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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Downieville 04 Gathering photos and recap
First off....a big thank you to Jed and Suzie for all the work you put in to make this happen. I had an excellent time!!
1. Fridays Lakes Basin/Elwell ride group
2. Gary
3. Pete
4. Hike a bike...except for Suzie!
5. Frank on the snow
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Downieville 04 Gathering photos and recap
Saturday a group of us rode from Downieville up 49 to Union Flat and then climbed the fireroad to Packer Saddle. From there we rode down Pauley Creek, 3rd and 1st Divide back to town. On the descent Suzie, Erika, and Maria were schoolin the boyz on the trail. I think Erika even made a few of them cry.
1. Erika on the way up
2. Suzie on the climb
3. Quick stop at the bridge
4. Suzie
5. Erika
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
Last edited by OGDHr : 07-12-2004 at 05:17 PM.
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Downieville 04 Gathering photos and recap
Then we headed off to town for more fun! We had beers and burritos, then more beers, watched sumo bike, and were treated to an awesome schwag raffle!
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 392
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you're obviously not real mtn bikers
whatta bunch of posers! riding up the hill instead of taking the shuttle? no one will take you seriously.
haha, good to see there are still a few people that aren't fat, soft, shuttle-taking wusses. back in the day, i used to occasionally see another rider on the chimney rock loop. now it seems like the only folks that ride it are the ones with motors, cuz the shuttle doesn't go there.
mw
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Downieville 04 Gathering photos and recap
Sunday while everyone was shaking off hangovers and debating if they were able to ride I took the shuttle to Packer Saddle for a ripping time on Big Boulder, 3rd and 1st Divide with Jessica, Karen, and Margaret.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Downieville 04 Gathering photos and recap
More photos on Big Boulder
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,436
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Great stuff. That's sure is 3 full days of riding. Just curious, but why skip 2nd Divide. One of my favorite sections of that area.
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 555
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Wow, cool pics. Looks like some great riding, and some hotties too! Why can't more hotties ride bikes around here!!!???!!!!
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07-12-2004
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founder
Administrator
Join Date: Aug 1996
Posts: 9,415
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Too many chix in your photos. Please post more large, hairy guys next time. This is the new millenium you know.
Actually, there were so many fine women (who ride) I got dizzy. Should have staged the the Women of Mtbr Calendar photoshoot!
francois
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07-12-2004
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Code Monkey
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 840
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Great Recap ...
I should have gone.
I feel sad now.
Back to work.
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"Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the human race." - H.G. Wells.
"Cycle tracks will abound in Utopia" - H.G. Wells.
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07-12-2004
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Jed Peters
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,343
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Ever notice that Frank is always riding with the ladies?
What's up with that?
Good hanging with you, Frank. It was a blast.
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Originally Posted by francois
Too many chix in your photos. Please post more large, hairy guys next time. This is the new millenium you know.
Actually, there were so many fine women (who ride) I got dizzy. Should have staged the the Women of Mtbr Calendar photoshoot!
francois
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If you insist..........
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,987
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Originally Posted by velosapiens
whatta bunch of posers! riding up the hill instead of taking the shuttle? no one will take you seriously.
haha, good to see there are still a few people that aren't fat, soft, shuttle-taking wusses. back in the day, i used to occasionally see another rider on the chimney rock loop. now it seems like the only folks that ride it are the ones with motors, cuz the shuttle doesn't go there.
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I did the Chimney Rock loop last year with a buddy. We saw about 20 dirtbikes, but no other mountain bikes. That's one brutal climb (not to mention the exposure). I was complaining about all of the dirtbikes and was informed that they made that trail and they have every right to be on it. |
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07-12-2004
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Old Guy that rides
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 178
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Originally Posted by Zonic Man
Ever notice that Frank is always riding with the ladies?
What's up with that?
Good hanging with you, Frank. It was a blast.
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It's cuz you said I ride like a girl
Thanks again to you and Suzie for being excellent hosts and for putting up with us on the way back to camp Sat nite 
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away
...."I don't want to be the fastest.....just faster than my friends."
Originally Posted by zenorb
I so wish I could un-read that.
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07-12-2004
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founder
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Join Date: Aug 1996
Posts: 9,415
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Originally Posted by Zonic Man
Ever notice that Frank is always riding with the ladies?
What's up with that?
Good hanging with you, Frank. It was a blast.
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Lemme just add that the women in these shots are doing the toughest rides of the weekend.
The ones on the fire road are climbing Union Flat, a nice bruiser that climbs for 12 miles and 3500 feet... at elevation. The poseurs on the rock just climbed Big Boulder after Pauley Creek. Good work ladies and frank hefner!!
I was going to climb too but my dog ate my clif bars. Uhhh, I had to save my strength for bike sumo.
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07-12-2004
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banned
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,251
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Originally Posted by OGDHr
If you insist..........
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piling on at this point but what the heck.
"Do Pete's fisheye lens and these MTBR shorts make my ass look big?"
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07-12-2004
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founder
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Join Date: Aug 1996
Posts: 9,415
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Hey sailor. He left you a special present in your camera.
For your eyes only. Aka... don't post it here... please.
francois
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07-12-2004
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banned
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,251
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Originally Posted by francois
Hey sailor. He left you a special present in your camera.
For your eyes only. Aka... don't post it here... please.
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So that's what that blurry shot was.
Photo tip: If you're going to take a sabotage photo, make sure there is enough light to support a shutter speed over 1/30 or so.
1.6 seconds handheld should only be attempted by seasoned pros. |
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 132
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Wow, this was so much fun. Looks like I don't have to race to find a group of fast riders to chase around. Next time, more tequilla, better wheels and tires, and I definitely need to sign up for SUMO. So George, what size bikes were those....I just may build a couple and get the ball rolling around here. Two sets of bikes might make for faster elimination rounds! Sheesh, next thing I might be riding a motorcycle...Mark, any suggestions?
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07-12-2004
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Jed Peters
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,343
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I love you all.
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07-12-2004
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Fartographer
Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,869
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Hey - Jessica!
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Originally Posted by OGDHr
Sunday while everyone was shaking off hangovers and debating if they were able to ride I took the shuttle to Packer Saddle for a ripping time on Big Boulder, 3rd and 1st Divide with Jessica, Karen, and Margaret.
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What are you doing with your hand in this photo, Jess? I don't think this picture is appropriate for a family site. Shame on you, Frank! |
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07-12-2004
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mtbr member
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Thanks for another cool hapn'n Jed - and thanks again for being the official shuttle service too (you know what they say - one man's mild concussion is another man's designated driver... or something like that).
Now, gotta' get me one o' them bigbikes (damn you Fagerlin!)
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07-12-2004
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Ride what you want!!
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,130
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Originally Posted by Nine
Wow, this was so much fun. Looks like I don't have to race to find a group of fast riders to chase around. Next time, more tequilla, better wheels and tires, and I definitely need to sign up for SUMO. So George, what size bikes were those....I just may build a couple and get the ball rolling around here. Two sets of bikes might make for faster elimination rounds! Sheesh, next thing I might be riding a motorcycle...Mark, any suggestions?
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16 inch bikes with full size seat posts, stems and bars.
george
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07-12-2004
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Wag more, bark less.
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 6,342
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Hey!
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Originally Posted by OGDHr
First off....a big thank you to Jed and Suzie for all the work you put in to make this happen. I had an excellent time!!
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Nice pics- I especially like the one of the group in the car and the hike-a-bike.
Great meeting you, riding with you, and many thanks for shuttling us!
And TIA for taking care of my shock. Any ideas on what to do about a misaligned frame? 
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07-14-2004
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Call 911
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 28
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oh no you ditnt!!
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Originally Posted by Photo-John
What are you doing with your hand in this photo, Jess? I don't think this picture is appropriate for a family site. Shame on you, Frank!
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thems fightin words...pj!!
hope everyone made it home safe, sunburnt and overtired like my crew did!
til next time im the one with her hand where it shouldnt be,
j
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