Summer Solstice Blackstar

When I use less than 1000, I go fast too. Then i add a second light to my handlebar and go even faster.

 

Try adding a third...

 

That one is stashed in the pack for when the others die on long rides.

 

I like my Brighteyes 1600, which is good enough for the stuff I know well, like Main Divide and Motorway.

If I were to venture outside of my comfort zone at night, I'd want another unit...

I also have a cheap Amazon light that's a few years old. It sometimes turns off on bumpy terrain. That increases the pucker factor.

 

I know this is a derail (I'm getting good at this), but lets all give some thought to our charging techniques. A patient came in last week and told me he had a garage fire. He said he was charging some garage tool battery packs and something went south. Don't know any other details except that the fire caused over $100,000 damage. They say to charge batteries in a metal pail, but I don't know. Maybe we should start a thread in the Workshop on battery care (if there isn't one already)

 

I’ve missed this too many times, and have not combined alcohol and MTB in a coon’s age, so, AYE!!!!!

I’d be up for continuing on to Skinsuit with a partner to notify the authorities if I become cat food.

 

Think I could borrow a light just for Thursday's ride? I still need time searching for and purchasing one. Thanks

 

I can bring both of mine! Not a problem...

 

I'll bring an extra light and handle bar mount too. You're good to go!

 

@horsebikerider has been inviting people left and right....you might end up with a somewhat larger group than you think.

 

Will be bringing lights. Not sure that they will be needed. Maybe just on the pavement outside the gate going back to the Tree Farm.

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@mtnbikej is exaggerating. I invited 2 people

 

The more the merrier. Even if you married a liar. Ha

 

Tonight we ride! Summer is officially here. Looks like it will be warm, not hot.

 

Oh no. Some of us are socially awkward.

 

This is the longest day of the year, so no lights allowed tonight!

 

The idea is to be at Beeks at sunset, meaning ride down in the dark. I'll leave the ride-by-braille stunts to other, abler riders.

 

I'm on it.

 

Fine. I’ll ask the guys to blindfold you before the descent.

 

If the traffic gods cooperate, I should be at the tree farm about 6:00.

Gotta make sure the boss doesn't find me...

 

Turn off Strava?

 

See you at the tree farm, RTR @ 6.

 

If not on time, just pedal faster. 6pm gives even me enough time to get there by 8:04 sunset.
Others could start at 7 and make it by sunset.

 

I'll be there and bringing some fast and slow people. Might get an early start. C-ya there.

 

Is there any cell phone reception along the way?

It would be nice to see an on-the-spot report as things progress.

I plan to do a "Northern range Summer Solstice ride" myself.

 

Be right there!!!!

Or not. Daughter isn't ready for this yet, and I'm still solo dad. Have fun out there, summer celebrators!

 

Great group and lots of fun out there tonite-nice meeting some new peeps

That’s me in the photo, it appears that my beer is on FIRE