Yup La Habra, used to be in La Mirada. I can't wait for this.

2 weeks! Here's the FB event....share and promote yall. If you can't make it, be sure to throw 5 bucks in the pot so we can feed the diggers. Support downhillers putting in dig time in SoCal.

FB event

Do we PayPal that $5 to you?

Yes....dh43fh@gmail.com

And I need trail bosses who can run a crew. If that sounds like something you can handle, gimme a shout.

I can help out being a trail boss. Been out there digging enough to have an idea of what Jason's looking for

I know we already spoke about it, but for the sake of others reading this thread, I'm down to be a trail boss. If you've never met me before, I'll be the guy who doesn't know anything, and doesn't own a bike. I just dig to be around sweaty, dirty men.

Kali has come on board providing product for the raffle as well. Man....Kali and Loaded have been HUGE GP supporters. They have my business!

Calling all pirates....time to get this done! Its not just the dh world watching anymore. Events like this help us shop for sponsors for YOU! Lets show um how we do....dig hard....ride hard!

Share on your fb wall if you got one...bring some friends...show of force!
FB event

I'm Debating hard on weather I should race or come to G.P. dig day

Its sucks they overlap. But Jesus...Fontana races every other weekend of the year. Its ridiculous trying to plan around them.

Will do what I can to make it for the dig day. either way ill help with lunch for a fellow GP.

anyone have a 6 inch (160mm) rotor extra laying around used or new i can have or buy please let me know and bring it thanks!

I've got 2 one avid one Hayes I'll bring them

I need a stem with a low stack height anyone got one I can use

@ magic Mac... I got one or 2. I will take them to the dig day at Ellsworth.

Sweet thanks guys

I got something 6" and round ill bring for u as well. Hope you like it

If anyone needs a ride from Point Loma (San Diego) area on Sunday morning, I have room for one person and one bike!

savagejw@gmail

48hr warning! Woo Hoo!! James and Josh are gonna show us what's REALLY possible on those jumps.

Bring WORK GLOVES guys!!!! These rocks are like glass sandpaper.

http://goo.gl/maps/G2ocj

In case some of you haven't been there and don't know how to use Google Maps to punch in the address to get directions or follow instructions on how to take the first driveway or see the GP banner with directional arrow.

By the way, pay attention to that note about bringing gloves. There are 3 or 4 sections of trail where moving rocks is the primary job, and without gloves you're only going to last about 20 minutes. Then you'll be standing around for 3 hours and 40 minutes, wishing you had stopped at Home Depot on the way and bought some $4 gloves. I have one extra pair to loan out.

Hey kids - I'm comin from uptown SD area - I have room for 3-4 more with a pickup (room for 2 bikes on a hitch rack and whatever int he bed - it's got a tonneau cover though) - any takers?

im up for some carpooling. im in pb

Here is a write-up I did for those that RSVP'd with me through SDMBA. Figured you guys should know this stuff already, but just in case:
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What:
Ellsworth Dig Day

Where:
Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles
16225 Highland Trails Dr, Ramona, CA

If you've been here before, but not recently, please note that the entrance is NOT the old entrance. The entrance is off of Highland Trails Drive, just off of Highland Valley Road. There is a gate to the right immediately after you turn onto Highland Trails Drive from Highland Valley Road. There will be a Gravity Pirates banner and an arrow sign to help guide you.

If you still don't know how to copy and paste the address into Google Maps and follow the instructions above, here is a map link:
http://goo.gl/maps/G2ocj

Parking:
There is limited parking, so please carpool if you can!
There are 3 areas to park:
Lower lot will be designated for vehicles without 4WD or AWD
Middle and top lot will be designated for vehicles that can make it up the graded, but not paved, steep driveway.
There will be parking guides available to direct you where to park.

Check-in:
-Check in at the SDMBA Booth, which will be located at the middle lot (this goes for GP peeps too). This is also where the lunch, raffle, and demo will be. Please check in BEFORE 9:00am.
-You will be asked to sign a waiver (this is a new waiver, so if you've signed one previously, you will still need to sign a new waiver).
-You MUST provide proof of health insurance to DIG or RIDE! If you do not provide proof of insurance, you will NOT get a wristband and will not be able to dig or ride.
-Once you've signed a waiver and provided proof of insurance, you will get a wristband. You will not be able to go to the top lot without a wristband!
-Choose your trailboss (they will be nearby) and once your trailboss has enough volunteers, your group will head out to work on a designated section of trail.

Timeline:
9AM - Official meet and greet before hitting the trail. There will be trail bosses for each area to help guide the work.
1PM - Lunch! Come on down to the Ellsworth, Loaded, and SDMBA trailers for some grub. We'll do the raffle while everyone is eating.
2PM - Let's ride! Grab an Ellsworth demo or your own steed and enjoy the amazing Ellsworth trail!

What to bring:
-PROOF OF HEALTH INSURANCE
-Water
-Work gloves (You may be working with a lot of ROCK, so gloves that are more durable than bike gloves are recommended)
-Your favorite trail tools (shovel, rock bar, picks, spades, sledgehammer, Mcleod, clippers, etc.) and be sure to mark them so you know which one is yours
-Walkie Talkies, if you have them
-Your bike (if you plan to ride)

Do NOT:
-Do not bring alcohol.
-Do not forget your health insurance card
-Do not enter at the top gate, enter at the lower gate right off of Highland Trails Dr from Highland Valley Road.
-Do not be late!

Organized by:
Gravity Pirates – SoCal’s largest group of DH/FR riders who want to give back to the DH/FR community.
(http://gravitypirates.dust.tv/)

Host:
Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles and the Ellsworth TrailWorx Crew - Demos and trailer support on hand. All dig participants are eligible for HALF PRICE on a new Momentum!
(http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/)

Additional Sponsors:
Loaded Precision Inc. - Raffle prizes
(http://www.loadedusa.com/)
ZOIC Clothing – Raffle prizes
(http://www.zoic.com/)
Kali Protectives - Raffle prizes
(http://www.kaliprotectives.com/)

P.S. If you can’t make it, you can still show your support by buying lunch for the trail workers! Paypal $5.00 to dh43dh@gmail.com (and include a note that says it’s for “Ellsworth Trailworker Lunch”). Tell your friends to donate so you can have lunch!! :)

Last edited by badkittyjing on Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:20 pm; edited 1 time in total

Awesome writeup. Super stoked to see this trail and get my hands dirty a bit! Side note - anyone looking for carpool PM me so we can get everything set in stone.