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« on: February 20, 2008, 05:54:39 PM » |
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Would seem like a good place for me to start but cant seem to find anything.
<------I'm new
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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2008, 06:39:59 PM » |
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Welcome newbies! Hehe, no seriously, nobody should feel like they can't post or should be worried about being ridiculed on here. This is a friendly zone.
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I said this industrial waste sure stinks
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« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2008, 06:53:51 PM » |
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I just know no one yet and was trying to find if there was one thread where it said who everyone was. Im proud of my noob status, for now.
Looking forward to hitting the trails with you guys in the coming months and certainly giving back via trail maintenance.
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Former collegiate DS/DH/XC racer...but please go easy on me, I havent ridden since 2002.
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« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2008, 07:37:16 PM » |
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Maybe it would be a good idea to put a "Welcome Mat" thread for new people to introduce themselves. I've seen it in other forums and seems to work well.
Just a thought.
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2008, 08:00:42 AM » |
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I would say "First Timers" or something similar forum would be cool.
like this: www.mtbnj.com/forum
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Rico
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2008, 09:12:37 AM » |
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Yeah, Dmitri. That's exactly what I was talking about. 
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2008, 03:14:06 PM » |
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Hi I'm Tom, I enjoy long walks on the beach and loud trance music.
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Constantly improving the situation->
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Rico
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2008, 04:01:24 PM » |
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Hi Tom. I'm Rico, I enjoy sailing, backgammon and men who aren't afraid to cry.
($5 to anyone who can name the movie that is from)
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2008, 09:12:09 AM » |
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If I knew what movie it was, I'd never admit having watched it...
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We do these things not because they are easy but because they are hard.
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2008, 05:09:48 PM » |
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It was from Airplane. Elaine the stewardess said it.
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 04:58:54 PM » |
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Hi im Dave and I have a hairy back
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I bike silly, SILLY
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2008, 05:16:22 PM » |
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Well I didn't know we were being frank: I'm Lou and I like to dance in my garage, around my bikes, when no ones around.
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Mmmmmmmm, post ride beers
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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2008, 06:54:31 AM » |
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This is like AA - I am standing up and saying "I shower with my bikes to clean them..."
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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2008, 02:09:01 PM » |
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I'll try not to let any of the above influence my first impressions of you guys...
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« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2008, 07:15:59 PM » |
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I'm Karl, around gear wayyy too much and have been known to talk about how well my bike shifts in post coital moments.
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Cultured barbarian and enlightened redneck at your service.
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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2008, 11:30:36 PM » |
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I can see this introduction post really held up wonderfully.
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We ride one speed. Full.
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« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2008, 09:09:08 AM » |
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I can see this introduction post really held up wonderfully.
I think the point was to see if we should create a Welcome Mat, Hello, I'm a Newbie, etc section or stickied thread on the site, not to have just one thread.
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« Reply #21 on: March 25, 2008, 03:01:59 PM » |
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I am Thad, I live in Graduate Hospital and I like to ride bikes.
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« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2008, 03:39:56 PM » |
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Yo Thad. I saw your posts over on mtbr.com about riding in philly.
Welcome to the group!
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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2008, 01:53:25 PM » |
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Oh word, how are you Rico. I believe I saw you over there before to. Sorry, I just saw that you replied. I would be down to ride whenever. I am new to the game, with some bike issues, but I am working them out (hopefully). My girlfriend is getting in the game too, and I am getting her a hard rock to start on and we will see how she likes it. Let me know if you would like to go ride. We are also trying to get into volunteering, (maintenance and helping kids read) though I don't know if this weekend will work, cause we are moving (8 blocks).
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« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2008, 11:19:09 AM » |
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Hey all. I'm Luke. I'm new to the area, and mountainbiking in general. I just moved here in January to start grad school. I haven't had time to get out and see any trails yet, but once finals are done next week I'll be looking to get outside and do something and meet some people.
I have to admit, there's a lot to take in on this forum. Any tips for finding some beginners rides?
I'd be up for helping out with trail work too if there's anything coming up.
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« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2008, 11:45:04 AM » |
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Luke welcome to Philly and the greatest sport on earth. Our thursday group ride which meets at Valley Green is very beginner friendly pace wise. The ride schedule is located on the right hand side of the home page complete with maps on meeting locations.
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« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2008, 11:47:03 AM » |
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Welcome to Philly, mountain biking, and PMBA!!!!!!!
The weekly rides are posted on the home page on the right hand side about midway down, with the skill levels listed as well.
Look for posts in the Wiss, Pennypack, Belmont and other area rides for some weekend excursions also.
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« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2008, 12:02:02 PM » |
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Hey Luke, glad you found us. 4th Saturday of every month we have trail maintenance days, (TMDs), so look for that every now and then on the home page (I think it's listed under events). Dmitri, our volunteer coordinator, can also add you to his mailing list.
Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) who we work with all the time, have work days on the second Saturday of each month, but not always devoted to the trails. You can check them out here.
Tonight's ride is All Levels, however not necessarily a total beginner ride. If you're a speed demon it's no problem, but a group ride can be intimidating for first timers. You are welcome to come along, but you are also welcome to schedule a ride with me at another time, just so we can go your pace and introduce you to the park. Other PMBA members will do th | | |
