TheX Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I just realized that in the last 700 miles I haven't had a single crash/OTB incident. I think it's because I ride alone 100% of the time. I haven't had anyone to tow me around, giving me something new to try. Looking forward to things getting back to normal! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 So what you're saying is you had to walk this bump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1. Grab bike2. Turn bike 90 degrees to the right3. Send it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 My only rule is "never go OTB." Some exceptions apply (like handlebar hitting a tree). I rarely hit the ground though. Maybe once every 1500 miles or so. Although Tuesday I had a pretty exciting washout on a Walnut hot lap. It was dusty and I was tired. Just got a bit of rash on my leg. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 So what you're saying is you had to walk this bump?Hello bells man.. it isn't a curb Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, Cafeend said: Hello bells man.. it isn't a curb OK, that was funny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 OK, that was funny.Thanks man. Dug deep into the archives for that oneSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Youz guyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafkiller Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'm perfectly happy not crashing. Last time I went off the bike I rolled down an embankment and got covered with poison ivy. I'm not doing that again. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'm perfectly happy not crashing. Last time I went off the bike I rolled down an embankment and got covered with poison ivy. I'm not doing that again.Yeah that would suck. Sent from my moto g(7) supra using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 I thought about this thread when I was on Double Down yesterday. My first time on it, and wasn't paying close enough attention. Didn't crash, but it was a miracle save. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, TheX said: I thought about this thread when I was on Double Down yesterday. My first time on it, and wasn't paying close enough attention. Didn't crash, but it was a miracle save. It's easy to get into trouble on DD. It happens fast too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I remember back when I was a kid, we rode DD uphill both ways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Yosmithy said: I remember back when I was a kid, we rode DD uphill both ways In the snow? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Well he is old, so yea Ice Age 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 If it wasn't for my generation, you wouldn't have all this dirt! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, Yosmithy said: you wouldn't have all this dirt! Is it hidden under the rocks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I read this and thought: I can't remember the last time I had a proper OTB. Then I nearly did it twice this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Riding Mulligan backwards - I clipped a bar and this is where my bike landed. If I went OTB - I would have fallen down that cliff to the stream that divides the trail from the golfcourse. My eyes got REALLY big when I noticed where I was heading.! Front wheel is actually over the edge! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Shinerider said: Riding Mulligan backwards - I clipped a bar and this is where my bike landed. If I went OTB - I would have fallen down that cliff to the stream that divides the trail from the golfcourse. My eyes got REALLY big when I noticed where I was heading.! Front wheel is actually over the edge! I hadn't ridden Muligan for a long time, and recently decided to give it a try. That area you are at, with the stump that sticks up right about bar or pedal strike area, has become a very thin line IMO. I don't know what it is about that trail, but it has caused a lot of rider damage over the years. I just don't even consider it fun anymore. But then again, I'm old and feeble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just going for a quick 15 miles at Walnut early this morning. Clip the bar going through the trees just before root drop, and went tumbling. I have been through there a thousand times, and wasn't paying attention. Since they made root drop so easy now, I don't even think about where I'm going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, TheX said: Just going for a quick 15 miles at Walnut early this morning. Clip the bar going through the trees just before root drop, and went tumbling. I have been through there a thousand times, and wasn't paying attention. Since they made root drop so easy now, I don't even think about where I'm going. I'm definitely very rusty off-road too. Lots more gravel/road riding for me b/c of work/family/time constraints. Riding unmentionables and taking a bad spill in an easy section really made me aware that it takes time to get back into the zone and to not relax too much until I'm back to 100%. It's kind of amazing wen we ride trails regularly how we're not really thinking about all the stuff we have to do to not get hurt! As to root drop, I'm just glad I got to ride the OG root drop on a 26". It was intimidating but not bad at all. The worst part of it was the consequence of falling into the nasty puddle of doggy shit water at the bottom. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I just rode Root Drop for the first time since it was redone and armored and all that. scary at first glance but it's a hoot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, mack_turtle said: I just rode Root Drop for the first time since it was redone and armored and all that. scary at first glance but it's a hoot! Right or left side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I guess that was the right side. didn't get a good look at the other side. just bombed it and pedaled through the other. what's the other side look like now? it seemed like more of a DROP. the right side is basically a short set of stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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