Today’s Hero: Mt Tam Orthopedics
As was the case with my last post, we’re going to start by giving credit where credit is due, a firm that is helping Bikeskills to make the Ridezone possible: Mt Tam Orthopedics (www.mttamorthopedics.com) Not only does Mt Tam Orthopedics have some of the finest surgeons anywhere, they’ve got some docs that aren’t so bad on a mountain bike either like Santa Cruz Blur riding, and US Ski Team Surgeon Dr. Dave Goltz MD. Maybe not the kind of guy you want to meet at work, but defintely the go-to-guy if and when you need him!
Jump Construction Design and Construction Theory and Practice
I’m a physicist and I admit that I am both interested in, and find building bike jumps fascintating. That said, most people… aren’t. What they are interested in – if they’re like most all-mountain cyclists – is knowing where those jumps are so they can go hit them! Well, Randy and crew are working on two sets of table top jumps in the Bikeskills Ridezone as I write. Here’s proof: 
Who is This Strange Bird and What is he Doing in Monterey?
This guy was on Bikeskills founder, Rob Howard’s fence in Monterey last night. While he’s obviously a Peacock, what is he doing in Monterey? Someone told me that the Pump Tracks at Mark Weir’s place are also called the Peacock Pit. Is this guy out of work, or is he up to something? Stayed tuned and I’ll report back with the 411 tomorrow.
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