I have this mountain bike shop in San Jose called Trail Head Cyclery and pretty much live for and by mtb. I have loads of fun riding anything, but given the choice you'll find me riding all mountain as I always have since growing up in Los Gatos. The class of '90 had a few young shredders on shotty bikes we thought were rad. And now it takes Bootleg Canyon to spook me on my Demo! Boy have we got ourselves some real bikes now... Come on by the shop anytime and I'm down to help fellow mountain bikers learn what they need to know based on having grown up on one and my first shop job was in an all mountain shop called Velomeister in 1991. They built all the original team bikes for Ritchey back in the day when I was just a grom. Still got my Ultra with the Frischnicht approved softride stem. Sketchy at best. I live against Santa Teresa with trails from my yard and the best wife and two boys who are beginning to rip. Can't wait to see where this sport takes them!

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THCLars ibiscycles's article

Sep 19, 2019 at 17:18

Sep 19, 2019

Video: Evan Geankoplis Slapping California Turns on the Ibis Ripmo

So rad... Ty Segall crushes this version of Loner almost as hard as Evan crushes those corners! This is Ripmo AF on carbon.

THCLars TransitionBikeCompany's video

Nov 26, 2017 at 19:09

Nov 26, 2017

So pitted... I was waiting for whatchka! Whappa! And then a Whippah! Party in the woods to be sure...

THCLars calledtocreation's article

Dec 10, 2016 at 17:50

Dec 10, 2016

Lake Cunningham Bike Park Hosts Big Names For Final Building Phase

Right? We are trying to keep them alive. Currently we have the Yeti 4x, P.Slope, P.3, Enduro SX (what Shawn and I are riding in photos) and Transition PBJ's. We even have a demo PBJ with more 26" DJ demo bikes slated for Spring. Funny, Brian said something like "huh, seems every sick 26" in the Valley is here today..."

THCLars calledtocreation's article

Dec 10, 2016 at 17:44

Dec 10, 2016

Lake Cunningham Bike Park Hosts Big Names For Final Building Phase

Bonsai!!! Loved racing that series. Think it was Todd Crutsinger who put that on... But the top trophy was a tree, and that is badass. Yeah, don't think I've ever ridden there again since those races...

THCLars calledtocreation's article

Dec 10, 2016 at 17:42

Dec 10, 2016

Lake Cunningham Bike Park Hosts Big Names For Final Building Phase

Why thank you good sir! Of course all my "good deeds" are very selfishly driven :-)

THCLars calienduro's article

Jun 1, 2016 at 12:03

Jun 1, 2016

2016 California Enduro Series Round 3: Toro Enduro - Recap

Well said Ian, riding there isn't terribly difficult, but going hella fast is! So loose and unpredictable in spots. More than once I found myself having trouble gauging when I would need to break for a turn due to just how fast you're going and then it dawns on you that it falls away and there really isn't any traction... Ok, a few practice laps would have really helped!

THCLars calienduro's article

Jun 1, 2016 at 11:57

Jun 1, 2016

2016 California Enduro Series Round 3: Toro Enduro - Recap

@brncr6: Totally agree. Besides, they would still be looking for that one guy!

THCLars calienduro's article

May 31, 2016 at 17:10

May 31, 2016

2016 California Enduro Series Round 3: Toro Enduro - Recap

Nah, saved that for the locals they did. Lower lower was all they had in there.

THCLars calledtocreation's article

May 24, 2016 at 19:52

May 24, 2016

San Jose Breaks Ground on the Lake Cunningham Bike Park

This is huge on so many levels... Super pumped to see all the stoke here! With so many supporters within an hour's drive, this place is going to be one fun place to hang out... Big thanks to all showing some THC love here. Smooches!

THCLars calledtocreation's article

May 24, 2016 at 19:50

May 24, 2016

San Jose Breaks Ground on the Lake Cunningham Bike Park

Thanks man!

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