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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-02-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,570
Posted By jboyd

Lights for me are like Tattoos. As soon as I get...

Lights for me are like Tattoos. As soon as I get a set-up, I think I need more :twitchy:

I currently run the Lumina 650 on the helmet and the Cygolite Mitycross 400 on the bars for a total of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-12, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By jboyd

I am one who has trouble sticking with one bike...

I am one who has trouble sticking with one bike for very long, but the XTC1 has been my longest stretch where I just have no N+1 bike lust. don't need it. The wheel set is bombproof. I beat the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 925
Posted By jboyd

I feel your joy. I almost refuse to ride on...

I feel your joy. I almost refuse to ride on pavement anymore. Dirt and gravel are all I want, and I almost can't stand riding in the daylight now. I have gotten hooked on trail riding at night with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-11-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 10,403
Posted By jboyd

I went clipless in 08. After a broken wrist and...

I went clipless in 08. After a broken wrist and two broken ribs I chucked them for a set of Azonic 420's and have loved every second since. All of my riding has gone to the dirt and I have no...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,053
Posted By jboyd

"Missy was finally sentenced and managed to avoid...

"Missy was finally sentenced and managed to avoid going to prison. Six months of house detention and five years of probation."

Damn, I should have had her attorney :innocent:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-24-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,226
Posted By jboyd

The Giant XTC 1 is a Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV. It...

The Giant XTC 1 is a Toyota FJ Cruiser SUV. It is built overseas. Is as stout as a tank. Is most at home on dirt trails and is loaded with some very nice high end bling:thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-22-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,047
Posted By jboyd

Thank you for the opportunity to share one of my...

Thank you for the opportunity to share one of my favorite youtube clips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2iUQqp-zU8
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,106
Posted By jboyd

This summer at Klaus Park. She was in her 40's,...

This summer at Klaus Park. She was in her 40's, pink hard tail (the bike), Hello Kitty helmet and other girlie accoutrements. She asked me if I wanted to ride the section together? I said "Ladies...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-11, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By jboyd

Jean, I have a Contour GPS HD camera and I use...

Jean, I have a Contour GPS HD camera and I use this mount http://store.contour.com/contour-flex-strap-p66.aspx

It is super easy to change it from Fork to Frame and the positions are almost...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By jboyd

I actually have been riding singletrack and fire...

I actually have been riding singletrack and fire roads for about 6 years steady. You are correct, I was so blown away by the speed of this run and I just let it slip off a little and when I did, i...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,350
Posted By jboyd

My over 50 Mountain Bike Crash Video. Ridgeline Trail @ DuPont State Forest

I have had this posted over on the Mtn Bike forum and the Clyde Forum, but since I am 53 yr old, thought my fellow geezers and geezettes might enjoy.

This ride was last Sunday at Dupont State...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-11, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By jboyd

The leaves, and the fact that I tapped the front...

The leaves, and the fact that I tapped the front brake (and that fact that i suck) were the reason for my tumble. btw..... at 53 yr old and 255#, as lame as that fall looked, I hurt like hell today....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By jboyd

Hikers, Bikers and Horses were like a love fest...

Hikers, Bikers and Horses were like a love fest in this park. Everyone was extremely nice and courteous to each other.

Up here (Midwest), the new breed of trail runners are the only problem. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-15-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By jboyd

Well, I didn't see it coming either. There were...

Well, I didn't see it coming either. There were several things at play here.

1. The trail was extremely dry and hard. I drifted off left and overreacted and tapped the front brake and it was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-15-11, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By jboyd

Video from the "Ridgeline" at Dupont. One minute in I eat it :(

Rode Dupont State Park this weekend. i am officially spoiled. Thanks Crypid01 for your suggestions earlier. i don't know if I can go back to Tsali ever again. Well worth the extra hour of driving....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By jboyd

Video from the "Ridgeline" at Dupont. One minute in I eat it :(

Rode Dupont State Park this weekend. i am officially spoiled. Thanks Crypid01 for your suggestions earlier. i don't know if I can go back to Tsali ever again. Well worth the extra hour of driving....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-14-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By jboyd

Hey man, I was at DuPont yesterday as well. I...

Hey man, I was at DuPont yesterday as well. I rode Ridgeline twice. Holy cow what a rush. I used to hate climbing, and I like you am a Clyde as well at 255#. Something changed in the last few...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-11, 12:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,979
Posted By jboyd

Lack of friends is why I Mountain Bike. Prior to...

Lack of friends is why I Mountain Bike. Prior to trail riding, I spent a decade whitewater kayaking. I had several friends, but two in particular made up my safety triad. One (a female), got mad...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,979
Posted By jboyd

Hmm? The video shows up on my post on this end. ...

Hmm? The video shows up on my post on this end. Here is the link. It was shot in 720P HD @ 60fps so it might load slow depending on your internet speed. If so, just click on the HD in the bottom...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-30-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,979
Posted By jboyd

I am 53 and have been riding dirt for about 6...

I am 53 and have been riding dirt for about 6 years. i have gone through 3 bikes and have ended up with a Giant XTC-1 29er Hardtail. i can't get enough of dirt, rocks and roots as the obsession...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-29-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By jboyd

Dude, there is a road down here in the Pine Hills...

Dude, there is a road down here in the Pine Hills area that the locals call the "Snake Road". They close it in the spring and right now for two weeks each year for the migration of the rattlers and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-29-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By jboyd

Thanks. I'm mostly a poser so I appreciate the...

Thanks. I'm mostly a poser so I appreciate the nod. I think there is an unspoken understanding that it's not cool anymore t use metal in mtn bike vids;)

Btw the Voodoo Chilli is SRV covering...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-29-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By jboyd

Johnny 99 is right. The flex strap is great. I...

Johnny 99 is right. The flex strap is great. I used it yesterday for the first time and it was awesome. It only takes a minute to change from the fork to the frame or where ever you want it. Not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-29-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By jboyd

Angles & Perspectives Contour GPS Video with multiple mount scenes

Rode a new trail to me yesterday. Cove Hollow near Cedar Lake South of Carbondale, IL Beautiful crisp fall day with amazing colors. This area is know for its high rattlesnake and copperhead...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-29-11, 07:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By jboyd

Mountain Bike Angles & Perspectives Contour GPS Video with multiple mount scenes

Rode a new trail to me yesterday. Cove Hollow near Cedar Lake South of Carbondale, IL Beautiful crisp fall day with amazing colors. This area is know for its high rattlesnake and copperhead...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By jboyd

Hard to see, but there is a double gulley right...

Hard to see, but there is a double gulley right there. She was riding full squish and it bucked her. Yesterday I was riding this trail and came very close to having the same happen. You can see...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 804
Posted By jboyd

HellYeah!!!! This is why it is extremely...

HellYeah!!!! This is why it is extremely important that EVERYONE have a video camera on at all times:thumb: Can you imagine having never seen this? :lol:

I love the guys reaction...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By jboyd

I live in Anna and that singletrack is just...

I live in Anna and that singletrack is just across the River (Mississippi) in Jackson MO. Called Klaus Park. It is a county park that worked with the local Mtn. Bike community and allowed them to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-11, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By jboyd

Fun with a Newbie and a Video. A small crash and comment.

This vid is short and sweet and is mostly of my friend Nila. She is a newbie to Mtn Biking and therefore a pleasure to be behind with a video camera :thumb: There is a clip of me at the end on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By jboyd

Bike Park Video with a Crash and Comments

This vid is short and sweet and is mostly of my friend Nila. She is a newbie to Mtn Biking and therefore a pleasure to be behind with a video camera :thumb: There is a clip of me at the end on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-02-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 304
Posted By jboyd

Another Trail of Tear Ride with a Trippy effect at 3:25

I know, all my clips look the same :o But, yesterday the shadows in the forest were awesome and I got really cool effect at 3:25 as well as I found a new trail section that is in the last 1 minute....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 334
Posted By jboyd

Another Trail of Tear Ride with a Trippy effect at 3:25

I know, all my clips look the same:o But, yesterday the shadows in the forest were awesome and I got really cool effect at 3:25 as well as I found a new trail section that is in the last 1 minute.:o...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-11, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 628
Posted By jboyd

On moon lit nights I trespass onto the local...

On moon lit nights I trespass onto the local front and back nine of the local country club:o Otherwise I am a fat poser urban ninja who uses the features of other peoples back yards when they are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

btw...Rider was me :D I will refer back to my...

btw...Rider was me :D I will refer back to my original post. I am a clyde and a poser. Hucking is not in my bag of tricks. Actually I have no tricks, unless you consider that guardrail ride of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

Are you wanting reference from where you live now...

Are you wanting reference from where you live now or the Mt. Vernon area? I live down south of Carbondale and ride the Cedar Lake Trails and the Lake Kinkade trails near Murphysboro. But, I am...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

cryptid01 you are the sh-!t. Thank you for the...

cryptid01 you are the sh-!t. Thank you for the info. I will follow up. I have been to Dupont, but only on foot. Got married 3 years ago on Chimney rock at Lake Lure so have bounced around the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? **crickets**

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? **crickets**
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-11, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 471
Posted By jboyd

You do a great job with the vids. You have a...

You do a great job with the vids. You have a knack for interviewing. Helps that you have human subjects. I ride alone and no one wants to hear a fat dude wheezing. I also marvel at the width of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

No stranger to Asheville. I have blacked out...

No stranger to Asheville. I have blacked out there more than once :innocent:
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 496
Posted By jboyd

Southeast Riders - Brevard Area Advice

53 year old mountain biking poser looking for regional advice. From the hilly end of Illinois, but I do ride TSALI once or twice each year, so maybe that will give you an idea of my mad biking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,600
Posted By jboyd

You are gonna get all kinds of answers. You will...

You are gonna get all kinds of answers. You will hear the chest pounding of those who only stop every 25 miles blah blah. Dude, there are really no rules. You need to do what you feel like and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,120
Posted By jboyd

Oh sure, Trekkie gets the credit:rolleyes: A...

Oh sure, Trekkie gets the credit:rolleyes: A dozen of your clyde and athena buddies spent days telling to "take it slow and put it in the right gear" and what happens? you start hallucinating that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By jboyd

Dude! How do you live with yourself? :p Back...

Dude! How do you live with yourself? :p

Back in the spring I had one dart out on a singletrack trail that I was riding. he shot out right into my front wheel and got caught and pulled up through...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 286
Posted By jboyd

Saturday's Ride - South Ridge Loop with Some Video and a Climb Perspective

This is the same ride as the Pit Bull attack, but sans that footage. There is a trippy video edit about a minute in and then a separated climbing section and the usual flowing fire trail stuff. Oh!...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By jboyd

Oh yeah. Though at the time, regardless of...

Oh yeah. Though at the time, regardless of fault, the dog was a Pit and I think it wanted to kill me, so in the moment I take exception with the dog too. But yes, owner is problem. We have a very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By jboyd

No, but you can see in the footage the point were...

No, but you can see in the footage the point were I did. The frame shakes. I gotta tell ya, I was scared :eek: I have a friend who was attacked by a pit and she has scars all over her. And kind of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By jboyd

Dog Attack BS w Video

Most of you know I only ride dirt and gravel trails. Back when I rode street I would occasionally encounter dog attacks, but in the last few years i have not that that problem. Skunks, Deer, Coyote...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By jboyd

3:07 of Path I causes me to reflect on what a...

3:07 of Path I causes me to reflect on what a poser I am:rolleyes:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By jboyd

Friday Trail of Tears Fire Trail Ride......video

Another ride on the Trial of Tears, North Ridge Fire Trail. Lots of flowing gravel and the usual death defying guardrail / creek ride, followed with my celebratory Logger Lager beer and a small...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-23-11, 11:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,225
Posted By jboyd

I don't walk hills anymore, except in the rare...

I don't walk hills anymore, except in the rare occasion that it is so steep I can't keep the front down. With that said, last week I rode a single track trail with several large hills with a new...
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