Blackstar to Motorway and up Maple to the Peak Saturday 2/11

[dukethenuke]

In preparation for the Counting Coup Matt and I are planning this ride for next weekend 2/11. We are going to leave our cars with refilling supplies at the Maple Spring's parking lot and start there. We'll ride, Blackstar to the motorway. Then we'll be able to refill with liquids at the parking lot and then climb Maple all the way to the Peak. Then we'll just ride down Maple again and back to our cars. This way we get a ride that is just about the same distance as the Counting Coup, but with no shuttle needed.

We'll need an early start, so I think it will have to be by 7 a.m.

[mtnbikerdude87]

Hey I think ill join you guys for that ride. Where should I park?

[dukethenuke]

Originally Posted by mtnbikerdude87

Hey I think ill join you guys for that ride. Where should I park?

Park in the parking lot at the bottom of Maple Springs

[Von-Skipp]

Im gona bring an ice chest... so we have cold water/food when we get back to the cars. Perhaps even a fresh jersey/socks to change into

So were parking at MapeSprings. From Santiago Canyon turn on Silverado and follow this till the end, about 5 or 6 miles.

[Von-Skipp]

We might have to cancel this, I doubt we'll be able to ride Blackstar due to fires.

Maybe we'll join one the San Juan groups this weekend....

[dukethenuke]

I just called the Trabuco Ranger Distric office. They said the roads would be open by Sat. but with all the smoke up there it really isn't a good idea to ride this weekend. This ride will be rescheduled for next weekend

[Von-Skipp]

Where should we go steve? San Juan.... Or maybe HJ/Trabucco

[mtnbikerdude87]

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

Where should we go steve? San Juan.... Or maybe HJ/Trabucco

im up for SJT

[Epic_Mtn_Biker]

Originally Posted by dukethenuke

I just called the Trabuco Ranger Distric office. They said the roads would be open by Sat. but with all the smoke up there it really isn't a good idea to ride this weekend. This ride will be rescheduled for next weekend

Just an observation,

the smoke looks like it's getting blown in a south-southwest to southwest direction. which would mean it might be out of the way if you do a modified training ride in the same area.

For example:
Up Harding to 4 corners
from 4 corners/main divide to Motorway
down motorway then up maple springs to 4 corners
then down Harding

this would give you approx. 35 miles, not sure on the elevation but it would be substantial

Just my 2 cents, guys; good luck on the training!

[dukethenuke]

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

Where should we go steve? San Juan.... Or maybe HJ/Trabucco

I don't think San Juan is a good training ride, its a fun ride but the climbing is a little too easy.

HJ to Trabuco might be good, but only if we go all the way up to Santiago Peak. Epic_Mtn_Biker's suggestion also sounds like a good training ride. It doesn't have any fun single track, but has plenty of climbing and I think that is what all of us need to work on.

I think the best thing to do is wait till tommorow afternoon and see if the conditions change. What do you guys think?

[Von-Skipp]

Im down for HolyJim-Peaks-Trabucco

Kippie

by they way, you like my new camel back guys??

[dukethenuke]

Originally Posted by IntenseKipp

Im down for HolyJim-Peaks-Trabucco

Kippie

by they way, you like my new camel back guys??

Matt I always knew you were gay. haha jk

[LBmtb]

Originally Posted by dukethenuke

Matt I always knew you were gay. haha jk

[Von-Skipp]

thanks guys.... hehe

[ocrider]

i heard the air qualtiy out there is alot better now. And everything south of Beeks Place is open. Blackstar wont be open till the fire is completly out.

[Steven Jackson]

Is that thing pink?

How much ZIMA does that thing hold?

[bananaseat]

how about a batch of mimosa....

[TURNERob]

I'm with Steve on that one, Kippie if you show up for a ride wearing that we're gonna huck you off a cliff

[Steven Jackson]

Don't let me catch you riding Fullerton with that pansy ass purse!

[ocrider]

Hey Matt have you been riding anywhere near Brokeback Mountain.
jk