PORTLAND Thread

[gunslingger]

lets try and keep one open at all times! Northwest Oregon/Southwest WASHINGTON in the hizzy my nizzy!

So as to not get deleted I will say something riding related:

I think DC forks are better than SC forks. And I like it when it does not rain cuz my bike stays cleaner. One last thing riding is fun!

Post Canyon tomorrow seems like the plan! So Gorgeboy you ready......

[Chuckwagon]

for shizzle.

[frizanko]

Nice, we'll see how far this one goes.. Hey gunslingger, I finally kinda half ass cleaned up the Banshee last night when I bled my rear brake... I ended up with a pile of dirt about 4 inches high and thats not even all of it, just the chunks that had collected on my downtube, chainstays, and seattube... Let's hope some of those puddles/mudpits have dried up a bit...

[zane]

the portland thread lives on!

This kinda blows, I can't ride until next week. I have a bunch of school stuff this week and on thursday I'm leaving for california (I'm going going, back back to cali cali) with my family for easter weekend -WITHOUT my bike. Oh well, next week...

[frizanko]

Hey Zane, when you you get back PM me and I'll show what few spots I know of that are close by... With spring showing up and summer on the way, we're just gonna have more options to hit as the snow melts off... Damn I cant wait to go hit the Glade up on Hood...

[thruster]

The glade trail is alot of fun man does that trail bring back memories. Haven't rode that in about 4 years.

[frizanko]

Originally posted by thruster
The glade trail is alot of fun man does that trail bring back memories. Haven't rode that in about 4 years.

Oh yeah!!! Gotta love 14 miles of bombin through terrain that offers everything from wide open crazy DH to fast windy singletrack at the bottom... Dammit, I cant wait!!!

hopefully it'll be do-able soon!!!!!

[zane]

Originally posted by frizanko
Hey Zane, when you you get back PM me and I'll show what few spots I know of that are close by... With spring showing up and summer on the way, we're just gonna have more options to hit as the snow melts off... Damn I cant wait to go hit the Glade up on Hood...

Definitely, I've heard about a few spots but have yet to ride any of them. I'll PM you after I get back and we'll ride (are you free at all during the week- my classes at clark end at 2:10 pm...)

[frizanko]

I usually work untill around 6:00. mon-fri w/ an occasional day off during the week. Now that daylight savings is here I plan to ride most nights and deffinately on the weekends. .

[gunslingger]

we should set up a Camas ride at least twice a week at night. We could hike up or shuttle and jump till' it gets dark.

[zane]

Originally posted by gunslingger
we should set up a Camas ride at least twice a week at night. We could hike up or shuttle and jump till' it gets dark.

I'm down for that next week!

[frizanko]

It'd be cool if we could take in some tiki torches and session untill after dark... we'd prolly burn the place down though.

[zane]

can we get power up there (lots of extension cords or a generator) for lights?

[Get_Some]

Hey, I'm new to the board, my name's Dave and I live in SW Portland, adn I've had the pleasure of riding with Frizanko quite a fwe times, I'm stoked to see some more guy's from Portland are into this ****, hopefully I'll get to meet and ride with some of you guy's, I ride the Zoo trails quite a bit as they're close and they have a shuttle system built in, I rider a red 02 Norco 4x4, so if you ever see me or my Red hair go wizzing by, don't hesitate to holler adn say what's up...
cheers and no worries

Dave

[Tenchiro]

Man I miss living in Portland, especially using the Max to "shuttle" to the top of the hill. I might have to drive down and hit Haag Lake again this summer.

[gunslingger]

you riding this weekend? i want to get out there one day for a zoo shuttle.

[frizanko]

Its about time you showed up on here DK:D
Lets hit something new this weekend... Im all down for the zoo, but we need something new.We should go check out the tillamook stuff Gunslingger was telling me about.

[gunslingger]

though i spelled the title wrong we can do that, go to scappoosse and tillamook.

[frizanko]

How far out is that spot Gunsliggner? It sounded like a fun session spot. Especially if its as versatile as you made it sound, being able to pretty much choose from a bunch of lines .
What about Jones Creek? That sounded pretty sick.
:D Here we go again, Theres just so many options opening up right now!!!

[zane]

Are you guys talking about the brown's camp area? I know that there used to be some north shore stuff up storeyburn road (across the hwy from brown's camp) and I've heard of some riding in jones creek. I used to ride dirt bikes in that area all the time.

[frizanko]

No, Ive heard of Browns Camp though... Gunslingger knows of a spot that has a long ridge drop. It sounded like it was all wide open and you could pretty much go as big as you want, or take it easy. I think he said there was more than just the drop too, but Im not sure.

[Get_Some]

What up ...yeah, I saw the PNW board and a portland thread, adn I figured I should get on here...my mates got back from Costa Rica so I'm hoping that Andrew will get out and actualy ride this weekend...I'm down for about anything, the zoo needs to be worked on cause I'm getting bored, adn that ain't good eh...Tillimook would be sweet, I've wheeled around Browns Camp and Jones creek a bunch, I can imagine if you can shuttle it, you can hit some sick lines...

Were planning to go to the MRT not this weekend, but next, it's a sweet ride, fast paced, a few uphills(not big) and alot of fast flow single track...probably camp Friday night and then shuttle up to Clear Lake in the morning...

[gunslingger]

WHat is that?

Yeah the spot I was talking about is in TIllamook area, you go out towards Browns Camp but then you veer off somewhere. THe actualy spot is a big mining pit. There is also an area up the 30. I will try and get in touch with the guys who know the exact directions.

We shoud work on the zoo. the spot where the doubles are could be made better. a run that short could have like 2 big drops and it would be totally worth it.

[frizanko]

MRT is the Mackenzie River Trail...
I'd love to go do that, but I know I have to work that Sat. untill early afternoon. when are you guys planning on headin down there DK? I might be able to head down right after work and then camp out to ride it on sunday.
Its what, like 2 1/2 hrs away right?...

Oh, I just saw that you said Friday... couldnt do that. But I still want to hit that trail soon.

[zane]

there's a rock quarry in the brown's camp area (you turn right (veer?) on the gravel road right before brown's camp campground- huge drops) and I know of a few other spots in that area with some big drops, north shore stuff (if it's still there) and lots of fast single track.

edit: I know my way around there pretty well if anyone's gonna make a trip up there...

[GFXRACE]

any one ride on the dicovery trail in vanc.
a few drops , dirt jumps
fun for after work

[gunslingger]

where is that? I live in Vancouver and would love to find a close, decent spot.

[zane]

yeah! please, share the wealth....

[frizanko]

http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/parks_trails/trails/discovery_loop.htm

doesnt look al that exciting, but who knows... theres always little secrets hidden away.

[gunslingger]

does not look promising........i have faith though!

[Get_Some]

hey if there's something there, Frank I'll come up to your neck of the woods...I still need to hit or at l;east feast my eyes on Ledbetters before it get's destroyed...MRT is like a 24 mile epic/DH/flowy single track run along the MAkenzie River...just NE of Eugene...really really fun, no built stunts, just a good ride. being that it's bunny weekend, we should try'n ride Sat Afternoon after you get off work Frank. I dunno about your schedgule, but I'm not planing anything fro Bunny dfay, not my thing, I'm free, if you are...Hey Gunslinger, you're close too, we should hook up for a ride, maybe get a group going, the more riders I meet the better, my mate Andrew is psyched to ride as he's been off the stinky for 2 weeks...

[frizanko]

Yeah man. Im totally free this weekend... Its the next Sat. when you were plannin the MRT ride, that Im stuck workin. But as far as this weekend goes I just want to check out something different on one of the days...
BTW, I saw the posts on NSMB about taking pics... bring your camera next time...

[GFXRACE]

ride from hazel dell ave. to vanc. lake on the d trail
look to the left out in the woods hidden
1 hitters only
trails are on the left hand side

[gunslingger]

this weekend. lets figure it out. we could go to camas saturday.

GFXRACE you gonna be out there this week? What do you mean ONE HITTERS ONlY?

[NWOriginal]

I’m open for Sunday. I wouldn’t mind hitting the quarry in Tillamook I have heard so many wonderful things about.

[Get_Some]

this is sweet, I'm glad to see people localish to my area surfacing, Yeah Frank I got your PM, I've got a little 2.2MP digi that takes great pics, and it's pretty small so it'll be sweet for riding. Well, it's only Wed. but as I'm down for whatever, someone dream up a plan and let's get it organized...and yes, what exactly does "one Hitter mean" ???

Cheers:monkey:

[thruster]

I might be down for leadbetter on saturday but it would have to be late in the afternoon like around 4ish.

[Get_Some]

OK, I'll just say this in advance...It's my 25th b-day tomorow/today(thur.) and it was my mates on the 3rd, so as he was gone, were all going out for a rippin good time on Friday-night, I may be a bit groggy, if I'm still breathing...on Saturday...

[frizanko]

Happy Birthday dave!!!!!!
where do you guys think you'll go Friday night? I might come out n buy ya a pitcher...

[zane]

I've been told that Larch Mtn. (the one in WA) has some pretty decent stuff to ride, if nobody here knows directions I can get them from a friend of a friend and we can check it out.

Oh- Happy Birth day Dave!

[GFXRACE]

the hill side on the discovery trail is short.
trails are real short one hit per short trail
some of the drops only have a short run way to the drop
trails do not flow
still fun after work
or early am hr. before the kids wake up.
no riding for me this weekend
any one here racing the wim series.



PPG = PUFF PUFF GIVE

[gunslingger]

makes sense. sounds good i will definitely check it out this weekend some time.

as for saturday i say we meet in camas around 3 or 4. is anyone in?

[Get_Some]

Hey thanks guy's...Frank I dunno exactly what the plan is, but Andrew's pretty anxious to go to the Belmont Inn, and that's a good pub by me...Yeah, I'm game for what ever on Saturday...I might be a bit off my game, but I'm down :D so Camas? IS that Ledbetters? or is there another Trail network over there? And a quick question about Beacon????where is it in relation to Beacon rock???I'd assume it's in the same area, I've just never seen a place for a DH race up there, I've ridden the walking trail from the top of the rock :D BAD DAVE...that was pretty technical...

[thruster]

I am down at 4:00 at leadbetter.
So Ken are you going to have your bike back by then?
Any one else in?

[Get_Some]

Yeah, I'm down, Frank you in?? I'll get my Bro Andrew to get his **** together...what's the shuttle/ride-up situation like a Ledbetters? Skill level over all??

[frizanko]

Yeah I'll be there... as long as its not an 8:00 in the morning kinda thing...ahem Gunslinnger.:D
The trails arent super tech but theres a bunch of stuff built... The shuttle works nice in a round about kinda way....
Oh yeah Camas and ledbetters are the same, at least to everyone on this board.

And GFXRACE, I havent raced in the series before, but Im going to the Beacon Bomber to do my first race since my BMX days...

[gunslingger]

lets do it at 4 then. as for skill level you can ride around everything so if you want it could be considered easy. there is all types of stuff built though.

THRUSTER, of course i will have it though i am a bit worried.......

[frizanko]

Originally posted by gunslingger
lets do it at 4 then. as for skill level you can ride around everything so if you want it could be considered easy. there is all types of stuff built though.

THRUSTER, of course i will have it though i am a bit worried.......


What happened to your bike?

[thruster]

As for the skill level we are all dropping 20++ foot drops and gapping 35 footers:D :D
Just kidding everything is fun and they all have go around lines.
Ken what are you worried about on your bike? You just got it back today I assume so it should be kicka**. So are you going to hit the boy wonder again I am thinking about stepping it up and going for the superman.

[gunslingger]

i like that drop, it is smooth. i have not really looked at the superman too close but i think you should STEP IT UP!

4pm tomorrow Camas/Leadbetter!

This Portland thread is long! We should just use this one forever and see how many pages it will become.

As for the bike i needed a new rim and BB.

[gorgechris]

Damn, sorry I'm so late to this thread! I've been being sick and working (go figure).

We've hit some of the Larch WA stuff, some is good, some is not. I recently got ripped here on the Monkey by one of the guys for talkin' too much about them, so I'll keep quiet and respect his request. Sounds like they are getting hassled by the DNR, which owns the property. Anyway, head on up there and look for the normal clues, you'll probably find some stuff. The singletrack is hella tasty, too.

I'm hitting PC in the afternoon on Easter if anyone wants to go ride some logs.

Viva the non-Seattle PNW threads!

[frizanko]

Ah, I forgot about your BB... I knew your wheel got jacked. So will you be set for tomorrow though?
It sounds like we're gonna have a pretty big session.... Is anyone going to be showing up before 4:00?

[gorgechris]

Holy fack, it's supposed to be in the 80s out here in the Gorge this weekend!

[Get_Some]

Nah, 4pm will feel like 7am to me tomorow...Man, I didn't mean to go out last night, but ****, I got free tickets to Harveys, and a bunch of free drinks, adn WHEEW giving a 5min speech for class at 10 am was a real stretch...So Frank, I got your e-mail, will I be able to get you on your phone there? I may have some trouble finding it, may not you know...

Chris, I would possibly be down for a run at PC on sunday, it's have to be earlier, I've got family comming over against my wishes, so I gotta be back around 5p...

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Get_Some
Chris, I would possibly be down for a run at PC on sunday, it's have to be earlier, I've got family comming over against my wishes, so I gotta be back around 5p...
Sorry, I've got the opposite schedule. I'm hosting the family brunch in the AM, and we're planning on hitting the trails around 1:00 PM. If that still works, lemme know, though.

[frizanko]

Yeah dave, I'll have it... You can just call me when you head up...

[gunslingger]

I really need a stand cuz I should be able to install a BB at home but UNIVERSAL got it done! That shop is sweet, they get PORTLAND thread props.

Anyhow I can go a bit earlier 3 or 330!

I had to buy a new tire cuz with that new rim my tire was rubbing WAY to much. I have a kinda new michelin 2.8 and a Kenda 2.7 Nevegal if anyone is interested. 10 bucks or any offer would work.

GorgeMAN I would love to come up there, though since I am a wuss and my woman would not be happy if i was gone all day i probably cant! I know what you are thinking, that Gunslinngger is a BAD a-s cat and I would never expect him to let no chick alter his plans! Sorry to disappoint but I am keeping it REAL!

Anyhow next weekend I move into a new house and I plan on mirroring much of post canyon in my backyard!

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
GorgeMAN I would love to come up there, though since I am a wuss and my woman would not be happy if i was gone all day i probably cant! I know what you are thinking, that Gunslinngger is a BAD a-s cat and I would never expect him to let no chick alter his plans! Sorry to disappoint but I am keeping it REAL!
Yeah, I was gonna' call you pu$$y-whipped, but then I remembered you throwing it down twice on that road gap with a HT, and I figured you gotta' be sporting a pair somewhere. So we'll let it slide.

I gotta' get out there this weekend and dial in the used Super T that is now gracing the front of my Norco. Definitely gonna' nail that teeter on GP, and ride that whole thing start to finish!

Originally posted by gunslingger
I really need a stand cuz I should be able to install a BB at home but UNIVERSAL got it done! That shop is sweet, they get PORTLAND thread props.
I'll testify to that! They'll even get more props if my delivery from them is sitting on my porch when I get home tonight.

[frizanko]

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=1185&category=226

Um here... cheapo style works for me...
Just wish I had the stupid 50$ to blow on it.

[thruster]

Frizanko are you going to be at leadbetter tomorrow at 4:00?
Should be a fun afternoon.

[frizanko]

Yeah, I'll be there... Sounds like we'll have a posse rollin tomorrow.

[gunslingger]

sweet page 5, how cool is that.

GorgeMan I want to ride those skinnies, they are SWEET! Super T huh? That makes you a FREERIDER......

[zane]

Hey everyone, I'm stuck in california without a bike!!! Argh!!!

Anyway, it sounds like eveyone's gonna ride this weekend, but I'm down for anything (riding or building) this coming week after 2:00 pm every day (evening session at camas?).

Well, I rode the discovery trail stuff on thursday for a little bit that GFXRACE was talking about... It was kinda fun, some cool log rides, little drops, etc... fun for a short session or if you have to stay around town.

I don't know if GFXRACE wants to openly give out specific directions but if he says it's cool I will.....(GFX- ignore that PM I sent you about directions, I found the place on my own).

[gunslingger]

he gave directions didnt he. Said off the D trail. I am gonna check that place out today or tomorrow.

[Get_Some]

So were still on? Frank I printed out your maps, so I'll be calling you when I get close, where do we meet? Lower Lot? Should be a good day to die muwahahahahahahahahaha...

[frizanko]

Yeah I'll be there... Lower lot at 4:00.

[frizanko]

OK, so who's vehicle did I leave my Camelback in?
Thruster I'm pretty sure My hat and glasses are in your car.. The next time we hook up to ride. I'll get em back. I wouldnt mind headin back there again tomorrow if anyone has the time...

[thruster]

I have your glasses and hat but not the camelback I pm you with my number to get directions. Won't be able to ride tomorrow maybe next weekend.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by gunslingger
sweet page 5, how cool is that.
5 pages? you can change how many posts per page you view in User CP, Options, Default Posts per Thread...

anyway, where/what is this leadbetter/ledbetter? i can't find anything through googling, someone please help me out. how does it compare to post canyon?

[zane]

I know he gave vague directions, but i usually ask before I tell more about someone else's spot. but, oh well. if your gonna go start at the trailhead off of hazel dell and just ride on the pavement for a little bit. cut through a little trail (in the grass) on your left to see a couple DH runs. Meet up with the pavement again and keep going all while looking left. I think it was the second or third trail that has a cool logride. Anyway there's probably more there than I saw so just look around. I'll spend some time there next week.

[Get_Some]

Hey, just wan to say thanks to you guy's for showing me the trails yesterday, that was sick, I found a couple good marks and bruises when I hit the showers...It looks like there might be snow preventing us from hitting the MRT, so I'd be really down for another longer assult on Ledbetters next weekend, as I told Frank, I've got a small utility trailer that we could get quite a few bikes in and maybe make the shuttle work smoother...let me, know, I had a blast, and I need to really give it to that road gap again...and a few other hits:D

[gunslingger]

I guess initially leadbetter was rather hushush but due to houses being built it is being torn down little by litytle, it is a mini post canyon in Camas.

Get_SOme glad you liked it and are OK. Where are the headless pics?

[gorgechris]

I think we're hitting PC today around 1:00 PM. Most y'alls got my number, so gimme a call, as I don't think I'll be online again for the rest of the day.

[thruster]

Happy Easter to all you :monkey:'s

[edo-chan]

So happy to see a gung-ho PDX thread.

Can someone fill me in with some details on the Zoo trail? Shuttle-able by MAX?

[Get_Some]

Alright, guy's you asked for it...here are the crappy pics from Ledbetters Sat. Afternoon, they're a bit lacking, but we'll remedy that next time...great ride, and Yeah Jason, I'm fine, just a little banged up...course I've got a vendetta to serttle with the damn gap now eh...oh and please excuse the location mis-representation, O well

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=190289

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[frizanko]

Ahh, dammit... I was hoping those road gap pics would've been better. Oh well, next time I think I might just bring my 35mmSLR with the flash and we'll do it the old fashioned way. Digi's just dont seem to work well in low light.
DK those pics at the rose garden look nice though. I think we should start marking the takeoff over a couple feet to hit the higher section...

[Get_Some]

yeah, the road gap pics would be better with a few more lens options,I was thinking I could do a whole run just to shoot, I've got a motor drive and alot of lenses, maybe we could get some good sequences...yes, I think we should do something more at hat little wall, to go any bigger, you have to huck out so far eventualy I;m gonna be landing in the bush at the botom...so you're talking about just hitting another spot on the wall right? there's a WAY bigger log ride by the other one that needs to have the damn landing worked on, it's so damn flat and sketchy I haven't had the pills to hit it yet...anyone know what I'm talking about???

[Toshi]

Originally posted by zane
I know he gave vague directions, but i usually ask before I tell more about someone else's spot. but, oh well. if your gonna go start at the trailhead off of hazel dell and just ride on the pavement for a little bit. cut through a little trail (in the grass) on your left to see a couple DH runs. Meet up with the pavement again and keep going all while looking left. I think it was the second or third trail that has a cool logride. Anyway there's probably more there than I saw so just look around. I'll spend some time there next week.
what are these directions to? ledbetter? discovery trail?

please use the quote button :dead: :D

also, any of you guys up for showing me around/having me tagging along this upcoming weekend? i've been to post canyon twice and falls city once, and am game to explore anywhere else, either on the xc bike or on the evil...

[gunslingger]

anytime! I will probably have to ride arly this weekend if at all though.

We defintiely need some better pics. That gap is not the hugest thing in the world but we coud definitely make it look pretty good.

I went to the Discovery Trail today. I found whatr i assume is most of the stuff but i had to park kinda far. WHere is the lot off Hazel Dell? Anyone who knows that place want to hit it after work this week? Even Camas or the zoo?

[thruster]

I thought the pics turned out pretty good all though it made the road gap look smaller then it really is.

[Get_Some]

Hell yeah Toshi, the more the merryier(sp?) I'm down for any evening sessions except thursday night...Yeah the road gap looks way smaller in the pics...not terrible pics, just not really indicitave of how fun the ride was, I could spend days shooting out there if I had the time...

[Toshi]

Originally posted by Get_Some
Hell yeah Toshi, the more the merryier(sp?) I'm down for any evening sessions except thursday night...Yeah the road gap looks way smaller in the pics...not terrible pics, just not really indicitave of how fun the ride was, I could spend days shooting out there if I had the time...
sweet. "merrier" btw, not to be an ass, of course. i'm game for anything from saturday onwards. unfortunately/fortunately i'm in colorado for business through friday afternoon. i want to try my hand at this road gap... taking pictures of it, that is. :dead: :D

post canyon (http://tjclark.ath.cx/images/biking/trail/freeriding%20at%20post%20canyon%20-%20april%204,%202004/) road gap:
http://tjclark.ath.cx/images/biking/trail/freeriding%20at%20post%20canyon%20-%20april%204,%202004/Images/12.jpg

[marz]

Originally posted by Get_Some
Alright, guy's you asked for it...here are the crappy pics from Ledbetters Sat. Afternoon, they're a bit lacking, but we'll remedy that next time...great ride, and Yeah Jason, I'm fine, just a little banged up...course I've got a vendetta to serttle with the damn gap now eh...oh and please excuse the location mis-representation, O well

http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=190289

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Hey Get some,

If you want to post your pictures somewhere that doesn't take your copyrights check out my site. I can set you up with a private gallery if you like. Go to http://www.digitaldaredevil.com and follow the "user" submenu under gallery. Sorry for the spam, I actually have a reason to post in the portland thread. I was down in the Vancouver area this weekend and scouted an area near Lacamas Lake, WA with nice nothshore style bridges and drops (got some pictures on my site).

[Get_Some]

hey man cool, I just used Pinktryke cause it was quick, I much rather put'm some where else...yeah, that's the same place that these pics came from(Ledbetters)...it was my first time there and I can't wait to go back and take some shinguards :D and a better Camera...how about this weekend guy's... Sat...After you get off work Frank? I think we've bailed on the MRT for this weekend...

[frizanko]

Im in for Sat. anytime after 3:00.. Ive got to go to up to Seattle for work from Tue.-Thur. though so I wont be able to ride in the evenings untill maybe Fri. Ive been nursing my hip and a small case of whip lash from that digger i took, but I should be ready to ride again by then.

[gunslingger]

what day where you there? Problem is they are tearing it down little by little!

Toshi that gap at Post took me out. The second time i hit it i tumbled pretty far, came out OK but I am pissed. THe landing is pretty steep though the guys we were with made it look damn easy. I can not wait to get up there again. THe one in Camas is fun and a good prelude to the Post gap.

Pictures did come out good. I just like things to look bigger than they are........

We should all quit work and just ride....i think. all this "i gotta got to, or i gotta move stuff. or my woman said" crap sucks! i am playing the lottery this week!

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
Toshi that gap at Post took me out. The second time i hit it i tumbled pretty far, came out OK but I am pissed. THe landing is pretty steep though the guys we were with made it look damn easy. I can not wait to get up there again. THe one in Camas is fun and a good prelude to the Post gap.
Yeah, but those guys were pushing damn big bikes. You get credit for throwing down on the HT.

PC was super-sweet yesterday. Incredible weather, trails are buff, and all the logs are dry and super fast! It was no problem on the log approaches, like it was when we were out there a couple of weekends ago when you guys were out here. Y'all would've been proud of me, the increased travel on my bike allowed me to man up to a bunch of drops I'd not done before.

Toshi (and others) - if you want to meet some HR riders and scope out a fun local XC trail, we'll be doing trail maintenance on the Whoopdee Trail this Sunday. I'll post a thread in the NW forum later this week. Mostly cutting back nasty brush, and then doing a couple quick laps. The trail is super fast and a lot of fun (except for the climb out!). After that, I'd like to mosey over and hit PC, as long as we're all sweaty and stinky.

[frizanko]

Originally posted by gunslingger
what day where you there? Problem is they are tearing it down little by little!

Toshi that gap at Post took me out. The second time i hit it i tumbled pretty far, came out OK but I am pissed. THe landing is pretty steep though the guys we were with made it look damn easy. I can not wait to get up there again. THe one in Camas is fun and a good prelude to the Post gap.

Pictures did come out good. I just like things to look bigger than they are........

We should all quit work and just ride....i think. all this "i gotta got to, or i gotta move stuff. or my woman said" crap sucks! i am playing the lottery this week!

Yeah I hear that... Less work, more riding.

[zane]

Originally posted by Toshi
what are these directions to? ledbetter? discovery trail? please use the quote button :dead: :D
Originally posted by GFXRACE
ride from hazel dell ave. to vanc. lake on the d trail
look to the left out in the woods hidden
1 hitters only
trails are on the left hand side
Originally posted by zane
I know he gave vague directions, but i usually ask before I tell more about someone else's spot. but, oh well. if your gonna go start at the trailhead off of hazel dell and just ride on the pavement for a little bit. cut through a little trail (in the grass) on your left to see a couple DH runs. Meet up with the pavement again and keep going all while looking left. I think it was the second or third trail that has a cool logride. Anyway there's probably more there than I saw so just look around. I'll spend some time there next week.

(Toshi- Sorry for being unclear on the topic)

This is all about the discovery trail stuff in Vancouver. It's kinda hard to find at first, but I just rode around until I found the trailhead: it's on Alkali Ave. off of Hazel dell (like 3 or 4 blocks north of main street). There's a bridge with a sign next to it, that's where the trail starts.

I'm probably going to ride there at about 2:30 today. Anyone else wanna show up for a small session? PM me, or just show up- I'll be on a black Kona stinky d.

[marz]

Originally posted by gunslingger
what day where you there? Problem is they are tearing it down little by little!

Toshi that gap at Post took me out. The second time i hit it i tumbled pretty far, came out OK but I am pissed. THe landing is pretty steep though the guys we were with made it look damn easy. I can not wait to get up there again. THe one in Camas is fun and a good prelude to the Post gap.

Pictures did come out good. I just like things to look bigger than they are........

We should all quit work and just ride....i think. all this "i gotta got to, or i gotta move stuff. or my woman said" crap sucks! i am playing the lottery this week!

Ah, so that's the real name. I was down on Sat. the 10th. My buddy moved to Amboy, WA last fall and said there was some cool shore like stuff. I'd like to get a day of filming in before it gets totally ripped out.

[zane]

Originally posted by marz
Ah, so that's the real name. I was down on Sat. the 10th. My buddy moved to Amboy, WA last fall and said there was some cool shore like stuff. I'd like to get a day of filming in before it gets totally ripped out.

Whoa! Shore stuff in Amboy??? I live in Battle Ground, so any info you could give would be super-appreciated.

[frizanko]

I dont think he was saying that there was stuff in Amboy. I think he was saying that his friend who moved to Amboy was talking about the stuff in Camas. The Amboy area has alot of potential though. I used to go out that way to ride Siouxon all the time, back when I was riding a way lighter bike.

[zane]

Originally posted by frizanko
I dont think he was saying that there was stuff in Amboy. I think he was saying that his friend who moved to Amboy was talking about the stuff in Camas. The Amboy area has alot of potential though. I used to go out that way to ride Siouxon all the time, back when I was riding a way lighter bike.

oh, I got a little excited there......

So, when are people going to camas next? I'd like to get out there sometime this week to check it out, because again I'm screwed for the weekend. Any takers for an afternoon sesh at camas (wed or thurs maybe?)???

About Larch Mtn. (the one in WA), anyone actually been there? What kind of stuff is there to ride? I know how to get there, I just want to know if it'll be worth the trip.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by zane
About Larch Mtn. (the one in WA), anyone actually been there? What kind of stuff is there to ride? I know how to get there, I just want to know if it'll be worth the trip.
We've ridden some of the stuff up there. Fun, worth the trip, but dangerous when wet. It should be drying up soon, though.

There is apparently more up there, I just haven't spent too much time searching. Guess the local builders are getting hassled by the DNR, though, so it's supposed to be hush-hush. If you can find it, great. One of the builders ripped me for talking about the trails here on the Monkey, so I'm keeping quiet about specifics.

I don't think we'll be going up there soon, though, other than to ride the singletrack, which, by the way, is some of the best in the area. Larch and Tarbell are excellent XC trails.

[frizanko]

Zane, as I was once told by another monkey, youve just got to come out to some of the other rides posted and start meeting people face to face...It's when everyones all sweaty and dirty with big **** eatin grins on their face that the info gets passed along. I wont be able to ride this week untill maybe Friday evening. I know that some of us will be at Camas on Saturday afternoon too, which sucks cause you said your weekend is shot.
Most of the monkeys dont like giving out any info about the best stuff, because the best things in life are usually things we're not supposed to have or be doing... Makes sense to me. However these forums are a great place to start.
BTW the monkey that gave me that advice was the same one that doesnt want info about Larch posted....
Im not trying seem like a dick or anything, Im just passing on what ive learned about these boards and the riders that use em.

[zane]

Originally posted by frizanko
Zane, as I was once told by another monkey, youve just got to come out to some of the other rides posted and start meeting people face to face...It's when everyones all sweaty and dirty with big **** eatin grins on their face that the info gets passed along. I wont be able to ride this week untill maybe Friday evening. I know that some of us will be at Camas on Saturday afternoon too, which sucks cause you said your weekend is shot.
Most of the monkeys dont like giving out any info about the best stuff, because the best things in life are usually things we're not supposed to have or be doing... Makes sense to me. However these forums are a great place to start.
BTW the monkey that gave me that advice was the same one that doesnt want info about Larch posted....
Im not trying seem like a dick or anything, Im just passing on what ive learned about these boards and the riders that use em.

I'm still pretty new to ridemonkey so I'm still trying to meet everyone and make as many new friends as possible (you can never have too many friends who ride).

And yeah, I understand that people don't want their spots to get lots of attention but I was just asking what kind of stuff was at the spot.... everyone already knows where it is.....

I dunno, some day we should coordinate a big gathering of ALL PDX/Vancouver area riders, Monkeys or not, so we can all meet, ride together and plan more trails and riding areas. The better connected we are the more powerful we are in keeping areas open to ride. That's what we all want to do, right? You've seen how the skateboarders in the Portland/Metro area have rallied together and are getting parks opened left and right (no bikes allowed, I might add, due to lack of representation from bikers at the planning meetings...). If we coordinate and concentrate all our efforts, we won't have to worry about keeping spots secret- you don't see canadians trying to hide their stuff on the shore.....

Okay, enough preaching for one night.

ANYWAY, I worked it out so I have sunday free (but still not friday or saturday). Anyone riding on sunday? I'm up for anything :D).

[Toshi]

i'll go riding on sunday! and saturday, and possibly friday night w/lights :D . the beaverton skate/ramp park is open to bikes for the record: take 26 to the cornell exit, turn left (south) across the highway, turn left on 158th, turn left on blue ridge, look to your right.

[zane]

Originally posted by Toshi
i'll go riding on sunday! and saturday, and possibly friday night w/lights :D . the beaverton skate/ramp park is open to bikes for the record: take 26 to the cornell exit, turn left (south) across the highway, turn left on 158th, turn left on blue ridge, look to your right.

Thanks for the park tip, I've ridden beaverton before (I've ridden bmx for a few years...). The parks I'm referring to are all of the Kickass parks within a couple hours of here- reedville, burnside (unless you want to ride at 4am), the new Pier park (being built by dreamland parks = no bikes), clatskanie, and a little farther, newburg, BOTH amazing lincoln city parks, newport and most other parks. I've been formally escorted (eg- kicked out by cops) from most of the parks mentioned above and almost got beaten by angry skaters at burnside. I know I've missed a few parks, but if it's really awesome it's a good bet it's not bike friendly.

The semi-good news is there's a couple local bike-friendly parks, but compared to the other parks they're not that special- these include : St. Helens (boring), Vancouver (eg- swift skatepark), Oregon city (small and tight), sandy (smaller), department of skateboarding (indoor, exspensive, uber-small and kinda boring), b2b in troutdale and the forest grove park (techy street stuff).

The funny thing is that for every park except forest grove bike riders took no part in planning the park. If we, as bike riders, make our concerns heard we just might get what we want (more places to ride things we WANT to ride- not more trails that an 80 year old can ride that the city tells us to ride on).

Jeez, I sound like a politician....

Yeah, we should definitely get together on sunday. Where's everyone else going riding?

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by zane
If we, as bike riders, make our concerns heard we just might get what we want (more places to ride things we WANT to ride- not more trails that an 80 year old can ride that the city tells us to ride on).
That's the plan, my friend: get involved. My GF and I do a lot of bike advocacy out here in HR. Lemme know if you guys want any help in getting started. You guys are taxpayers, you have a right to be heard, and hopefully a right to access.

[zane]

Originally posted by gorgechris
That's the plan, my friend: get involved. My GF and I do a lot of bike advocacy out here in HR. Lemme know if you guys want any help in getting started. You guys are taxpayers, you have a right to be heard, and hopefully a right to access.

I'm sure most people on this forum would do anything to help get more places to ride locally, but I can only speak for myself, so if there's anything I can do to help just let me know.

THE RAIN MUST STOP!!!
I really hope we don't get rained out of riding this weekend, if it doesn't stop soon everything's gonna be all mushy and muddy. How long does it take for Post to dry up after a good rain?

[Get_Some]

Originally posted by zane
I'm sure most people on this forum would do anything to help get more places to ride locally, but I can only speak for myself, so if there's anything I can do to help just let me know.

THE RAIN MUST STOP!!!
I really hope we don't get rained out of riding this weekend, if it doesn't stop soon everything's gonna be all mushy and muddy. How long does it take for Post to dry up after a good rain?

Yeah, Trail Advocacy starts with a good attitude towards non-riders you find on the trail...alot of places have been destroyed because hikers and others were nearly mangled by someone flying on a bike...and yes, I think this rain is gonna screw my weekend, I dunno about the road gap in the wet...I just dunno...although if everyone's still going, I'll be there in the slop like everyone else, that is just the way of the wheels...

[frizanko]

So I want to get a quick roll call going... Whos all in for Camas on Sat. afternoon... DK, can you bring the trailer?
Also, whos plannin on ridin Sunday?

[gorgechris]

I think PC will still be good this weekend. We're planning on going out there on Sunday. It was real dry last week, a little rain should just make it fun!

[zane]

I know Toshi wanted to ride on saturday and sunday...

I'm up for riding on sunday for sure. PC would be fun, hopefully the rain will hold off for us.

edit: anyone from vancouver going to PC on sunday with room for one more person + bike? stuffing my bike into my car is a pain in the ass.

[Get_Some]

Originally posted by frizanko
So I want to get a quick roll call going... Whos all in for Camas on Sat. afternoon... DK, can you bring the trailer?
Also, whos plannin on ridin Sunday? Yeah man, if that's the plan, I can bring the thing...I still gotta get up to PC, Chris what's the weather been like? it's been pissing in P-town for 2 days...damn PNW weather...

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Get_Some
Chris what's the weather been like? it's been pissing in P-town for 2 days
Showers off and on, some heavy, most light. It was getting too dry up there last week, so some moisture is good. Like I said, it makes the logs a bit of a challenge! In any case, it should not be nearly as muddy as when we had the mini-Monkeyfest up there a couple of weeks ago.

I'm not sure what time we'll be riding PC on Sunday, I'm trying to keep it loose. We're doing some trail maintenance and an XC ride earlier on Sunday, so we'll be hitting PC whenever we're done with the earlier activities. I'm guessing mid-afternoon.

Remember, if it's raining in PDX, head east!

[GFXRACE]

I'LL TELL YOU MONKEYS HOW TO FIND SUM OF THE FUN STUFF ON THIS TRAIL

AT THE END OF THE FIRST FIELD LOOK LEFT
YOU WILL SEE A SEWER DRAIN OR MAN HOLE
ON THE SIDE OF THE HILL THIS IS THE FIRST DROP
IT'S A SMALL ONE HITTER STILL FUN
AFTER THAT FOLLOW THE PATH UP A SMALL HILL
TAKE THE 2ND DIRT TRAIL
WALK UP THIS TRAIL YOU WILL FIND
SHORT DH RUN WITH 2 SMALL DROPS AND
DIRT JUMP WITH 10FT GAP AT THE END,
JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE DIRT JUMP
YOU WILL SEE A STEP DOWN A ONE HITTER
YOU WILL FIND A FEW MORE THING DOWN THE PATH

THE ONE WE CALL THE GOAL POST IS ABOUT AN 8FT DROP
IT IS ALMOST TO THE END OF THE PATH LOOK LEFT

PPG

[GFXRACE]

ANY ONE HERE GOING TO BEACON BOMER APRIL 25
IN SPOKANE

TEAM GRAVITYFX WILL BE RACING



PPG

[Chuckwagon]

I'll be at the beacon!

I'm up for riding sunday, post canyon, or wherever.

[thruster]

I might be able to ride saturday afternoon if any one is in. I would like to check out the discovery trail sounds like fun. Gunslingger have you been to this trail?

[gunslingger]

is kinda screwed to go anywhere far. i am moving. i may be able to ride camas or larch or discovery though

thruster, as for discovery i have been there. a few drops and stunts, it has potential though.

gfx you gonna be out to the discovery this week? we got a tour from a guy yesterday on a specialized but you seem to be talking about bigger stuff than we saw.

[zane]

Originally posted by gunslingger
gfx you gonna be out to the discovery this week? we got a tour from a guy yesterday on a specialized but you seem to be talking about bigger stuff than we saw.
You know what, I think we just didn't go far enough down the trail. Discovery trail is longer than what we saw, so there's probably more trails off to the side to explore.

[zane]

Originally posted by gunslingger
is kinda screwed to go anywhere far. i am moving. i may be able to ride camas or larch or discovery though

If you're open on sunday I'd like to possibly check out Larch or Camas.... what're they gonna be like due to the rain?

[thruster]

Well it looks like I am not able to ride on saturday but the wife is going to let me go to post canyon all day on sunday :D.
Hope to see some of you :monkey: 's there. This will be my first time so I don't think I will do anything crazy but just scope it out. Would like to do the road gap but I hear there is not much of a run in on it so will see what happens.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by zane
If you're open on sunday I'd like to possibly check out Larch or Camas.... what're they gonna be like due to the rain?
I think that the Larch WA FR trails will be slippery from the rain. The logs dry out slowly.

[zane]

Originally posted by gorgechris
I think that the Larch WA FR trails will be slippery from the rain. The logs dry out slowly.
Hmmm, this rain isn't stopping. Hopefully we're not SOL for sunday..... Looks like riding on sunday will be determined by which spot is the dryest!

Is it raining as bad at PC as it is here? (bad to the point where things are unridable?) Maybe if saturday is sunny things will dry out a bit at camas, too.

Oh- Did anyone else get a massive hailstorm last night? In battle ground the hailstones were the size of marbles, no joke. The whole street had over an inch of hail on it. Crazy stuff, this washington weather.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by zane
Is it raining as bad at PC as it is here? (bad to the point where things are unridable?) Maybe if saturday is sunny things will dry out a bit at camas, too.
I don't think it's raining as hard out here as it is over PDX. We live about two miles east of PC, so we get all the rain it does. It's mostly been showers with some heavier periods of rain.

Everything should be rideable, but the logs will be a little tricky. Not as much room for error. There are a couple of approaches on GP and Toilet Bowl that will be tough, but if you've got skilz, it'll show!

Hey Gunslingger, remember that log on GP, right before the rainbow? The one where I finally gave up and started on the log? Got it dialed now. All it takes is a little hop of the rear tire, and you're on. I nailed it several times in a row.

[gunslingger]

that is sweet, tricky entrance to say the least, all those logs are tough and that one is extra tough! I remember falling over the rainbow part, that was fun......i do thoughblame it on the guy who yelled at me while i was trying to clear it (cuz it could never be a lack of skinny riding ability that caused it)!

By the way I was thinking, what is more fun than riding??? MOVING BOXES and furniture! So any of you who were thinking the same thing are welcome to help me Saturday! I do not like to let people have this type of fun cuz I am a little greedy but I figured I should offer it. The last FLOW had a whole write up on EXTREME moving.

Thruster make sure you hook up with GorgeChris he is to the Gorge what you are to LEadbetter!

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
that is sweet, tricky entrance to say the least, all those logs are tough and that one is extra tough!
Thanks, man, I gotta' do something to make up for the fact I can't drop anything over three feet. Yeah, that rainbow does have some consequences to it if ya' miss.

Originally posted by gunslingger
The last FLOW had a whole write up on EXTREME moving.
It's true, I saw the pics! The boy gets SICK when it comes to unpacking, and you should see the way he moves furniture.

Originally posted by gunslingger
Thruster make sure you hook up with GorgeChris he is to the Gorge what you are to LEadbetter! Yo Thruster, drop me a PM if ya' need my number.

[zane]

Originally posted by gunslingger
By the way I was thinking, what is more fun than riding??? MOVING BOXES and furniture! So any of you who were thinking the same thing are welcome to help me Saturday! I do not like to let people have this type of fun cuz I am a little greedy but I figured I should offer it. The last FLOW had a whole write up on EXTREME moving.
Well, if there's anything left on sunday you need to get finished before you can ride let me know, I'll be available and you have my number.

[Get_Some]

So frank, what's the call, I've got Andrew pretty much dialed in, he's loving the new heavier spring so he's amped to go out, it sounds like PC on Sunday might be where it's at, I could just bring the trail;er and pick you up, I've got room for 4 plus me and more bikes than that...hey, I just realized you're in Seattle I think...well, let me know, I'm itching to see PC, and Chris talking all about it is making me even more antsy...e-mail/call/pm whatever me, and we'll get our plan squared away...

[frizanko]

I've got to work untill 2:00 Sat., but Im thinking we could meet up anytime after say like 2:30 and hit Camas... Sunday at PC sounds fun..

[Get_Some]

yeah, I'm thinkin I'd love to do both days...

[gunslingger]

only one offer to help me move EXTREME boxes! I see how it is, as long as I have known all of you and nothing........i hired a mover anyway!

have fun at PC, i asked my woman about going and it did not put a smile on her face. I guess leaving a pregnant woman to do the last of the moving while i ride my bike is probably not a good idea! To be honest she REALLY found it to not be funny, I guess women just see things differently.

All I can say is next weekend I am IN it TO WIN IT!

[frizanko]

So who all is actually going to Spokane next weekend?

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
have fun at PC, i asked my woman about going and it did not put a smile on her face. I guess leaving a pregnant woman to do the last of the moving while i ride my bike is probably not a good idea! To be honest she REALLY found it to not be funny, I guess women just see things differently.
Dude, you got your priorities all wrong. How can you ever expect to clear that road gap if you've got a woman at home dragging you down? Who wears the pants in your family? Time to assert your manhood and lay down the law! You want to go riding on Sunday, and, dammit, you're going to go riding! Tell her, too, that the house better be unpacked when you get home.






Uh, I'm totally kidding....

[gunslingger]

I called her up as I was reading that and told her what you said. then I scrolled down and saw you were kidding. Now I am single but at least I can ride........

[thruster]

So I guess we will see you at PC on sunday. If you need a place to stay well I don't have one:D :D :D but I am sure you can stay up at leadbetter I know were this fort is just beware of the crazy paintballers.

Now we all know that your woman wears the pants in the family. You are whiped and whiped good.:D :D :D
She proably locked your bike up and threw away the key didn't she?:p :p

[thruster]

Gunslingger can you say :help:

[zane]

odd creatures, those women are...

Yeah, guess what? I can't ride this weekend at all. The army decided that I need to be at my unit on sunday after all so I'm screwed. I'll probably just ride today at discovery for a little bit, and wait till next week to go somewhere else.

Everyone have fun at PC! (wish I could go)

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
I called her up as I was reading that and told her what you said. then I scrolled down and saw you were kidding. Now I am single but at least I can ride........
Glad I could help! Don't worry, there are tons of single women who ride here in Hood River - yeah, right!!

I do feel a bit guilty, and therefore obligated to help. You can live in the small shed I have in the backyard. I've got a 5-gallon bucket you can use as a toilet. At least you'll be close to the trailhead.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by thruster
Now we all know that your woman wears the pants in the family. You are whiped and whiped good.
We should have your name changed from Gunslingger to Pu$$ywhipped.

[Get_Some]

Originally posted by frizanko
So who all is actually going to Spokane next weekend? I've got to do the "Solve IT" clean-up for my Haz-mat class on Saturday till like 4pm, but I was thinking of trucking up on Sat-morning just to chill and maybe pedal around and meet some people...are you going? I really wanna go up cause it seems like there are a ton of people up there chillin, might be a good time, I think I will try'n make it up there for the day Sunday...

[gunslingger]

and it aint as it seems. do i have to start quotin' 50 cent or Biggy Smalls to prove who i am......

OK new topic, what is better mechanical or hydraulic discs? Also if money was no object would you still wear cotton boxers?

[frizanko]

Originally posted by Get_Some
I've got to do the "Solve IT" clean-up for my Haz-mat class on Saturday till like 4pm, but I was thinking of trucking up on Sat-morning just to chill and maybe pedal around and meet some people...are you going? I really wanna go up cause it seems like there are a ton of people up there chillin, might be a good time, I think I will try'n make it up there for the day Sunday...

Yeah, Im headin over on Friday... I cant wait!!!

[jimmydean]

I'm not riding this weekend. But I am heading to Santiam to scope out my race rig for this year. Hell or high water I am racing at least twice this year. I wanted to race last year, but lack of funds put a hault to that quick.

Has anyone checked out Falls City yet? There are some wicked trails there now with lots more on the make. Check out www.santiambicycle.com message board to see build times and trail updates.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
and it aint as it seems. do i have to start quotin' 50 cent or Biggy Smalls to prove who i am......

OK new topic, what is better mechanical or hydraulic discs? Also if money was no object would you still wear cotton boxers?
"How you livin' Biggy Smalls?"

No changing the subject! However, to answer your question, I would buy hydraulic boxers if I could afford it.

[Get_Some]

Originally posted by frizanko
Yeah, Im headin over on Friday... I cant wait!!! cool, well maybe I'll call you on SUnday if we make it up...so Sat. @ Ledbetters? ANdrew is claiming to show, but you've seen how that works...O well, I think he'll come out now, he's dying to get the Stinky on some good dirt...

[frizanko]

Cross your fingeres and hope the rain stays away. Drag Andrew out kicking and screaming if ya need to... We're gonna need more riders to make the shuttle work out ...

[Get_Some]

yeah, I can bet he's comming, hey, I'm looking at a new fork since I'm probably gonna sell my crappy Z1wedge off on my old HT...so which one would you choose? 2004 Z1 Dropoff II or 2004 DJ3...those are my options, no 20mm for me BOO_HOO, but thesea re infinately better forks than my current set-up, I can get what I consider to be as good a deal as any at universal, (315 for the Z1, 269 for the DJ and I'd need the 130mmtravel kit) any suggestions?

[frizanko]

Take that to the NSMB boards and see what they say.. There are always people bitchin about their Dirt Jumpers on there... The Z1 sounds like a decent choice.

[gunslingger]

I had one on my last bike. The fork is solid and you can pump up the air in it and it will be really stiff. It is not good for multiple bumps though, kinda like a one hitter! I liked it though for everything beside riding fast down rocky trails.

Chris I happen to be livin in manshions and benz's, given ends to my friends, and it feels stupendous......other times I am actualy Gucci down to the socks, though i sometimes feel like ni--as are trying to stick me for my paper.......andyhow i hope you get the idea

by the way as far as political correctness was it wrong for me to quote that phrase?

[Get_Some]

Damnit I am so up in the air...Yeah Frank I took it to NSMB, it's on the Gear board right now...my question is do I need the steel Stantions or will the Z1 alloy ones be strong enough...I realize nobody but me can truly answer that, but man I need some help...

OK- the Z1 will probably have better dampning I'm guessing, and IMO, the all black is just bonus pimp points

but- the DJ has steel Stantions/sliders and will most likely be tougher but sacrifice high speed sensetivity...

I'm thinking that if my wedge has survived the first 6months of me getting used to the 4x4 that the Z1 DOII will be pretty good to go, and certianly burlier than the wedge...any thoughts guys...

dammit, I just don't know what to do with myself...I don't know what to do with my self DUH NUH!!! (sorry thought I'd get in on the music thing with ya Jason)

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by gunslingger
Chris I happen to be livin in manshions and benz's, given ends to my friends, and it feels stupendous
Sweet!

[Toshi]

Originally posted by gorgechris
Toshi (and others) - if you want to meet some HR riders and scope out a fun local XC trail, we'll be doing trail maintenance on the Whoopdee Trail this Sunday. I'll post a thread in the NW forum later this week. Mostly cutting back nasty brush, and then doing a couple quick laps. The trail is super fast and a lot of fun (except for the climb out!). After that, I'd like to mosey over and hit PC, as long as we're all sweaty and stinky.
are you still doing this whoopdee trail maintenance on sunday, chris?

Originally posted by jimmydean
Has anyone checked out Falls City yet? There are some wicked trails there now with lots more on the make. Check out www.santiambicycle.com message board to see build times and trail updates.
yep, was out there two weekends ago on a saturday with charlie/chuckwagon, riding a fully rigid dbr :D . fun stuff.

so there seems to be plenty of sunday activity. anyone riding on saturday? if not, i think i'm just going to cruise down the discovery trail, peering off into the woods for this extra stuff...

[frizanko]

"Chris I happen to be livin in manshions and benz's, given ends to my friends, and it feels stupendous"

So how does someone who cant spell "Mansions" end up living in one?:D

And Dave your on your own with the fork man... I couldnt tell ya which to blow your $$ on.

[frizanko]

Toshi, come hit Camas w/ us... We'll be there Saturday round 3:00 I think..
Sunday it sounds like everyone is headin out to PC.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by frizanko
Toshi, come hit Camas w/ us... We'll be there Saturday round 3:00 I think..
Sunday it sounds like everyone is headin out to PC.
camas as in this town? http://tinyurl.com/3yc7z

can i meet you guys somewhere, as i don't know where to go and couldn't find directions in this bear of a thread (only ones to discovery)? tia.

[frizanko]

No doubt, this thread just keeps going, and going...
That map you linked to is right, but its not really as far out as it apears on there. Its only like 5 minutes east of Vancouver. As far as meeting up goes, Ive got to work untill 2:00 and then I think were gonna just figure out where were meeting then... I'll PM ya my Phone #...

[Toshi]

Originally posted by frizanko
No doubt, this thread just keeps going, and going...
That map you linked to is right, but its not really as far out as it apears on there. Its only like 5 minutes east of Vancouver. As far as meeting up goes, Ive got to work untill 2:00 and then I think were gonna just figure out where were meeting then... I'll PM ya my Phone #...
awesome, pm received. i may even bring a newbie from my apt complex along, since he was tooling along in the hallway on a nice(-ish) bike this afternoon. portland is just chock full of hidden riders. :eek:

[Chuckwagon]

What time are you all planning to head out to post on Sunday?
A couple of santiam guys and I will be there. We should meet up.

[Get_Some]

Hey yeah, let's meet at the parking lot like last time but @ wha like 3:00pm...cool? Andrew's definately coming, and if we're in agreeance, I'll bring the trailer...yes?...should be kinda mucky, but well, we do live in the NW don't we...

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Toshi
are you still doing this whoopdee trail maintenance on sunday, chris?
Yeah, we are. Check your PMs for my phone number, so I can give you directions.

[frizanko]

3:00 sounds good to me... Its gonna be a bit sloppy today I think, but We should be used to that.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by frizanko
3:00 sounds good to me... Its gonna be a bit sloppy today I think, but We should be used to that.
good riding with y'all. for the record i'm probably going to be heading out towards hood river at about 10:30 am, from portland. any and all are welcome, although i can only swing 2 others really (2 bikes on the sportworks, one in the back).

[gorgechris]

It was sunny and dry all day here, so I'm thinking the trails firmed up nicely. Hope to see y'all out there on Sunday.

[thruster]

Well be leaving around 9:00 for pc see you all there.

[FlashBullit]

i got my bike im so happy but i cant come:( :)

[Get_Some]

Originally posted by thruster
Well be leaving around 9:00 for pc see you all there. yeah, around 11:D Toshi, Frank, I'm comming...I'm gonna drive myself up cause I may have to leave earlier than latter for a Family thing...where should we meet? I'll call you guy's first thing in the moanin'...Thruster good to know you'll be out there too, hope to have a great ride...

[zane]

Well, another week if work and school is upon us, and most importantly- riding our bikes! So, who's gonna be riding after work/school this week? We should try to hook up an afternoon or evening ride somewhere (weather permitting, as always).

Oh, and speaking of the weather- I was tweaking the susp. on my bike today and opened the garage to test it out, and as soon as the door opened it started pissing down rain. Dry streets before, soaking wet everywhere 10 seconds later. Lame-o.

Gunslingger- how'd the moving go? Hopefully the movers didn't drop anything (or steal anything). You didn't let 'em load up your bike, right???

[Toshi]

Originally posted by Get_Some
yeah, around 11:D Toshi, Frank, I'm comming...I'm gonna drive myself up cause I may have to leave earlier than latter for a Family thing...where should we meet? I'll call you guy's first thing in the moanin'...Thruster good to know you'll be out there too, hope to have a great ride...
good to ride with you guys again. i am sore yet again, but hopefully won't bruise up like a champ, like i did after the kona demo day ride... :dead:

pics to come tomorrow -- camera is in the car, and i am too lazy to go downstairs and get it :D

[Chuckwagon]

Toshi, you were raging upon the scene with your evil on those drops.

Frank, hope your shoulder heals up for Beacon.

Dave, good to meet you.

[gorgechris]

Sounds like you guys had fun, sorry I didn't make it up there. Our trailwork party went a bit longer than we thought it would.

Can't wait to see the pics!

[gunslingger]

sounds better than mine....MOVING sucks and took all 48 plus hours the weekend offers. I also met a "cable guy" who I ended up tipping 10 bucks after hearing his sob sotry of not being able to find a job, his girlfirned leaving him for another girl and how his brother lost one of his balls mountain biking! Go COMCAST!

So what happened to Frank?

I am definitely up for riding this week.

[frizanko]

I launched off a stump with a lil too much spped and piled into a burm shoulder first... Im going to get it x-rayed right now just to make sure its not too serious.... Ohhhh fun stuff.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by frizanko
I launched off a stump with a lil too much spped and piled into a burm shoulder first... Im going to get it x-rayed right now just to make sure its not too serious.... Ohhhh fun stuff.
Ouch! Hope all is OK, keep us posted.

[thruster]

I had a great time up at PC loved the drop zone and frankenstain would of been fun but it was ways too wet for me to hit it.

Chris was wondering why you guys don't use roofing shingles on some of the stunts?
These work great when it rains so you can ride year around.

Well had a great time as for now I liked the northshore up at the top and the dropzone what a blast.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by thruster
Chris was wondering why you guys don't use roofing shingles on some of the stunts?
These work great when it rains so you can ride year around.
I'm not sure, I've not actually built anything up there. You'll want to get in touch with the guys at the Gorge Freeride Assc (GFRA (http://www.gfra.org/index.shtml)), they do a lot of the building in PC.

I do know that shingles do not have a long lifespan when ridden heavily (they tend to tear up), so that may be the reason. I also know that they provide a look thay may not necessarily be in harmony with the surrounding forest.

Of course, the real solution is skill, right? Wet logs are a nice challenge, plus they do dry out pretty quickly in the spring.

[Get_Some]

Ah Frank, so was the shoulder real stiff this morning? I'm Stiff and I didn't take the digger you took...hope it's alright...

Charlie great to meet ya, Toshi, How are you feeling? you took a good fall onh that hit eh..., Jason good to see you up there, I agree, Chicken wire or something is needed in the wet, theat upper section was too slick to ride espescialy with alot of the off-camber logs... Yeah, the GFRA guy's were up building yesterday, we stoped and talked to them for a few, they're building some amazing **** up there...Props to you guy's and thanks for making such an unreal trail network...

So, Toshi, what pics are you gonna show? Not from Sunday I'd assume...

Cheers

Dave

[frizanko]

Whats up guys? So I just got back from seeing the Doc and Im good to go. He said I prolly just tore/pulled some of the muscle, but should be fine in a week or so... Im crossing my fingers for Beacon.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by Get_Some
Toshi, How are you feeling? you took a good fall onh that hit eh...

So, Toshi, what pics are you gonna show? Not from Sunday I'd assume...
yeah, pics from sunday :eek:. charlie and i went back up, and i took pics of him on the three drop trails. er, or on two of the three. :D whatever. heh.

as for me, was a bit sore this morning but nothing major. the full face definitely proved its worth yesterday, what with running into trees and such.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Toshi
as for me, was a bit sore this morning but nothing major. the full face definitely proved its worth yesterday, what with running into trees and such.
Damn, what were you guys doing up there? Sounds like carnage!

[Toshi]

Originally posted by gorgechris
Damn, what were you guys doing up there? Sounds like carnage!
those log rides become seriously slippery when it's wet out. where i smacked my head (only lightly, mind you! heh) was on the long log after the teeter totter, right after the chicken wire on the log starts. the other fall was on the jump immediately after that. :D good times

[thatoneguy]

When you guys ride, what are you riding? Sounds like some freeride type stuff. I hope to have my rigs put together mid May, so I hope you guys can show me some sweet spots...

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Toshi
those log rides become seriously slippery when it's wet out. where i smacked my head (only lightly, mind you! heh) was on the long log after the teeter totter, right after the chicken wire on the log starts. the other fall was on the jump immediately after that. :D good times
I think you guys were riding GP. Awesome stuff, I still haven't worked up the nads to do that teeter. Last time we were out there, some guy I didn't know keep trashing himself on it - not very confidence-inspiring, if ya' know what I mean.

[frizanko]

Chris, have you seen any of the newer stuff the GFRA guys are workin on? What we saw looks like its gonna be super sick...
Down below GP, Above Toilet Bowl... Check it out if ya havent already seen what they're doin...

[Toshi]

Originally posted by thatoneguy
When you guys ride, what are you riding? Sounds like some freeride type stuff. I hope to have my rigs put together mid May, so I hope you guys can show me some sweet spots...
i'm riding either my fully rigid xc bike when i feel xtreeem and masochistic, or a evil imperial with a 5" z1 fr up front. others i have ridden with recently ride: norco 4x4, banshee scream, big hit w/the big link, rm6 with a monster, norco somethingorother with a junior t, and various tamer beasts. :D

http://tjclark.ath.cx/images/biking/trail/post%20canyon%20-%20april%2018,%202004/Images/9.jpg

here are the pics from sunday, i posted them on my site last night but forgot to post here;

http://tjclark.ath.cx/images/biking/trail/post%20canyon%20-%20april%2018,%202004/Images/4.jpg

the rest here -- clicky clicky (http://tjclark.ath.cx/images/biking/trail/post%20canyon%20-%20april%2018,%202004/)

oh, and that teeter scares the bejeesus out of me. i want to be able to ride that cleanly by the end of the season.

[frizanko]

Hey Toshi, where is did you guys find that drop? Doesnt look like any of the ones we were at earlier that day?

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by frizanko
Chris, have you seen any of the newer stuff the GFRA guys are workin on? What we saw looks like its gonna be super sick...
Down below GP, Above Toilet Bowl... Check it out if ya havent already seen what they're doin...
Hmm, not exactly sure to where you are referring. I think you might be talking about Blue Car, which the GFRA guys are doing. Otherwise, that could be 8-Track, which is being built by someone else.

I have not checked out either of them yet, though. I heard 8-Track is close to being done, though.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by frizanko
Hey Toshi, where is did you guys find that drop? Doesnt look like any of the ones we were at earlier that day?
there's a section that has three trails running down a hillside, for baby, mama and papa bear. (no, that's not their names.) it wasn't on the path we took earlier in the day, nope.

[gorgechris]

Hey Y'all,

I just want to make a plug here, so bear with me (don't worry, no spam).

Hood River County derives a substantial amount of revenue from it's forestlands (to the tune of around 30%), and is therefore protective about them. Mostly, they are concerned about fires, damage to timber, and environmental degradation. They believe recreation is appropriate, and have been supportive of mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and motorized used.

However, they have decided they need to be more proactive about managing their forests in the face of increasing recreational use, so they have created a citizens' committee, comprised of recreational enthusiasts. This committee, which was just recently formed, will help the County ensure that their timber investment is protected, but that recreation is promoted.

I am one of two bikers on the committee, and I look forward to serving the community. One of the selling points for the County to let people use their land is the economic benefit. I want to be able to personally state that I know riders who come from out of town and spend their $ at local shops and stores, so when you're out visiting, I would encourage all of you to consider:

- filling up for gas
- getting lunch
- swinging by the local bike shops and getting food bars, tubes, gloves, other stuff

This last one is particularly important. The local shops, and the guys and gals who work in them, have done a lot for the PC area, both on the ground and politically. Please support them, and let them know you've come to ride in PC. This is very important.

Knowing that MTBRs are patronizing local shops will allow me to lobby the County for more recreational opportunities for riders. Our $ speak loudly, especially in a community that is so dependent on tourism.

Thanks!! Also, I want to make sure I represent your interests at the County, so please never hesitate to talk to me about PC or other County riding areas.

[Toshi]

good point about supporting the local shops. what are our options in the hood river area? websites? addresses?

also, anyone planning on riding/shuttling post canyon this upcoming weekend? i'm putting on new treads and want to try them out on the slippery logs, and will climb if i must, i guess :D

[zane]

Originally posted by Toshi
good point about supporting the local shops. what are our options in the hood river area? websites? addresses?

also, anyone planning on riding/shuttling post canyon this upcoming weekend? i'm putting on new treads and want to try them out on the slippery logs, and will climb if i must, i guess :D
My weekend is free so far (finally, I can ride on the weekend!). I've been wanting to go to PC for a while now so I'll go, what day are you planning on going?

[Toshi]

Originally posted by zane
My weekend is free so far (finally, I can ride on the weekend!). I've been wanting to go to PC for a while now so I'll go, what day are you planning on going?
either day is good for me :D

[zane]

Originally posted by Toshi
either day is good for me :D
Either day is fine for me too, I guess we'll have to see what day would be best for the rest of the local :monkey: s, so hopefully we can get a good turnout.
Also, what can we do about shuttling?

Is it just me or do not many people ride in the afternoon and evening on weekdays? It's getting pretty hard to find someone else to ride with during the week....
:confused:

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Toshi
good point about supporting the local shops. what are our options in the hood river area? websites? addresses?
There are two bike shops in HR that traffic in the types of goods that would interest riders who frequent PC. Both are in downtown HR, on the main drag (Oak Street). To make matters confusing, they are both moving at the end of this month. To make matters real confusing, one is moving into the space being vacated by the other. So, I'll give ya' their future addresses:

Discover Bicycles
http://www.discoverbicycles.com/default.htm
New address: 116 Oak Street

Mountain View Cycles
http://www.mtviewcycles.com/
New address: 205 Oak Street

[thruster]

On sunday I supported that taco place by the trailer park they have the best food I have had in a long time. Next time I will fill up with gas there so you guys have my support for sure.

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by thruster
On sunday I supported that taco place by the trailer park they have the best food I have had in a long time. Next time I will fill up with gas there so you guys have my support for sure.
Thanks, guys, that's what we like to hear!

It's been raining a fair bit out here, but it's supposed to start drying up tomorrow. I'll be out of town on Friday and Saturday and won't be able to give you an update, but I'm thinking Sunday should be good.

[zane]

I'm a bit out of the loop on this one, but can I get some directions to PC? Like where to park, where the trailhead(s) are, etc. I don't want to get uber-lost if I head out there this weekend.

Does PC on sunday work for anyone else?

edit: chris- I'll buy some tacos AND get gas in hood river, too

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by zane
I'm a bit out of the loop on this one, but can I get some directions to PC? Like where to park, where the trailhead(s) are, etc. I don't want to get uber-lost if I head out there this weekend.

Does PC on sunday work for anyone else?

edit: chris- I'll buy some tacos AND get gas in hood river, too
Here's some directions I posted in a previous thread:

Directions to the PC TH:
- I-84 eastbound;
- Take exit #62 (the first Hood River exit);
- Go right at the top of the exit;
- Immediately take your first right onto Country Club Road;
- Head up the hill and away from town;
- Turn right onto Post Canyon Drive;
- Wind down into the woods and park where the gravel road starts. Please remember to drive slowly, keep the tunes in check, and otherwise respect the residents along PC Drive.

Have fun! I'm outta' town tomorrow and Saturday, but I'll check this thread on Sat. night to see if I can hook up w/ y'all. Thanks for the support, Zane!

[gorgechris]

The latest weather report is encouraging. Showers tomorrow, but sunny on Saturday and Sunday. Should be fun in PC!

[FlashBullit]

Originally posted by gorgechris
Take it from me, a graduate degree did nothing for my bike skills. It was a total waste of money.


But didnt that help you make money.:p

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by FlashBullit
But didnt that help you make money.:p
Not really. Most of the monkeys on here around my age probably make a lot more than me. What it did do was allow me to get a govt job out in The Dalles, which means I can live in Hood River. Perhaps it indirectly allows me to increase my riding skills, but with all that money that went to tuition, I could have spent a hell of a lot of time at Whistler and on new bikes!

Sometimes I feel like a freakin' hippie: I take an easy, low-wage job (relative to the profession) so I can live in paradise and spend more time riding. Is that wrong?

[FlashBullit]

ah i see that make it hard to get new stuff i see but i may not be a person that will make money off of mtb-ing so i see some what im:confused: still.;)

[zane]

Originally posted by gorgechris
Sometimes I feel like a freakin' hippie: I take an easy, low-wage job (relative to the profession) so I can live in paradise and spend more time riding. Is that wrong?
That's definitelt not wrong, riding is your priority and other aspects of your life are based around it. I've gotton myself into trouble lately due to the high priority I place on riding by NOT doing other things I should be doing (like studying for class). But oh well, at least I got to ride.

Riding on Sunday-

Toshi- you still on for PC on sunday? Also, do you know your way around there or should I so some investigation on trails and such? I also have a couple friends who might come with me, so things should be fun.

[gunslingger]

Chris you kinda are! I am from the NE (CT) so all I care about is money and someone who gives up money for riding is a hippie....

JUst kidding, what you are is smart and happy. I use to live in Phoenix by myself and I had a job that my hours were totally up to me, I made a decent wage and had all the free time in the world. At times i felt like i was wasting my education or not really going after the whole corp scene, and that I should work harder or something like that.

Well now that I have a job that requires lots of thought, creativity and TIME-i do like it but doing something that gives you freedom to do what you want (ie riding, surfing, running) is the route to go.

I am rambling and being vague but i hope you get the point i am trying to make.

what is the local PDX schedule this weekend? also what time you going to PC?

[Toshi]

Originally posted by zane
Toshi- you still on for PC on sunday? Also, do you know your way around there or should I so some investigation on trails and such? I also have a couple friends who might come with me, so things should be fun.
yeah, i'm definitely up for pc on sunday. i've been up there 3? times now, so i kind of know my way around :D . bring your friends, and bring a car, then we can shuttle if i bring my pathfinder as well. :thumb: (as we found out last weekend, 2 bikes on the rack + 2 in the rear + 4 people inside works, if just barely)

as for time, i suggest meeting at 10:30am at the ta truck stop off exit 17 on i-84. i'll be in the purple pathfinder.

anyone up for riding _something_ closer than spokane on saturday?

[Get_Some]

First and foremost, you have to find something you love to do as a creeer, if it allows you to ride more, good on ya...Money is not the be all and end all of life eh...

Me personaly, I'm on line to be a paid FIrefighter in about a year...sure it's alot of school and hard work and I don't get to ride as much as I'd like, but all in all, I made my descision and I haven't even thought of looking back...everything in life is about sacrafices, me personaly, I CANNOT operate at a desk job, I need to be out working, and being active, that's part of the reason I love riding my bike so much, I crave activity... point I'm alluding to, do what makes you happy...

oh yeah, and Jason, Ken sorry, I mixed you guy's up in the pics and in my head, I swear it'll only happen 5 maybe 100 more times :D

cheers

Dave

[thruster]

I might be up to riding leadbetter on saturday around 4:00 ish. or maybe jones creek.

[Toshi]

Originally posted by thruster
I might be up to riding leadbetter on saturday around 4:00 ish. or maybe jones creek.
is jones creek similar? i'm up for either, even if jones creek is full on xc :D

[thruster]

Jones creek is motorcycle trails all downhill lots of fun. I am more up to riding leadbetter because it is closer to me and we would get more runs in but if we have enough people that want to go that can shuttle then I am game, proably only be able to ge two or three runs in if we start at 3 or 4 ish.

Heh gunslingger can you ride on saturday afternoon or are you p***y whip still:D ?

[gunslingger]

i just saw the p whipped comment.......well the truth is yes though!

[Toshi]

Originally posted by Toshi
<yawns, stretches>

so leadbetter it is then?
actually i'm not going to go. haven't heard back from anyone about today, and still feel under the weather from last night. :dead: but i WILL be at the truck stop (exit 17, i-84!) tomorrow at 10:30 am. cell phone is (509) 771-0827 for those planning on going.

[zane]

I'm still in for PC, I'll be at the truck stop before 10:30 so I'll see everyone there! (or just Toshi)

Chris- Maybe we'll see you up there? My cell is 360-904-0279, and toshi posted his so you can hopefully get a hold of us. Hope to see you up there.

[edo-chan]

Hey, just wondering if I can get some info on the Zoo trails. Where are they in relation to the MAX stop by the zoo? I haven't been on that side of the city for a long time, so I can't picture the area. Sounds fun if I can ride the train, bike, ride the train, bike...

I'm in Troutdale, kinda close to a station, it'd be a nice to know where to go. Also, anyone know of any fun riding in the Troutdale area?

[Toshi]

Originally posted by zane
I'm still in for PC, I'll be at the truck stop before 10:30 so I'll see everyone there! (or just Toshi)
nice riding with you guys. my neighbor john (on the xc hardtail :D) managed to bend his bars? or stem? or frame? or fork? or something, in any case, on the drop trail, high ball? ehhe i am full of question sin this post. anyway, 'twas a good day of riding :cool:

and i, too, would be interested in the lowdown on this zoo trail. also, does anyone know of intermediate (4 ft or so) dirt jumps closer to downtown than beaverton?

[gorgechris]

Hey guys, sorry I missed ya'. Had planned on getting to PC, but the day got started a bit later than we had hoped. How were the trail conditions?

[Toshi]

Originally posted by gorgechris
Hey guys, sorry I missed ya'. Had planned on getting to PC, but the day got started a bit later than we had hoped. How were the trail conditions?
the trails were in beautiful condition. the mud is finally starting to dry up :thumb:

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by Toshi
the trails were in beautiful condition. the mud is finally starting to dry up :thumb:
Sweet! I'm heading up there Wednesday after work. With the sun we've got in store for the next couple of days, it should be primo.

[zane]

PC was awesome, I also realized how out-of-shape I was pushing my bike back up some of those hills. I'm a little sore and my back wheel is now bent but it was fun as hell. I'll definitely go back to ride.
It's pretty cool that we met up with that Chris guy and his wife to shuttle, that helped out a lot.

[scriz]

What's up Toshi, Zane and whomever else was at Post Canyon yesterday. Good ridin' with you all. I'm the dude on the white Bullit with the broken derailleur :( Those trails were totally sick! lots to work on this season. BTW, did anyone get Seth's number? He said he was going to leave it on my truck but I didn't see it. Anyway, I'm in SE portland and hopefully will be riding a few days a week so I'll keep tabs on this thread. I'd love to find some local spot to practice jumping too... I've got a little something going in my back yard so I'll post some pics when I finish.

cheers,
Ben

[frizanko]

Ben, you should check out the jumps out at 172nd and Powell.. Turn South onto 172nd and pull in next to the recycling center. You'll see a gate with a lil roll in on the right that leads into a big open feild... Ride in and look to your right. You'll find what your lookin for.

[gunslingger]

well kinda, enough so that i have free time to ride. who is up this week?

[gorgechris]

Originally posted by scriz
What's up Toshi, Zane and whomever else was at Post Canyon yesterday. Good ridin' with you all. I'm the dude on the white Bullit with the broken derailleur :( Those trails were totally sick! lots to work on this season. BTW, did anyone get Seth's number? He said he was going to leave it on my truck but I didn't see it. Anyway, I'm in SE portland and hopefully will be riding a few days a week so I'll keep tabs on this thread. I'd love to find some local spot to practice jumping too... I've got a little something going in my back yard so I'll post some pics when I finish.

cheers,
Ben
Woo-hoo, now PDX monkey!! Right on!!

[Mallet]

Anyone riding today, tomorrow, or wednesday?

[zane]

Originally posted by gunslingger
well kinda, enough so that i have free time to ride. who is up this week?
Originally posted by Mallet
Anyone riding today, tomorrow, or wednesday?

YES! Finally, people can ride during the week!

Has the stuff at camas been plowed yet? If not, I'd like to check that place out one day this week..... Sound good to anyone else?

Also, there's some cool stuff that's been recently built at discovery- some more drops & jumps, a cool spiral ladder, and a narrow teeter. That place is fun for a short session (short because you get tired of pushing your bike back up the hill just to hit something).

Okay, I'm busy today (and my bike needs some TLC) but any other day this week would be good.

[Chuckwagon]

I'm off work thursday to sunday, I'd be up for riding just about anywhere.

[gunslingger]

Originally posted by zane
YES! Finally, people can ride during the week!

Has the stuff at camas been plowed yet? If not, I'd like to check that place out one day this week..... Sound good to anyone else?

Also, there's some cool stuff that's been recently built at discovery- some more drops & jumps, a cool spiral ladder, and a narrow teeter. That place is fun for a short session (short because you get tired of pushing your bike back up the hill just to hit something).

Okay, I'm busy today (and my bike needs some TLC) but any other day this week would be good.

how about tomorrow? I can be out there around 6 or earlierif i bring my bike to work. So someone built stuff? Sounds good.

Chuck maybe we could do Camas thursday afternoon.

[Mallet]

Originally posted by gunslingger
how about tomorrow? I can be out there around 6 or earlierif i bring my bike to work. So someone built stuff? Sounds good.

Chuck maybe we could do Camas thursday afternoon.

I haven't met any of you guys yet because I'm just starting to ride again, but I'm available thru wedsnesday. So wassup?????

[eknomf]

Im new to this board but ive met a few of the riders on here. Im one of the guys who has been building some of the stuff on the discove