Black Star Social Cruise

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  1. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Ride Name: Black Star Social Cruise
    When: Tuesday, August 2 (Today...)
    Time: 6:00 P.M.
    Where: Black Star Canyon Road near Peltzer's Tree Farm
    Ride Description or Details:
    Social cruise... I've been off the bike for most of the last week+. It's time to start working off all the garbage I ate on our road trip. :)

    If I'm alone, I may take a light and push on to Sierra Peak. Round trip on that ride is 23ish and 3000+.

    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location: Black Star Canyon Road- Park near the tree farm
    Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
    Ride Pace: Social Cruise
    Type of Ride: Out and Back
    Rider Limit:
    Anticipated Mileage: Base ride is 17 miles
    Elevation Gain: 2,200
    Ride Duration: 2-3 hours
    Previous Ride Reports:
    Possible Bail-Outs: Turn around and coast downhill... Short uphill section at Hidden Ranch.
    Facilities: Lots of bushes.
    Food/water suggestions: 2 bottles usually does it with some left over.
    Option to Upload:
     
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  2. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    I may very well ride out there and join ya.

    I'll stop by OTH on my way out. Will also have a light so Sierra Peak is a very good possibility.
     
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  3. Andy

    Andy Well-Known Member

    Location:
    The OC, Calif
    Name:
    Andy
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Chameleon
    I was gonna post I'm a maybe... But I don't have any decent lights (just a crappy thing I got off ebay, more to let drivers see me than light up a trail)
     
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  4. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Out and back to Beeks' you won't need a light.
     
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  5. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Come on out! The light really is more for the optional Sierra Peak extra credit.
     
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  6. Torrent77

    Torrent77 Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Dave
    I might join you on this one. Its been a few weeks since I rode.
     
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  7. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    I was just thinking about hitting Blackstar after work today. I'll join you guys to Beeks and head back down while you motor on up to Sierra Peak.
     
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  8. Torrent77

    Torrent77 Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Dave
    I'd like to preemptively apologize if I become the chubby huffing slob in the back.
     
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  9. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Cool... Sounds like it's shaping up to be a social ride. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    Don't worry, you'll have company! I'm no speed demon.
     
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  11. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    :Barefoot:
    Neither am I :whistling:
     
  12. Andy

    Andy Well-Known Member

    Location:
    The OC, Calif
    Name:
    Andy
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Chameleon
    I haven't ridden much the past week, sometimes my back goes out, but I need to ride, so hopefully this'll do it some good...

    ...looks like there might be several Santa Cruz Highball's - I'll be the slow one :whistling:
     
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  13. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Give a wave to those of us racing!
     
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  14. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Where does your back go when it does go out?:confused: I hate "two timing" backs!:mad:
     
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  15. Andy

    Andy Well-Known Member

    Location:
    The OC, Calif
    Name:
    Andy
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Chameleon
    Lower back, in the middle.
    Obviously did something to it once...
    Hasn't been too bad until a few days ago...
    luckily, just "twinges" of irritation and not debilitating pain...
     
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  16. Torrent77

    Torrent77 Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Dave
    My back goes out with my right foot. I'm left with 2 left feet awkwardly limping around. Getting old sux
     
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  17. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    Count me in. It's been too long since I've ridden B*.
     
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  18. Cougar

    Cougar Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Washington City, UT (near St. George)
    Name:
    Craig
    Current Bike:
    '14 Turner Burner
    I'm out, I'm up in San Fran for work. :(

    On the plus side, I found my light!
     
  19. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    So you've got that going for you. Which is nice.
     
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  20. Cougar

    Cougar Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Washington City, UT (near St. George)
    Name:
    Craig
    Current Bike:
    '14 Turner Burner
    I love that reference/quote :)
     
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  21. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Can't go wrong w/ Bill!
     
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  22. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    Thanks for the ride guys, that was fun. Good to put some faces to screen names.
     
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  23. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    We should do this more often. Cool ride with some cool peeps. Thanks for putting this together.
     
  24. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Yelled and waved at Jason as I drove in to OTH. Hope y'all had a good time.
     
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  25. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Good seeing ya out there. :thumbsup:
     
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  26. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Gunga galunga...gunga...gunga lagunga.

     
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  27. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Best deadpan delivery in the world!
     
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  28. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    The only thing that messes up that scene (which was almost entirely ad-libbed) is the expression on the boy's face. He seems to be smiling, when he should be terrified.

    And although Bill Murray was/is amazing - he often has a little smile while delivering his absurd lines. Comedian Steven Wright gets the award for best deadpan delivery in the world, IMO.

    Wait, what was this thread about? Oh yeah, riding Blackstar. I'll let you Fireroad Cowboys continue that discussion...
     
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  29. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I almost forgot what he used to look like. The years have not been kind...

    If you come along on one of these, we'll take the super secret (not really) single tracks down, although I'm really only familiar with 3 out of the 5. In the dark! Legally! Sort of...

    Although that might not be a good idea for you. You'd probably see some kids you know. They were scattered every 20 feet on the flat section at the bottom. I don't think they were hiking...
     
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  30. Torrent77

    Torrent77 Well-Known Member

    Name:
    Dave
    Thank guys for an awesome ride. I look forward to another social ride, but next time I will leave the All mountain beast at home and come with something lighter.
     
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