Outdoor Central Oregon Issue 8 | November/December 2018 | Page 30

30 NOV/DEC 2018 31 Above: Arlie Connolly is a ripping downhiller, but lately jumping is getting noticed. Right: doing doubles or larger trains is one of the most fun parts of jumps lines. Here Ryan and Jacob double up the fun. Below: I can guarantee Mongi has something to say about this one footer Jacob at 16 is one of the most complete all a round bikers i’ve seen. Here that home schooling is paying off. “FOR ME THE BEST THING ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKING IS THE FREEDOM TO HAVE YOUR OWN STYLE AND PUT YOUR OWN SPECIAL TOUCH ON EVERY TYPE OF RIDING. I LOVE THE FEELING OF FLYING DOWN HILL, KICKING OUT THE THE BIKE AND THE FEELING OF FLOATING IN THE AIR.” - JACOB GUTHRIE