SORBA November Night Ride - UPDATED INFORMATION

[Angela]

The Explore the Trails Ride scheduled for Sunday, November 7th at Modoc/Stevens Creek has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for another time.............in its place will be the following event that will combine the Explore the Trails Ride scheduled for November 7th and the night ride we were working on for November 13th.

SORBA Bikefest
Saturday, November 6th

Location: Bartram Lake Trail

12:30pm - afternoon ride beginning at Petersburg Campground Trailhead parking lot (don't forget you are required to wear hunter orange - inexpensive vests are available at WalMart)

3:30pm - meet at campsite #2 (this campsite is easily accessible from the trail and will be marked) for a bike maintenance clinic and cookout (hotdogs, drinks, etc) that will begin between 4:30 and 5:00.

6:00pm - meet at Petersburg Campground Trailhead parking lot for a night ride on the trail (we plan to have some extra lights available if people would like to try some night riding)

8:00pm - back to campsite #2 for a campfire (marshmallows, s'mores, drinks, whatever)

Here is the contact information for those of you who wish to camp [phone] or www.reserveuse.com

We do need a count if you'd like to participate........feel free to join in on whichever activity appeals to you - if you plan to join us for the events involving food or snacks we need to know that you will join us so we will have a headcount and can plan for it. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

We have limited extra lights available and suggest people come and try them on a one or two mile section of trail so that everyone who would like to try night riding has the chance........it is on a first come, first served basis so you need to let us know in advance if you would like to borrow a light.

[Angela]

I modified the above information with the changes, etc but realized it didn't change the date so I was afraid people would not revisit to notice the date change and additions..........please reread the above message if you are interested in this event

[joxur223]

I'd really like to come.. I've got to cancel something on that day first. I'll get back to you.

On a side note, if I did come I'd have to borrow a light. But I may buy some before then. What is a good kit, from start to finish? I really have no idea what all is needed. I'd like to get something fairly robust that I could use for a few hours if necessary... Is a helmet light needed in addition to the bike-mounted light?

[Angela]

We will have a few lights that can be shared to get a taste of nightriding by those who sign up to do so........I can put your name on that list if you'd like so you can try one out. Then if you buy a light system in the meantime we can take you off.

Generally the better the light and the longer the burn time the higher the price......if you've never ridden at night before you might want to give it a try before investing in the equipment since minimally you'll spend over $100 for a basic light kit.

Of the people who night ride, you will have a chance there to take a look at several different sytems. Take a look back on the skills forum at some comments made there.

[Angela]

We are finalizing plans for Saturday's Bike Fest..........if you plan to join us for some or all of the activities and have not already emailed me, please let me know so we will have enough food, drink, etc . Thanks - email me directly at [e-mail]