The Floop with Tinker

Faust29

Faust29

iMTB Hooligan
He's been hawking a lot of stuff on eBay lately... But I didn't see this one coming. 1 lap of the world famous Fullerton Loop with Tinker. And a t-shirt. o_O

I guess we won't see him in Pioneertown this year...

Whadya say, @Runs with Scissors?

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sir crashalot said:
why the F would anyone pay for that? i can watch faster riders than myself fade into the distance any day, for free.
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Love your signature, Gary!

"aww..c'mon gravity...you used to be cool."

Not related to this thread, but since when did that matter?

And yes, of all the people I would make a special effort to go ride with, I don't think Tinker would be on my list. He's quiet and fast and I would have nothing to say. Me: "Hi TInker - Loved watching you climb the front of the Winter Park ski area in your big ring in a 1992 NORBA race." Tinker "Thanks."
 
Usually a mtb celeb would have a sales job by now... I guess this "is" his sales job now.
He's a good dude and I already have a signed number plate by him in the 90's. Certainly not to take away from Tinker but I'm pretty sure I would not pay $40 bucks to drive 3 hours to ride with a guy that will not say much of anything the whole ride on the Floop. Now maybe on P12 but certainly not the Floop... :eek: Oh no! Did I use my outside typing voice?
 
Mikie said:
Usually a mtb celeb would have a sales job by now... I guess this "is" his sales job now.
He's a good dude and I already have a signed number plate by him in the 90's. Certainly not to take away from Tinker but I'm pretty sure I would not pay $40 bucks to drive 3 hours to ride with a guy that will not say much of anything the whole ride on the Floop. Now maybe on P12 but certainly not the Floop... :eek: Oh no! Did I use my outside typing voice?
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Yep... He is also working as a coach now, but I can't imagine that pays all the bills.
 
MCB2K said:
FFS man... at least photochop the "This is how your listing will look... " blurb off. :mad:
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Ya I know, just too lazy...
Cornholio said:
So do we get a signed kickstand after the ride or is it under kickstands on eBay because one is required on this ride? :laugh:
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Yes you need a kickstand while we sit around and drink beer.
Danimal said:
Your only at a buck, tinker is 40 times more popular than you!

And of course, all you'll get with tinker is a greeting and the beginning, and him waiting for me at the end.

At least with tortoise I can probably keep up.
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I can guarantee you'll be able to keep up
 
velorider562 said:
Was at a buddy's shop today when someone came in talking about this ride. Thought I would share encase anyone was interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ride-with-Tinker-Juarez-Fullerton-California-with-souvenir-T-shirt-40-/121931927636?var=&hash=item1c63b59054:m:mf2QAHxJDCsUlU-lAygg3AA
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Thanks @velorider562!
There happens to be a thread going on this here: http://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/the-floop-with-tinker.4109/#post-47242
I will merge this thread with that one.
Thanks again!
Mikie
 
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Mikie said:
Usually a mtb celeb would have a sales job by now... I guess this "is" his sales job now.
He's a good dude and I already have a signed number plate by him in the 90's. Certainly not to take away from Tinker but I'm pretty sure I would not pay $40 bucks to drive 3 hours to ride with a guy that will not say much of anything the whole ride on the Floop. Now maybe on P12 but certainly not the Floop... :eek: Oh no! Did I use my outside typing voice?
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I'd ride with him at P-12 too. Short drive or ride for me. I'm cracking up about "riding with a guy that will not say much of anything". When I met him It went something like this. Me (attempting small talk): "Hey, how is the new Lefy Tinker? Tinker: "Good". Me "Umm ... can I get a picture with you?" Tinker: "Yes".
 
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