[MTB_Rob_NC]

I rode with this guy a little. along with a Dangerous Dan and a few other folks.

I am not much of a FreeRider or dirt jumper for that matter, but I got to lead a trail ride. We certainly lack the terrain of BC or Utah where you usually see these guys going off, but you could tell that they were just having fun on their bikes. (sans 50' drops) I can't tell you how cool it was to ride with them, and how awsome they are and their attitudes toward riding. Its good to know there are people like this representing our sport on a higher level. I was never a huge fan, but I am now.


More pictures of a local jump jam and other various shots from the weekend.

http://www.freeridesouth.com/pics/pics.php?page_num=1&cat=&order_by=id+desc&query=wade

http://www.freeridesouth.com/pics/pics.php?page_num=1&cat=&order_by=id+desc&query=dangerous

 

[JRB]

Cool man

 

[MMcG]

yeah nice - you two look like you could be brothers.

 

[biggins]

that pic of wade throwing the no hander is awesome. did ya get me present while he was there?

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

did ya get me present while he was there?

Like what?

I did get Wade dirt all over me... I was crouched down at the bottom of this gap (pictures and video will be up later this week) with the video camera, so when he landed and got on the brakes I got hit with mud/dirt.

You want some?

I will also have a picture of Wade gapping over me, I could autograph that for ya

 

[biggins]

bwahahaha wade dirt, i bet you will never wash that jersey again. naw man, i had asked scott to get me something since wade is my favorite rider of all time. i was just givin ya a hard time.

 

[Slugman]

Nice...

So how far down is "south Florida", i.e. where is all of that? I may have to bring my bike when I visit the in-laws (Miami) or my folks (Stuart).

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Nice...

So how far down is "south Florida", i.e. where is all of that? I may have to bring my bike when I visit the in-laws (Miami) or my folks (Stuart).

There are 4 Major Parks in South Florida with riding

From South to North
Oleta - (North Miami Beach) 12 miles of single track
Amelia - (Opa Locka) 6 miles or so of single track, not quite as popular as the others, has a few wooden structures
Markham Park (Sunrise) 7 miles of techical single track. THis is the trail with the most technical single track. It has a few jumps and drops.
Quiet Waters - (Deerfield Beach) - 5 miles of pretty tame single track, but it has 2 jump areas. The big jumps you see and a smaller line of tables. It also has a few wooden structures.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Markham Park (Sunrise) 7 miles of techical single track. THis is the trail with the most technical single track. It has a few jumps and drops.

Sunrise - also home to the best outlet shopping in the world!

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Sunrise - also home to the best outlet shopping in the world!

Yep, you can ride some bada$$ trails, clean up and in 5 minutes be eating lunch or shopping at the Sawgrass Mills mall.

The construction of the actual road (Sawgrass Expressway) is why Markham Park actually has some elevation.

 

[Salami]

It was cool to see two riders I look up to, be so down to earth. As people came up to Wade, he introduced himself by first name only and shook everone's hand and made sure he got their name. He even let me ride his Switch.

I wish I could have made it to the T.O.E. and Santos to see them ride. I am sure Sterling will get some killer pictures from both places, especially Santos.

Here a few more pictures from Sunday:

I wish I could have made it to the T.O.E. and Santos to see them ride. I am sure Sterling will get some killer pictures from both places, especially Santos.

 

[Salami]

I was crouched down at the bottom of this gap (pictures and video will be up later this week) with the video camera, so when he landed and got on the brakes I got hit with mud/dirt.

Rob, is this at Crime Scene?

When was the picture taken of you and Wade? Since it is sunny, I would guess yesterday?

 

[Brian HCM#1]

I rode with Slice, F'n Mark & his wife

 

[BKQuill]

Sweet pics

Cheers!

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Rob, is this at Crime Scene?

When was the picture taken of you and Wade? Since it is sunny, I would guess yesterday?

yes and yes

 

[Salami]

yes and yes

Prick!!!!



No one called me... :mumble: :angry:

 

[JRB]

Oh - I rode with Wumpus. I forgot it was a question. Rode with Julie on the road on Sunday too.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Prick!!!!



No one called me... :mumble: :angry:

I am guessing you are referring to your close friend(s) that actually have your # and didn't call you?

 

[Salami]

:mumble: :eviltongu

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

Here is Wade Simmons jumping over my head

then Dangerous Dan doing the same

 

[bmxr]

:mumble: :eviltongu

Even I would have called you if I thought everyone else forgot about you... I'm so lazy I knew about the goings-on and didn't go

 

[Salami]

Even I would have called you if I thought everyone else forgot about you... I'm so lazy I knew about the goings-on and didn't go

Damn, this is bizarre. I was just sitting here wondering where the hell you have been and how you are doing when I see an e-mail about you posting in this thread. How the hell are you?

 

[Salami]

Here are some pictures from Santos in north central FL.

This is a video capture of Wade from the video below.

Please right click and save the below videos:

Scott Boombatz (local ripper)


Wade


Danger Dan

 

[seismic]

NIce pics !

 

[McGRP01]

Nice!! Here's my buddy Bob going off at Oleta a week or so ago.

 

[seismic]

Wow...I envy that weather !