Mr. Beanz

Did a nice 32 miler from Encato, across SM then up to the shack on GMR. It was TomBunn's first victory on the shack. Dude seemed comfy most fo the way and had some to spare a the top. I'd have to say he did pick up the pace on the wa to GMR but we seemed to find a way to contain the loose tiger. He did managet o conserve then kick arse on GMR. Now on the retrun he asked, "now can I pick up the pace?". Heeeeeel YEAH TOM, you done already kicked the shack's ARSE!...Dude finished like he wanted to go again!

It was nice as we managed to keep the group together, nice controlled pace. I know Grrlyrida could have easily dropped me but she's quite the modest rida and hung with the group. That was cool since I had metnioned my goal on this ride was to do a short climbing ride prepping for the Bear next Weekend. The Grrl seems to follow training suggestions really well! I know she's kickin' butt next weekend! A couple of weeks ago we did the village and back. I did push the pace to the shack figuring I'd head back down for a repeat if she fell far behind. WTF! She was only a couple of minutes behind! First time I rode GMR with her, she was holding back and held a slow pace. This last time, she was fling. Good thing there weren't many others on the ride or their would have been some really damaged egos! I know afer the Bear, I aint training with here or handing out advice anymore! She'll kick my butt that's for sure! She's ready for The Bear!

Also on the ride was our SART buddy Mad_One. I had tried to get him on GMR several times before. The one time he agreed, it rained. Nice dance Dude but this time, you didn't dance hard or long enough, GOTCHA hehehehe! He rode up with ease and a good idea for the first time up. ONce a rider does GMR, they end up planning for a second one. I thinkthe dude is ready for the village. Told you it wasn't as tough as it sounds! He did great for a first timer!

Afte the group reached the shack, we planned for a short stop befor ethe retruna s the skies seemd to threaten. Couple of drops here and there but that's about it. Just as we were gettin ready to leave, PinoyBentrider and a buddy rode up form the village direction. Hey, it was Chrome (BF'er) First time meeting the guy after a few conversations on the forum. Couldn't let it go without a few pics so we did just that! Seemed like anice guy and Pinoy as always is the cool dude!

Well, Tom has conquered the GMR shack, Mad_One as well and Gina a 6th or 7th time made it too. A short argument with her tummy whether or not to puke, but she won. Is that a good thing or bad thing.? Would have made for some cool and wonderful pictures!




Mad_One and Gina heading up

She's so silly! Gina wants to make it clear that this was after a short break and in no way was she ahead of the others. She says the picture looks as if she's in the lead evnthough the others could have ealiy spanked her on the climb!

Grrlyrida...always so calm and cool on the climbs!

Short conversation:
Beanz: Tom, you're kickin' but, look happy!
Tom: OK!

TomBunn's ATTACK..... ON THE SHACK!

Mr. Beanz

Forum member rondezvous at the shack!

Pinoybentrider,Gina, Mad_One, Grrlyrida and TomBunn

Samething but me in the pic and Pinoy takes the shot!

OK, Gina takes the pic and BF'er Chrome now in the picture, second from the end (right). Now it's looking dark, let's get going!

Another short conversation:
Beanz: Raise your hand in the air Tom
Tom: Why?
Beanz: Cause you da man!
Tom: Hunh?
Beanz: You da man! You da man! You da man!
Tom: Hunh?
Beanz: Who da man?
Tom: Hunh?
Beanz:You Tom! You da MAN!
Tom; Oh, oh yeah!


End or ride, end of story!

alicestrong

Nice to see Tom's smiling face...

tombunn

Great ride Beanz, and great pics! Those conversations were a LITTLE bit different than I remembered.

Thanks for your patience and encouragement.

Mr. Beanz

Tom did lots of smiling today! He should, he's da man

Yeah, the conversatin' was a little different. It was more like, "you're da man now Dawg!"

Mr. Beanz

And yes, my tyuping tsill uckss!

grrlyrida

Great ride with great company. Congrats to Tom and Robert for the shack first timers. Next time to the village.

Mayor Beanz I wasn't holding back, I was huffing and puffing like everyone else. See ya at the Bear!

calamarichris

Thanks for the report and pics.
Does GMR go all the way through to Mount Baldy again? It was closed due to landslides the last time I was up there.

Mr. Beanz

Yup!

grrlyrida

Oh, I forgot to mention cute pics of Tom smiling!

tombunn

You looked pretty good yourself ...

rallison

Looks like a great ride you guys had! You'll have to bring him out again to do GRR as well - that road is insanely beautiful.