imtbtrails Survey: How Do YOU Percieve imtbtrails

Please define the term "riffraff" from your point of view.

 

I agree that geography with the additional time, cost and traffic issues, is a major barrier to more group rides. It's not often that most of us cross the various county lines! I haven't been south in over 2 years when we camped in Oceanside. I consider those times when members do venture into another county and no public invite is offered as opportunities lost.

 

I always forget about Tapia! I've only been there about 6 times or so but it's pretty close for me up here in Lancaster. My wife is a solid, upper beginner (if that makes sense) but currently has some injury issues but please let me know when you ride Tapia and I'll try to ride with you!

 

Are you a teacher? I am and have been fortunate enough to travel to all those places you mentioned on either spring or summer breaks.

 

Well said DD! One of my points is that it's not just newbies/beginners that may feel intimidated or uncomfortable occasionally. BTW, there was a planned ride to Big Bear last September for a Skyline Takeover. Good intentions but was plagued by an avalanche of withdrawals just the night before the ride. Unfortunate that only a few got to hear the absolute funniest story I've ever heard anywhere from @Sidewalk!

 

I believe the September Big Bear ride was cover for the GE reveal ride.

 

No sir. Retired law enforcement which means I have plenty of free time to ride. I do ride with a couple teachers though. They'll be on the Whistler trip.

 

These are some of the same issues which I rather awkwardly, rashly and intactfully attempted to address in my posts earlier in the week. I apologize to all for my lack of civility. It is great to see these topics discussed in a rational manner. You people are a good influence on me! As you may have guessed, I voted for #2 although that is not a completely accurate description of my assessment. Rides are not exclusively intense, but IMHO there are not enough rides offered for the average rider. I think I've posted up my share of invites for the social rider and I join those who have called for more involvement from the silent majority of riders who want rides more suited for us. Post up invites for the 10-20 mile rides at a more casual pace! I think most of the membership fits in this category but doesn't post much for a variety of reasons. Don't let the skinny, fast dudes have all the fun and cyber-time!
Mikie, thanks for keeping this site going and being a good business man for addressing a potential problem and for being a great friend!

 

If so then you got me! And scan, LLPoolJ, Sidewalk and one other guy I can't remember! Nothing wrong with last minute bail-outs either. I just referred to this ride to show that attempts have been made to bring people together in addition to the reveal ride. Gotta go play hoops now!

 

You got some new wheels for your bike...? Sorry that's all I know about hoops.

 

I panicked, thinking you must have been left out of that operation, but alas, the Skyline bailout you’re referring to must have been a different ride because all four of youz were in on the GE shindig.

 

Didn't we throw up some kind of smokescreen invite for a BB ride?

 

Yea, but that was to trick Mikie. I was under the impression everyone else (i.e., everyone on the PM thread) knew it was a decoy. Did we sent a few folks to the wrong ride that day!?!

 

We rode Skyline anyway.

 

I’ll try to find some

 

I think you boosted the quantity of the better gender on this site by 30%. And overall quality by a fair bit as well. Thanks for joining in so completely!

 

I choose #1 also. This is my first forum for anything...ever, even as a long time trail runner. I’m an introvert and usually ride solo, but I’m working on that. You guys are fun and easy to chat with, and I’m hoping to get outta my comfort zone and do more group rides. My hubby doesn’t mtb so he’s cool with me riding with others I’m not super chatty so that’s about it. Hopefully I’ll add a little sumthin good to this forum, but if I’m not pulling my weight..just let me know!

 

Haha, I meant to do a happy face..that looks pathetic But thanks, that means a lot!

 

What IS a floop??

 

Spammers, people who only register to sell crap, people that only post to cause problems, constantly negative people, trolls.....think you get the idea.

Your point of view may be different....or it may be the same. Don't know, but it's ok either way.

 

Fullerton Loop...

The best mt. biking in the world!


(If your world is, say, Fullerton).

 

Oh no. Once the genie is out, you can't put it back.

 

Haha, ok..got it

 

I won’t infringe

 

This can't possible end well...

 

You have not lived unless you've ridden The the floop

 

Oh no, here we go again. The FLoopification of another thread.

 

Ummm...you started it.

 

Hey, didn’t the moderator build the Floopers a forum of their own to make them think they are special but in reality keep them off the real forum to reduce FLOOP banter? Did I just say that out loud? That was my outside voice... right?

 

'S okay, @Mikie. We love you anyway.

Freak.