Noob with a Pugsley

Drewdaman · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:48 pm

Hi all,
I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks, while I researched and tested several used bikes - the Pugsley really caught my eye, as it seemed like it would be a lot of fun, so I bought one. Picked up the "Black Ops" version last night at Adams Avenue Bikes, and went for a nice ride this morning in Rose Canyon...took a couple of hours at work before the smile came off my face!

I'm looking to improve my skills and join others, especially Pugsley owners, in enjoying this sport. I understand the New Guy Rules, and plan to focus on "Lake Hodges, Daley Ranch, Calavera, and La Costa, in that order...", per OldDogDan's guidance to another noob.

Hope to see you guys on the trails, and have a nice holiday!

abzillah · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:16 pm

Welcome! Hope to see you out on the trails! and congrats on your new bike!

OldDogDan · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:26 pm

Welcome Drew! Fun bike. I think my guidance was for a noob in North County, which is where all those trails are located. So a bit of a drive for you, but hope to see you up here.

Closer to you and noob-friendly could be MTRP, Penasquitos Canyon, Sycamore Canyon, the San Diego city canyons (aka tri-canyons), Balboa, UCSD...

Some more southerly DT's might advise you more knowledgeably. be sure to check out http://www.mountainbikebill.com/

abzillah · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 7:46 pm

We normally ride Penasquitos canyon during the week, around 5:30PM, if you are free during that time maybe I can show you around the fun trails at Penasquitos.

Belizean · **Posted:** Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:00 pm

ValE · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:02 am

Howdy!

Drewdaman · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:04 am

OldDogDan: Thanks for the clarification regarding noob trails closer to my home, I appreciate it! :wave:

abzillah: Sure, Penasquitos canyon sounds fun - and I'm available most weekday evenings, just let me know when you guys are going next. Thanks! :cheers:

forgivenick · **Posted:** Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:05 pm

Drewdaman wrote:

OldDogDan: Thanks for the clarification regarding noob trails closer to my home, I appreciate it! :wave:

abzillah: Sure, Penasquitos canyon sounds fun - and I'm available most weekday evenings, just let me know when you guys are going next. Thanks! :cheers:

If you guys decide to ride Tuesday, I might be able to join you.
I have wanted to see a Pugs in person and ride alongside of one for awhile now.

Christ D. · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:05 am

Welkom !!! :thumbsup:

Drewdaman · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:06 am

Forgivenick: Thanks for your interest in the Pugsley, and this Tuesday evening works for me for Pensaquitos canyon - just let me know when and where to meet. :thumbsup:

forgivenick · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 7:47 am

Anytime after 430 pm works for me. I will have to bail at about 7 to get home and tuck my kids in though.
Canyon side park off black mountain road trends to be a great meeting spot for group rides in pq canyon. Lets meet at the western most ball field parking lot by the trail head. Does that work?

Drewdaman · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 10:24 am

Excellent, let's plan for 5:30 in case abzillah can join us. And I'll get there early so you can check out the Pugsley, and take it for a spin. And I'll bring (root) beer, too! :cheers:

forgivenick · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:29 am

Sweet! I will pm you my contact info and plan to be there around 5 or so.

Drewdaman · **Posted:** Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:08 pm

OK, just sent you a PM with my info...

And to confirm, you are suggesting we meet at "Canyonside Community Park, 12350 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, California 92129" ? (I'm horrible with directions, I gotta have an address my GPS will recognize...)

forgivenick · **Posted:** Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:22 am

Yep. Thats the spot!

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