Shone Rowley http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/5/e/8/member_12421512.jpeg
Organizer

Rochester Mt. Biking Group http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/2/a/b/global_49092971.jpeg 20100418
Rochester, NY 14623
Group Leader

Location:

Rochester, NYUSA 14604

Organizer since:

April 18, 2010

Introduction

My wife and I bought new bikes a few years ago and decided to make Mt biking a large part of our lives. The wife works weekend/overnight shifts so I thought this was the perfect reason to start this group.

How often and where do you like to ride?

I would like to ride a couple times a week, weather permitting. Dryer is the normal spot but Tryon is good to. OCP is fun because its bigger but Ellicottville is my favorite thus far.

What is your current weapon(s) of choice? 26", 29er, hard tail, fully, carbon, etc...

Pounding a GT Sensor 29er fully, hunter green and gold.

How would you rate your technical riding ability 1-5? ..................... 1 "Smooth and easy" .......... 3 "Rocks, roots, logs & drops are ok with me" .......... 5 "I'm a downhill machine, rocky, rooty drops at high speeds!"

I would say a 3-4 as I'm willing to try the hard stuff, my descents could be faster though the corners and I need to work on my balance skills. I will ride any trail at Dryer. Sketchy stuff is cool but I'm getting a bit more cautious at my old age.

How would you rate your climbing ability 1-5? ............................... 1 "I climb because I have to, not because I want to" .......... 3 "Climbing doesn't really bother me" ............... 5 "Lance, I climb it because its there and I like it!"

Short power climbs 4, but long endurance "grinders" a 2. Climbs and I don't get along very well as my lungs don't like them. I can climb Moon Valley & Elevator without stopping but normally need a break at the top.

Additional Information

"GROC Community MTB Outreach Committee ~ Coordinator "

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  • Hey Shone,
    I was wondering what i would have to do to get one of those pictures from the Photo Opt day for a small picture in my senior yearbook.

    Sep 18, 2011 9:08 PM
  • Howdy, what was the name of the lights you are using. I'm going to get some this weekend, tired of riding in the dark.
    val

    Aug 12, 2011 10:09 AM
  • That ride was really fun and challenging the other day in Ellicottville. I had a great time and my legs are still feeling it.

    Jul 06, 2011 11:14 AM
  • welcome Shone!

    Feb 09, 2011 12:39 PM
  • Welcome to the group Shone! We will be at Bristol on Saturday. I hope we get to ride with you and your wife soon!

    Feb 09, 2011 11:07 AM
  • hey i plan to join you on a ride or two this year, just picked up a 3rd bike, Jamis Parker this is a sweet dual suspension downhill machine!

    Jan 24, 2011 2:50 PM
  • Shone thanks, check out your ad well on GROC let me know if you want to edit or change

    Sep 29, 2010 6:20 AM
  • Hi Shone,
    I hope you're doing better. From one injured to another I definitely empathize!

    Jul 21, 2010 3:31 PM
  • Any ride this upcoming wednsday night May 26? Dryer?

    May 25, 2010 10:53 PM
  • Hey Shone, this is a great site you have got strated here. I just wanted to sned out a shout, oh and I think we were in school together a loooong time ago, attend ACS?

    May 11, 2010 10:15 PM
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