replaced on warranty. I've seen Hummers hanging up to be repaired at Toby's also. They can break - it just takes a little more effort!

Well, I'll just put some willy into it, eh? I'm toiling it over still

[Ned]

Get the older frame if you want to bash. Thicker tubes.

Lee knows how to get 'em.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by LeeLau
Hummers are about 1500. How tall are you? Can you fit a 20" frame?

no way. I'm 5'9" with irregularily short legs (30")- and a normal size liver if that matters.
I generally ride anywher from 16.5 to 18.5' frames - depending on geometry.

[Ned]

Hey... who rode today? I want to hear a bitch about something legit that's going on. No, not parking. No, not Chuckwagoon. No, not high seatposts. No, not posers. Something current, live and direct?

The doctor will be in to see you in a minute with the glove and PJ to disempact you otherwise.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Zedbra
no way. I'm 5'9" with irregularily short legs (30")- and a normal size liver if that matters.
I generally ride anywher from 16.5 to 18.5' frames - depending on geometry.

There was a gorgeous Hummer in Pathways - 17" frame. $ 1500 I think/. It had gucci light XC parts on it but that can always be changed. I'll see if its still there.

With the std Hummer Geometry you'll be on a 17" bike. I ride a 18.5" and have 32" legs but have long leg extension.

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by LeeLau
There was a gorgeous Hummer in Pathways - 17" frame. $ 1500 I think/. It had gucci light XC parts on it but that can always be changed. I'll see if its still there.

With the std Hummer Geometry you'll be on a 17" bike. I ride a 18.5" and have 32" legs but have long leg extension.

That would be great, thank you. Gonna go outside now

[Rat]

Im afraid I would break a hummer. :mad: it would be a sweet ride. mabey I need to go back onto weight watchers for a while or be at least get alot smoother

[Ned]

If you ride a Hummer like you ride a plushi then you will probably break it. But if you can pull all the same stuff on a Hummer then you should get your bikes for free... Never know huh?

BTW, thanks to the mod who yanked the Aliens... Want a Twinkie?

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned


BTW, thanks to the mod who yanked the Aliens... Want a Twinkie?

yeah, someone yanked my "I'm not an actor but I play one on TV" thread too. Two twinkies?

Bad cop, no donut.

[Putty]

Zedbra, synchro and I are going to rip up Seymour after work tomorrow. I'm giggly, like schoolgirl.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by putty
Zedbra, synchro and I are going to rip up Seymour after work tomorrow. I'm giggly, like schoolgirl.

What time? I have to take Dad out to dinner at 6 so I guess I shouldn't even ask.

[Putty]

Originally posted by LeeLau
What time? I have to take Dad out to dinner at 6 so I guess I shouldn't even ask.

6 but we might do two runs....

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by Ned

BTW, thanks to the mod who yanked the Aliens... Want a Twinkie?


It's still there, but someone's moved it to NBR - Not Bike Related - page 3 - go figure? - a Zionist plot? - moderator conspiracy? - or maybe the aliens have infiltrated the board and are just messing with your mind.....

[Rat]

Im going to take the shuttle bitch out at 1:30 for a couple of runs, anyone care to join? both my "riding up" bikes are in the shop and my new truck is the ultimate 5 man shuttle rig.

I have a whole heap of stuff to bitch about so I better get on it.

[Ned]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
It's still there, but someone's moved it to NBR - Not Bike Related - page 3 - go figure? - a Zionist plot? - moderator conspiracy? - or maybe the aliens have infiltrated the board and are just messing with your mind.....

Hmm, interesting, it is bike related but perhaps requires a bit more thinking to read and figure out than the normal doof. A strong barometer of those whom frequent the joint. ThX for the heads up but the twinky thing goes to the mover.

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by Ned
the twinky thing goes to the mover.

I'm a newcomer to this BB stuff, but I see down the bottom of the page there's an admin option that let's 'someone' manipulate stuff. Too weird that a little monkey in a box somewhere, decided that 'Aliens' should be in 'NBR' instead of 'SHORE' where you originally posted (and where it actually does belong), and took it upon themselves to move it.


BTW - anyone know who built the jumps, skinnies, drops and stuff at the bottom of lower Oil Can. Stumbled upon them yesterday - are they ever nicely built - and such fun to just hang out and session.

If I find out I'll personally deliver them a flat of amber nector as a small token of my appreciation.

[Ned]

Really a non-issue in my mind, the beaver-digi-thread-cleaver thing that is. It's indicative of being so close to something you don't even see it, therefore, you don't understand it, therefore you don't like it.

The ride universe is HUGE compared to the overworked little postage stamp sized slice of dirt that the industry marketeers and coat tailers tenaciously cling to. FYI, that was a subtle bitch... And I do have some fairly deep ride money in the bank to do more of that... but I choose not and will focus on riding.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
FYI, that was a subtle bitch... And I do have some fairly deep ride money in the bank to do more of that... but I choose not and will focus on riding.

If you ever decide to let the flood gates open, I'm putting my toque on REAL tight.

Oh yeah!

[Ned]

No need to release the monster from under the stairs, not in this place, not in any digi-vironment. We'll save it for a night at the Raven where we can truly horrify the masses live and direct. Coming soon to a town near you buddy... real soon ;) Tighten up the headband for the real rush...

Say, you like that name Lumpy Gravy that was hung on that outside corduroy bed line? I picked that one out of the hat and am surprised it stuck. Like wow, I still laugh about that.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
No need to release the monster from under the stairs, not in this place, not in any digi-vironment. We'll save it for a night at the Raven where we can truly horrify the masses live and direct. Coming soon to a town near you buddy... real soon ;) Tighten up the headband for the real rush...

Say, you like that name Lumpy Gravy that was hung on that outside corduroy bed line? I picked that one out of the hat and am surprised it stuck. Like wow, I still laugh about that.

A glorious day that will be. I hear the calling of others as they also descend from the highlands of their towns and villages nearby to witness and participate in biblical baffoonery of the largest caliber. (Zedbra i'm talking to you)

Now you are refering to images so mystical and dear to my heart, that only a true purveyor of the sick, twisted, dark, and often funny-smelling mountainous land could conjure up. Many a time have we drunk ourselves sober at the Raven with frequent and regular visits to the parking lot, and the masses were horrified indeed.

Just tonight some of us will ride and consume fermented beverages in a left handed tribute to all that the 20th century have to offer. And bitching will not be had.

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by Ned
I do have some fairly deep ride money in the bank... and will focus on riding.


Good for you, man... I moved here from Gods other Country in '87 but it wasn't until around '89/'90 that a couple of cronies talked me into trying this mountain biking thing. I was a tri-geek and thought they were panzies riding around Stanley Park. I finally went with them. My first ride was up Old Buck (pre paving, when the challenge to make it up to the BP without dabbing seperated the men from the boys), and then down the Dick. I was blown away by what I witnessed on that first ride (walk for me). The road bike has been gathering dust ever since. I remember back then, a secret trail called Neds Atomic Dustbin, which they took me on a few weeks later - loamy sweetness. Then Bottle Top was cut shortly thereafter. Rides up Grouse and Cypress just wetted my appetite for more. I never really knew where I was being taken back then, all these trails were pretty much a mystery, but I loved every minute of it.

13 years and 3 kids later, 47 years old and I still ride pretty much every day year round. For my daily commute from just below the Fromme gates to downtown I use my Element with fat tyres so I can practice 'street' riding wherever possible and I like to cut across the Bridal Path and through the demo forest for a XC rip once or twice a week on my way home. Thursday nights (Cypress) and Saturday or Sunday (sometimes both) I'm out on the RM7 doing the big bike thing. I've still got my old Hei Hei to do the TOM and Cheakamus.

As I write this I realize how strange it probably sounds, but hey, for me it's all good and I love it.

Ride more, bitch less.... you bet. The key... keep it fresh and keep challenging yourself. Last year, I set myself a goal to do a 10' drop before I'm 50. I did it this year with 3 years to spare, so I'm pretty happy.

[Putty]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
Good for you, man... I moved here from Gods other Country in '87 but it wasn't until around '89/'90 that a couple of cronies talked me into trying this mountain biking thing. I was a tri-geek and thought they were panzies riding around Stanley Park. I finally went with them. My first ride was up Old Buck (pre paving, when the challenge to make it up to the BP without dabbing seperated the men from the boys), and then down the Dick. I was blown away by what I witnessed on that first ride (walk for me). The road bike has been gathering dust ever since. I remember back then, a secret trail called Neds Atomic Dustbin, which they took me on a few weeks later - loamy sweetness. Then Bottle Top was cut shortly thereafter. Rides up Grouse and Cypress just wetted my appetite for more. I never really knew where I was being taken back then, all these trails were pretty much a mystery, but I loved every minute of it.

13 years and 3 kids later, 47 years old and I still ride pretty much every day year round. For my daily commute from just below the Fromme gates to downtown I use my Element with fat tyres so I can practice 'street' riding wherever possible and I like to cut across the Bridal Path and through the demo forest for a XC rip once or twice a week on my way home. Thursday nights (Cypress) and Saturday or Sunday (sometimes both) I'm out on the RM7 doing the big bike thing. I've still got my old Hei Hei to do the TOM and Cheakamus.

As I write this I realize how strange it probably sounds, but hey, for me it's all good and I love it.

Ride more, bitch less.... you bet. The key... keep it fresh and keep challenging yourself. Last year, I set myself a goal to do a 10' drop before I'm 50. I did it this year with 3 years to spare, so I'm pretty happy.

IMO, this is all what the sport is about, and age makes 1/100 of the difference that attitude does. I've been up there for a while, and I'm not even bored of Seymour yet. Hell, I'm not even bored of Pangor.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Ned
Say, you like that name Lumpy Gravy that was hung on that outside corduroy bed line? I picked that one out of the hat and am surprised it stuck. Like wow, I still laugh about that.

You named that? Remind me to go up to Neds and look for the sign too.

I am scoping out some rides in the Similkameen and Manning boundaries for a 5 day ride. Haven't told Sharon yet that I've planned to make her ride 5 days straight. Good thing there's lots of gorgeous scenery around.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
My first ride was up Old Buck (pre paving, when the challenge to make it up to the BP without dabbing seperated the men from the boys), and then down the Dick. I was blown away by what I witnessed on that first ride (walk for me). The road bike has been gathering dust ever since. I remember back then, a secret trail called Neds Atomic Dustbin, which they took me on a few weeks later - loamy sweetness.

Loam on Neds? That brings back a lot of old memories.

I was annoyed by the new paved Old Buck especially because I'd seen Flex make that in his middle ring. I'll never get my chance to try.

[Putty]

Originally posted by LeeLau
You named that? Remind me to go up to Neds and look for the sign too.

I am scoping out some rides in the Similkameen and Manning boundaries for a 5 day ride. Haven't told Sharon yet that I've planned to make her ride 5 days straight. Good thing there's lots of gorgeous scenery around.

Hahhaha, good way to spring it on here Lee, isn't she a mod on here?

Man you married guys know all the tricks.

[Ned]

You need a couple of kids to help you settle down Lee. Like 6 of 'em. All girls..... Start saving now for the dowry fund :D

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by LeeLau
I was annoyed by the new paved Old Buck especially because I'd seen Flex make that in his middle ring. I'll never get my chance to try.

And after they paved it, wankers started riding down it, white knuckles from the death grip on the levers, bug eyes, helmets askew, thinking they were hitting the gnarly stuff. Each to their own, but that's annoying.

[Putty]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
And after they paved it, wankers started riding down it, white knuckles from the death grip on the levers, bug eyes, helmets askew, thinking they were hitting the gnarly stuff. Each to their own, but that's annoying.

I like it when they carve huge skid marks in front of all the speed control barriers and hoot and holler to their friends about how cool the shore is.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
And after they paved it, wankers started riding down it, white knuckles from the death grip on the levers, bug eyes, helmets askew, thinking they were hitting the gnarly stuff. Each to their own, but that's annoying.

If that annoys you I highly recommend you don't go ride Nicoles on SFU as you will be heartbroken.

[Putty]

Originally posted by LeeLau
If that annoys you I highly recommend you don't go ride Nicoles on SFU as you will be heartbroken.



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[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by LeeLau
I highly recommend you don't go ride Nicoles on SFU as you will be heartbroken.

Pardon my ignorance, I've never been on SFU.... from my back door, I can hear guys hollering as they drop the crater and from my sundeck I can gaze across at Seymour ridge and try to make out where the trails must wind among the forest. Yeah, I know I'm lucky, and I don't mean to sound smug.. I count my blessings every day..... SFU, never.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by putty
???

I have good memories of chasing Ron Leavitt and Eric Heidoff and the other BMBC madmen down Nicoles and up Pandora. They were and still are awesome riders. Nicoles used to be a narrow twisty singletrack. Now it is shuttled, overrun by skiddiots and people who can't turn tight corners so they cut switchbacks. Rant on baby......

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
Pardon my ignorance, I've never been on SFU.... from my back door, I can hear guys hollering as they drop the crater and from my sundeck I can gaze across at Seymour ridge and try to make out where the trails must wind among the forest. Yeah, I know I'm lucky, and I don't mean to sound smug.. I count my blessings every day..... SFU, never.

That's OK. I'm halfway between Seymour and Fromme as I like to ride both mountains so had to compromise. Probably one of the people shrieking like a little girl as they drop off the crater might be me.

[Rat]

I thought the rules were you couldnt bitch untill you went for a ride. Now seeing as I just got off the phone with lee and he bailed out on riding early I would say ...........Ride more bitch less!

OH and I have got a ride in already so I can bitch about lee's bitching.

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by Rat
I thought the rules were you couldnt bitch untill you went for a ride. Now seeing as I just got off the phone with lee and he bailed out on riding early I would say ...........Ride more bitch less!

OH and I have got a ride in already so I can bitch about lee's bitching.

I've ridden 5 days straight now. Today will make 6. My ass hurts.

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by Ned
You need a couple of kids to help you settle down Lee. Like 6 of 'em. All girls..... Start saving now for the dowry fund :D

Girls rule... but my minime, he completes me.

When he came limping home with a broken foot from skate boarding a few months back, the missus and his 2 sisters just looked at me, looked at him, looked back at me, and sighed ~ here we go again ~

I took him up trail building (maintenance actually) up the back of Cypress 2 weeks ago. We spent the day. I showed him how to use the hatchett without embedding it in his leg. He helped me split cedar and banged in nails. We moved rocks into pitted areas. It was cool.

He was so exhausted at the end of the day, I had to piggy back him out.

I checked out his school journal the next week, and he had the whole day decribed in absolute detail.

Kids are only anchors if you let them be.

Ride on dudes... no bitchin'

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by LeeLau
My ass hurts.


Who've you been riding with?

[LeeLau]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
Who've you been riding with?

ahh.. that came out all wrong. I forgot mr Vaseline. I rode in Leavenworth Friday, Sat and Sunday. Took a break on Monday. Then rode the road bike to H-bay on Tuesday, Seymour on Wednesday and then Buntzen on Thursday, then Fromme on Friday and Squish on Saturday and then Seymour again on Sunday. I'm getting into a bit of a rut here but the wind hasn't been strong enough to get out windsurfing

[Ned]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
He was so exhausted at the end of the day, I had to piggy back him out.

I checked out his school journal the next week, and he had the whole day decribed in absolute detail.

Kids are only anchors if you let them be.

Smart man obviously. I got mine trained up to operate my digi so we're habitually on exploratory missions scoping the territory down here for new stuff (new to us that is). Big bike, little bike and 6ft of rope for pulling up the climbs. Many a chuckler moments and mucho MPG footage are the immediate legacy... what will come of it will be his decision but I'd imagine it will be pretty good...

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Smart man obviously. I got mine trained up to operate my digi so we're habitually on exploratory missions scoping the territory down here for new stuff (new to us that is). Big bike, little bike and 6ft of rope for pulling up the climbs. Many a chuckler moments and mucho MPG footage are the immediate legacy... what will come of it will be his decision but I'd imagine it will be pretty good...

up until now i though it was only fun to unsuccesfully attempt to make kids, but you guys are saying its actually fun to have them. this is new to me, and something i must analize further.

*takes the rest of the day off.

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by putty
i must analize further.



So it's you who was riding with Lee.


BTW, I'm new to this BB stuff. Do any of you guys work?

[Putty]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
So it's you who was riding with Lee.


BTW, I'm new to this BB stuff. Do any of you guys work?

Noob said the W word:cry: :cry:

hehehe actually i am at work right now. I bet so is Lee.

i said analize;) :D :P :D :D

BTW welcome to the BB

[Ned]

Sigh... There's days when I'm looking for the jar of chloroform and a rag to deal with the germbags (aka THE babysitter) but you tend to remember and focus on the good things moreso. Can't beat a 4yr old who wants to twist up some Van Vliet CD's.

[LeeLau]

Work is a distraction between calls to a windline, riding, thinking about rides and looking at tickers. Come on!! Why do you think we live in this town anyway?

Originally posted by putty
Noob said the W word:cry: :cry:

hehehe actually i am at work right now. I bet so is Lee.

i said analize;) :D :P :D :D

BTW welcome to the BB

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
Sigh... There's days when I'm looking for the jar of chloroform and a rag to deal with the germbags (aka THE babysitter) but you tend to remember and focus on the good things moreso. Can't beat a 4yr old who wants to twist up some Van Vliet CD's.

Mmmmmm beefheart. raised on the captain...throw up some of Don's masterpieces on the walll for an early appreciation of ART.

zig zag wonderer...hey that would be a good trail name.

[Putty]

Originally posted by LeeLau
Why do you think we live in this town anyway?

because whistler is too expensive?

[Ned]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
Do any of you guys...

-ork? I guess that's what you call it. I stick my head in here to rest my brain for a minute. My job is uuhhh... interesting and somewhat uhhhh... dense.

[Putty]

Originally posted by Ned
-ork? I guess that's what you call it. I stick my head in here to rest my brain for a minute. My job is uuhhh... interesting and somewhat uhhhh... dense.

my job is boring, i am underutilized, they are not getting their money's worth for what little they are paying me.


almost ride time

[Lady Gravity]

work? what's that :eek:
damn you people that get to go riding today!!! altho my bod is so sore i'm not sure i could put foot to pedal :cry:

as for SFU...good point Lee - i've been noticing new "tracks" carved by those that can't do the switchbacks on nicoles :( i still love to ride there, even though one night there must have been about 25 riders at the entrance to nicoles :eek:

[Putty]

im gonna climb to CBC and die, errr i mean ride down that's it. im riding down.

[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by putty
Mmmmmm beefheart. raised on the captain...throw up some of Don's masterpieces on the walll for an early appreciation of ART.

zig zag wonderer...hey that would be a good trail name.

You've gone way over my head. Obviously it must be time to jump on my bike and head home, and on such a gorgeous day, I think a rip across the bridal path is in order to get there.

BTW, not to be a smart ass.... but, I looked it up the dictionary:

Analyze - 'to study closely'

Analize - no such word, but referred to the anal sphincter.

So, there we go.... we've all learned something, I hope... It's been all worthwhile.

I'm off

[Putty]

Originally posted by dirty deeds
You've gone way over my head. Obviously it must be time to jump on my bike and head home, and on such a gorgeous day, I think a rip across the bridal path is in order to get there.

BTW, not to be a smart ass.... but, I looked it up the dictionary:

Analyze - 'to study closely'

Analize - no such word, but referred to the anal sphincter.

So, there we go.... we've all learned something, I hope... It's been all worthwhile.

I'm off

i always get my i's andy's mixed up, its gonna get me in trouble one day.

have a good one, when you get back, you can bitch. but only a bit, cause its sunny.

[Ned]

Using namespace Good Day
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[dirty deeds]

Originally posted by Ned

Curious how those who are challenged by time make it happen. Hmmm? Do tell, I'd like another trick or two for my bag of 'em.


PS: No bitching.

OK, OK I can see from all the smiley faces and giggly, jiggly things popping up that my W--K question exposed me as a BB neophyte... but I gotta say, I had fun today and as I rode home the theme kept running through my mind ~ ride more, bitch less.. ride more, bitch less.

They are actually words to live by, and (indulge me if I get a little too philosophical... newbie remember) I think it would be a better world if society in general grasped the concept, not just a bunch of stinky old boy MTB'ers trying to get a ride in. People should lighten up - ride more, bitch less.

So, without further ado, and completely unsolicited I give you my top 10 tips for riding more:

1. Sell your car - haven't owned one in 15 years. I've got a bit of cheat factor - the wife has one - but I, no way.

2. Ride to work - and don't give yourself an excuse not to.

3. Never put slick, skinny tyres on your MTB - it limits you to the road, the road is boring and you'll stop riding. Keep 'em fat and knobby, you'll cut every little trail on the way, wheelie off park ledges, drop staircases, challenge your skinnies skills by riding the curb. Keep it fun and you'll keep riding.

4. Ditch you SPD's for flats - practice your bunny hops the proper way to and from work and you'll keep it fun and keep it going. You can always bolt the SPD's back on for the 'Test' or the 'Chuck'.

5. Ride in the Rain. Cold, dark mornings in the middle of winter when it's pissing rain are a mental challenge but once you're out there the elements slap you awake instantly, all the pussy's are in their cars or the bus. It's a helluva feeling. You're a tough guy.

6. Set the time. The real fun is riding the trails, so you've got to set the time. My family knows not to plan on me Thursday nights because it's Cypress night with the boys and Sunday morning is always ride time. It's a given.

7. Don't get in a rut. Try to do different trails each time you head. I see guys do the same old, same old, every time they go out. Pretty soon they're on the couch full time because they've bored themselves with the routine.

8. Indulge yourself. A new bike, new frame or just new parts always gets me keen to get out and ride. And if you don't have a car to run, you can afford it.

9. Build and maintain trails. There's nothing more fun than riding something you've built. If you need a break from riding, do trail work.

10. Protection. The more the better. Less injury, grazes, scabs and bruises means more riding.

That's it. Sorry if it's a bit long winded. What d'ya say

[Lady Gravity]

hey dd that was a cool read, and here's my response:

Originally posted by dirty deeds
1. Sell your car - haven't owned one in 15 years. I've got a bit of cheat factor - the wife has one - but I, no way.

can't :cry: i'm single and need it to, among other things, get to my riding destination. also ... since it's a truck? works well for carpooling/shutttling (OMG it's the "S" word :eek: )

2. Ride to work - and don't give yourself an excuse not to.

again...can't. my place of employment (no "w" word) won't let me store my bike in my office. i'm currently fighting them on this one :)

3. Never put slick, skinny tyres on your MTB - it limits you to the road, the road is boring and you'll stop riding.

i see your point...but try riding knobby tires for an hour and a half each way - i did it once and almost died! bonked 20 minutes frrom home. i think the trick is to drive part way to w--k, so the ride's a bit shorter. (oh yeah, this was before i was told i couldn't bring in my bike)

4. Ditch you SPD's for flats

i already ride with flats :D

5. Ride in the Rain.

yup, do that too - it's awesome! nothing like that wet squishy feeling up your ass :D

6. Set the time.

agreed. wednesday is trail/whistler day, thursday is sfu/pub night. weekends are flexible. i do have to work around my kids though.

7. Don't get in a rut.

totally agree! half the fun is discovering new stuff.

8. Indulge yourself.

again i agree. even a new pair of grips does it for me!

9. Build and maintain trails.

this i need to do more of :( i have major guilt, after riding both pangor and leopard and not piling rocks :cry: both times i was in large groups though, and we had to keep moving. next time for SURE.

10. Protection.

hell yes. time to invest in some hip/thigh protection, i'm like totally black and blue both legs :lol: either that or total body bubble wrap :S

[Putty]

Originally posted by Zedbra
maybe you could carry it in a special hydro pack or something...that would be cool to see, blood circulating through the clear tubes....

i am tequilius of borg...you will be inhibriated...sobriety is futile

[Rat]

Back on the ride more bitch less front Im taking a new aproach to buisness trips this year. rather than flying into Calgary and renting a vehichle for a week I have this planned

Saterday AM -head out afternoon - stop at vedder or sumas for a quick rip. then hammer it down Nelson. Camp in Nelson

Sunday - Rip it up donw at giveout creek in nelson then head out to lethbridge Camp in the crowsnest

Monday to wednesday - Work work work

Thursday - Finnish up meeting in time to pull out early and do some trail riding around banff. camp in the park

Friday - Golden or Revelstoke riding, I need to get some info on what to hit up. pack up and head to the loops.

Saterday - A little lift access fun at sunpeaks and then book it home.

Man these buisness trips are hard work

[Zedbra]

Originally posted by putty
i am tequilius of borg...you will be inhibriated...sobriety is futile

DAMN THAT MADE ME LAUGH.

Riding story time, bout time Ned's thinkin.

I get my wife to finally take a day off from work. Unlike myself, she has a good paying job and she is much needed at her work. She takes maybe 4 or 5 days off a year. Thats it. Though this year, there have been a few more as the riding bug is creeping in - but thats another story.

A day off and an itch to ride - I always allow her to decide where she wants to go - and she chose Whistler. Nice. That worked out good, because I had planned to help a buddy of mine film up there already - unbeknowst to her. So the filming took up little time (it was for the Zero's - ten speeds and tight jeans ripping up the Biker X) and was a funny way to start the day.

The descent started just before noon. And it was not a good day for me to be needing brake pads. When it came time for her to point down, it was like something in her froze. We managed to SLOWLY make it down a few green runs, and also a few blue runs - but there were a ton of Kona reps up there this day.

These were Kona dealers from all over (talked to one guy from Alaska) and they were not at all trail etiquette. They would take off in groups of ten or more, and they didn't seem to want to go down any black runs (maybe some in their horde couldn't do them - dunno) so instead, they were tearing down Green runs and Blue runs, and yelling at my wife, or skidding and spraying her as she was trying to get down a run and DEVELOP her skills. All and all, I was very displeased with their behavior. We even had to ask several times if we could pass by the start of lower B LINE (could you believe it?) because one horde was taking photos of all their friends riding this small log and rock that leads into it! Not cool. Should I email Kona?

Regardless, it seemed that she could never build up her confidence on any many runs, as she was always getting asked to move over, so it was frustrating for her, and well, put my patience to the test. Then (and I dunno how) she started to blow tubes. The first tube - my pump would not work on Schrader - so we started to walk down from the practice drops (she was getting upset) until I asked a couple of guys with Fanatyko jerseys to help out, which they kindly did (thanx guys). So we started our three hour tour again. Good. things were getting flowing. Back up to do Fantastic again. figuring this was going to be almost my last run, I kinds wanted to pick it up a wee bit. And she did. But, not wanting to hit her front brake at all, she was skidding quite a bit (tisk tisk) and well, I don't carry expensive tubes as spares. Psssssssst. Strike three. And she was out.

Realizing I wanted to go and play with the boys, she let me get a few runs in with my buds. I managed to do so, but not really being warmed up (from braking, waiting) Schleyer wasn't the best warm up, but it got the juices flowing. My bud got her a free pass for the day, so the firts Jug was on us, and we did end the day with smiles and good memories.

She asked me that for her birthday, she wants me to get the whole mountain for just us, so that rude riders wouldn't be heckling her outta the way. I asked "Why?" you only need one run. I gotta punch, and a kiss, and I know she will be back, pushing her limits, trying something else. Oh....remember when we were all learning? When everything was NEW? There were NO complaints - just anticipation for the next ride. And the next.

[Lady Gravity]

zedbra - cool story. sounds like the ride sucked for your wife though. too bad you couldn't have complained to the bike park people - i can't believe those kona guys were heckling her on b-line! that's so lame :mad:

props to her for not giving up. next time will be better :)

[Ned]

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