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BRRN
- Member since Aug 27, 2015
- Male / 40
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Salem , Oregon - 1 Followers
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I've been mountain biking since I was a wee lad being drug out onto the trails by my parents in the mid 90's. Since then I've been going strong under my own accord. Started out in XC, got heavy into "freeride" during the early 2000's, started racing collegiate XC, Super D, and DH from 04-06, wound up in Northern AZ for school, now live in Southern Oregon and mostly ride trail/all-mountain. I even race the occasional enduro. Also an avid trail builder when time permits.
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BRRN BRMBA's article
May 15, 2023 at 9:41
May 15, 2023
BRMBA is Raffling a Bike in Support of the Blackrock Trails
This is rad! Recently moved to the Salem area and am stoked to get to know Black Rock!
BRRN henryquinney's article
Feb 23, 2023 at 12:20
Feb 23, 2023
Opinion: Why Weight Doesn't Matter
I’d just like to applaud the reference to one my all time favorite metal bands: Mastodon
BRRN mikelevy's article
Jun 25, 2021 at 8:38
Jun 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 69 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned
I’ve been involved in MTB since the mid 90s, so these nostalgic bike podcasts including the RC interview are super enjoyable.
Strangest bike was a Cannondale Raven that I owned for longer than I should have. Bright green plus lefty meant it was a conversation starter. Actually a pretty competent xc trail bike for its time. Also had an RM6 with a super T around the same time for freeride duties. That RM6 had the cool factor covered, but its rear end was genuinely a steaming pile, and I bottomed that Super T out incessantly.
BRRN mikelevy's article
Jun 25, 2021 at 8:25
Jun 25, 2021
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 69 - The Good, Bad, and Strange Bikes We've Owned
Exactly what I was thinking.
BRRN edspratt's article
Apr 19, 2021 at 9:54
Apr 19, 2021
Must Watch: Brage Vestavik's X Games Real MTB 2021 Edit
This wins! Raw, gnarly, innovative.
BRRN danielsapp's article
Dec 8, 2020 at 7:41
Dec 8, 2020
First Look: 2021 Pivot Mach 6
As a former AZ desert dweller I can confirm that super aggressive long, low, slack bikes are not a benefit for most desert trail riding. Lots of pedaling on undulating often technical terain.
BRRN mikekazimer's article
May 29, 2020 at 13:18
May 29, 2020
Pinkbike Poll: What's the Farthest You've Ever Ridden in 24 Hours?
24 hours of Old Pueblo in 08 I think. Did 100 miles myself as part of a duo team. Fucked me up pretty good!
BRRN torypowers's article
Jan 22, 2020 at 10:50
Jan 22, 2020
Destination Showcase - Tucson, Arizona
I spent the better part of my 20s in Northern AZ (Flagstaff and Kingman), but went all over the state on riding trips. AZ has so much great riding and I always had great experiences riding Mt Lemon. It’s really a unique gorgeous spot. I live in Oregon now, but get sentimental about my adventures in the desert, and I definitely miss big skies and sunshine!
BRRN canfieldbikes's article
Nov 30, 2019 at 10:18
Nov 30, 2019
Canfield Bikes Unveils Longer, Slacker 2020 Nimble 9 Hardtail
I had an OG N9 in the super tasty Canfield Blue (which also glowed in the dark). Started as an SS when I lived in the desert and turned into a geared all mountain ripper when I moved to the PNW. Good buddy had one too. Ultimately, we both sold them around the same time because suspension, even a little bit, is just more fun when your trails are fast. But if you dig the hardtail thing, these are rad!
BRRN briceshirbach's article
Sep 18, 2019 at 8:40
Sep 18, 2019
Local Flavours: The Complete Guide to Riding in Baker City, Oregon
Very cool to see Baker City get some attention. I live down in another not-very-PNW part of Oregon in the Rogue Valley. Great riding around here as well. I’ve spent a little time around Joseph and Baker City and if you’re looking for an uncrowded, more rugged recreation experience that area has you covered. Also, the towns in NE Oregon aren’t close to anything, so no worries about the riding areas blowing up and getting trashed ????
