[gemini2k]

This place needs more riding pics so here you go. Took these at Ellings park in Santa Barbara. Managed to sneak out of the lab a little early on Thursday. Then did some front side shuttle runs shuttle runs (~5k vert total) on Friday, and then did a little bit of riding in SLO today. Might do a few more shuttle runs tomorrow in SB. Stay tuned!

Me on the hardtail.

My buddy at the top of the slalom track. It's a bit over exposed, but thats the ocean in the background

Him again, at the top of the "DH" course, Mountain view this time

A better ocean view

A little ladder drop.

Me hitting a little table

Don't I make a LARGE chase with a 100mm argyle look freakishly small?

 

[ianjenn]

How did SLO treat you?

 

[cableguy]

You are making the non-CA guys jealous!

 

[gemini2k]

How did SLO treat you?

Not bad, didn't do the 2 unnamed hard ones, bruised my hand sliding out in one easy turn, otherwise pretty fun. That shuttle road is a PITA though.

You are making the non-CA guys jealous!

That's the idea . Nee-ner Nee-ner!

 

[yuroshek]

You are making the non-CA guys jealous!

ill be there soon enough.

sweet pics btw, need more action shots tho, to much sitting on your bike photos!

 

[dhmike]

cool pics gemini2k.

 

[ROTFLMAO]

Jeez, it really is no wonder why the cost of living out there is absurd and why people still move there. I could buy a 7,000sqft house here in Ohio for what it costs to buy an 800sqft bungalow out there. But then again, in the end all I would have is a huge house in Ohio LOL.

 

[blackohio]

Jeez, it really is no wonder why the cost of living out there is absurd and why people still move there. I could buy a 7,000sqft house here in Ohio for what it costs to buy an 800sqft bungalow out there. But then again, in the end all I would have is a huge house in Ohio LOL.

I wouldnt say thats entirely true. Ohio's riding is short, but surprisingly fun. I moved back here from Cali because I was tired over the cost of living, the cramped spaces and the overall amount of dickbags that litter California's landscape. I do miss riding year round though, or at least riding year round in shorts and t-shirts.

 

[bullcrew]

Nice pics makes me want to go ride SB, love that place. Start at pacifica and work it down to teddys in SD.
Cant wait to move back!

 

[johnnypop]

i miss riding down there... although i put way too many miles on my truck doing it. we did moto it up in Hollister for like 6 hours yesterday, only a few clouds in the sky

 

[ianjenn]

That shuttle road is a PITA though.

Thats why Richard, Dan, and Travis had 2-3 feet of travel front and back on their trucks. Back then nobody was on that road so cruising on it was OK!

 

[gemini2k]

ill be there soon enough.

sweet pics btw, need more action shots tho, to much sitting on your bike photos!

Ya, It was such a nice day, and I've never seen anyone post pics of the scenery so I thought I'd show that off a bit. I'll try and get some actions shots today if my buddy will wake his lazy ass up to go ride jesusita. Give us a ring if you want a tour guide.

Jeez, it really is no wonder why the cost of living out there is absurd and why people still move there. I could buy a 7,000sqft house here in Ohio for what it costs to buy an 800sqft bungalow out there. But then again, in the end all I would have is a huge house in Ohio LOL.

I here ya. I pay $750 +util. for a pretty small place, out in the middle of nowhere. But glad I left IL for this place.

 

[RayB]

Riding on a weekday?!

SO SICK.

 

[cecil]

sweet pics, cant wait for summer it was -2 here overnight

 

[Eastern States Cup]

I was skiing Plattekill NY today. The high was 8 degrees....wanna trade ??

Going out to walk the monster dog right now - minus 6 degrees F

 

[dexterq20]

I miss living in Santa Barbara.

 

[William42]

I miss living in Santa Barbara.

Me too. House right at the bottom of tunnel, got about 100 feet of uphill once I start down at the top (including the bridge).

 

[gemini2k]

....wanna trade ??

Never. Although sometimes you get that douchebag LA/CA vibe from people, the weather, the terrain, it's so perfect. I feel trapped here. I don't know how I could leave.

 

[Nick]

I pay $750 +util. for a pretty small place, out in the middle of nowhere. But glad I left IL for this place.

Dude, $750 sounds like a steal.
Nice pics, but I'll need a closeup of your spokes to be sure thats your bike.