December 21 is the longest day of the year. Traditionally, on that day, a bunch of weirdos mount up and head into the desert in an attempt to get as far west as they can. In any group of weirdos mounting up, Phil Hodgens is a likely starter.
Longest Day has become a regular ride over the last decade. Legends have been made by names like Foster, Everson, Hartley and Crutch who rode a set route from Sawtell on the coast to Cameron Corner, and then some, between sunrise and sunset.