MOUNTAIN BIKING CLUB FOR GUYS

Not long ago our church organized a Mountain Biking Club. The man in charge is the untiring Vlad Donets, who is always full of ideas. He is a very busy person but he still found the time to answer some of our interview questions.

Vlad, where did you, all of a sudden, get the idea to create a Mountain Bike Club?
Yes, it is something new for us, however, we men still need it… to be able to free ourselves and feel like real men. It is a physical control exercise, a risk, and a release of adrenaline; it is exactly what a man needs in order to be a true man, and of course, we are able to breathe the fresh mountain air. It also enables us to fellowship with one another on a manly level, and on the way back we can drop by a restaurant after our tour.

How many members do you have on your team?
It wasn’t long since we started this club so there are not many who know about it or want to be a part of this club, but we happily welcome any man to spend this wonderful time with us and check their control, endurance, and their courage level!

What is the necessary equipment for such an event?
First of all, one would need a good mountain bike, helmet and gloves, and a backpack with water and a light breakfast that will help one to endure the adventure. I would also like to mention that if one is not certain that they will like mountain biking, then they can always rent a bicycle. Just contact me and I will be able to help.

When and where do you meet with this club?
We usually meet every Saturday, no matter the weather, in the Auburn neighborhood, at 7:30am. From there we begin our climb up to the mountains. The climb up and down the mountains takes up about four hours. We have the easy paths for the ride, as well as harder ones. Everything depends on our attitude, decision, and the weather!

For those who desire to know more detailed information about this club, call (916) 284-7172 or contact Vlad on his email: lvldonets20@hotmail.com.

Svetlana Semchenko prepared the interview.