Southern California - Any MTB clubs in SFV or groups that ride?

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Would like to meet up with some MTB people and ride. Preferably someone not too much of a noob unless I've met you already.
Preferable group/partner:
-Can hold at least 16mph on the flat roads without chugging in massive air
-Knows the trails?(not really needed, would be fun to explore w/ someone)
-Knows how to hold a line(so we dont crash)
-Preferably < 65 y/o
-Doesnt have to be home by 10am because his wife is really the one in control(dont want to turn around after 30mins...its seriously lame)
I havent ridden my road bike in awhile but I'm still a beast, dont worry guise :)
They're a little out of your way but I think you'll fit right in. http://www.rainbowcyclists.org/
They're a little out of your way but I think you'll fit right in. http://www.rainbowcyclists.org/
i am no **** brah
eyemage
12-07-09, 02:14 PM
-Can hold at least 16mph on the flat roads without chugging in massive air
-Knows the trails?(not really needed, would be fun to explore w/ someone)
-Knows how to hold a line(so we dont crash)
-Preferably < 65 y/o
Most of the trails in SoCal are not flat. I think mtb requires lots of climbing ability and nerves of steel descending. Doing well on the flats does not necessarily translate to XC mtb fitness/ability. I think climbing skills are much more important.
A great road climber (like Mr. Beanz) does well with XC mtb rides.
Geoladders.com is the one of the best resources for trails.
Rather than holding a line, a much better skill is being able to pick the best line. Crashing is part of mtb life and I had more than my share.
There is a senior champion in Orange County named Doris. She does not fit your description, but she is amazing.
Mr. Beanz
12-07-09, 06:53 PM
......like Mr Beanz? Dude, don't say that in the forums! Everyone here has kicked my arse atleast once!:D
kamehameha
12-10-09, 01:55 PM
Олег, я и мои велодрузья катаемся в Вердуго Маунтинс, между 210 шоссе, Ла Туна Каньон и Глендейлом (Библиотека Брент и дом доктора) - уж не знаю, насколько это подходит. Правда, я две недели назад там на синглтрейле перекувыркнулся на небольшом дропе и чуть не сломал шею,(шлем так сломал) и до сих пор шея плохо крутится и плечо болит, поэтому сейчас я только на шоссейнике езжу, избегаю тряски - не знаю, сколько это еще продлится.
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