Nite Ride at Blackstar Tuesday Night 11-20-07 7pm start time!

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

as long as you are there to tow him up Blackstar, i don't think Neil has anything to worry about

There isn't a gear ratio out there low enough for me to be able to do that. I already get ragged on enough by Neil for the grandpa gears I run.

[mtnbikerdude87]

Just got some new lights and I want to test them out! See you guys there. Is there a reason why we park at the tree farm than at the gate? Theft?

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by mtnbikerdude87

Just got some new lights and I want to test them out! See you guys there. Is there a reason why we park at the tree farm than at the gate? Theft?

Can't park at the gate at night, you will get a ticket. There is also a "No Parking" sign there for during the day, as long as your on the the one side of it, you're ok.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

There isn't a gear ratio out there low enough for me to be able to do that. I already get ragged on enough by Neil for the grandpa gears I run.

i vaguely remember him saying you had one of these attached to your rear hub

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

i vaguely remember him saying you had one of these attached to your rear hub

Bastard! I will never let Neil near my bike. Because he'll probably try to put some 11Tooth cog on the back when I'm not looking.

[Fired Yo Momma]

Hey guys I have lights but they suck and do not last very long. I want to ride tommorow night but could I borrow a good light off one of you guys by any chance? Thanks.

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by Fired Yo Momma

Hey guys I have lights but they suck and do not last very long. I want to ride tommorow night but could I borrow a good light off one of you guys by any chance? Thanks.

As slow as you are, don't know if they make any light that last that long..., JK. You can climb Black Star with a cheapy(AA battery type) and use your good light on the descents.

[tkblazer]

yo dave, you can do most of the climb w/o lights if you stay ahead or behind a group with lights. I climbed for a bit w/o lights last week and it only took maybe 30 seconds for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. it will all depend of course on how clear it is out... lets hope i remember to bring my lights tomorrow

[Keith B]

7pm start time?! It took forever to get going last week. Anyone want to roll at 6.30 instead?

[Fired Yo Momma]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

As slow as you are, don't know if they make any light that last that long..., JK. You can climb Black Star with a cheapy(AA battery type) and use your good light on the descents.

I may need a car battery Wow I am glad I did not do your sufferfest ride last Sat. My friends did Andy, Kirk, Dave, and Chris.

[guero]

Originally Posted by Keith B

7pm start time?! It took forever to get going last week. Anyone want to roll at 6.30 instead?

maybe have two groups? i cant get there until right around 7...coming from long beach sucks. thank you to all who waited for me last week.

[Keith B]

I waited last week

[tkblazer]

yea, the ride started a little late... some bubb showed up w/o lights and then couldn't climb fast with the platform pedals

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by tkblazer

yea, the ride started a little late... some bubb showed up w/o lights and then couldn't climb fast with the platform pedals

Yeah that jackhole! Somebody needs to straighten that Bubb out. I kid, I kid Nam.

Let's just hope Neil leaves the cross bike at home this week.

[dubjay]

How fast of a pace is this ride? How many minutes to Beek's?

I have a slight facial injury from my weekend ride that may slow me down a little

[guero]

Originally Posted by dubjay

How fast of a pace is this ride? How many minutes to Beek's?

I have a slight facial injury from my weekend ride that may slow me down a little

there are some bubbs that fly up to beeks in just over an hour i think, and there are some bubbs who still somewhat fly there, then there are some bubbs who cruise there (like me, but im gonna start pushing harder to work on my speed).

[Devoid169]

Is the trailhead map accurate for the start of this ride? And how close to it can I/should I park? I'll be coming in from Huntington Beach. Thanks!! Donny

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by Devoid169

Is the trailhead map accurate for the start of this ride? And how close to it can I/should I park? I'll be coming in from Huntington Beach. Thanks!! Donny

Donny, just park at the tree lot and ride toward the gate. From HB, take the 55 north and exit Chapman and head east. It turns into Santaigo Canyon Rd. After passing Irvine Lake, you will see the christmas tree lot on your left, make a left there on Silverado Canyon Rd and then a quick left on Black Star.

[tkblazer]

Originally Posted by dubjay

How fast of a pace is this ride? How many minutes to Beek's?

I have a slight facial injury from my weekend ride that may slow me down a little

i'll probly be cruisin it, i can only get my saddle up so high on a 15" frame. although judging from my last ride with you, i was hurtin while you were cruising

[1x1clyde]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

Yeah that jackhole! Somebody needs to straighten that Bubb out. I kid, I kid Nam.

Let's just hope Neil leaves the cross bike at home this week.

I thought you wanted to try the 48x17 on Blackstar this time?
I do have a fresh new 14t we can slap on your SS if you want to go that route....don't leave your bike unattended tomorrow night!