Los Penasquitos, Tuesday Night 5 PM 1/1/08-CANCELED!!: 01-01-2008

[TCB]

Just got this email from the Ranger at PQ


The sunny warm weather has allowed us to open the main trails again. All the main trails are open. The single track trails, Carson and Sycamore Crossings and the trail east of Black Mountain Road remain closed due to unsafe conditions. Enjoy!!

Gina Washington
Senior Park Ranger, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
City Of San Diego, Park & Recreation Department, Open Space Division
(85 538-8066 phone
(85 536-8334 fax

[Roadstar_Rider]

Hey everyone. How would this be for a beginner? My brother got me into this and I just bought a new bike for myself for christmas. id like to get into this more.

[OffRoadie]

Do you have lights Roadstar?

[Roadstar_Rider]

nope but i can get some. Is a regular handle bar mounted light ok? I also have a headlamp I use when Hiking or fishing in the dark. Just let me know what I need.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by Roadstar_Rider

nope but i can get some. Is a regular handle bar mounted light ok? I also have a headlamp I use when Hiking or fishing in the dark. Just let me know what I need.

Well, it needs to be a light rated for MTB/trail use. Some other lights that are intended more for road riding/commuting don't put out adequate light for nighttime trail riding. What kind of light is it exactly?

As for the ride being newb friendly--I guess that all depends on your level of fitness going into it. We usually push a pretty good pace. There is no pressure and we can have more regroups if needed, but we've had people comment that the pace was high.

For what it's worth, BJammin and I ride our SS's a lot on the Tuesday night ride, so the pace isn't any faster than a 32:19/20. Which also means it's not slower than that either though.

[sladnas]

I've got the San Diego crew's "extra light" right now that you can use for the ride. Not sure if I'll make this ride, so I'll pass it off to PacMan to hand out if needed.

[Roadstar_Rider]

This is a light I found at a local bike shop. Will this work. I havent bought it yet.

http://www.cygolite.com/2-Products/2-Hiflux200.htm


they have it for 80 bucks.

is a helmet mounted light necessary also or will this do?

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by Roadstar_Rider

This is a light I found at a local bike shop. Will this work. I havent bought it yet.

http://www.cygolite.com/2-Products/2-Hiflux200.htm


they have it for 80 bucks.

is a helmet mounted light necessary also or will this do?

The link says it's equivelant to a 10 watt halogen, so it should be adequate, but just barely.

[jason1234]

edit: Nm

[Quadad]

Hey look my first post. I am 90% in for the first. Also I don't know where to put this so if someone wants to move it or repost it that would be great but I am doing this ride tonight at 7:30 if anyone wants to join me and a few others. Someone that can navigate would be great. If you can't drive that is ok I am sure I can get us though just don't be mad if we get a little lost.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by Quadad

Hey look my first post. I am 90% in for the first. Also I don't know where to put this so if someone wants to move it or repost it that would be great but I am doing this ride tonight at 7:30 if anyone wants to join me and a few others. Someone that can navigate would be great. If you can't drive that is ok I am sure I can get us though just don't be mad if we get a little lost.

If you want to post a ride in the future, go to the TRAILHEAD forum and click on NEW RIDE. The rest is pretty self explanatory from there. Fill in Trail location, date and time in the title bar, make sure the date is correct (it automatically lists the current day) and fill in ride info. It's always best to use more info than less. Directions are a good idea too.

[Quadad]

Thanks PacMan. You want to come tonight?

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by Quadad

Thanks PacMan. You want to come tonight?

That sounds funny Dilip.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by Quadad

Thanks PacMan. You want to come tonight?

I'm riding Santa Rosa Plateau at 3PM and then I'm busy after that. Thanks anyway.

[Quadad]

Get yer head out of the gutter I didn't spell it with a "u" and even if I had I wasn't making any sort of offer..... per say.... wait who's pacman again?

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by Quadad

Get yer head out of the gutter I didn't spell it with a "u" and even if I had I wasn't making any sort of offer..... per say.... wait who's pacman again?

...nice try


seriously thou...
how was your ride tonight?

[PacMan]

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• nappyt [12-27-2007 10:09 PM] - out of state

Well, ya. That and the whole "not owning any lights thing".

[jason1234]

Anyone got an extra light that I can borrow for this ride until i can purchase my own?

[bjammin]

Originally Posted by jason1234

Anyone got an extra light that I can borrow for this ride until i can purchase my own?

Ya...
MARK?