2018 Winter Solstice(ish) Blackstar Ride

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  1. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Ride Name: 2018 Winter Solstice(ish) Blackstar Ride
    When: Tuesday December 18th
    Time: 5:30 pm
    Where: Xmas Tree Farm on Blackstar Canyon Rd
    Ride Description or Details:
    Continuing in my new old tradition of doing the solstice and equinox rides, let's ride for the winter solstice.
    The actual solstice is Friday afternoon evening, but we'll celebrate on Tuesday night. Most of us probably have holiday parties on Friday and Saturday. And, I also have some on Wednesday and Thursday - so Tuesday it is.
    Meet next to the tree farm with a go time of 5:30 by Garmin or Verizon.
    Let's make a goal of meeting at the top about 7:30. If you are faster or slower you can adjust your start time or even location (Skyline for the 909ers?)
    Sunset is at 4:45 pm and so we will be in the dark the whole time.
    Lights will be needed. (except those who like to do without) The moon phase will be between first quarter and full.
    BYO libations for the top or the end back at the cars.
    ?'s - Ask away.
    Invite others, let's make it a party.

    If it's too wet and/or too rainy I might move to maple Springs to 4 Corners or my couch.

    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location: Xmas Tree Farm on Blackstar Canyon Rd off of Silverado Canyon Road which is off of Santiago Canyon Road.
    Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
    Ride Pace: Social Cruise
    Type of Ride: Out and Back
    Rider Limit: No limit
    Anticipated Mileage: 18
    Elevation Gain: 2500
    Ride Duration: 3 hours
    Previous Ride Reports:
    Possible Bail-Outs: Turn around and go back, but you'll be missing out.
    Facilities: No water on trail. The world is our restroom.
    Food/water suggestions: Most get by on a bottle of water or so. Snacks if you want. Maybe a beer or two to toast at Beek's.
    Option to Upload:

    Winter-Solstice-2017.jpg
     
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  2. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Can't do Tuesday, probably Fri/Sat.
     
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  3. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    I'll be there!
     
  4. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    I will be there too. I rode with my son who's 22 years old up Blackstar today. It was his first time. He made it within a mile of Beeks and had enough. I didn't push.
     
  5. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    It sprinkled just a little bit at my house today, can't imagine much more at BStar.
    Doesn't even look like it will be all that cold.
    Hopefully, everyone going can make it all the way up.
     
  6. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    I'll definitely be there... but I can't drink because I have a physical Wednesday AM. Plenty of water, but no food or drink allowed :(

    Elevation gain probably closer to 2200'. Tomorrow night 78% lunar illumination :)
     
  7. BeckTrex

    BeckTrex Member

    Location:
    Yorba Linda, Ca
    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    2009 Giant Trance X3
    I'm planning on being there for this one.
     
  8. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    Sorry, I have to bail. I can't make it tonight.
     
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  9. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I should be there...
     
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  10. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    Boo... :( Was hoping to put a face to the name. See you next ride!
     
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  11. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    I am 68/32 I'll be there.
     
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  12. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I will probably roll at 6:00 ish. :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Is that the gearing you are going to run on your SS?

    See whoever shows up out there. I'll be easy to find; my truck has Xmas lights on top and my popup trailer behind.

    Weather looks good, NWS says low of 56ºF for Fremont Canyon area.
     
  14. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    Stupid job...
     
  15. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    Thanks for the fun ride!! Got to meet some new people, rode most of the way up with Mark and Tom, and then chased J and Steve the whole way down :)

    It was kinda cold, but nothing like last year! Thanks for setting these up Jim!!
     
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  16. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Cannot like. Sorry you couldn't make it out
     
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