Calling all new forum members...

[Jisch]

I see a whole bunch of new folks registering for the forums for that photo contest - why don't you come on in and introduce yourself -

Where do you ride?
Have any more pics?
Take any good biking trips?
....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?

John
(I'd answer all those questions myself, but I think you could find out easily enough by doing a search).

[baddogg79]

Well, I joined up to the boards and as a NEMBA member after lurking on the boards a bit. Im a member on mtbr.com. ANyways I ride mostly in SEMASS. But when IM able I plan on going all over NE. So far the only good trip I had was too Otis down the Cape. I have some pics, but they are mostly scenery pics, like the current trail conditions and such. I ride a 2005 Fetish Obsession. The pic i posted for the contest, is an old one. I havent got any of its current look. I think Slappy posted one of me at Otis.

[9.8m/s/s]

Been here for a while, but I'll take a turn. Ride a 06 Gemini in the woods and a ss On-One Gimp for the rest. Live in Hamden, Ct and ride West Rock and the local parks mostly. Usually hit Trumbull and Tyler Mill at least once a month and occasionally take trips for lift served.

[JasonY]

Hey, just moved to boston from pittsburgh, pa and am hoping to find all the places to ride in the area. I ride a 1996 trek Y single speed. I took a winter trip a few months back to Sedona, AZ. It was amazing, got to ride every day for a week in 60-70 degree weather.

[Lobo]

well i been lurkin here for a little while and i just started really riding but last nov i got a trek. and now that its finally warming up (im not one for winter riding) im hoping to ride at massasoit.

[Graphics]

well i joined back in december after hearing about this site through a fellow forum member of another site. i original got on various mtn bike forums from taking photos of a friend of mine and posting them up for him. eventually, i started getting more interested in the actual riding aspect (though my love is still first with photographing mtn bikers). i am going to school for massage therapy and hope to focus my career in the sports/athletic areas. i went on my first real trail ride a couple of weeks ago while on vacation in TX. It was a blast. didn't realize how frightening it would be...the teeter totter was fantastic...the times i hit it dead on. i had one major spill with it and one root kicked my butt and sent me tumbling down a little hill...but all in all it was a great time riding and i hope to continue here once the warmer weather gets here. although, i don't have anyone to ride with...and though i've been to trumbull and mianus...it was to take photos...so i don't know the trails well enough to ride alone. i live in stratford, CT...divorcing with 2 kids.

oh...and my bike...we don't want to go there. it's at least 10 years old and bought at a sports store. it is completely different than the bike loaned to me in texas!

here's video of some of my rides in TX...

http://www.ridefoto.com/smf/index.php?topic=310.0

[Who]

Brian Burns here, I ride a 07 epic carbon! WOOT! :) She is HOT! :D

I ride mostly on Cape Cod. I spend a lot of time in the Otis woods, and a good deal of time in the Long Pond Woods. I am sure I have seen a lot of you out there (otis). I am the guy with the Red Doberman and pockets full of trash from the slobs!

My best trip was to Killington last season. Its what got me BACK into Mt.biking, and what got the wife into it with me. We rode UP mt.killington, it was like 5 miles up! It took us almost 3 hours to get up the Mt, and like 20 minutes to come down! The whole climb up I am telling my Wife, come on hunny... MMM.. just think about the Lunch in the lodge (I was starving)... The whole ride up I was just thinking about what I am going to eat/drink.. MMM beer.... Well we get to the top, and I realize my freaking wallet is in the truck! I tried to get the wife to go get it but she told me to go pound sand :mad: lol, it was a blast though. Next time I am taking a lift though! LoL. I also road at Mt.Snow, and that was a great ride too. I plan on heading all over NE this spring for some riding and down south to MD (family down there) I wanna hit up kingdom trails, and that other trail system in NH (I can't remember the name). I will get some pics up soon. I love taking pics, so I have a lot of them, I just never post... lol.

[miker27]

hey! I've been spending most of the time i do get on the comp over on the busted boards but a member here wanted me to post up a picture of him. I'm in Franklin MA, a freshman in high school. I primarily ride trials, when im not riding im doing schoolwork, and trying to goof with the camera. The past summer i worked for the LBS, hopefully again this summer. A few of my favorite pictures are up here, the first one is me riding, taken by me... crazy! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7258852@N07/show/
I'm pretty much a homework dweeb, but i'll try to find time to drop in here. Some older pics of me for those interested
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00005.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a9e62d9f.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a815aa2b.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/21c19281.jpg

aaand the bikes(well most of em)
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/ba356b24.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/3af6ab76.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00029.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/00004-1.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/miker23/a3f92ca0.jpg
(sorry for the long post)

[radair]

hey! ....

(sorry for the long post)

Good stuff, thanks for posting. Trials riding is amazing stuff, love to watch people do it.

[noreaster]

Hey all,

I'll take a moment to say "hey." Joined NEMBA winter '06 since I finally now have some cash to donate to causes (NEMBA, Nature Conservancy, NPR) and I'm on a quest to get back into riding. Figure NEMBA is the best place to start my comeback. I've been riding since '91, but didn't hardly ride at all in college. The past 5 years I've been limited to city riding (commuting), but last year I plopped down for the blue Cannondale hardtail I wanted since I was 13, and moved out from the city some. (Medford, MA) New job is in North Andover, and I drive past Harold Parker everyday, and I will be visiting very soon (in fact I just posted a request for trail conditions for this streak of spring weather!).

Bought the wife a bike too, and this is the year we really start riding often. Mostly off road. She's interested in the fitness aspects, I was in need of another soul to join me, and we tend to do everything together. I'd rather ride slow and easy with her, than challenging alone. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to meet some folks and improve my own fitness and skills. Frankly, I can't bunny hop to save my life. I need to learn, seriously. It'd be cool if she, too, could meet some women riders to encourage her to form the habit, as well.

Other than that, I'm (was?) a pretty decent rider who prefers quicker, flowing stuff over excessively technical or only steep. Like to go up as well as down.

Look forward to seeing some of you in eastern mass and NH this season!

~brian

PS - pics of the bikes (http://web.mac.com/bwc/iWeb/gallery/bikes+fells.html), so new at the time that they still had the tags on. And no pedals on mine...

[off piste]

Welcome aboard Brian!

[MTBME]

Nice looking Elsworth. Maybe you could give a few of us some tips.

[CTMBRer]

Sort of new, if you count being a member of NEMBA for the past two years. Recently got into riding (3 years ago) for the fitness aspects of the activity and then found out I could be a geek while riding by using my GPS to record everywhere I have been and make maps from that.

Joined NEMBA two years ago and immediately got involved with my local chapter. Now I am the Veep! Got some good stuff planned for CT this year.

Recently, found my true passion in riding is single speed. Have two now, Qball 29er and a Fetish Fixation 69er. Now that spring is here (except we just had a noreaster) I am excited to start riding again before work three times a week and riding with my kids on the weekend.

Places I like to ride include: Bennetts Pond, Upper Paugussett SF (and some local single track/horse trails in the local vicinity), Huntington, Trout Brook, Mianus, Trumbull, West Rock, and WH Rez.

[NJ Jess]

I'm from coastal New Jersey, but I race both the Campmor H2H series and some of the Root 66 series. Once a month I hit Trumbull. Since I'm getting into DH more this year, its a great weekend trip. I do a lot of PayDirt with JORBA.org in NJ and now NYC since they are building a jump park. I"LL post when I visit, hopefully some of you guys want to spin Trumbull. Smiles, Jess

[Mr. Eff]

Hi folks. I've been lurking here for a while as I'm still a n00b. I started riding in the DC area three years ago, and had my first year in the MA region last year. I'm still getting a feel for where to ride and what stuff I can handle. I'm riding with mostly other n00bs who I helped get into mt biking in the first place.

So, I'm riding a stock gary fisher tass from 05, which suits me well...although I'm drooling over all sorts of other equipment. I'm mostly riding XC, but mostly I'm just trying not to fall down.

Be kind to me when you pass me on the trails this year.

[Superb Man]

Hi folks. I've been lurking here for a while as I'm still a n00b. I started riding in the DC area three years ago, and had my first year in the MA region last year. I'm still getting a feel for where to ride and what stuff I can handle. I'm riding with mostly other n00bs who I helped get into mt biking in the first place.

So, I'm riding a stock gary fisher tass from 05, which suits me well...although I'm drooling over all sorts of other equipment. I'm mostly riding XC, but mostly I'm just trying not to fall down.

Be kind to me when you pass me on the trails this year.

Mr Eff,

What part of MA are you living and riding in??

[dark mavis]

I've been around the new england scene for almost 20 years now, been a NEMBA member off and on. I've been posting on BS and FPP, mostly riding at Rye Airfield and DH mtns. I'm getting the trail riding bug again and the best way to do that is with NEMBA, so here I am. If you chase Slappy around the woods, you've probably met me once or twice.

[The Devil Satan]

Just put the snow board away for the summer, and dusted off the Jamis XLT-1 and charged the night rider. Soon as this nor-easter blows over and the ground firms up a bit I'll hit the local dirt bike trails to get some pedaling in. Probably going to get some blow down on the trails, but I'll just go for a trail work ride, and clear the clutter.

[bikerchic1]

Hey - I am fairly new....little under 2 years riding...the first year rode a hardtail, last year bought a 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper (LOVE IT)....I ride mostly Pinehills in Plymouth (across from Serious Cycles) and occasionally I Vietnam, Otis, Wompy, Trail of Tears....

I have tons of pictures but I am an idiot and can't figure out how to load them on this!

[joe the fox]

my name is mike and im a new member to nemba.
i have been ridding for about 4 years fully active and a total of about 15.
my fav place to ride is the local trail system called westwoods in southern ct wich is located less than a .25 miles from the house. westwoods is prob the best ride in all of ct. oh yes much much better than case mt. but if you ride hear hook up with a local like myself to get the full spectrum of this wounderfull trail system.
also im in to DH and my fav spot is killington vt. As for what i ride ive got an armada here in the house.
in mass i love the wompy by my uncles house my wepon of choice thare is my 29er. and of course NAM its about the same drive time for me to this place as it is to most places in sother vt and i love it

MY single speed evil sovereign my baby

my all mt kona stinky five (just had the front and rear shock rebuilt and new king head set gota give the bike love that has given and taken so much of a beating)

My redline monocog 29 full riged XC bike i tell ya thes 29ers just love to move fast

and my current bike build project a norco shore frame with lots of big hit parts all over it in hopes that i can enter in a few dh amature races this year.:rad:

[sok-complex]

Hi all,

Just wanted to take the time and introduce myself. My name is Sok (short version of full name). I'm 24yo hailing from Lowell, MA. I just started riding this year- sadly no trail riding as of yet due to weather conditions. I ride a IBEX Alpine 650 (http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-650-Details.html) (http://www.ibexbikes.com/Bikes/ALP-650-Details.html), I'm all about "Bang for the buck". Overall, I'm completely staisfied with the bike. I've already put 100+ road miles on it in about 7hrs of riding. Still itching to hit the trails, but I understand the trails are still in a sensitive state- I don't want to be the cause of trail erosion/damage. I'm enjoying every minute that I'm out on my bike and it's something I can see myself doing for a long time.

[C]

Hi,
My name is Chris. I'm usually on MTBR as Rez. (Thats the name of one of my dogs.) If any one rides in Arcadia, you have most likely ran into me or the wife. I ride a white Hecker and the wife rides a white Tomac Eli ( colors match because I bought the wifes bike on discount and the only color left was white). 99% of the time we ride with a couple of Viszlas (dogs). We mostly ride on the south side of 165 because my house is on Summit road. We ride a minimum of three days a week in Arcadia. We try to travel elswhere as much as possible. In the summer we spend a lot of time in the NH house, up by Plymouth. It is a real good base camp. Close enough to jump up to the kingdom trails or millstone. The riding around the NH house is also pretty sweet. Attitash is 40 minutes away, Waterville is 20 minutes away, and the Kang is about 30 minutes. But the best hidden jewels are the ski mobile trails behind the house. Sick down hills.

Been riding as long as I can remember (now 36). Tranisitoned from BMX to road. Only rode road until I bought the first Schwin rigid. Since then numberous mountain bikes and counting.

If anyone needs company in Arcadia or needs directions look me up.

[Plywood]

hey yall, i rather not tell u my real name but i got the nickname Plywood b/c i broke my wrist Mtbing and when it came out of the cast it looked like plywood, b/c the wrist wouldnt bend; thus Plywood was born.

im 19 currently unemployed and in college

ive ridden in a lot of places, like the Fells, Blue Hills, HP, Otis, and Borderland (once).
i first start mountian bikeing when i was about 13 or 14 on an Marlin but ive always like bikes, i started with a Huffy, then a cheap store brand bike with no "working" brakes, also have a BMX bike. Then 3 years ago i bought an Iron Horse Warrior hardtail and been getting more and more into Mtbing. i ride on trails but im intersted in trying DH...

ttyl,
Ply

[Slappy]

Not new by any means, but I like this thread, so...
I'm Dennis, been a nemba member for something like 10 years, been riding mt bikes for about 16.

Rode primarily XC for a long time all over NE, never raced but rode a ton of trails. Got into DH in 2000 and spent pretty much every w/e on a lift for 3 or 4 years, mostly up at Sunday River (rip). SR closed, I've gone the house/kids route and moved out to Westminster MA (lived in Lowell before that for about 15 years -Sok, you're in for a treat when you hit the trails over in Lowell-Dracut forest). Been back into mainly trail riding again for awhile, still manage to get on a lift a few times a season.

I've also been really getting into the trail-building aspect these past few years - there's lots of times now when I grab the shovel and rake instead of the bike and I think I enjoy those days just as much. Well, almost anyway. :D We've managed to build a nice little shuttle run in the neighborhood (shout out to Dark Mavis!), hopefully some of you can come check it out this season. Great spot for progression, if I do say so myself.

Currently, I'm usually on a bright orange Sinister Spinter ER (sweet ride, great local company)- you can't miss it, so say 'hey' if you see me somewhere. Other bikes I've got up and running are an Intense M1 for DH and a AZtech Flying Polack 1x8 hardtail ('aggressive' sorta steel trail bike, also made in NH), a '95 DB Axis XC singlespeeder, an old Schwinn roadie and a couple BMXers. Got a giant pile of parts that could add up to a few more decent almost-bikes in the garage too, if I ever get to sorting it all out.

Anyway, hope to see you out there.
Here're a couple shots from our shuttle trail, just cuz I like to show it off. :rad:



http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7977.jpg
http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7929.jpg


http://www.bustedspoke.com/Photos/bs7818.jpg

[mhaskell]

Hi I'm Mike, I'm 25 and live near borderland. I just started riding this year after getting out of dirt bikes ( I've seen the light ;) )

I have a GT Avalanche that needs a bunch of upgrading, but its been a great bike for the price so far. Always looking for people to go riding with.

[strangeland2]

Im strange. Yesterday was about my second trail ride in about 5 years today was my third... Im thoroughly beat but it was great. Rode Rayburn in Millbury and singletary I think it is.

I live in Worcester Ma and ride a black and red sugar or a hardtail specialized. Im not a member yet but hopefully soon.

[Twiggman]

Just getting back into biking, took about a ten year layoff due to knee problems. Used to ride a lot, done a few century rides. Got myself a bran' spankin' new Rockhopper Comp Disc. I've been out a coupla' times and got myself & the bike muddy.

This is fun. http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p169/twiggman/Smilies/thumb.gif

[kerryman71]

My name is John and I live in Worcester, MA. Riding a Trek 830 XC and am upgrading things here and there. Don't do too much heavy mountain biking as I usually have my 2 1/2 year old son on the back. Went to Rayburn in Millbury last Sunday and he was not a happy camper getting knocked around back there.

We do a lot of rail trails and I take him as far off road as my legs can handle. Carrying around an extra 35 pounds wears on ya. Anyway, did the Mass Central rail trail today (Sterling to Holden leg) without him and was able to go pretty far off the trails. I'd say it was about 22 miles round trip. Talk about getting soaked. Also recently joined the Blackstone Valley chapter. Looking forward to getting out there and meeting people.

[UpDown Biker]

Hi all.

Just wanted to post this open invitation to Pedro's Festival in Hancock MA July 13-15. www.pedrosfest.com

My Rides include a 1989 Wicked Fat Chance as well as a few other more modern bikes.

I encourage you all to come out and meet some freinds and make some new ones. The fest has a new site in Hancock on an Organic Vegetable Farm right around the corner from Jiminy Peak. There is great riding everywhere there but I am told it will be well worth it to ride the Jiminy lift up and ride off the back side. For Gravitationally addicted of course you can ride down the front.

The Pre reg discount is still open for this week. See you there.

Pedro

[DanKMTB]

Hi there. I'm Dan. Pleasure, I'm sure.

About me, huh? I live in NH, am from MA, and ride NE MA & SE NH. My baby is an old Ventana hardtail that I'm trying to get a new fork for, and the (winter/beater/loaner/*sob... current) bike is a Marin Rift Zone. I got my roots on the BMX and came over to the big bikes about 5 years back. I got into it more seriously last year, and joined NEMBA over the winter.

That'll be all for now, thanks for having me.

Dan

[JBH]

Hi, I am Jason and I live on Cape Cod. I recently joined NEMBA and I ride an 07 Cannondale Caffeine 29er and an 05 Kona Unit s/s. Always lookin for more places to ride and people to ride with.
Jason

[joethepro]

I'm new with forum but been riding since the mid 80s. In fact used to ride motorcycles with the Ol Coot. If he reads this he'll know who it is .Mostly ride at Wompy,Duxbury,Otis, Rocky Gutter and Rocky Woods. I live in the middle. I call it the mecca of Ma riding. Ride mostly Tuesdays and Sundays. See ya out there. JOETHEPRO:burndev:

[dabedob]

I just got back into mountain biking and just joined NEMBA this morning. I took a long time off from the bike, got into golfing and fell in love with it. Now I'm trying to get back into shape and remember how to ride a bike. I went to Massasoit to see what type of conditioning I'm in and found out that I'm either not opening my mouth enough or there isn't enough oxygen there. Let me tell you I was really sucking air. I had a blast just the same. I have a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR. I bought it back in the mid 90's and used to ride alot out at Otis and some at Trail of Tears. Now I live in Attleboro and really haven't explored the area for riding. I know one thing, this area seems to be more rocky and technical than the cape. I'm used to the rolling singletrack at otis. Everything here is technical, to me at least. This makes it hard to ride and get back to the point where I can tackle the hard stuff. Anyways, enough about that. I'm hoping to be able to meet people of my ability and get back into riding full time.

[Mntbiker13]

Hey all, ive been a NEMBA member for a few years. My name is Greg i live in North Attleboro. I usually ride Wrentham and Foxboro SF. But sometimes i get up to Vietnam if i can find someone to go with..lol most of my friends are not in shape enough for that crunch...

I usually ride on the weekends until the snow hits. I also like to hike sometimes.
If anyone is in my area and needs a riding partner im available just send me a PM..

All my friends are fat and drink too much beer lol

Glad to be here..:)

[mountaingirl]

Hey there! I'm new to the membership and forum. My husband and I bought bikes about 10 years ago (Walmart specials) and finally upgraded to Gary Fisher's last year. I'm happy with mine but he just bought an awesome Cannondale Rush that he says feels like he's riding on clouds! Maybe next year I"ll upgrade to a nicer bike but for now, mine works. We bike at Massabesic in NH a couple times a week if we can. We bring our dog, Zak, with us who loves to run along side. We love biking single track but are looking into doing a triathlon next year at Clough State Park in NH so will probably start road biking in the spring, too.

We are always looking for people to bike and hike with and would love to meet people outside of NH, too and bike the weekends in MA, ME, VT or CT.

[Husqvarna]

We are always looking for people to bike and hike with and would love to meet people outside of NH, too and bike the weekends in MA, ME, VT or CT.

Well getting involved with your local mountain biking organizations is a great way to meet other mt bikers and mt bikers that do advocacy, triathalons, cyclecross and marathons. I got involved with FOMBA and SNH NEMBA about 8 years ago. There are some really terrific, positive minded, and generous people making these organiztions something to be proud of and be a part of. Most of my best friends are people i've met through these organizations. See you on the trails.

[Yeti_Ken]

My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

[dabedob]

My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:



....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

I was looking at your pictures...seems to me you like the outdoors :) Great pictures. I hope Portland, Maine is as nice as Colorado for you. I don't think you could have chosen a better place to move to that is as close to the Colorado atmosphere than Maine.

[C.P.]

My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

Welcome Ken.
Be sure to try & hook up with Toddski (http://www.nemba.org/forums/member.php?find=lastposter&t=20006) for some local riding when you get to Maine...

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Guess I still qualify as new sooo...

Where do you ride? Foxboro, Edmund Hill, still finding places
Have any more pics? Nope, not yet
Take any good biking trips? Nope not yet
....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? 03 Enduro with an 06 Marzocchi AM II w/ETA.

But, just got diagnosed with a herniated disc (L5), and going in for steroid treatment on tuesday, HOPEFULLY this won't end my season, but I'm kinda doubtful. Just got back into biking after a 10+ year hiatus, and skiing too. Actually met one of the board members last weekend by accident at Foxboro, really nice guy, and I hope like hell to be back on my bike asap. So much fun, so many years missed out on, lots to make up for.

[ride in maine]

Hey Ken if your moving to the Portland area give me a shout and will see if we can hook you up with some good local riding. There are alot of trails not far from Portland and the surrounding areas. Look forward to having you up here.
ltr calvin Weeks
keep a eye on the new website www.menemba.com




My name is Ken Keister and I thought I should finally post in this thread since I've been lurking for a while, but posted for the first time earlier today. I currently live in Glenwood Springs, Colorado but will be moving to the Portland, Maine area in the near future.

I intend to become a NEMBA member as soon as I get to New England and plan to participate in trail building/trail workdays in the area.

To answer the original questions:

Where do you ride? I don't, yet
Have any more pics? Link in my signature
Take any good biking trips? Fruita, Crested Butte, Moab, Monarch Crest (all 3 hours or less from my present residence) :rolleyes:

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride? Yeti 575 & Voodoo Dambala set up as SS.

I look forward to meeting some of you in the spring.

[woody7795]

hey everybody. i'm eric i live in plainville. i ride mostly wrentham and some foxboro.i'm fairly new to mtn biking,but really want to do alot more of it. i've ridden massaoit and lincoln woods.i ride a 2006 ironhorse that was a spoting good store special but have replaced everything that you could. i'm syked to get out and ride. hope to possibly ride with some of you out there. looking forward to meet some of you and maybe i will see you on the trails. drop me a pm and if you want i do know my way around wrentham forest pretty well good riding

[BuckStar]

I live on the south shore and just recently got back into it, I haven't ridden in probably 3-4 years. I had a Gary Fisher Marlin when I lived in western MA and hit up spots throughout the berkshires. I actually just bought a 2003 kona kilauea, joe murray edition from Craigslist for $250 and was looking for feedback as it's my first Kona.

Thanks a lot all!

[DDYTDY]

Merrimack Vally is where I live. Bikes? http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture053.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Parkpree.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Mashiki.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Motobecane.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Rocky.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture005-1.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture010-1.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Picture011.jpg http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/IMG_4532.jpg

[AA]

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?

[C.P.]

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?
Whoa...I bet that front brake came in handy on the way down...

[AA]

Luck for him they don't let you ride down ;)

[DDYTDY]

OK DDYTDY it appears that you rode a fixie up Mt Washington..... holy crap! What gear did you use and how long did it take?

I ran a 20T chainring and a 21t cog. I used an NOS Suntour XC Pro Micro Drive crank with a 118mm BB to get an acceptable chainline.

It took me 1 hour and 43 min. It was the makeup ride for Newtons in 2007.

I had the front brake off.

This is the 2 mile TT on Mt Washington for Porky Gultch.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Climb1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Down2.jpg

[Yeti_Ken]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b289/DDYTDY/Down2.jpg


Look Mom, not feet.

Impressive on a fixie since the other picture (climbing) shows the rider in red 2 people behind you pushing their bike.

[NancyD]

07 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe GS
08 Trek Madone 5.1 WSD
See ya this summer!

[ahathaway]

My name is Adam and I joined Nemba a few weeks ago. I am just getting back into MB'ing after 10+ years away. For now I am riding an Iron Horse AT70 that I purchased 10+ years ago but I am planning on upgrading soon. I am hoping to ride all the trails in my area this summer including Borderland, Wrentham, Foxboro, Massasoit, Wompatuck. Hope to see some of you out there.

[Evil Chocula]

Brendan here, just moved back to Boston after 5 years abroad (Japan, Philipines, San Diego). Living in Charlestown, I've ridden the Fells, HP, Wompatuck and some North Shore style place in Plymouth. I sold my Chumba full suspension in March, and I'm riding a single speed hard tail full time (for now!).

I'm all about exploring new spots, and I'm hoping to get out on as much New England singletrack as possible this season. See you out there, open to any and all invites to hit up new or old spots!

[CreateMagic]

Hi all, I'm Kristina from Leominster, MA. Brand new to biking... I used to spend my summers on a bike as a kid, but I haven't had a bike since I was 16--almost 9 years ago. I just bought a Cannondale F7 yesterday. Haven't been out yet as its been raining on and off all day. I'm really excited to get started! I'm looking for people in the area to ride with too. My friends aren't much of the outdoors-type, but I can't get enough of it!

[Harbinger]

Hey everyone, I have been mountain biking since 1990. Raced downhill for 8 years, amazing experience really improved tech skills. My normal riding spot is Mt. Pisgah in Northborough, MA since it's only 2 miles from my house. Us locals have built approximatly 8 miles of pretty technical trails up there over the past 3-4 years. We do have more in the works and occasionally add some tech features. Also ride Raybern, Millbury and Vietnam. I ride a Sinister Splinter ER and consider myself a "trail rider", not a cross country or freerider. Rides vary from 4 miles to 10 or more. I love the features built down at Vietnam, you guys are doing a great job.
Anyone wants to try out Pisgah PM me. I really enjoy showing off our trails

[Dmclat]

Hello, I just recently bought a Gary Fisher at a used bike swap. Been trying to put some miles down but all I can find is tar'ed trail so far. I live in the Southern Maine area if anyone is up for riding hit me up. I am planning on riding to work at least 3 days a week.

I am thinking about hitting the ogunquit powerlines today if it does not rain if anyone is down for that let me know by 3 o'clock!

[Doc78]

Hi I'm Steve. I grew up working in bike shops and racing DH, DS, and XC. Joined the Army and didn't ride much for 6 years. Got back into riding again a couple years ago. The majority of my riding takes place at Wrentham SF, Foxboro, Borderland and I patrol most weekends at Highland Mountain Bike Park. I ride a red Fisher Cake 3, a grey Trek Session 7 with a Zoke 66, and a white Rocky Mountain Switch with a Zoke 888. I'm looking to find someone that knows vietnam well so I can check it out.

[jfwebber]

Hi all, I'm Jim from Watertown. I haven't biked since I was probably around 16 (27 years ago). I just got an 08 Rock Hopper Disc last month and I have been riding at Rock Meadow in Belmont a few times as well as Cutler Park in Needham. I got a lot to learn but figure the more I get out the more I will learn. Hope to see some of you on the trail.

[RAYJR]

Hi, I just joined nemba in June and I have been riding with the BVNEMBA since May!
Great group and great places to ride.
I have been riding a ''JETTA TREK" with a rock shock fork! for awhile
and I finially broke down and bought a SANTA CRUZ HECKLER. CANT WAIT FOR IT TO COME IN!
Thanks BVNEMBA group for all the fun!
Ray

[Gimpy00Wang]

Where do you ride?
Robinson, B-Street, Earl's, eastern PA (every few months).

Have any more pics?
I'm usually behind the camera, but sometimes... (http://singlespeedphoto.zenfolio.com/p645795375?photo=h27CDD499#667800729).

Take any good biking trips?
Not really, no. :(

....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?
Depends on my mood. Currently in my stable: SS 29er, Stumpy FSR, and a roadie bike.

- Chris

[GDGerry]

Hi all, my name is Gardner, my doctor says I need to exercise so I've started biking as a fun way to get myself back in shape. I enjoy volunteer work so I'll be happy to join in on a trail crew from time to time. I am also an active member of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society.

http://www.nhastro.com/index.php


Where do you ride?

Started riding at Mine Falls in Nashua because it is really close to work. I'd like to try Musquash in Londonderry and the FOMBA trails too as they are close to home.


Have any more pics?

Not of biking. I do some photography for fun...

http://community.webshots.com/user/GDGerry


Take any good biking trips?

Not yet, I'm still a newbie...


....and most importantly - what bike do you ride?

My wife surprised me with a new '08 Gary Fisher Tarpon for our 15th anniversary. I have not ridden a bike since my first car...circa 1974...now you know how old I am. :D

[bikerzim]

Hello, my name is Mike. I have been riding for a while... since the Mid 90's. I started riding at Franklin forest, and have ridden at Noanet in Westwood, Wrentham forest, Upton Woods, Foxboro, and Lincoln woods. This year I have been riding mainly at Vietnam. What a great place... !

My ride is a 06' Prophet, in need of new front suspension... still useable. I enjoy mostly XC riding, but like scare myself occasionally. :)

The only trip I have taken worth mentioning is to Mount Snow back in the 90's, good time.

I went on a group ride with the bvnemba group recently, and it was a blast... will try to make more of these rides.

see ya on the trails...