Oregon style...

Jan. 22, 2003, 12:36 p.m.

Posts: 8

Joined: Jan. 21, 2003

I'm new here, so Howdy to everyone.

You freakin' Canadian maniacs are inspiring me to new levels.

I'm 35, ride a bullit and have been jonesing for some "north shore style" riding around here. Some kids built a fun stunt park, but it's small, on "no trespass" private property and lacks the flow I'm looking for.

Well, we just moved up the McKenzie River valley and now I'm in heaven. Ride out the door of my house and begin the ascent - house 600', summit within 4 miles 3500'. I'm just in the planning stages of the full 3000' descent, but on Monday I tasted some of the sweetness. I found an existing 250-300 yard steeper than shit slide that had me quaking in my boots as I climbed it. I rode the whole thing, though and only bailed once. Now I'm jonesing to go back up and start trying a couple of the launches built into the slide, just can't quite picture handling the speed that will come from launching on something that steep. Both wheels locked up, ass on rear wheel, just sliding faster and faster - gotta love it. As soon as I get some pictures I will share them - I know they are worthy.

Thanks again for being freaks - I look forward to getting to know some of you and getting my ass up north asap.

Jan. 22, 2003, 1:12 p.m.

pedalhound

Posts: 9282

Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

Where in the Valley? I used to live off of Deerfeild rd on the way out of Springfield. That is such a beautifull area, try and hook up with the DoD (desciples of Dirt), way back in the day they were the best….Kinda XC…but they probably have some rippers down there too. Anyway sounds like fun and if you are ever up in Kamloops gimme a shout and we can ride. And hey…if its not on the shore….please dont call it shore. It is where it is and what you make it, just have fun.

Jan. 22, 2003, 1:22 p.m.

Barleymon

Posts: 8

Joined: Jan. 21, 2003

Leaburg is where we are - do you mean Deerhorn Rd.? If so, we are just a little further east. Anyway, yeah beauty everywhere - been foggy in metro area and blue sky at our house lately - I love that!!! DOD are a little too XC for me from what I've heard - most of the rippers down here are 15-18, not that I mind, just harder to hook up and like I said not much to hook up on as far as flowing freeride trails. I will try to hook up with you when I come north, thanks.

Jan. 22, 2003, 7:31 p.m.

pedalhound

Posts: 9282

Joined: Nov. 19, 2002

Heh, its been like 15 years since I have been down there. Year Deerhorn. Man Leaburg is in the bush…hehehehe……damn I wanna come down there and show my fam around, its such a beautifull area.

Jan. 22, 2003, 7:38 p.m.

Cheese

Posts: 2914

Joined: Nov. 20, 2002

Welcome man, glad to see your rippen it up on the bullit.

~~!!!BULLIT PRIDE!!!~~

2004 truvative luftalarm street/dj cranks $100 OBO.
Front XT 9mm hub $45 OBO
Rear Deore hub with great SS set up + 10mm rear axel - $50 OBO
6" hayes roter $10

Jan. 22, 2003, 9:12 p.m.

ZoSo

Posts: 46

Joined: Nov. 25, 2002

Oregon, represent! Wanna go Zoobombing in P-Town some time? Hit me back if ya down.

Safety is for dorks.

Jan. 22, 2003, 11:40 p.m.

MotoDave

Posts: 40

Joined: Nov. 21, 2002

There's some really sick shore style trails with bridges and ladder drops and stuff, but it all got torn down right before I moved. I can try and get the location of the new stuff I'm sure they built if you want.

ride because walking sucks

Jan. 23, 2003, 7:40 a.m.

Barleymon

Posts: 8

Joined: Jan. 21, 2003

I'm not getting up to Ptown much these days except for family stuff, but if I can swing something I'll get ahold of ya, thanks.

Jan. 23, 2003, 7:43 a.m.

Barleymon

Posts: 8

Joined: Jan. 21, 2003

Hey MotoDave you bet I wanna get the location of the new stuff if you can - thanks

Jan. 23, 2003, 8:18 a.m.