Send all your thoughts & prayers to Schilling
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Juggernaut
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qclabrat
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haven't had that for some time, wife will be surprise with what I come home with when I go out for a six packHe prefers A&W
it's interesting how when you're thinking back on things you remember little details about people that you'd forgotten.
i don't know if it was a post here or a conversation that i had with @Schilling at one of the many, many, many mtbnj events that i've attended over the years, but he was saying how i was one of the first people he'd met from the site. ironically, it was when i had sworn off having a dedicated single speed because, well, i'm a weak bitch and just wanted to ride a bike. anyway, the point is, he's been riding my damn Hope Hubs since that point, putting god only knows how many miles on them, just grinding away, turning the cranks over and over. he never stopped pushing. and i don't believe he will now.
don't stop chris. keep moving forward. keep fighting.
edit: i just occurred to me that i should probably explain the: i am notoriously absent from mtbnj events despite owning the damn site. it's an inside and long running joke. the caveat to this is, if it snows 12 feet and you need a mile of single track dug into it, i'm the guy to call.
i don't know if it was a post here or a conversation that i had with @Schilling at one of the many, many, many mtbnj events that i've attended over the years
, but he was saying how i was one of the first people he'd met from the site. ironically, it was when i had sworn off having a dedicated single speed because, well, i'm a weak bitch and just wanted to ride a bike. anyway, the point is, he's been riding my damn Hope Hubs since that point, putting god only knows how many miles on them, just grinding away, turning the cranks over and over. he never stopped pushing. and i don't believe he will now.don't stop chris. keep moving forward. keep fighting.
edit: i just occurred to me that i should probably explain the
: i am notoriously absent from mtbnj events despite owning the damn site. it's an inside and long running joke. the caveat to this is, if it snows 12 feet and you need a mile of single track dug into it, i'm the guy to call.
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SpartaBard
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Interestingly, I actually spoke with Steve on Tuesday. Even more interestingly, I took my rigid single speed (#ssforSchilling) out for a short ride yesterday since I had the day off. It was probably my first time on the mountain bike since the beginning of August.
teabagger11
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Well, i'm trying to post a pic but haven't figured it out. My bike on a fresh cut trail, new trail smell and positive thoughts coming from NEPA. Fast recovery dud
teabagger11
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Mr. Chainring
Chris,
Although I do not have the gear, stamina or skill to ride singlespeed, I did go for a ride today in your honor. My first ride in almost 2 months and I made it a point to ride to Ilgenstein Rock. I'm not really a religious man but there's a view of the NYC skyline up there and figuring since the Pope is headed that way maybe God was listening. I knelt down and said a prayer for you buddy. You're sorely missed by many. Get well man. And thanks for helping me get my riding mojo back.
Although I do not have the gear, stamina or skill to ride singlespeed, I did go for a ride today in your honor. My first ride in almost 2 months and I made it a point to ride to Ilgenstein Rock. I'm not really a religious man but there's a view of the NYC skyline up there and figuring since the Pope is headed that way maybe God was listening. I knelt down and said a prayer for you buddy. You're sorely missed by many. Get well man. And thanks for helping me get my riding mojo back.
giff06
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Ran the fatty at Jakes today. Trying to get my head around this turn of events. Haven't been there since spring. I was thinking back to last February when there was 6-8" of fresh snow and we came over with our XC skis. We skiied the yellow trail and where it crosses the blue there was a single set of skinny tire MTB tracks. Pat and I looked at each other and at the same time we both said" Schilling". We laughed and moved on. After we finished we pulled around by the office and out of the woods comes Chris. Caked in snow and sweat and smiling. We chatted, we were headed home and Chris dove back in for another lap. Please HTFU my friend and stop my heart from bleeding.
Ed and Pat
the Snot Rocket tandem
Ed and Pat
the Snot Rocket tandem
Frank
Sasquatch
That picture is awesome!
rick81721
Lothar
Just read the entire thread (returning from a wilderness fishing trip). I see people are sharing stories - I met Chris at a trail maintenance at chimney rock, then rode with him at the mtbnj ride @ nassau. He was behind me for a good section and me being on a loaner bike and struggling he gave me great tips and encouragement. Then I saw him last at a trail maintenance @ the sourlands a few months ago and we hiked up to the work site and back together, talking about mtbiking the whole way. He contInued to give me great tips and recos about places to ride. He is so passionate about riding and helping others enjoy the sport - it really struck me. Even after saying goodbye in the lot, he waved me down as I was driving off and gave me one more reco! What a great guy- get well soon Chris.
rlb
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Over 10 thousand views in this thread. We're all coming in, reading the stories, taking in the memories and waiting for some good news. I met you for about a minute at the 6 mile group ride this summer. We need to meet again because it's clear that you're a good dude. Can't wait to!