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An adventuresome twist on an eipc ride...come see how it rolls at night!
We'll launch at 6 pm from the Black Canyon City trailhead, go south, do the Little Pan Loop CCW, then complete the lollipop on the return. Previous larger group rides have done this in about 6 hours during the day; smaller groups in about 3-4 hours. I'm thinking about 5 hours for this, with the first 1 1/2 - 2 hours in the daylight (which should get us to the intersection with Little Pan). The remainder of the ride will be done in the dark, though there will be a Waxing Gibbous moon to help light the way (somewhat).
That means you'll need at least a 3-hour burn-time (like, as an absolute minimum...) on your light battery(ies) to make it back, or be able to deal with the trail in pale moonlight. Do whatever you need to do to back things up to ensure you're personal safety on a remote trail at night, blah, blah, blah...
It will be hot and humid (monsoon), and the sun will still be up at 6 pm, but most of the intial riding will be climbing the east side of a couple of ridges, so that should be in the shade. As always with this ride, make sure to pack plenty of hydration and snacks/food/energy sources. When we hit the Little Pan Loop (head of the lollipop), there is the opportunity to drop food/water/drinks to pick up on the way back.
Here's a couple other threads with info:
Previous Full-Meal Deal with directions,etc:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=386431&highlight=full+meal+deal
Recent post with various discourse:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=426361
This is a truly great ride; not technical, but demanding, with the added spice of night riding. Not for beginners, and previous experience on the trail is recommended, though not necessary.
Oh, almost forgot, bring some beers for midnight post-tide refreshments...:thumbsup: Grills are optional...
We'll launch at 6 pm from the Black Canyon City trailhead, go south, do the Little Pan Loop CCW, then complete the lollipop on the return. Previous larger group rides have done this in about 6 hours during the day; smaller groups in about 3-4 hours. I'm thinking about 5 hours for this, with the first 1 1/2 - 2 hours in the daylight (which should get us to the intersection with Little Pan). The remainder of the ride will be done in the dark, though there will be a Waxing Gibbous moon to help light the way (somewhat).
That means you'll need at least a 3-hour burn-time (like, as an absolute minimum...) on your light battery(ies) to make it back, or be able to deal with the trail in pale moonlight. Do whatever you need to do to back things up to ensure you're personal safety on a remote trail at night, blah, blah, blah...
It will be hot and humid (monsoon), and the sun will still be up at 6 pm, but most of the intial riding will be climbing the east side of a couple of ridges, so that should be in the shade. As always with this ride, make sure to pack plenty of hydration and snacks/food/energy sources. When we hit the Little Pan Loop (head of the lollipop), there is the opportunity to drop food/water/drinks to pick up on the way back.
Here's a couple other threads with info:
Previous Full-Meal Deal with directions,etc:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=386431&highlight=full+meal+deal
Recent post with various discourse:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=426361
This is a truly great ride; not technical, but demanding, with the added spice of night riding. Not for beginners, and previous experience on the trail is recommended, though not necessary.
Oh, almost forgot, bring some beers for midnight post-tide refreshments...:thumbsup: Grills are optional...
