Vernal Equinox / Last Day of Winter Blackstar Ride

Discussion in 'Trailhead' started by Rumpled, Mar 13, 2021.


As a former Amazon Associate I continue to get screwed trying to stay qualified as an Amazon Affiliate. So I quit!


Want to donate to imtbtrails?

Added to Calendar: 03-19-21
  1. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Ride Name: Vernal Equinox / Last Day of Winter Blackstar Ride
    When: Friday, March 19th, 2020
    Time: 5:30 pm
    Where: Xmas Tree Farm on Blackstar Canyon Rd
    Ride Description or Details:
    Continuing in my theme of doing a group ride on seasonal dates...
    As this date will be the last day of winter (official vernal equinox 2:37 am on 03/20) in our Northern Hemisphere, let's do another Blackstar ride.
    Us slower folks will be starting at 5:30 to make it to Beek's by 7:30.
    Faster people can start later or do extra credit past Beek's place.
    The goal is to meet at Beek's at 7:30 and toast the vernal equinox. And perform whatever solstice or pagan rituals you feel like. (Please, no human or animal sacrifices).

    Lights will be needed, we will have little moon as it will be 30% waxing crescent.

    Sunset is at 7:03 pm, so just before we get to Beek's.

    Any significant rain on the day or preceding days will cancel as none of use want that Blackstar clay.

    ~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
    Meet Location: mas Tree Farm on Blackstar Canyon Rd , near the intersection with Silverado Canyon Rd, which is near its' intersection with Santiago Canyon Rd.
    Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate
    Ride Pace: Social Cruise
    Type of Ride: Out and Back
    Rider Limit: Let's see - 9 miles x 5280 ft / 6 ft spacing = 7920
    Anticipated Mileage: 18
    Elevation Gain: 2200
    Ride Duration: 3 Hours
    Previous Ride Reports:
    Possible Bail-Outs: Turn around and go back, but you'll be missing out.
    Facilities: Probably no drinkable water on trail. The world is our restroom, just don't pee near a stream.
    Food/water suggestions: ost get by on a bottle of water or so. Snacks if you want. Maybe a beer or two or something to toast the equinox at Beek's.
    Option to Upload:

    162284-It-s-The-First-Day-Of-Spring.jpg
     
    Faust29, Cyclotourist, Grego and 8 others like this.
  2. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    I love your commitment to doing these commemorative rides. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    5 days out, predicted high 0f 71. Favorable conditions, and I have that day off. :)
     
  4. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    Dang wish I could make this one but already have overlapping plans early next morning. Hope to catch ya one the next one.
     
  5. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Ah, sleep is overrated!
     
    Faust29, Grego and Runs with Scissors like this.
  6. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Agreed. As the saying goes (for Uncle Sam's Misguided Children - USMC) you can sleep when you're dead. :p
     
    Faust29 likes this.
  7. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Well, domestic issues arose and this was not in the cards. Hope it was fun.

    How could it not be? :thumbsup:
     
    Faust29 likes this.
  8. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    We did have a good time.
    4 started, 1 turned back due to lack of fitness (acceptable losses)
    2 of my other friends went up at 3 because one refuses to ride at night and we saw them coming down.
    David, @Lost Kiwi and I enjoyed a beer at Beeks and rode down as it got chilly.
    Overall very pleasant on the way up.
    Spring starts tomorrow!
     
  9. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Great to see you again @Rumpled and thanks for pointing out some more of the the single tracks for me :thumbsup:
    sunset.jpg
     
  10. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    I think I see one! Over there toward the bottom of your photo, right?
     
Loading...


As a former Amazon Associate I continue to get screwed trying to stay qualified as an Amazon Affiliate. So I quit!


Want to donate to imtbtrails?