Old rider here. Born in Kansas City, MO in 1971. Raced BMX from 1981-1984. Caught the flatland freestyle bug in 1984 and rode until 1992. I loved rolling tricks and multiple boomerangs. Rode vert a little too. Quit because I was supposed to be an adult, and being an adult means not having fun.
Over the years, I missed riding and so badly wanted another BMX bike. In 2001, I started riding mountain bikes and had a blast. After 4 broken ribs, concussions, broken elbow, and terrible infections of poison ivy, I stopped in late 2004, and focused on work and moved to New York.
I started riding fixed wheel bikes in 2003, and rode that around in NYC for a few years. Riding fixed was the closest to riding freestlye. I leaned to ride backwards, and could track stand for 45 min in my apartment.
Flash to today, 2008. I find myself in York, PA. I ride mountain bikes (got a single speed and a full suspension 29er). In May, I realized I now live in one of the historic spots of my favorite activity.
Right now, I am looking for a new flatland bike to get back to riding. Looking for new friends to ride with.
Oh, and I am female. Hope that is not a problem with anyone.