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I used to be the only female in a large group of extremely fast guys, feeling like an incompetent slow-poke at the back of the pack. Didn't realize how much that sucked until I started riding with other women. Raised my confidence and felt more comfortable in precarious situations (like with my arse hanging way off the back of the bike) which led to gaining skill and speed beyond what I thought possible for myself. Riding w/women quickly led to racing which is another wild world of fun and improvement.
I love riding with betties who enjoy the good ride and have fun pushing each other to new heights. Perhaps I've just been really fortunate as so many of the female riders I've had the opportunity to hang with are some of the coolest people I've ever met. Outrageously funny, unbelievably courageous, generous, compassionate and real. Not that the fellas don't possess many of those attributes, it just took some female commraderie to get me to take the chrome bull by the horns. These days I don't mind being the only chick in a pack of all guys from time to time, especially if I'm hollering for two or three of them to get the flock outta the way!
I wonder what it's like for others?
TreeSaw
03-03-2004, 10:14 AM
I used to be the only chick and still am when I ride with my home crew (I also ride wiht the Jackalopes where Gee-Spot & Mtnbkgrl ride) and I too have been the slow poke. I finally got to ride with another chick at the end of last season and we had a blast. We push each other to try new things and really have fun! She has a lot of endurance so she pushed me to go faster and I (surprised as I was) had more technical ability so I pushed her in that respect.
I am SO looking forward to riding more this summer and improving my speed and skill with the girls and guys!
grizgal
03-03-2004, 10:24 AM
There is something unique about riding with a group of women who are good riders and good people. The guys I ride with have taught me a lot...more than a lot...but I tend to push myself more when there are other betties around. I have a great couple girls I ride with that are all amazing people. I feel fortunate to have other betties to ride with bc I think there are gals out there that can't find betties to join them. I definitely still love riding with the guys, but it feels great to have other girls around.
I went for a 2 amazing rides this weekend that included 2 other women. How cool is it to be able to ride technical crazy stuff we other girls? It's great. Anyway. Great topic Chromegoddess....
Velocity Girl
03-03-2004, 10:33 AM
Most of the time I'm the only girl....but I agree that having other chickys around can be great!
The boys I ride with here are awesome though (Freak and DHRacer in paticular :D). They have helped my downhilling so much in the past few years...they'd always let me tag along on the tough stuff, even though they might have to wait for me to catch up. But the girls have helped tremendously too.....girls just have a bit of a different outlook on obstacles and what not. While the boys might be picking a line that requires you to muscle over something, the girls are over there trying to figure out the best line to "finesse" the bike thru ;)
oh my yes! in my experience (though somewhat limited) i would have to agree most women and men have very different approaches to certain sections and bike handling. at least on the first few times through something. helps me alot to experience with similar-minded people. no diss to the guys in anyway. just different, that's all.
do most of the women you know race too? i wonder what the percentages are of female racers vs. non-racers? even though i now consider myself to be a very competitve person, i totally dig the unique commraderie at the finish line of the women's races. like we've been through war together or something. it doesn't seem quite as heightened at the end of the fellas races.
me too, can't wait to tear it up this season with all the genders, male, female and in-betweeners.
Velocity Girl
03-03-2004, 12:48 PM
Most of the girls I ride with race.....not all downhill though. Yes, the female commardery at races can be very different from the mens. There's so few of us that we kinda have to stick together!
I think the percentage of females who dowhill and race is probably bigger than the percentage of females who cross-country and race. (At least that's been my experience).
What type of racing/riding do you do?
RhinofromWA
03-03-2004, 01:52 PM
Well I pretty much just try my damdest to keep VG's dust in sight. Keeping up isn't goingto happen.....:)
Oh, and when she does a drop that I chicken out on.....I try not to cry in front of her. :D
you won't hear us telling you to "stop crying like a girl", so go ahead rhino, release the flood-gates. hehe.
velocity, i race dh and considering an attempt at 4X this year. most of my non-race riding on the east coast is relegated to lift-service (as opposed to shuttles or hike-a-bike). i'm not much of a hucker or bridge and ladder type, but i do enjoy an occasional scare in those areas from time to time. (i'm bordering on being downright "elderly" so if i never get to that ten-foot drop at plattekill that i was eyeing before my last injury, it'll be okay.) steep and technical, tight singletrack and wide open high-speeds are my faves. have yet to learn how to really jump. kinda hoping 4X will force me into that. how about you?
i wonder how many female downhillers (racers and non) there are out there in the world.
Velocity Girl
03-03-2004, 02:49 PM
Aw shucks...thanks Rhino :D That's why I love you guys....you know exactly how to flatter a girl ;)
I ride downhill and xc, but only race downhill. I've thought of trying the 4x thing, but my jumping skills still aren't quite where they need to be, and although I might allow myself to be stomped on by the likes of Marla, Tara, April, etc. on the dh course...I don't think I want to be put out there with them on the 4x course!!! (Just got my upgrade last year and unlike xc, I can't compete down a category in the 4x)
And I hear ya on the bridges and ladders....not my favorite thing! The technical, knarly, singletrack stuff is definitely fun!!!
oh yeah. i xc too, just not nearly as much as dh. i'm such a grouch on the climbs it's not even funny....even though i'm usually cracking myself up with my terrets syndrome-like cursing.
congrats on the pro status. was last year your first in the elite ranks? if so, how was the transition? (or am i getting into an entirely different thread?) i understand their ruling behind no downgrading for 4X, but it seems like it is as different a beast from dh as xc is. and at the pro level, it's got to be such a huge step for a first-timer.
i wonder how many dh women are on ridemonkey. (i do alot of wondering.)
Velocity Girl
03-03-2004, 05:18 PM
Yup, last year was first year playing with the big girls. Got my upgrade half way thru the season so I got my first National at that level at Mt. Schweitzer, ID....which anyone will tell you was a brutal course. It was very nerve racking, but all in all, a good first experience. We have quite a few gals here in the PNW who are Pro's now, so there were familiar faces.....not to mention my whole team cheering me one :D
There are quite of few of us girls here on the monkey who are also downhillers....hmmmm.....let's see......
Lucee
DHJill
OCDH
DHDiva
Shrymp
Tammy
Jr_Bullit
Ghettorigged
I know there's others, just can't think of them off the top of my head right now!
geargrrl
03-03-2004, 05:19 PM
it's the same for XC too, lots more men out there than womnen. I've finally gotten to where I dont' feel like I'm holding the guys back anymore ( or if I am, I don't care ;-) ) I really like riding with the gals. Once the season really starts, there's a pretty good group of us that try and meet once a week. The group varies a bit. What's funny is people will hear us in the woods having a good old time, and then a herd of 35+ women pop out into the open.
geargrrl
grizgal
03-04-2004, 08:40 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Velocity Girl
[B]Yup, last year was first year playing with the big girls. Got my upgrade half way thru the season so I got my first National at that level at Mt. Schweitzer, ID....which anyone will tell you was a brutal course. It was very nerve racking, but all in all, a good first experience. We have quite a few gals here in the PNW who are Pro's now, so there were familiar faces.....not to mention my whole team cheering me one :D
Do you reccomend upgrading to Pro? Are there any negatives? How was it training with the Pro men?...If you don't mind me asking...
TreeSaw
03-04-2004, 10:15 AM
Originally posted by Velocity Girl
There are quite of few of us girls here on the monkey who are also downhillers....hmmmm.....let's see......
Lucee
DHJill
OCDH
DHDiva
Shrymp
Tammy
Jr_Bullit
Ghettorigged
I know there's others, just can't think of them off the top of my head right now!
I also DH sometimes too...but for fun, not racing!
bikebabe
03-04-2004, 10:46 AM
Originally posted by geargrrl
it's the same for XC too, lots more men out there than womnen.
Agree with you there. Unless I go to a women's clinic, I'm the only female in our group. Riding with the guys has defintely improved my skills overall but riding with women increases my "guts". :) If other women can do a tricky technical section, I may as well try it.
Velocity Girl
03-04-2004, 10:55 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by grizgal
[QUOTE]Do you reccomend upgrading to Pro? Are there any negatives? How was it training with the Pro men?...If you don't mind me asking... [/QUOTE
Personally, I'm very glad I did it. It's nerve racking, not going to lie about that......it's weird being put into the same category as the women who I look up to and who inspire me to race (even though I know I'm really not in the same "category" as them...I just get to race at the same time...hehehehe).
As for practice, it was just fine. If you're worried about macho guys bullying you, it's really not an issue. The guys our there practicing at the same time as you are professionals or aspiring to be, so they conduct themselves as such (in the overall grand scheme of things that is...I'm sure there's incdidents here and there but everyone gets pissy once in awhile). I've only been to one Nat since my upgrade, but my friends who've made the jump say one of the nice things is that practice is less crowded as well.
I feel it's pushed me to become a better rider. Being able to compete in a class of so many women is great! Up until then, the most people I'd had in my class at any race was 6!
My biggest fear though....if someone like Marla, Missy, Tara, has a bad qualifying run and starts behind me during the race!!!
PM if you any more questions....and there's a few others on her who have their pro licenses as well....DHDiva, OCDH, and Lucee.
having more women in the class seems like an awesome bonus in moving up to pro. not that i personally am considering it, but i'm psyched for you fasties who make it into the class to have serious competition.
sometimes it feels a little foolish standing on the podium all by my lonesome. i want to earn that win, not buy it. people often say, "you earned it by racing the course", which i agree w/to a point, but i think most of y'all know what i mean. this last year i focused my results on the overall times of the people that ran the same course, male and female. instead of the empty feeling of not having competition w/in my class, the new focus worked out well to keep me driven and excited about racing.
i love this bikebabe: "...riding with women increases my 'guts'". fantastic quote.
seamonkey
03-04-2004, 07:46 PM
i was shocked how cool are the girls were when i started racing. i had no idea what to expect. if anyone has been to the MSC races, you've probably witnessed how close the girls are, full on buddies, supportive, fun, no stress. in sport class this year it almost felt like a LACK of competitiveness between us, something that the guys always take note of, and often envy.
when i started riding & racing DH & 4x, this amazing young girl, Hannah, always rode with us. She's such a bad a$$ with a positive attitude and skills to share, i feel lucky to ride with her. She's going to be on my team this year, so i hope she & i can make a killing for scratchy rat. she's also a rad trials/park/DJ girl, which are skills i lack, so i'm hoping to pick up some of that courage and skill, too.
it's funny, there's always that ONE girl you're gunnin' for...she's too fast and too cool, you love her, you wanna be her, you wanna kick her a$$ down the hill. you know? i've got mine.
the boys on the team and scene are so supportive, the scratchy rat guys even seem kinda proud to have us with their crew.
I've never experienced any negativity from the otha sex while racing or riding.
chromegoddess--i think i met you in Moab at a party at the CrashPad and/or at Snowmass...Brooklyn machine works? (damn sweet rig) camera happY?
and on the mackin' note--there's no shortage of hot guys racing (duh) and when i meet one & he digs the dirt in my teeth & stinky armor, i know we're heading in the right direction.
seamonkey, that's me. nice words you added there. (and not just cuz you complimented my bike. hehe.) that mtn states cup vibe is remarkable. i see similar commraderie at plattekill and some of the nationals, but never seen it so strong as that snowmass race. got very emotional shooting the girls at the finish line there. (teary eyes and looking through the lens proved a challenge!) i'm gonna take a wild guess on this, and if it's you, i'm a putz for not remembering your name.
from tour of canyonlands.
Originally posted by seamonkey
....and on the mackin' note--there's no shortage of hot guys racing (duh) and when i meet one & he digs the dirt in my teeth & stinky armor, i know we're heading in the right direction.
another terrific quote! really nice guys too. a few spodey crackheads to keep it real...but otherwise, super fun cool fellas.
Freak
03-04-2004, 08:54 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
and miss hannah
Hey tell Hannah that Freak said HI!!!
I remember hanging and racing with her when she lived in Montana!!
seamonkey
03-04-2004, 09:38 PM
yay!! those are great! (yeah, drinkin' at Chile pepper!!)
will you be back in CO this year? i'll be making my way out east for VT and WV...we should meet up.
the name's Aubrey. but don't tell everyone, that's my secret agent name. (i don't 'member yours either!!)
Originally posted by seamonkey
yay!! those are great! (yeah, drinkin' at Chile pepper!!)
will you be back in CO this year? i'll be making my way out east for VT and WV...we should meet up.
the name's Aubrey. but don't tell everyone, that's my secret agent name. (i don't 'member yours either!!)
that pic of you is adorable. all the candids from that race are loaded with people bustin' smiles ear to ear. too much fun. kind of a bummer we can't get them to open up on the cycyle cyndicate site. i do hope to make it to a few CO races. good to hear you'll be back here for WV and VT. if you've never ridden back east you're in for a real treat. we'll meet up for sure. haven't forgotten the favor i owe you from canyonlands.
don't tell anyone your name?!!? ummm...you're secret's safe with me (and the other couple thousand people on RM!! hehe.) i'm terry.
DH Diva
03-05-2004, 10:14 AM
"(even though I know I'm really not in the same "category" as them...I just get to race at the same time...hehehehe). "
Hey now! I don't want to hear this kinda talk from you again! You are a PRO racer! You earned your place and you are in that category! Remember, a good part of being a pro rider is thinking like a pro rider! Alot of people have the skills but their mind isn't in it and with DH being a very "Psycological" sport, you always have to believe in yourself and have confidence!
Anyways, pep talk over!
I'm stoked to see all the new faces in the hunnies forum. It's good that there are more women and that they are staying close and supportive of one another! Welcome everyone and if you ever have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!!
Oh, and as for the practicing with the pro guys topic, they were all super cool nice guys, really professional and always gentlemen. I got more supportive comments and compliments from the guys in my first pro race, then I did in 4 years of expert racing. Pro practice is so relaxing and enjoyable compared to amateur practice, which really allows you to focus on riding, and not trying to get in as many runs as possible or skipping sections in practice because there are so many people backed up on course!
DHRacer
03-05-2004, 11:51 AM
Originally posted by Velocity Girl
Most of the time I'm the only girl....but I agree that having other chickys around can be great!
The boys I ride with here are awesome though (Freak and DHRacer in paticular :D). They have helped my downhilling so much in the past few years...they'd always let me tag along on the tough stuff, even though they might have to wait for me to catch up. But the girls have helped tremendously too.....girls just have a bit of a different outlook on obstacles and what not. While the boys might be picking a line that requires you to muscle over something, the girls are over there trying to figure out the best line to "finesse" the bike thru ;)
yeah, i'm the only chick on our team too... oh wait... uh, that's not what I meant, never mind.:monkey:
Dont' let VG fool you... she's been an inspiration to a lot of us guys too!
there was stuff up at Snoqual that she was doing that I wouldn't! Riding with women is good, especially if they're awesome riders like VG and Leigh... cause when I'm hesitant about doing something, standing there sizing it up... and WHOOOOSH, there go VG and Leigh over it like it's nothing... it's like CRAP! now I HAVE to do it! :D nothing like watching a couple of women school you to get you over that fear hump.(hehehe)
so, to you my queen... http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/bowdown.gif
and to all the mudhunnies out there, thanks for keeping us on our toes! :thumb: you're an inspiration to many, whether you realize it or not.
DHRacer
03-05-2004, 11:57 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
and miss hannah
HEY!!! Tell her Brad says hi too! :):):)
the first time we met Hannah was at Sea Otter, she was going to the bathroom in the bushes... LOL! She was a blast to hang out and ride with! Girl got SKILLZ! We miss her.
Originally posted by DH Diva
[B...I'm stoked to see all the new faces in the hunnies forum. It's good that there are more women and that they are staying close and supportive of one another! Welcome everyone and if you ever have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!![/B]
wow! thank you. thanks to all y'all!! i'm getting veklempt!! talk amongst yourselves. hehe.
general-lee
03-05-2004, 12:51 PM
in my dh crew this guy is our betty
seamonkey
03-05-2004, 12:57 PM
general "don't call me bruce" lee???
general-lee
03-05-2004, 12:58 PM
hi yea seamonkey
grizgal
03-05-2004, 01:05 PM
Originally posted by general-lee
in my dh crew this guy is our betty
I don't get it...
woody415
03-05-2004, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by general-lee
in my dh crew this guy is our betty
Dave, one more outbirst from you and I'll post "the" picture of you that we all know and love. ya rat bastad...
woody415
03-05-2004, 04:55 PM
oh and Hi Seamonkey. Bring your bike down this tuesday and we'll get 'er loobed up and go rippin'. ok?:D
general-lee
03-05-2004, 04:57 PM
ok you got me---no more from me:rolleyes:
seamonkey
03-05-2004, 05:07 PM
Originally posted by woody415
Dave, one more outbirst from you and I'll post "the" picture of you that we all know and love. ya rat bastad...
i'll bring the seamonkey bike down for some love. you should email me THE photo of mr. lee...hmmm...
Velocity Girl
03-05-2004, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by DH Diva
"(even though I know I'm really not in the same "category" as them...I just get to race at the same time...hehehehe). "
Hey now! I don't want to hear this kinda talk from you again! You are a PRO racer! You earned your place and you are in that category! Remember, a good part of being a pro rider is thinking like a pro rider! Alot of people have the skills but their mind isn't in it and with DH being a very "Psycological" sport, you always have to believe in yourself and have confidence!
Anyways, pep talk over!
I'm stoked to see all the new faces in the hunnies forum. It's good that there are more women and that they are staying close and supportive of one another! Welcome everyone and if you ever have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!!
Oh, and as for the practicing with the pro guys topic, they were all super cool nice guys, really professional and always gentlemen. I got more supportive comments and compliments from the guys in my first pro race, then I did in 4 years of expert racing. Pro practice is so relaxing and enjoyable compared to amateur practice, which really allows you to focus on riding, and not trying to get in as many runs as possible or skipping sections in practice because there are so many people backed up on course!
Thanks for the pep talk :D It always amazes me how much your brain can mess with you in this sport.....but I just got my new rig built up and am really looking forward to the season, so I'm planning on coming out swinging this year ;)
woody415
03-05-2004, 05:30 PM
Originally posted by seamonkey
i'll bring the seamonkey bike down for some love. you should email me THE photo of mr. lee...hmmm...
Ok, here's one of him and his ummm best friend....ha ha:D
woody415
03-05-2004, 05:30 PM
there's more, shall i continue???
general-lee
03-05-2004, 05:32 PM
Originally posted by woody415
there's more, shall i continue???
this is the wrong forum for that stuff, your going to piss off the ladies
general-lee
03-05-2004, 05:38 PM
Originally posted by general-lee
this is the wrong forum for that stuff, your going to piss off the ladies
you might want to start a new thread
seamonkey
03-05-2004, 05:41 PM
thank you mr. lee.
now on to the "embarass mr. lee" thread, rats.
woody415
03-05-2004, 05:47 PM
yeah, lets start a thread that will have embarassing pics of people, mostly dave though.
general-lee
03-05-2004, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by woody415
yeah, lets start a thread that will have embarassing pics of people, mostly dave though.
my name is not dave please
woody415
03-05-2004, 05:49 PM
oh crap, I'm sorry......BRUCE!
general-lee
03-05-2004, 05:52 PM
good bye:D :D :D :D
woody415
03-05-2004, 05:55 PM
Later! Me and the lil lady are going to check Hidalgo. See you tomorrow at the shop
Mocha
03-05-2004, 08:26 PM
Originally posted by Velocity Girl
There are quite of few of us girls here on the monkey who are also downhillers....hmmmm.....let's see......
Lucee
DHJill
OCDH
DHDiva
Shrymp
Tammy
Jr_Bullit
Ghettorigged
I know there's others, just can't think of them off the top of my head right now!
Mocha :D
Full Trucker
03-07-2004, 12:38 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
kind of a bummer we can't get them to open up on the cycyle cyndicate site... Hey! Hey! Hey watch it!Originally posted by woody415
oh crap, I'm sorry......BRUCE! I told you, don't call him Bruce!Originally posted by Mocha
Mocha :D F'ril... please don't leave out Mocha! :thumb:
A big big BIG shout to all the women riders, DH, XC and otherwise, that come out for all the Mountain States Cup races, they're always cheering each other on, pushing each other to be better and faster and cooler, and they even seem to be multiplying! It's so rad to see so much comraderie and genuine support...
EDIT: Oh yeah, and I am also kind of the only "betty" in my crew as well... but that's just because I'm in touch with my sensitive, "queer eye" side... ;)
woody415
03-07-2004, 09:56 AM
Originally posted by Full Trucker
Hey! Hey! Hey watch it!I told you, don't call him Bruce!F'ril... please don't leave out Mocha! :thumb:
A big big BIG shout to all the women riders, DH, XC and otherwise, that come out for all the Mountain States Cup races, they're always cheering each other on, pushing each other to be better and faster and cooler, and they even seem to be multiplying! It's so rad to see so much comraderie and genuine support...
EDIT: Oh yeah, and I am also kind of the only "betty" in my crew as well... but that's just because I'm in touch with my sensitive, "queer eye" side... ;)
And here all along I thought it was because of those pretty pink jerseys :D
And Generel lee just wishes I was his betty, he's kind of that way if you know what I mean.:p
rainbow_smoke
03-07-2004, 11:51 PM
I'm the only DH girl at WSU. well the only one on our team. I have a friend and we BMX together but having another girl that DH or even XC would be nice!
laura
03-08-2004, 10:18 AM
i dont downhill, but i am the only girl that rides ever. tn and i dont have lots of people to ride with so its usually one of his buddies him and me. we just cant seem to meet any xc riders around here. i know they exist although there arent many. i've seen some girls with bikes on their car before, but i can never seem to find them at the trails.
woody415
03-08-2004, 11:03 AM
where can't you find any xc riders?
RhinofromWA
03-08-2004, 12:04 PM
Originally posted by general-lee
in my dh crew this guy is our betty
:eek:
Please tell me they made it.......
I am hurting just looking at the pic.
emergency crews have been dispatched to the locations where laura and rainbow are left w/out co-betty ridership. hehe.
seriously though, those first three years when i was the solo betty of the crew i could care less if i rode w/other females. that was until i discovered the incredible fun to be had from riding with other women. it was more fun in addition to the insane fun i was already having. and a much deeper sense of courage and strength, which now prevails even when it's just me and the boys.
i also appreciate how much the fellas seem to dig our scene. like what dhracer and full trucker said in here.
here's a pic of DAWN BORQUE at big bear 2003 (sorry it's a crappy photo, but she's a ripper none-the-less)
emily johnston at schweitzer on her first time down altar boy that weekend.
don't panic, it's organic! eco-lips' very own maxine irving at big bear 2003.
tracy mosley, west virginia 2003. heal up quick tracy!
melissa buel (sp?) big bear 03
pro women podium at blast the mass
grizgal
03-09-2004, 09:58 AM
Great Pics!!
Velocity Girl
03-09-2004, 10:00 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
emily johnston at schweitzer on her first time down altar boy that weekend.
Were you at Schweitzer last year?
thanks grizz, glad you like. they certainly aren't my best, but fun to share all the same.
hey! does this mean you'll let me post the other one??? :)
Originally posted by Velocity Girl
Were you at Schweitzer last year?
yes ma'am, i was. i've scoured my files and i'm afraid i don't have any shots of you....that is if you were running the same jersey i saw on your team's site. if not, lemme know what you were running and i'll look some more. or perhaps your number plate.
t
Velocity Girl
03-09-2004, 10:19 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
yes ma'am, i was. i've scoured my files and i'm afraid i don't have any shots of you....that is if you were running the same jersey i saw on your team's site. if not, lemme know what you were running and i'll look some more. or perhaps your number plate.
t
Very cool!!! That course was so much fun, but kicked the snot out of me!!! (Oh yea...same jersey, #35, blue v10 ;) )
If you're planning on going again this year, definitely let us know.....always fun to meet other monkeys (and MudHunnies) at the races :D
Here's a shot of me on the alter boy (courtesy of Michael Cain)
http://www.pigpants.net/albums/sandalt03/19902310_G.jpg
Micheal's always at the races taking shots...he's got some great one's from Schweitzer (and other races on his sight) if y'all are interested! The "alter boy" album is from the women's qualifying run, and the "finish" album has some great candids in it (even a few of our own DHDiva :D)
http://www.pigpants.net/gallery/idaho03
huge fan of michael cain!! he has an exceptionally sincere approach, especially with those candids.
haha, kicked the snot out of you, that's a good one. i never made it down altar boy. chicken to the max! the g-out freaked me out more than the descent. since i'm over the hill in norba age, i wasn't required to run it and opted for the easier route.
most definately will keep in touch for race gatherings. can't wait!!
Velocity Girl
03-09-2004, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
huge fan of michael cain!! he has an exceptionally sincere approach, especially with those candids.
haha, kicked the snot out of you, that's a good one. i never made it down altar boy. chicken to the max! the g-out freaked me out more than the descent. since i'm over the hill in norba age, i wasn't required to run it and opted for the easier route.
most definately will keep in touch for race gatherings. can't wait!!
Yes, he takes some amazing pics!!! We were lucky enough to have him take pics when Freak and I got married.....it's cool to have wedding pics that aren't the traditional "posed" shots :D
velocity...are yours the wedding photos on his site? if so, this world is crazy pewnsy tiny small, cuz he emailed me that link so i could check out his work from the wedding. those photos are gorgeous.
Freak
03-09-2004, 03:07 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
velocity...are yours the wedding photos on his site? if so, this world is crazy pewnsy tiny, cuz he emailed me that link so i could check out his work from the wedding. those photos are gorgeous.
Michael has a few different wedding photo albums on his site, but if you're refering to these (http://www.pigpants.net/gallery/jlwed04) then yes, that's us.
freak, i don't think those were the one's, but they are equally beautiful. michael has such an exquisite eye and he's very sneaky, which makes for the best candids. great style. of course you and velocity (friends and family) make splendid subjects as well.
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-09-2004, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
i wonder how many dh women are on ridemonkey. (i do alot of wondering.)
I am actually racing my first DH race on April 3rd in AR... :D
"I am actually racing my first DH race on April 3rd in AR... "
Cool! Should be a blast!! (Be warned: racing can be addicting and deplete all resources within a season.)
I trust you'll supply us with full details the following Monday.
geargrrl
03-09-2004, 07:33 PM
http://www.pigpants.net/gallery/jlbest04/CRW_4369_JFR
VG, your dress is exquisite!!! You are beautiful.
geargrrl
rainbow_smoke
03-09-2004, 07:38 PM
[QUOTE]i wonder how many dh women are on ridemonkey. (i do alot of wondering.)[QUOTE]
I am doing my first race at Beacon in MArch. I'm nervous, hope everything goes well!
Full Trucker
03-09-2004, 07:51 PM
Hey! I know this DHing girl! Whenever the Right Coast is done with you... remember the West misses ya!
http://www.pigpants.net/albums/mtsnow01/ade.jpg
"I am doing my first race at Beacon in MArch. I'm nervous, hope everything goes well!" rainbow, we're rooting for you. look ahead, breathe and enjoy, everything should be fine, if not completely awesome. keep us posted.
holy mackeral...from out of the woodwork these photos do creep. FT, you're a sneaky bugger with a heart bigger than the double at arbor.
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-10-2004, 08:13 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
"I am actually racing my first DH race on April 3rd in AR... "
Cool! Should be a blast!! (Be warned: racing can be addicting and deplete all resources within a season.)
I trust you'll supply us with full details the following Monday.
hell yeah! Honestly... I am not fast... i am not good... but i just set a goal last season when i saw one of the riders wife's race alone... i thought... that sucks... and i was sooo inspired by her that i decided i would participate for the FUN of it... I am a competitive soul, dont get me wrong, but HONESTLY this race is for the fun of it and for the experience and to complete a goal i have set for myself... then i found out last weekend that they are giving a trip to Red Bull RAmpage 2004 away to someone and to be entered in you have to race all 5 races in the series... and then you get extra entries for placing, etc... soooo now i will be racing all the races in the AR series sooo that i can be entered into the drawing... i dont care if i come in last place... if i get to se Darren Berrecloth (and others) ride at red bull it will be SOOOO worth it!
RhinofromWA
03-10-2004, 10:45 AM
Originally posted by TULSATUMBLERSGF
hell yeah! Honestly... I am not fast... i am not good... but i just set a goal last season when i saw one of the riders wife's race alone... i thought... that sucks... and i was sooo inspired by her that i decided i would participate for the FUN of it... I am a competitive soul, dont get me wrong, but HONESTLY this race is for the fun of it and for the experience and to complete a goal i have set for myself... then i found out last weekend that they are giving a trip to Red Bull RAmpage 2004 away to someone and to be entered in you have to race all 5 races in the series... and then you get extra entries for placing, etc... soooo now i will be racing all the races in the AR series sooo that i can be entered into the drawing... i dont care if i come in last place... if i get to se Darren Berrecloth (and others) ride at red bull it will be SOOOO worth it!
Most important thing is that you are out there having fun. That is why I do it. If I hated doing it, then I am spending way to much money being unhappy. :)
Seriously I am the first to say I am not fast (though I can show glimpses of speed now and then) I am out there to be with buddies and ride DH courses all over the PNW. Why do something like this unless you want to?
Go out and have fun! Just keep yourself in one peice if you can.
Rhino
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-10-2004, 10:48 AM
Originally posted by RhinofromWA
Most important thing is that you are out there having fun. That is why I do it. If I hated doing it, then I am spending way to much money being unhappy. :)
Seriously I am the first to say I am not fast (though I can show glimpses of speed now and then) I am out there to be with buddies and ride DH courses all over the PNW. Why do something like this unless you want to?
Go out and have fun! Just keep yourself in one peice if you can.
Rhino
THANKS!!! that is what i plan to do... i am always the only gal... i even asked cooter the other day if it bothered him that i was with him always and i was the only gal... he sd nope... he was just glad that i enjoyed it and was having fun...
RhinofromWA
03-10-2004, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by TULSATUMBLERSGF
THANKS!!! that is what i plan to do... i am always the only gal... i even asked cooter the other day if it bothered him that i was with him always and i was the only gal... he sd nope... he was just glad that i enjoyed it and was having fun...
My GF come along to all my races and I love it!
She doesn't race or ride DH (she is a massuse and is concerned with breaking her arm etc) but she can whoop on me riding XC stuff on her fully rigid Trek XC bike.
She lets me drag her out of bed at 4:30 in the morning (She is NOT a morning person) and will sit in my truck trying to nap for 3-6 hrs while I drive to a race. She love Photography and hikes up and down the mountian taking pics of myself and my teammates and friends. When she isn't there I miss her....and everytime she is there I thank her for putting up with me and all this.
Here is my angel
At the Grouse Mtn B.C. WOrld Cup (another early morning)
http://www.rapiddescentracing.homestead.com/files/jessah2.jpg
and Her with her cat Tane.
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-10-2004, 11:04 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by RhinofromWA
[B]My GF come along to all my races and I love it!
Here is my angel
QUOTE]
that is really cool... yeah, i wouldnt miss a race or even a chance to go out and ride with cooter... I have my kids 50% of the time and we usually all go out together on the weekend the kids are there and watch cooter huck off stuff... the kids love it and he loves to show off for them...
i enjoy doing trail work with cooter and even helping him build some stunts, etc... im not a huge help, cuz im a girl... but i am pretty good at the conceptual part of it and the planning part and then i let him do the hammering... but i'm usually right there getting him the next board or the next tool etc... it is a BLAST... i never knew i would enjoy the sport like this...
tammy
03-10-2004, 11:13 AM
Taking home yet another GOLD MEDAL! :D
biggins
03-10-2004, 11:30 AM
damn chromegoddess you look fast as hell in those pics! i need me a betty that rides. especially ones that ride dh or urban. mmmmm how i long for that day. rhino, what can i say you are a lucky man. my last GF was spectating at the urban sprawl comp where i placed first in my class. before the awards ceremony even started she lit into me with this "can we go now?" crap. my first competition ever and she was not supportive at all. to make it worse aaron chase and jeff lenosky (2 of my idols were there) and i really wanted to hang with them. what a self centered girlfriend. oh well better luck next time.
RhinofromWA
03-10-2004, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by biggins
rhino, what can i say you are a lucky man. my last GF was spectating at the urban sprawl comp where i placed first in my class. before the awards ceremony even started she lit into me with this "can we go now?" crap. my first competition ever and she was not supportive at all. to make it worse aaron chase and jeff lenosky (2 of my idols were there) and i really wanted to hang with them. what a self centered girlfriend. oh well better luck next time.
You wouldn't have been happy in the long run....I am sure who will make some man very happy just not you. Should have left her ass at home.
I am lucky though...
Trueth be told I met her at a bar. A country western bar. At dance lessons. :D Don't let this hefty uncorridinated (and bad speller) DHr looks fool you. I can tear up the dance floor as good as anyone....to country music that is. :o: Two step, Cha-cha, waltz, some other less know dances particular to certain bars, the triple step, Only "line dance" I will do is the electric slide, and I have enven been known to do a little western swing.
Never know where you will meet them interesting ladies. If there are country bars near you that have dance floors I suggets you find one that has some young people and go. :)
biggins
03-10-2004, 12:04 PM
and on that note anyone know any single rippin chicks looking for a 28 year old guy with a decent job and several bikes?:eek: :cool: :eek:
laura
03-10-2004, 12:18 PM
Originally posted by biggins
and on that note anyone know any single rippin chicks looking for a 28 year old guy with a decent job and several bikes?:eek: :cool: :eek:
http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/lame.gif
you cant give us one thread can you, not one fricking thread.;)
tammy
03-10-2004, 12:22 PM
Originally posted by biggins
and on that note anyone know any single rippin chicks looking for a 28 year old guy with a decent job and several bikes?:eek: :cool: :eek:
NO. And I agree with laura - can't you find somewhere else to hang out and beg for dates? :rolleyes:
Ridemonkey
03-10-2004, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by biggins
and on that note anyone know any single rippin chicks looking for a 28 year old guy with a decent job and several bikes?:eek: :cool: :eek:
How bout you stay outta this forum for a while. Go troll in the lounge.
tammy - ugh, goofy podium shenanigans. how could you edit yourself outta that pic? you looked so happy up there i thought you might spontaneously combust. y'all should see the smile on that girls face up on that podium. oh wait...you can see it here...
oh, shucks. guess you can't see it there cuz i'm having a hard time editing myself out of it. grrr... but trust me! she's bursting with glee and it's really cool.
props ridemonkey. intervention much appreciated.
biggins
03-10-2004, 02:42 PM
damn it was kind of a joke. sorry my humor was not appreciated. i am forever out of here.
tammy
03-10-2004, 02:44 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
tammy - ugh, goofy podium shenanigans. how could you edit yourself outta that pic? you looked so happy up there i thought you might spontaneously combust. y'all should see the smile on that girls face up on that podium. oh wait...you can see it here...
Is this the one you were looking for?
tammy
03-10-2004, 02:45 PM
Or was it this one?
tammy, you're killin' me. i've got another, similar to your last one but your smile is massive, hands shooting straight up to the sky. it's an adorable shot of you.
for the record y'all, i was just flexing my bike sponsor on the back of my tee shirt, i'm not really a flexer. k? ugh. this is humiliating.
tams, you can bet i'll be stalking the woods during your 24 hr race armed with a camera. mmwwaahaha!
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-10-2004, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
tammy, you're killin' me. i've got another, similar to your last one but your smile is massive, hands shooting straight up to the sky. it's an adorable shot of you.
for the record y'all, i was just flexing my bike sponsor on the back of my tee shirt, i'm not really a flexer. k? ugh. this is humiliating.
tams, you can bet i'll be stalking the woods during your 24 hr race armed with a camera. mmwwaahaha!
SHOOT...if i had just taken first place... you can bet i would be flexing everything i had!!! WAY TO GO!!! you all look happy and rightly so!
laura
03-11-2004, 01:44 PM
Originally posted by biggins
damn it was kind of a joke. sorry my humor was not appreciated. i am forever out of here.
my post was a joke too (notice the winking smilie). since you wont be back, you probably wont read this, but i'm sorry too. :p
geargrrl
03-11-2004, 01:54 PM
I'm not sorry, I get so sick of guy crap I kind of like having a man-free (boy free?) zone.
gg
laura
03-11-2004, 02:05 PM
we have a guy free zone, it just never gets used.
biggins is a great guy and a great host. anybody who will take me out for a killer day of riding is alright in my book. he's just very lonely. HA!
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-11-2004, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by laura
we have a guy free zone, it just never gets used.
biggins is a great guy and a great host. anybody who will take me out for a killer day of riding is alright in my book. he's just very lonely. HA!
and we cant really blame the guy for trying... :D
it is kinda his trademark... ive only been around for a few months and i think i have heard him beg for dates and booty about 93 times... :D
my thread! my thread! my precious first thread! reduced to exchanges about biggins' perpetual quest for cooch. the horror! the horror!!
IMO it was inappropriate within this thread, but no one's house in on fire and no one's dying as a result. it was cool how laura, tammy and rm simply and plainly expressed disapproval towards biggins. i found myself deeply disappointed and uncomfortable with what he had to say but i also appreciated his apology (of sorts).
but this..."I get so sick of guy crap I kind of like having a man-free (boy free?) zone." though i'm pretty sure i understand the gist of what you're saying here geargrrl, i'm displeased with the notion of a man-free zone. plenty of fellas have had worth-while contributions in here in support and respect of women riders.
TULSATUMBLERSGF
03-11-2004, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
plenty of fellas have had worth-while contributions in here in support and respect of women riders.
agreed... im a newbie with little input that is serious and unperverse... but I agree... i have been a lurker in here for a while and the guys do usually have very supportive and nice things to add at times...
i tend to take things too far and lose credibility... just who i am... SORRY! but hopefully you guys will be able to see past that and realize i just have a sense of humor and LOVE to LAUGH and ADMIRE you for what you do... (race, ride, etc...)
Freak
03-11-2004, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by geargrrl
I kind of like having a man-free (boy free?) zone.
gg
hey geargrrl, you girls do have a male free zone in this forum.:thumb:
DHRacer
03-11-2004, 04:36 PM
umm, hi... hello... my name is DHRacer, and on behalf of my kind... I'm truly sorry! :)
for the record, i've never hit on a mud hunny. that's disrespectuful, especially in their house (forum).
secondly, while must admit, biggins' shout out was completely lame (sorry man, but not your best work) ;) i don't think he was all that serious (still dude, not in their house... man, haven't you learned anything???):rolleyes::p
and thirdly, there are so many women out there that can kick my ass on a bike! i have the utmost respect for all riders, but more so to the women riders of today for taking the initiative to blaze their own trial and make a name for themselves. it's always cool to see new people in the sport, but it's a bit nicer when it's a female... girls dig dirt too! :thumb:
okay, i'm done... back to your regularly scheduled male bashing :D
NO MALE BASHING IN HERE!!! it's as inappropriate as the posts from biggins' and takes us off the topic of betties in the ride crew. not that the issues being raised now aren't worthy of conversation, just that it should be in political debate or a hunnie thread devoted to it.
shoot! now i'm all yoinked about this. we weren't bashing! tammy and laura weren't bashing. GEARGRRL made a sweeping comment that i felt perpetuated the negativity that bigg's original posts might have riled up. this is AFTER he apologized and laura offered one back, which to me indicates peaceful communication. blasted! now the fellas feel the need to apologize for their gender.
geargrrl
03-11-2004, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by DHRacer
umm, hi... hello... my name is DHRacer, and on behalf of my kind... I'm truly sorry! :)
for the record, i've never hit on a mud hunny. that's disrespectuful, especially in their house (forum).
See, you're nice:cool:. you come in here to participate and chat, not wave your sausage around. That's all I care about.
gg
Originally posted by geargrrl
See, you're nice:cool:. you come in here to participate and chat, not wave your sausage around. That's all I care about.
gg
which is why it's extremely inappropriate and perpetuating the negative to make sweeping comments about "guy crap" and wanting a "man-free zone". there are nice fellas and crummy ones, just like there are nice betties and crummy ones. eh-hem.
tammy
03-11-2004, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
tammy and laura weren't bashing. GEARGRRL made a sweeping comment that i felt perpetuated the negativity that bigg's original posts might have riled up.
I think another key issue here - if I may perpetuate this thread a bit longer - is that both laura and I have met biggins in person, know him, and have ridden (and in my case, raced) with him. So he knows that with regard to my reply to his post, if he doesn't straighten up, I'll just kick his ass at the next race...:devil:
geargrrl
03-11-2004, 06:31 PM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
but this..."I get so sick of guy crap I kind of like having a man-free (boy free?) zone." though i'm pretty sure i understand the gist of what you're saying here geargrrl, i'm displeased with the notion of a man-free zone. plenty of fellas have had worth-while contributions in here in support and respect of women riders.
yes, I"m a little harsh at times and opinionated, that probably come from being old enough to be mom to a very high percetage of monkeys and having sons the ages of many of the young men here. I don't mind guys chatting with hunnies in the mud hunnies, but I have a very low tolerance for smack and sausage, it just pisses me off. am I a minority in that opinion? I tolerate it without comment in the 32 other forums here.
Perhaps the thing to do is create an enviroment not conducive to guys even wanting to poke their noses in here... you know: detailed discussions of chafing, blistering, infected hair follicles, yeast infections, menstrual cramps, PMS, heavy bleeding, benign breat tumors, fibroids...
:devil:
gg
DHRacer
03-12-2004, 08:54 AM
Originally posted by chromegoddess
NO MALE BASHING IN HERE!!!...
shoot! ... now the fellas feel the need to apologize for their gender.
chromegoddess, it's all cool... I was kidding the the bashing comment, the mudhunnies know that. and it's true, we men can be pigs sometimes, and we SHOULD apologize :)
i'm all about having fun and joking around, the only time that I get super serious about thing is in the Poly Debate forum (but I've quit going there for the time being cause I just get pissed off :think: :D )
everything is fine, we're all good.
and hey, it's FRIDAY!!! and I get to go ride tomorrow!!! with Freak and VG!!! http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/banana.gif
DHRacer
03-12-2004, 08:58 AM
Originally posted by geargrrl
Perhaps the thing to do is create an enviroment not conducive to guys even wanting to poke their noses in here... you know: detailed discussions of chafing, blistering, infected hair follicles, yeast infections, menstrual cramps, PMS, heavy bleeding, benign breat tumors, fibroids...
:devil:
gg
LOL! i had two girl room mates for a few years... they broke me in quick! nothing phases me anymore:( :)
I'm secure in my manhood, i can go the store and buy tampons for a woman...at 2 am when there's no one else in the store.
:D
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