Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted May 20, 2015 There is similar info on the events tab on the GS Giants Facebook page. We've been doing this event for about four years now. Two as Beyond Starbucks and now this will be two as a "GS Giants" event. This is truly an amazing area. It's a way to ride in the cooler higher altitude areas of the High Sierras, have incredible catered meals, hot springs and beat the traffic home to be with your family on Labor Day. There will be gps tracks for all levels. Rides are self-guided so use your gps or find a ride leader. No one volunteered last year and I ended up leading one giant group and that was a bad idea. I will lead a semi-advanced ride this year but am limiting it to about 7 riders. Even if pavement is your thing, there's plenty of that to be had. The highlight of the ride is Sunday morning riding up to the top of a 12,400' mountain to see the White Mountain Research Station. It's the one day of the year they open the gate to the public. It's not that difficult a ride but Silver Canyon is a bit steep with some tight switchbacks. I did it myself after riding for 6 months. There's an easier way up and down but it's a lot longer. We will also see petroglyphs, alpine lakes and get to soak our tired bones in nearby hot springs. Official registration link here. That gets you three nights camping, two dinners and beverages. We will also be having a professional photographer take your photos during the weekend. We also have sponsors this year and will be doing a raffle fundraiser for Lost for a Reason charity. Please post up with any questions. https://youtu.be/S_bETUqVpQ8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason R 472 My Ride Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Can you put a link to google maps where this event is? Or am I blind and missed it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted May 21, 2015 You are correct. It's being held at Brown's Owen River campground. Just search for "Benton Crossing" on Google maps and you'll see it. It's just ne of Crawley Lake on Benton Crossing road off 395 about five miles east just where the road turns south. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Registration link is live! If you see a field for tshirts, there is no tshirt. If you "buy" one, you'll get two raffle tix instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason R 472 My Ride Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Is September 3 a travel to event day? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Is September 3 a travel to event day? Yeah I plan to ride up there Thur, set up camp and then just chill. No official dinner Thur night either. Fri and Sat are all-day rides available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason R 472 My Ride Report post Posted June 22, 2015 OK im signed up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarpedRotor 145 My Ride Report post Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) In case anyone needed exact address or GPS coordinates. Brown's Owens River Campground 6766 Benton Crossing Rd Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Brown%27s+Owens+River+Campground/@37.6929189,-118.7609308,986m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!1m3!3m2!1s0x0:0xf13ab7d4fc19a323!2sBrown%27s+Town+Campgrounds!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0x0e95690b544cb2cd!6m1!1e1?hl=en It is roughly 6.8 miles northeast from the "Green Church" turn off of the 395. Edited July 28, 2015 by WarpedRotor 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Just three more weeks to sign up! We have a great crew coming right now but I just don't want you missing out on such a cool ride! See above for registration link. Tracks posted shortly will be at all levels: A, B and C. You can purchase raffle tix at the link or bring cash! Proceeds go to not only buy down your cost to attend, but to raise some funds for Lost for a Reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jafix 51 Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Looks like it'll be a great event, wish I could make it. Headed to Sedona that weekend to visit some family and do a bit of riding out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 12, 2015 Our event sponsors and what they are providing: BMW US Riders Academy ($ to offset your cost) Michelin Tire USA ($ to offset your cost) Jesse Luggage ($ to offset your cost) Black Dog Cycle Works (BDCW beanie, t-shirts, bottle openers, Enduristan tool roll) Giant Loop (Diablo tank bag, t-shirts) ADV Addicts (t-shirts, stickers) ACD Racing USA (gift cert for skid plates) Konflict Suspension (gift cert for suspension) Sena Bluetooth (two Prism video cameras) Woody's Wheel Works (t-shirts, hats, stickers) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 14, 2015 GPS Tracks! Use them! There will not be one group ride like last time. It's self-led so now's a great time to figure out your gps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 16, 2015 I have a menu! Friday night: roast pork tenderloin, mac & cheese, green beans, tossed green salad ranch/italian rolls, butter, homemade brownies.Saturday night: herb roasted rosemary chicken, over roasted squash w/jalapenos, onions, zuchini, bakers baked potato with fixings and napa cabbage salad (napa cabbage, cilantro, gala apples, honey dijon) and PIE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Mammoth Brewing 395 IPA too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason R 472 My Ride Report post Posted August 17, 2015 So I am checking out the tracks and its a bit confusing. Are alot of the tracks running to dead ends? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason R 472 My Ride Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Oh i think i see what is happening. You are not tracking on the paved roads. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Yup. There are a few in/out routes too like up White Mountain road. It goes to the WMRC and then you turn around and come back. Other tracks begin/end typically at pavement. Glad to see you're looking at them though! I'm a big believer in GPS enhancing your adventure skills. Anyone can follow someone along a dirt road. Where's the fun in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 20, 2015 more vids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Hall 4,295 My Rides (3) Report post Posted August 20, 2015 two more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites