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smokedtitan · 10-01-2008, 09:20 AM

Never rode here but seems like a lot of you ride it, how is this course? I've been wanting to do it for a while now but never get the chance. Of the following courses which do you all prefer?

http://www.geoladders.com/routes.php...h=Quick+Search

J_Sims · 10-01-2008, 09:22 AM

Fire road.... Up and down. It is in great condition right now

dubjay · 10-01-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smokedtitan

Never rode here but seems like a lot of you ride it, how is this course? I've been wanting to do it for a while now but never get the chance. Of the following courses which do you all prefer?

http://www.geoladders.com/routes.php...h=Quick+Search

The most popular is Blackstar to Beek's. If you want some extra mileage, then you can push on to Sierra Peak. It's basically an out and back, so you just turn around whenever you want.

singlespeedrider · 10-01-2008, 09:59 AM

All fireroad but I love the ride. Not to steep but steep and long enough to get your heart going. There is a little downhill flat section in the middle to give you a break and on a clear day the view at the top is great.

Scott V · 10-01-2008, 10:11 AM

Like others have said its all fire road. Personally, I think its boring and probably not worth the drive unless you are looking for a route for training purposes.

J_Sims · 10-01-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dubjay

The most popular is Blackstar to Beek's. If you want some extra mileage, then you can push on to Sierra Peak. It's basically an out and back, so you just turn around whenever you want.

You can also climb up to Beek's and drop down into Corona on Shyline and back or hit the pain divide to Eagle beware the private property at the bottom of eagle though... and loop back up skyline. not to mention once the pain divide opens over to the motorway life starts to get good and painful, not to mention busy as everyone will be training for CC and VQ

Waldo · 10-01-2008, 10:59 AM

Great training ride: About 2100 feet of climbing in 7.5 miles. True, it's all fire road and sort of boring, but it's quiet with some nice views and it's one of those rides that'll quickly get you feeling like you're getting away from it all. I rode it last week, and it's in great shape right now, plus the weather is getting really good for it.

Dusty · 10-01-2008, 12:02 PM

The trail is the best I have ever seen it. Makes for a fun downhill but watch the riders coming up.

Jordansrealm · 10-01-2008, 12:05 PM

Yes, PLEASE watch for riders working their arses off coming up. I cannot tell you how many f-in people come flying by at mach speed barely even looking.

dstepper · 10-01-2008, 12:06 PM

Boring...

dubjay · 10-01-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Yes, PLEASE watch for riders working their arses off coming up. I cannot tell you how many f-in people come flying by at mach speed barely even looking.

Word. That's why I point my lights a little higher when I'm climbing there at night

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genrec · 10-01-2008, 04:02 PM

If you guys are gonna ride and get some people together, put me down, never been there!

genusmtbkr5 · 10-01-2008, 04:11 PM

For me, I avoid it most of the year until it's time to train for the VQ and get a good feel for my time up and beyond Beek's. There are many other places to get my climbs in with a better descent in the end.

brown chicken brown cow · 10-01-2008, 07:14 PM

i've ridden it once and it's all fire road but for just spinning it was pretty fun...i was out in mid morning and no one else out... quiet, peaceful, great view...i will do it again.

Knuckledragger · 10-01-2008, 07:18 PM

You can always liven it up w/ a beach cruiser (Kick back brakes) & a 12 pack!

CPATCRASH · 10-01-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Sims

You can also climb up to Beek's and drop down into Corona on Shyline and back or hit the pain divide to Eagle beware the private property at the bottom of eagle though... and loop back up skyline. not to mention once the pain divide opens over to the motorway life starts to get good and painful, not to mention busy as everyone will be training for CC and VQ

There are other ways to come down. You just have to look.

Pain Freak · 10-01-2008, 07:27 PM

I grew up hiking/driving up and down Blackstar. I always like the ride up and down. True, it's not singletrack but that doesn't change the scenery or the views. I personally like climbing the Skyline side more though. Skyline has some really good hidden tech stuff that's fun to ride too.

Permagrin · 10-01-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordansrealm

Yes, PLEASE watch for riders working their arses off coming up. I cannot tell you how many f-in people come flying by at mach speed barely even looking.

That's not just on BS but that's a whole other thread

mtnbikej · 10-01-2008, 09:59 PM

Nice place to ride especially at night on a full moon.

KonaDupee · 10-01-2008, 11:11 PM

A lot of folks like to time themselves up Blackstar. It seems like a sub-hour time is a nice, fast pace. If you plan on doing any of the WS races, it's good to be familliar with the climb.

10-01-2008, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
smokedtitan Senior Member	Blackstar Never rode here but seems like a lot of you ride it, how is this course? I've been wanting to do it for a while now but never get the chance. Of the following courses which do you all prefer? http://www.geoladders.com/routes.php...h=Quick+Search

10-01-2008, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	Fire road.... Up and down. It is in great condition right now __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

10-01-2008, 10:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Waldo Lebowski Urban Achiever	Great training ride: About 2100 feet of climbing in 7.5 miles. True, it's all fire road and sort of boring, but it's quiet with some nice views and it's one of those rides that'll quickly get you feeling like you're getting away from it all. I rode it last week, and it's in great shape right now, plus the weather is getting really good for it. __________________ Just because the bike can do it doesn't mean the rider can! "My ass is sore after a long ride." - MtnKitty " If you feel like you're going fast, you are!" -CalEpic

10-01-2008, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jordansrealm www.lostmanifesto.com	Yes, PLEASE watch for riders working their arses off coming up. I cannot tell you how many f-in people come flying by at mach speed barely even looking. __________________ "Gene, let me hold on to your nuts for you" - CC "You think you're smart cuz you know words" - Benchwarmers

10-01-2008, 12:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
dstepper Over the Hill	Boring... __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

10-01-2008, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
singlespeedrider Member	All fireroad but I love the ride. Not to steep but steep and long enough to get your heart going. There is a little downhill flat section in the middle to give you a break and on a clear day the view at the top is great.

10-01-2008, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scott V Member	Like others have said its all fire road. Personally, I think its boring and probably not worth the drive unless you are looking for a route for training purposes.

10-01-2008, 12:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dusty STR Veteran	The trail is the best I have ever seen it. Makes for a fun downhill but watch the riders coming up.

10-01-2008, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
genrec Member	If you guys are gonna ride and get some people together, put me down, never been there!

10-01-2008, 04:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
genusmtbkr5 Single Track Mind	For me, I avoid it most of the year until it's time to train for the VQ and get a good feel for my time up and beyond Beek's. There are many other places to get my climbs in with a better descent in the end. __________________ Gene"GuidesNewWarriors" *http://www.warriorssociety.org/* *http://www.sharemtb.com/*

10-01-2008, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
brown chicken brown cow Member	i've ridden it once and it's all fire road but for just spinning it was pretty fun...i was out in mid morning and no one else out... quiet, peaceful, great view...i will do it again. __________________ Dang! You got shocks, pegs... lucky! You ever take it off any sweet jumps? Napoleon Dynamite

10-01-2008, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Knuckledragger Senior Member	You can always liven it up w/ a beach cruiser (Kick back brakes) & a 12 pack! __________________ Cohort Skates "No Used To Be's" 2009 Race Resume Link - Click Me! Blog - Click Me!

10-01-2008, 07:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	I grew up hiking/driving up and down Blackstar. I always like the ride up and down. True, it's not singletrack but that doesn't change the scenery or the views. I personally like climbing the Skyline side more though. Skyline has some really good hidden tech stuff that's fun to ride too. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

10-01-2008, 09:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
mtnbikej Warrior Society Member	Nice place to ride especially at night on a full moon. __________________ http://www.switchbackcyclery.com http://warriorssociety.org

10-01-2008, 11:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
KonaDupee I'd rather be climbing...	A lot of folks like to time themselves up Blackstar. It seems like a sub-hour time is a nice, fast pace. If you plan on doing any of the WS races, it's good to be familliar with the climb. __________________ *Climbing is* its own reward! It's obvious I'm not a weight-weenie; I ride a Kona!**

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