Me (Mike Estes) Photo at Ski Bowl Parking Lot in Government Camp, Oregon, United States

Yeah, uhm, I crashed this weekend and taco'd my front wheel, twisted the stem, and bruised myself up pretty good. Photo by Carl Warren.

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dc-madness (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:09)

wow. just wow

koleslaw (Sep 16, 2009 at 11:00)

i did that yesterday on a dj.

StevePrice (Sep 18, 2009 at 11:03)

Best taco ive ever seen gringo. love how your tyre didnt even pop.

motostu93 (Sep 25, 2009 at 22:08)

Captain Obvious here letting you know your front rim is kinda bent

northwestdhdad (Sep 25, 2009 at 23:14)

Thanks CaptN!

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twistedmtb13 (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:11)

wtf dude

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:12)

I crashed one minute into a 19 min run---no good. Baby heads can kill.

shondo (Sep 15, 2009 at 19:38)

Nice form. You've almost made an infinity sign, as opposed to the more basic single fold taco.
Good work.

- 11

trekrider4mgm (Sep 15, 2009 at 19:40) (Below Threshold) show comment

Honey im home! Whats for dinner?
How about some chicken with a side of TACOED!

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 20:26)

Funny- I just had a Taco Salad- you are what you eat.

trekrider4mgm (Sep 16, 2009 at 13:19)

Haha. True that man.

robyboulianne (Sep 16, 2009 at 14:36)

the small boy wear a slip over his pants like batman Razz

(i know his short are made like that)

northwestdhdad (Sep 16, 2009 at 14:38)

Yeah, but Roby, we all know your sporting your 'Under-Roos' on your bike rides. Smile

bikerboyac (Sep 17, 2009 at 6:51)

how is skibowl a 19 min run?

northwestdhdad (Sep 17, 2009 at 9:35)

From Timberline down to Ski Bowl is 19 mins...........that is where the recent DH occurred.

bikerboyac (Sep 17, 2009 at 18:53)

ohh gotcha.. i thought you meant it took you 19 min to make it down skibowl! i was thinking damnn hes gotta be slow lol

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monkeeey (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:14)

Dude that sucks

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pdxseth (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:17)

You can pound it out..lol..

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aeyjay (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:19)

Would you like some hot suace with your taco?

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nlitworld (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:25)

FAIL! Wow, that sucks.

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:30)

Thanks Lloyd. Don't forget I run the mic at events. LOL.

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stinkybigd (Sep 15, 2009 at 17:32)

hey, this time it wasnt the kona that broke!

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nickf (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:03)

so, that kid beat you, looking at that medallion of his

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:22)

Everyone beat me.

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BinChaser (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:29)

Is that the bike you had pic's of on here the other day?

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:32)

Yeah. The Large Cove G-Spot......great trail bike- maybe not the best race bike.

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ElVenezuelan (Sep 15, 2009 at 18:51)

that sucks man!! baby heads are very PELIGROSO!!!

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SSdomination (Sep 15, 2009 at 19:38)

Wow! Get sum Estinator!!!

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 20:26)

You would have loved that track- it was so fun.

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prana425 (Sep 15, 2009 at 20:09)

Dude! Bruises go away, but that rim damage really hurt$. Hope you're feeling better soon and back on the trails.

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campofchampions (Sep 15, 2009 at 20:56)

Nice... Wheel Nice.

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 20:59)

Classic.

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TimZim (Sep 15, 2009 at 21:10)

That's that new infinity symbol shaped wheel design. You're way ahead of your time.

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selebrin (Sep 15, 2009 at 22:14)

wow Mike that's a sweet taco man!!! made my POD man!!!

northwestdhdad (Sep 15, 2009 at 22:18)

Radical.

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Daniel951 (Sep 15, 2009 at 23:25)

Damn You got owned

northwestdhdad (Sep 16, 2009 at 0:04)

I did? Funny, I walked back to the start and cheered my friends on........far from 'owned'.............bruised, but not 'owned'...........

selebrin (Sep 16, 2009 at 22:32)

btw just met our chrome-dakine rep today... not sure what his name was but he knows you...

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lescart (Sep 16, 2009 at 0:17)

Thats a beaut!

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robholio (Sep 16, 2009 at 1:50)

It happens. I have a front wheel you can borrow, BTW...

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geo100 (Sep 16, 2009 at 5:47)

WTB, this is Mike Estes, I think I have a warranty issue with one of your wheels. I was just riding along and----------. We know the story. Hopfully you had fun on the practice runs.

nlitworld (Sep 16, 2009 at 21:11)

J.R.A. Like they haven't heard that one before...

northwestdhdad (Sep 16, 2009 at 21:14)

I bet Foes has heard a few..........wink wink. (you know I got mad love for you boys) I did have fun practicing Pappa Geo!

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wojtekns89 (Sep 16, 2009 at 11:48)

hehe

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almostwise (Sep 16, 2009 at 14:44)

Why do I have an image of the moment before with the cry of "BAKER!!!!!" lol

Hope you were OK after. Nurse

northwestdhdad (Sep 16, 2009 at 15:24)

He was safe at home, this was a 'race run' boo boo.

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bansheeboy13 (Sep 16, 2009 at 20:47)

looking at that gives me the chills.

northwestdhdad (Sep 16, 2009 at 21:06)

My life flashed before my eyes. I still don't remember what happened and I didn't hit my head. Strange. Like alien abduction strange.........

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piltz (Sep 16, 2009 at 22:04)

is that a shocker

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Daniel951 (Sep 16, 2009 at 22:51)

Ok i mean your tire got owned happy lol

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ralbisurez (Sep 17, 2009 at 13:12)

YOUR TACO WILL NEVER BE AS GOOD AS KING TACO'S, SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE HOMIE! ;P

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konabros122 (Sep 18, 2009 at 17:09)

ummmmm tacos

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mtb55 (Sep 20, 2009 at 14:10)

I got a rim tacoed about that bad........ Getting hit by a car.

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fuse360 (Sep 23, 2009 at 18:55)

looks true to me tup

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KyleIsaman (Oct 1, 2009 at 20:17)

Looks like a horrible crash, thank god your front wheel is O.K.

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joao14 (Oct 15, 2009 at 11:01)

wow men!

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woodstock144 (Oct 17, 2009 at 12:16)

i see you may have a bumpy ride?
what kind of rim was it

northwestdhdad (Oct 17, 2009 at 19:59)

WTB Laserdisc FR- They lasted for 13 races- this photo taken on the 13th- my first DNF in 3 years of racing- probably not my last. I was impressed with them for the amount of riding time logged. Yes, I would buy another set. (in case you were wondering)

woodstock144 (Oct 17, 2009 at 20:00)

lmao sweet.
may i recommend Taco Bell for your next taco? Wink

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KodyTHPS (Oct 18, 2009 at 18:48)

and thats why i love my azonic outlaws

northwestdhdad (Oct 18, 2009 at 19:01)

Nothing would have survived this crash- it was my poor judgement- hitting a lateral ravine a 30 mph will fold any rim. Although- I would like to give Azonic's a try- heard they hold up well to race seasons.

KodyTHPS (Oct 18, 2009 at 19:22)

oh damn! lol i didnt know that happened. your face didnt get messed up?

northwestdhdad (Oct 18, 2009 at 19:58)

No, my wrist, my right thigh from bashing the bar on ejection. Hit this one spot with sand- felt like a mattress. I jumped up- and my bike didn't move- took me a second to realize I just made a Taco! LOL- yeah- pushed back up to the start- first race (and only) clipped in.

KodyTHPS (Oct 19, 2009 at 10:56)

haha damn that sucks it was the first race.

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Government Camp, Oregon, United States

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Date: 2009-09-15
Trail: Ski Bowl Parking Lot
Riders: Me (Mike Estes)
Description: Yeah, uhm, I crashed this weekend and taco'd my front wheel, twisted the stem, and bruised myself up pretty good. Photo by Carl Warren.
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