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J_Sims · 08-15-2008, 10:46 PM

Headed up Blackstar on the DOS this hot afternoon... did I mention it was HOT up there anyway set out to see if I could get past the under the 1 HR monkey on my shoulder with a geared bike... So first feeling really good but the as I rounded the first corner at the pipe, I found it. I knew they were going to do it but did not know when... Loose soupy sand and loose dirt pulling at the rear wheel the whole way up they not only fixed the gap at the top but graded 96% of the road leaving it very very loose and did I mention it was hot up there this afternoon.

so any way My goal was to bust an hour or have it bust me, well today the mountain won I got to the top gate looked down and the Garmin screamed back at me 1:01:18 just think if I had not slowed and stopped to lose my lunch do to pushing so hard I may very well have cracked it while negotiating the loose terain and did I mantion it was a little hot up there with no breeze.... Anyway it is good to have my saucey little girl back home and a pleasure to take her out this afternoon. If you are headed to Blackstar this weekend be prepared for the sand and roll the padel tires like glamis... not that bad but it really sucked at times

Lovin · 08-15-2008, 10:52 PM

BAH!

I was going to start riding there to escape sand. lol

Maybe I could convince my friend, he owns the piece of property right before the pipes, to drive one of his pieces of equipment over it a few dozen times. hehe

J_Sims · 08-15-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovin

BAH!

I was going to start riding there to escape sand. lol

Maybe I could convince my friend, he owns the piece of property right before the pipes, to drive one of his pieces of equipment over it a few dozen times. hehe

Just add a water truck and we are in business

Rawhead · 08-15-2008, 11:27 PM

I went up there this evening as well. While I was happy to see the trail fixed in a few places, te road up was much softer... and slower. I was only able to turn 1:06 to the top. The heat also slows me down. Matter of fact, I think I may have seen you headed down. Were you riding and orange hardtail? Was around 6:15pm and I was headed up from the concrete pipe.

Pain Freak · 08-15-2008, 11:43 PM

Nice rr Jeff, how was the weather?

Was it hot up there?

J_Sims · 08-15-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rawhead

I went up there this evening as well. While I was happy to see the trail fixed in a few places, te road up was much softer... and slower. I was only able to turn 1:06 to the top. The heat also slows me down. Matter of fact, I think I may have seen you headed down. Were you riding and orange hardtail? Was around 6:15pm and I was headed up from the concrete pipe.

Not a hard tail but orange just the same... 6:15 may have been me... Tall skinny and always rolling a Path Jearsey...

Keith B · 08-16-2008, 01:06 AM

After a while I didnt mind the surface so much and coming down on it was pretty fun until right near the bottom where Art's speed bumps used to be - suddenly hit super soft silt and the tyre jsut sank!

CPATCRASH · 08-16-2008, 04:19 AM

Good job! I hear it was HOT up there!

CC · 08-16-2008, 07:08 AM

I was up there on Tuesday and was surprised to see all the extra dirt and the grading. I thought it was only going to be on a few sections but it's practically across the whole hill.

I was disappointed because I was just starting to get my rhythm on that hill, you see I've only ridden it a few times. Anyway, man that mush was making the climb definitely harder.

After a few weeks and adding some water to the mix - we probably won't know the difference.

DeeZee · 08-16-2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by J_Sims

Headed up Blackstar on the DOS this hot afternoon... did I mention it was HOT up there anyway set out to see if I could get past the under the 1 HR monkey on my shoulder with a geared bike... So first feeling really good but the as I rounded the first corner at the pipe, I found it. I knew they were going to do it but did not know when... Loose soupy sand and loose dirt pulling at the rear wheel the whole way up they not only fixed the gap at the top but graded 96% of the road leaving it very very loose and did I mention it was hot up there this afternoon.

so any way My goal was to bust an hour or have it bust me, well today the mountain won I got to the top gate looked down and the Garmin screamed back at me 1:01:18 just think if I had not slowed and stopped to lose my lunch do to pushing so hard I may very well have cracked it while negotiating the loose terain and did I mantion it was a little hot up there with no breeze.... Anyway it is good to have my saucey little girl back home and a pleasure to take her out this afternoon. If you are headed to Blackstar this weekend be prepared for the sand and roll the padel tires like glamis... not that bad but it really sucked at times

yep scutr had the same report. May stay away from BS until we get some rain

SheDevil · 08-16-2008, 07:22 AM

Say hi to the Dos for me. Did she ask about me?

Thanks for the rr....

J_Sims · 08-16-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SheDevil

Say hi to the Dos for me. Did she ask about me?

Thanks for the rr....

I have to check on her when I get home the boys may have been a little rough on her last night.... with the big welcome home party and all.........

Jordansrealm · 08-16-2008, 03:35 PM

Did Blackstar this morning not too bad in the sandy sections. HOT as HELL up on the top though. Whew...

Dusty · 08-17-2008, 07:30 AM

You mean Black Star is hot this time of year?

Just teasing. Thanks for the report.

08-15-2008, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	Blackstar in full swing, but bring paddles Headed up Blackstar on the DOS this hot afternoon... did I mention it was HOT up there anyway set out to see if I could get past the under the 1 HR monkey on my shoulder with a geared bike... So first feeling really good but the as I rounded the first corner at the pipe, I found it. I knew they were going to do it but did not know when... Loose soupy sand and loose dirt pulling at the rear wheel the whole way up they not only fixed the gap at the top but graded 96% of the road leaving it very very loose and did I mention it was hot up there this afternoon. so any way My goal was to bust an hour or have it bust me, well today the mountain won I got to the top gate looked down and the Garmin screamed back at me 1:01:18 just think if I had not slowed and stopped to lose my lunch do to pushing so hard I may very well have cracked it while negotiating the loose terain and did I mantion it was a little hot up there with no breeze.... Anyway it is good to have my saucey little girl back home and a pleasure to take her out this afternoon. If you are headed to Blackstar this weekend be prepared for the sand and roll the padel tires like glamis... not that bad but it really sucked at times __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

08-15-2008, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rawhead Senior Member	I went up there this evening as well. While I was happy to see the trail fixed in a few places, te road up was much softer... and slower. I was only able to turn 1:06 to the top. The heat also slows me down. Matter of fact, I think I may have seen you headed down. Were you riding and orange hardtail? Was around 6:15pm and I was headed up from the concrete pipe. __________________ I'd rather be riding my mountain bike thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my mountain bike.

08-15-2008, 11:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Nice rr Jeff, how was the weather? Was it hot up there? __________________ 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.

08-16-2008, 01:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	After a while I didnt mind the surface so much and coming down on it was pretty fun until right near the bottom where Art's speed bumps used to be - suddenly hit super soft silt and the tyre jsut sank! __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

08-16-2008, 04:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
CPATCRASH Geddyup!	Good job! I hear it was HOT up there! __________________ Cowboy. http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/ Daily thought: some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!

08-15-2008, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lovin Member	BAH! I was going to start riding there to escape sand. lol Maybe I could convince my friend, he owns the piece of property right before the pipes, to drive one of his pieces of equipment over it a few dozen times. hehe

08-16-2008, 07:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
CC V.P. Kickstand Inspection	I was up there on Tuesday and was surprised to see all the extra dirt and the grading. I thought it was only going to be on a few sections but it's practically across the whole hill. I was disappointed because I was just starting to get my rhythm on that hill, you see I've only ridden it a few times. Anyway, man that mush was making the climb definitely harder. After a few weeks and adding some water to the mix - we probably won't know the difference. __________________ "To travel by bicycle is a humble, nonagressive way to get close to people. It is a way of saying we are passing through with no thought of invasion or conquest, only the simple will to share a part of the road...Claude Herve, cycled around the world

08-16-2008, 07:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
SheDevil Manah manah...	Say hi to the Dos for me. Did she ask about me? Thanks for the rr.... __________________ Suffering on a bike is noble, as it reflects the full blooming of the will.

08-16-2008, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jordansrealm www.lostmanifesto.com	Did Blackstar this morning not too bad in the sandy sections. HOT as HELL up on the top though. Whew... __________________ "Gene, let me hold on to your nuts for you" - CC "You think you're smart cuz you know words" - Benchwarmers

08-17-2008, 07:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dusty STR Veteran	You mean Black Star is hot this time of year? Just teasing. Thanks for the report.

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