A Wookies return.....

icebiker said:
About 10 years ago, a number of you generously chipped in to get Frank a fatbike to thank him for his long-time committment to the NJ trail cause. I had the honor of hosting him for his first ride. We hit up Sandy Hook for a "three hour tour" I'll never forget. Frank took every opportunity to roll over all the rocks, splash into the waves, and explore the flotsam and jetsam that litters the Hook. At one point we came across a natural gully that resembled a huge half-pipe, consisting entirely of sand. We sessioned that gully like two skaters, laughing and whooping like kids.

Frank was one of those rare individuals that was humble yet larger than life. Rest in Peace my furry friend.


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Frank let me borrow that bike for my one and only fat bike ride when @Steve Vai got us kicked off the beach...
 
Cole said:
Frank let me borrow that bike for my one and only fat bike ride when @Steve Vai got us kicked off the beach...
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Ended up taking it to perineville instead...
Thanks Frank
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Calling him a pillar of the NJ cycling scene is the biggest understatement. He touched EVERYONE. He made riding a bike better for EVERYONE, whether you knew him or not. Bottomless hulk of positive energy and good vibes. What an honor to have known and ridden with him. Ride on in peace Mr. Harms.
 
I have similar friendly stories of Frank as others when I first started biking. I can’t remember the last time we saw each other in person but he would call you brother and hug you better than your own brother! I felt his love through every word as he supported our son’s cancer journey. I wish his family and closest friends peace and strength.
You’re good now brother. Rest in peace and thank you for brightening everyone’s life and the mtb community.
RIDE ON!
 
Having a hard time with this...

My earliest memory of Frank was my first time riding Sourlands (maybe 2010-2011). It was a JORBA group ride and I was in over my head, but Frank and @Mare made it fun...and it's now one of my favorite places to ride. I will leave a trail memory for him.

I know he will reunite with some of our other lost cycling friends...I will miss you.

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Robin said:
Having a hard time with this...

My earliest memory of Frank was my first time riding Sourlands (maybe 2010-2011). It was a JORBA group ride and I was in over my head, but Frank and @Mare made it fun...and it's now one of my favorite places to ride. I will leave a trail memory for him.

I know he will reunite with some of our other lost cycling friends...I will miss you.

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Hey, I'm in that pic
 
Truly a sad day in the biking community. Frank was a friend to all and stood up for everything that was right. He will be missed.

Keep the stories & pictures coming. He will leave a very long & strong memory for many of us.
 
Indeed, fck cancer. This was from a ride 2 years ago, with video shot by @Juggernaut. I was here wearing my brother's team jacket from Montana, who had passed away from glioblastoma in 2020. It was a very special ride with a train of about 50. Hoping we can continue with these to honor our friends and family affected.
 
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