Howdy! My name is Chris and I just got back on after a 10-year hiatus. I live in Elk Grove, CA just a few blocks away from infinite open country roads. My only "ride" since getting a new bike last week was taking Franklin Blvd. down to Thornton and back. Good 30-mile ride and almost 0 cars. I will probably be doing that ride every weekend morning until I have enough time to take a drive and hit Auburn and Salmon Falls trails. So if you're ever out there and you see a guy huff-puffing on a FS Stumpjumper go "Hey! Forum Dork. Get a roadie!" and I'll give you a big
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