Shaun George

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

If I could only have one it would be a Ripmo covering all my riding needs across the board. 

What is your favorite place to ride?

This is an easy answer Downieville! 

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I’m a Complaining trail shredder. 

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

I started riding in the 80s and was originally inspired by Evil Knievel.

Zack George

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Ripley V5, gold podium fox factory, Berd Hawk30 wheels with gold I9 hubs and white spokes with XX Axs transmission!

What is your favorite place to ride?

Santa Cruz, CA! Mainly because it is IBIS hub and I get to try all the different IBIS bikes out. Once I get done suffering on the trails and rolling down the hills face first I get to eat the best mexican food on the planet. 

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I’m the definition of a complainer asking to ride a e-bike every chance I get.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

My Dad (Shaun) had me riding bikes when I was two and my first dirt bike by age 3. Had a Zackoman Performance brand and took direction to basketball instead.

Up Hill Will

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

My current dream bike is the Pivot Phoenix Down hill bike. With so much technology being applied to a down hill bike it’s bound to become the greatest DH bike ever made.

What is your favorite place to ride?

My favorite place to ride is in Santa Cruz California or Gunnison Colorado.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I like to be playful in the bike or dropping in steep technical trails.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

I saw a picture of my friend riding at a downhill bike park, so I traded my 20 inch BMX bike for a full suspension mountain bike and never looked back.

Angel Ortega

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

I already own them, Ibis Mojo & Ibis Hakka.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Wilder Ranch & UCSC in Santa Cruz, CA & Snowshoe WV.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Playful trails. Anything that points down and trails with fun features. 

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

My dad as a child and  rehatched as an adult when I started dating my husband 12 years ago.

Brandon Johnson

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

I ride it, my full custom Ibis EXIE 

What is your favorite place to ride?

Raccoon mountain/ DuPont national forest 

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

XC/complainer 

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

To lose weight and stop smoking/ biking changed my whole life

Jonathan Pendleton

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Santa Cruz Hightower that I should've never sold.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Fort Duffield in West Point, KY.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Complainer if not on a e-bike.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Stay in shape.

Brian Gong

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

We are one Arrival with full Push Industry suspension..116 shock and 9.1 Fork. Bling factor!

What is your favorite place to ride?

Sedona. Beautiful scenery, technical trails and votexs.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Trail, all mountain, and enduro.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Motivated to lose weight.

Stavros Kalogirou

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

SRAM X0 Transmission, Shimano XT 4p brakes, OneUp bars and dropper, Carbon wheelset with i9 hubs, that along with my Enve MOG gravel bike 54cm slate blue, WeAreOne 700c wheelset on i9 Solix hubs, Even carbon bars/stem, 12sp SRAM drivetrain.  Between those 2 bikes I have the best of both worlds :-)

What is your favorite place to ride?

If I got to spend a day anywhere, it’s a tie between 3 places, The UC trails in Santa Cruz, the ‘lost Sierra’ area in Downieville, and my home turf…Annadel in the North SF Bay Area.  

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I’m a pretty good at everything, sort of, type of rider ;-) I love steep, rocky/rooty trails and chutes, I can also spend 5 hours on my gravel bike and climb 5-6k.  Everything in between is fun as well!

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Got my first ‘MTB’ when I was in Jr High, it was a Peugeot. I love it, got stolen right in front of me when I was swimming with my buddies.  Started riding trails when I got into college and never really stopped.  

Phil Baumert

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

I currently own it, for now. The Pivot Shuttle AM eBike. It handles everything I can throw at it. I usually get a new dream bike every year or so. Who knows what the next one will be!

What is your favorite place to ride?

Fort Duffield in West Point, KY.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I used to be 100% a complainer until I got an eBike. After years of suffering on a regular bike, I am always happy now wherever I ride no matter the terrain. 

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Shaun George made me ride with him back around 2009 or 2010. I had zero interest in riding. I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to pedal a bike. I didn’t want to be in the heat, or the sun. I hated bikes. Then slowly, very slowly, I would make my way around Cherokee. Somehow, it turned into a lifestyle. I have many memories and have ridden many miles on bikes. Thanks Shaun!

Savannah George

 If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Stationary bike at Cyclst8.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Indoors only so I don't hurt myself.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Indoor warrior.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

My dad who has tried to get me to be pro rider since childhood and I just kept running into mailboxes.

Caleb Gibson

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Probably some sort of Drop-bar MTB, or just a proper decked out XC MTB. 120/115m, flight attendant, t-type, etc..

What is your favorite place to ride?

I’d say Ride Rock Creek is my favorite place to ride. I do more XC than downhill but if I’m going travel to ride it’d definitely be somewhere like rock creek. 

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

I’m more of a road warrior or xc mtb kinda guy, not afraid to throw down some steeze on the enduro bike though. 

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

My mom got me into it originally, started riding when I was just a youngin.  

Blaine Heppner

Vinny Pira

 If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

My Pivot switchblade is close to a dream bike for me, few things I’d add would be Push 11/6 rear shock and their nine one fork. The new switchblade is the best technical climbing bike I’ve ridden. 

What is your favorite place to ride?

 I love me some Pisgah. 

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Enjoy the technical chunk.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

I got into riding as a way to stay in shape and to have a getaway from the stressor’s of law enforcement

Lara Donnelly

Gerid Bridges

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Rocky mountain Altitude Powerplay. It’s all the power and all the travel for any trail. 

What is your favorite place to ride?

Obannon woods.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Bike parks and enduro.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Watching redbull rampage and building jumps is what started my passion for cycling.

Jobe Copeland

 If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

HD6. Love my current platform.

What is your favorite place to ride?

Locally, Fort Duffield.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Enduro racing and free ride, big elevation, feature rich trails. I like challenging myself and progressing. Have a appreciation for some nice big jumps.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

My younger brother and I began mountain biking together in 2020 and he has been my most consistent riding partner throughout the years.

John Cambron

If you could have any bike, what would it be and why? 

Any road bike I build up!

What is your favorite place to ride?

Cherokee Park for sure.

Are you more of a Jumper, Road warrior, E-biker, or Complainer? 

Road Warrior.

 Who or what inspired you to start riding? 

Ride to stay in shape and keep moving.

Jim Whaley