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andy aka rut · 02-24-2007, 07:38 PM

Just a reminder the start time is 5:30. It will be pitch dark so bring a light. Hopefully you'll be able to dump it off with someone at the bottom of Motorway.
I'm bringing a 6 watt cheapy that I use for my booze cruize'n.

Good Luck everyone!!!!

sauce · 02-24-2007, 07:49 PM

is a light required?

andy aka rut · 02-24-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sauce

is a light required?

No a light is not required, but it will be totally dark till after 6am. I normally ride my bike to work and at 5:30 the sky is still black.
good luck!

Keith B · 02-24-2007, 08:10 PM

It was light last year at 6.10ish. I'm not going to take a light because my theory is that other people will have them and light the way and 40mins later it wont be needed. Blackstar to Beeks is smooth and there arent many obstacles to avoid (Famous last words?!)

sauce · 02-24-2007, 08:13 PM

yeah, i did blackstar w/o a light already! not by choice! hahaha. i don't have a cheap light, and i don't have anybody to take my expensive light. ah well.

Keith B · 02-24-2007, 08:21 PM

Graham can take your light from you at the bottom of Motorway if you want to take it. He'll also have your spare juice if you want.

ThinkFast · 02-24-2007, 08:23 PM

I just picked up this light the other day.
Cat Eye HL-EL410 Front Bike Light

Cost $40. Really small and light. Obviously won't touch my HID for brightness but it seems to put out a nice light, especially for how small it is. I plan on keeping it in my Camelback as an emergency light after the race.

tkblazer · 02-24-2007, 08:30 PM

good luck to all of you!

mp3 · 02-24-2007, 08:43 PM

Thanks but I think I'll just boost my carrot intake this week. It'll be dark but I don't think a light is required. Once ya start climbing there's no real need for it and you'll be able to see pretty clearly before even reaching Beaks. Just my $0.02

ocrider · 02-24-2007, 09:04 PM

I did the early strart last year and mooched off some other peoples lights and there were motorcycles guiding us through the mud puddles. By the time we got about a half mile form Hidden Ranch a light wasnt needed.

SScheetz · 02-25-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mp3

Thanks but I think I'll just boost my carrot intake this week. It'll be dark but I don't think a light is required. Once ya start climbing there's no real need for it and you'll be able to see pretty clearly before even reaching Beaks. Just my $0.02

The only problem with that plan Mario is that you’re so fast that it’ll still be dark by the time you’re on the motorway.

Abui · 02-25-2007, 01:49 PM

you get a flat, mechanical, or ?

pshloss · 02-25-2007, 09:05 PM

I did the early start last year, which started at 5:00. It was light by 5:45. So it's a pretty small window of need this year, since it starts at 5:30.

roadkillross · 02-25-2007, 10:02 PM

i hear sauce is gonna be takin first in her class whoop whoop in advance

sauce · 02-26-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downhillross13

i hear sauce is gonna be takin first in her class whoop whoop in advance

ha ha. small problem w/ that - there are no classes.

mtnbikej · 02-26-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downhillross13

i hear sauce is gonna be takin first in her class whoop whoop in advance

Guess that means she has to beat all 400 riders.

mtnbikej

roadkillross · 02-26-2007, 09:54 AM

yeah well.....she best get to training

Sharky · 02-26-2007, 10:00 AM

Have you ridden with that girl...daumnnnn...don't be surprised if she smokes 'em ALL !!

Good luck to all racing this weekend. I should be able to make it to show a bit of support.

~ Pakiha ~ · 02-26-2007, 10:31 AM

Are we doing some picnic for supporters??

sauce · 02-26-2007, 11:22 AM

oh great. no pressure. :-) i can't wait to chill with str ppl (especially sharky) after counting coup. my goal is to make it in before noon. plenty of time left to hang out! :-) extra motivation to finish the race as fast as possible!

ps - is it okay to just tell the volunteers i'm riding single-speed after the race? or should i tell them before?

02-24-2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
andy aka rut STR Veteran	VQ and CC participants! Just a reminder the start time is 5:30. It will be pitch dark so bring a light. Hopefully you'll be able to dump it off with someone at the bottom of Motorway. I'm bringing a 6 watt cheapy that I use for my booze cruize'n. Good Luck everyone!!!! __________________ "I haven't worn that dress in a couple weeks!"-Dino Brown "Tim, You're coming home with me tonight!" - Jesse (Intergadriv3r)

02-24-2007, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	It was light last year at 6.10ish. I'm not going to take a light because my theory is that other people will have them and light the way and 40mins later it wont be needed. Blackstar to Beeks is smooth and there arent many obstacles to avoid (Famous last words?!) __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

02-24-2007, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	Graham can take your light from you at the bottom of Motorway if you want to take it. He'll also have your spare juice if you want. __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

02-24-2007, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
ThinkFast STR Veteran	I just picked up this light the other day. Cat Eye HL-EL410 Front Bike Light Cost $40. Really small and light. Obviously won't touch my HID for brightness but it seems to put out a nice light, especially for how small it is. I plan on keeping it in my Camelback as an emergency light after the race. __________________ "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together". - African Proverb

02-24-2007, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	good luck to all of you! __________________ Bananaseat: i'm hitting it on a regular basis

02-24-2007, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	is a light required?

02-24-2007, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	yeah, i did blackstar w/o a light already! not by choice! hahaha. i don't have a cheap light, and i don't have anybody to take my expensive light. ah well.

02-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
mp3 mirroring the trail	Thanks but I think I'll just boost my carrot intake this week. It'll be dark but I don't think a light is required. Once ya start climbing there's no real need for it and you'll be able to see pretty clearly before even reaching Beaks. Just my $0.02 __________________ Fully Loop Junkie "Don't think, just ride" Blog: Enjoying The Ride

02-24-2007, 09:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
ocrider STR Veteran	I did the early strart last year and mooched off some other peoples lights and there were motorcycles guiding us through the mud puddles. By the time we got about a half mile form Hidden Ranch a light wasnt needed. __________________ sickest bikes>> Feltracing.com Coolest LBS Switchback Cyclery Best Grips > Ergon Ergonomics other supporters: Warrior's Society Sprocket Head Sambazon

02-25-2007, 01:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Abui On the edge of chaos	A light isn't needed unless you get a flat, mechanical, or ?

02-25-2007, 09:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
pshloss Senior Member	I did the early start last year, which started at 5:00. It was light by 5:45. So it's a pretty small window of need this year, since it starts at 5:30. __________________ "If you snatch enough purses, you learn a few things about Mace." - Earl from My Name is Earl

02-25-2007, 10:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	i hear sauce is gonna be takin first in her class whoop whoop in advance __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

02-26-2007, 09:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	yeah well.....she best get to training __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

02-26-2007, 10:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sharky Sister Mary	Have you ridden with that girl...daumnnnn...don't be surprised if she smokes 'em ALL !! Good luck to all racing this weekend. I should be able to make it to show a bit of support. __________________ Division 26 Danger Will Robinson !!

02-26-2007, 10:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
~ Pakiha ~ Lethal when nessesary	Are we doing some picnic for supporters?? __________________ "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who will endure pain with patience" - J. Caesar I am leaving the world the Same way I got here, By Accident.

02-26-2007, 11:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	oh great. no pressure. :-) i can't wait to chill with str ppl (especially sharky) after counting coup. my goal is to make it in before noon. plenty of time left to hang out! :-) extra motivation to finish the race as fast as possible! ps - is it okay to just tell the volunteers i'm riding single-speed after the race? or should i tell them before? Last edited by sauce; 02-26-2007 at 11:22 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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