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  1. 1man

    1man Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Downey
    Name:
    Kevin James
    Current Bike:
    Bianchi Kuma 29.1
    Greetings everyone, 1man here fresh to the sport and I see that this is the place to start.
    Have a bike and gathering up the gear, then hit up those Bunny trails and be that FNG in a sport I've never tried. Looks fun, scary, crazy, consuming, bone crushing(youtube videos) challenging and sounds like my
    new passion!
    But I know, baby steps. Well I am hoping to meet up with people and groups to ride with and learn the ropes with.
    Looking forward to making some friends and learning how not to hit a tree!! LOL


    1man
     
  2. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Greetings indeed! :thumbsup:

    What ya riding, trail-wise?

    Rubber down, bro!
     
  3. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Welcome to the sport! You're already ahead of me... :thumbsup: I lurked for years before I ponied up and joined the social fray.
    There are more trails around southern California than there are BMWs on the freeway, and they will take you to views you never imagined. :thumbsup:
     
  4. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Welcome to mountain biking and to the best place to hang out!
     
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  5. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    Don't follow me.
     
  6. Redman

    Redman iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Henderson, Nv
    Name:
    Kevin
    Current Bike:
    SC OG Hightower 29'r
    Welcome 1man! Lots of rides to choose from and a great group of guys here. Don't be shy.
     
  7. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Welcome! The Santa Anas and San Gabriels beckon. :thumbsup:

    But if you want something that won't kill you first time out there's the Fullerton Loop. :geek:
     
  8. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Welcome newb.....some ya bark pretty loud...but none of us bite.

    Ride lots and post lots.

    Good group of peeps here.

    Keep an eye out for posted rides, there are rides for all levels here.
     
  9. blixet

    blixet Well-Known Member

    Location:
    San Gabriel Valley
    Name:
    Tom
    Current Bike:
    Transition Scout, TJ Ti
    Howdy, welcome to the forum.

    There's plenty of not so crazy trails around me and it's not too far from you. Let me know if you want to ride, I can show you the Puente/Whittier Hills areas from the Narrows to Pathfinder. Lots to ride in-between.
     
  10. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Welcome @1man
    This is a great place to get in to mountain biking. Every level of crazy is here.
    Like some have said, what makes a forum work is participation. Don't be afraid to ask questions and ask if some ride invites in the Trailhead Forum are a good one to join in on. Only way to get better is to stretch and grow dem muscles and tech skills.
    If you are half as energetic as your Avatar, you will do just fine here. ;)

    Mikie of Frazier Park

    Note: You already have bonus points with me for uploading an Avatar. :thumbsup:
     
  11. LLPoolJ

    LLPoolJ iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Moreno Valley
    Name:
    James Johnson
    Current Bike:
    Specy Epic, Stumpu and Enduro
    Rule #1 & #2
     
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  12. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Let's not start invoking The Rules. You'll just confuse him.
     
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  13. H2oChick

    H2oChick Well-Known Member

    Name:
    K-Oss
    ^^ What they all said - good group here and always willing to chime in regardless of the subject.
    Several of us started at the Fullerton Loop which is centrally located; check with Fullerton Bikes for their shop rides (there used to be a regular group on Thursday evenings). Also Chino Hills will get yours lungs in shape - check out the recent ride report from @Faust29 and @mtnbikej
     
  14. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    That’ll just scare him away. :D
     
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  15. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Got me thinking... Should we create a couple of faux noob users that screw everything up so the real noobs feel more comfortable? I could be a helluva noob... :unsure::cool:
     
  16. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    Inside joke in our usual group.

    Rule #1 - Don't follow Josh
    Rule #2 - Don't follow Josh
     
  17. tortoise

    tortoise Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Cave Creek, AZ
    Name:
    Tom
    Screenshot_20171222-075539.jpg

    ps Welcome aboard! the SS looney Bin
     
  18. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    @1man, choose one of the following to determine where you fit in around here:

    1. Chicken Nuggets
    2. Tater Tots
    3. Mini Corndogs
    4. Tacos
     
  19. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I helped you out a little. :p
     
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  20. doublewide

    doublewide iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Tallcan
    @Faust29 No, I fixed it for you! :)
     
  21. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    I for one thoroughly enjoyed ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ (1&2) and was also a fan of ‘King of Queens’ back in the day. Welcome @1man! :thumbsup:
     
  22. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    @doublewide: Tribe of one :D
     
  23. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Welcome to IMTB Trails and to the sport of mt. biking @1man. There are some myths and half-truths above. Myth #1 - there are beginner friendly rides posted in Trailhead. Nope. In fact, some of the guys here post and ride some of the most ridiculously long and challenging rides known to all of mt. biking (@mtnbikej, @Faust29 and @mike to name a few.). Most of the rest of us are mere mortals. Half-truth - Dont' follow Josh. Truth. Don't follow Josh, Jason, Steve, Mike, Mikie, Luis, Burt, Tom, Tom, Tom, Mark, Mark, Dio, James or even England Dan and John Ford-Coley. :confused: OK, that's not fair. They are all very gracious when dealing with riders of less experience/skill/stamina than themselves.

    I can't speak for LA County or Inland Empire, but I have heard that the Fullerton Loop is indeed a good place to learn. Wherever you ride, take it at your pace. Don't be ashamed to walk - either up or down. Be patient with yourself.

    Happy pedaling and welcome! :thumbsup:

    Oh - one more truth. Fashion matters. :cool:
     
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  24. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    There is enough of me to go around......would you prefer Odd or Even days? Or perhaps you want every other weekend? :rolleyes: :laugh::Roflmao
     
  25. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    @1man, Be not intimidated by the screed above. There truly are beginner-friendly rides posted in Trailheads. Why, just a year ago, or so, I posted up a jaunt up GMR and down Monroe Truck Trail. A truly newb-friendly route!! And it's an absolute riot no matter the speed at which it is approached.:thumbsup:

    But that said, you should also ride with @herzalot. He is truly a considerate ride leader...I know this, because I followed him through Santiago Oaks one fine morning and was not disappointed. Yes, there are many on this forum who are animals. Their rides should be seen as a goal; not necessarily in this decade, but still. :p Hope to see you reply on this thread soon, because otherwise we may think you aren't paying attention. o_O

    (And truly, fashion is not nearly as important as one may think)
     
  26. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Wow, what a welcome thread this has become! :Roflmao
     
  27. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    @doublewide no, I fixed it for you:

    1. Chicken Nuggets
    2. Tater Tots
    3. Mini Corndogs
    4. Tacos
    5. Only Tailwind, Bro.
    6. Picnics with J.
    7. In with Rox
    8. Filet mignon, medium rare, with sauteed mushrooms and gently steamed asparagus. For the truly nuanced palate. :p
     
  28. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Not to mention the de rigeur derail. :laugh:
     
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  29. 1man

    1man Newbie with Hope!

    Location:
    Downey
    Name:
    Kevin James
    Current Bike:
    Bianchi Kuma 29.1
    Holy greetings, and thank you all for the responses of encouragement. You guys sound like my kind of fun!!!
     
    tick, H2oChick, Cyclotourist and 10 others like this.
  30. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    He came back! They usually cancel their account by this point. :p

    He’s a keeper!
     
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