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TheFlow
02-28-2006, 04:22 PM
So I just moved out to CO Springs from NY about a month ago, and I'm totally loving it. I finally got my hardtail up and running today, and the dh bike is soon to be shipped (I hope). I really don't know too much about the area, and was hoping to get a little guidance on where to ride. I'm looking for some mellow DJs for now, and when I get the DH bike out some good freeride areas or DH runs. Thanks for the help!
AusRottenVirus
02-28-2006, 07:14 PM
Come into Full Tilt Cyclery in Castle Rock. All the guys there race DH and can help you out.
-Chris
TheFlow
02-28-2006, 09:14 PM
Thanks, I'll try to check that out tomorrow.
DHblur
03-01-2006, 04:05 PM
Stop into performance on Austin Bluffs and Academy. We have about 6 or 7 guys in there who ride/race downhill and do plenty of dirtjumping. We have plenty to offer in both departments here in the springs. I can guarentee that you will get more of both types of riding down here than anywhere else on the front range too. My name's brendon, and you can probably talk to keaton, jose, jordan or a couple others about dh/dj info. Glad to have ya and look forward to meeting you!
AusRottenVirus
03-01-2006, 09:22 PM
Brendon, when are we gonna hit up some rides? If this weather sticks for a while you should give me a call buddy.
TheFlow
03-01-2006, 10:58 PM
Brendon, thanks for the info! Performance is a little bit closer to me than Full Tilt, so I'll definitely swing by as soon as I can. My name is Mark, hope to meet you guys soon. Are there any group rides you guys run once I get my bike out here?
DHblur
03-02-2006, 02:42 PM
Chris,
Well as far as rides go... the only bike I have right now is my hardtail. I'm still working on getting a DH bike but honestly, I don't know if that's gonna happen this summer at all. I'll explain that later though. But we definitely should do some djing now that the weather is getting good.
DHblur
03-02-2006, 02:48 PM
Oh and mark, we'll probably get some group rides going eventually but things have been kinda chill lately. Full tilt guys have probably been a little more active lately than us at performance. Plus their shop is SICK!!! So it's worth checking in with them regardless.
Wahoo
03-05-2006, 05:52 PM
Flow:

Welcome to Colorado, or Gods' Country as we like to call it. During the summers I live up in Green Mtn Falls (up towards Wookland Park) and will always be looking for riding partners if you are interested...I'm not a DHer, as of yet, but will be hitting the trails often.

Drop a note when you can....

Also, check out www.teamtelecycle.com, they have some pretty good trail maps for the area...
sk8kid33
03-14-2006, 11:23 AM
hey brendon i got my hardtail frame!!!! and my Dh bike won't be getting in till april 15-20th at the soonest but after that i am down for rides.
SkaredShtles
03-14-2006, 02:06 PM
Flow:

Welcome to Colorado, or Gods' Country as we like to call it.
Actually I had a talk with God when I moved here and he agreed to move permanantly to Utah and leave CO to us pagans. :D
Ascentrek
03-15-2006, 03:51 PM
Actually I had a talk with God when I moved here and he agreed to move permanantly to Utah and leave CO to us pagans. :D

Unfortunately, COS is the worst when it comes to radical christian groups. Not all of them moved to Utah.
SkaredShtles
03-15-2006, 04:52 PM
Unfortunately, COS is the worst when it comes to radical christian groups. Not all of them moved to Utah.
They're actually Satanists in disguise. I planted 'em there. :)
PonySoldier
03-15-2006, 07:17 PM
They're actually Satanists in disguise. I planted 'em there. :)


I knew it!! You planted them F**kers in Grand Rapids as well didn't you?? :eviltongu
SkaredShtles
03-16-2006, 08:29 AM
I knew it!! You planted them F**kers in Grand Rapids as well didn't you?? :eviltongu
Michigan? Yeah. I planted those back when I was in college in Kalamazoo............... :p
Ascentrek
03-16-2006, 05:56 PM
Michigan? Yeah. I planted those back when I was in college in Kalamazoo............... :p

I've always enjoyed your mad gardening skillz
SkaredShtles
03-16-2006, 10:34 PM
I've always enjoyed your mad gardening skillz
I've had alot of years to work on my evil gardening. :devil:
DHblur
03-16-2006, 11:09 PM
hey brendon i got my hardtail frame!!!! and my Dh bike won't be getting in till april 15-20th at the soonest but after that i am down for rides.

So you should be good to go around say... 4th of july?
TheFlow
03-27-2006, 05:19 PM
Thanks for all of the advice guys, sorry about the slow response. I finally got my VPfree out here and built up, and today I took it to Palmer Park for the first time. That place rocks! Seems like a little bit of everything. I got lost a few times but overall it was a blast. I parked at #15, did Kinniwick a few times, then Cheyenne. Anyone have suggestions for fun alternate routes?
Ascentrek
03-29-2006, 03:54 PM
Thanks for all of the advice guys, sorry about the slow response. I finally got my VPfree out here and built up, and today I took it to Palmer Park for the first time. That place rocks! Seems like a little bit of everything. I got lost a few times but overall it was a blast. I parked at #15, did Kinniwick a few times, then Cheyenne. Anyone have suggestions for fun alternate routes?

I have suggestions.... but can you ride it uphill?
TheFlow
03-29-2006, 05:53 PM
I can, but it doesn't particularly care for it. I'm willing to give any route a shot at least once even if there is a good amount of climbing involved.
Ascentrek
03-31-2006, 01:54 PM
I can, but it doesn't particularly care for it. I'm willing to give any route a shot at least once even if there is a good amount of climbing involved.

hmmm.... the best downhills in this state are accessed by climbing. if you can do 2k of vertical, I'll show you some class A stuff (for here).

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