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royta · 03-23-2006, 06:27 PM

Is the Ralph's parking lot the same as the McDonald's, Sav-On parking lot?

edit - It appears the address is to the south of the Whiting parking lot, and also on the same side of Portola. Is that correct?

dukethenuke · 03-23-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by royta

Is the Ralph's parking lot the same as the McDonald's, Sav-On parking lot?

edit - It appears the address is to the south of the Whiting parking lot, and also on the same side of Portola. Is that correct?

No, it's on the other side of Portola. I guess you can say the east side of Portola.

As far as parking I always park in front of Ralph's and save the $3 parking fee at the Whitting trail head parking lot.

royta · 03-24-2006, 05:25 AM

I checked out the route on geoladders. It looks like a good one. Does anybody know the actual condition of Joplin right now? What about the poison oak situation?

Pain Freak · 03-24-2006, 05:56 AM

I've done this "loop" a number of times and it's one of my favorites. I've got family obligations or I'd join you. Best do it now before they close it for the horny toads.

TURNERob · 03-24-2006, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by royta

I checked out the route on geoladders. It looks like a good one. Does anybody know the actual condition of Joplin right now? What about the poison oak situation?

PO will be abundant on Joplin for sure.

LBmtb · 03-24-2006, 08:16 AM

Be careful you guys. I'm still battling the PO I got from Chiquita . . .

dukethenuke · 03-24-2006, 09:09 AM

I rode joplin about 3 weeks ago didn't get any PO, but I did get sprayed by a skunk

trmcnulty · 03-24-2006, 02:33 PM

Hopefully skunks and poison ivy won't be an issue...

I just wanted to let anyone who is riding tomorrow know how to find me: I drive a black Civic coupe and ride a Green Iron Horse with gold handlebars-yes...gold. I don't know of anyone else that sports them (I am sure your out there), but I love em'. Like duke, I’ll be in the parking lot.

Epic_Mtn_Biker · 03-24-2006, 05:20 PM

alright guys, you can count me out, i got family obligations tomorrow

. i'll see you guys on the next one hopefully

ShinKen · 03-24-2006, 05:33 PM

yeah!!! me too StevO. sorry but I gotzz to freaking work!!!

TURNERob · 03-25-2006, 02:21 PM

So how did the ride go today Steve?

dukethenuke · 03-25-2006, 02:34 PM

I guess it had been a while since trmcnulty had been riding, so by the time he got up Mustard in Whiting he was done. Since it was just me and him and he was unfamiliar with the trail we just rode cactus back to the cars. Cacuts suprised me though, they re-routed some of the sections.

TURNERob · 03-25-2006, 02:37 PM

You gonna ride tomorrow Steve? I'm going to devirginize my Spot tomorrow somewhere.....

trmcnulty · 03-25-2006, 03:19 PM

Yeah, overall it was a pretty embarrassing day.

Only 3 weeks without riding and I am horribly out of shape. I will have to catch up with you guys after I have ridden more consistently.
Thanks for your patience today Steve.

dukethenuke · 03-25-2006, 03:28 PM

I can't ride on Sunday's I have to work, but lets meet up Tuesday and ride Moro.

dstepper · 03-25-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FXRob

You gonna ride tomorrow Steve? I'm going to devirginize my Spot tomorrow somewhere.....

I have not riden El Moro Falls and was thinking about giving it a try tomorrow.

Rob, have you riden it yet? The ranger told me today that it is open and bike legal...it is not marked but I think I know where it starts off Moro Ridge.

TURNERob · 03-25-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dstepper

I have not riden El Moro Falls and was thinking about giving it a try tomorrow.

Rob, have you riden it yet? The ranger told me today that it is open and bike legal...it is not marked but I think I know where it starts off Moro Ridge.

You're not talking about BVD that drops down to the bottom of Old Emerald are you? If so I've done that and didn't care for it much. If that isn't it then which trail are you speaking of and where does it start? I think I've done most all of the trails in El Moro/LCWP.

Tomorrow I'm going to break in the new Spot at Maple Springs/Motorway

03-24-2006, 05:56 AM	#24 (permalink)
Pain Freak Charlie bit me	I've done this "loop" a number of times and it's one of my favorites. I've got family obligations or I'd join you. Best do it now before they close it for the horny toads. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

03-24-2006, 08:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Be careful you guys. I'm still battling the PO I got from Chiquita . . . __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

03-24-2006, 05:20 PM	#29 (permalink)
Epic_Mtn_Biker STR Veteran	alright guys, you can count me out, i got family obligations tomorrow . i'll see you guys on the next one hopefully __________________ Learn it, Live it, Love it !!!!!!!

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03-23-2006, 06:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
royta STR Veteran	Is the Ralph's parking lot the same as the McDonald's, Sav-On parking lot? edit - It appears the address is to the south of the Whiting parking lot, and also on the same side of Portola. Is that correct?

03-24-2006, 05:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
royta STR Veteran	I checked out the route on geoladders. It looks like a good one. Does anybody know the actual condition of Joplin right now? What about the poison oak situation?

03-24-2006, 09:09 AM	#27 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	I rode joplin about 3 weeks ago didn't get any PO, but I did get sprayed by a skunk

03-24-2006, 02:33 PM	#28 (permalink)
trmcnulty Junior Member	Hopefully skunks and poison ivy won't be an issue... I just wanted to let anyone who is riding tomorrow know how to find me: I drive a black Civic coupe and ride a Green Iron Horse with gold handlebars-yes...gold. I don't know of anyone else that sports them (I am sure your out there), but I love em'. Like duke, I’ll be in the parking lot.

03-24-2006, 05:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	yeah!!! me too StevO. sorry but I gotzz to freaking work!!!

03-25-2006, 02:21 PM	#31 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	So how did the ride go today Steve?

03-25-2006, 02:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	I guess it had been a while since trmcnulty had been riding, so by the time he got up Mustard in Whiting he was done. Since it was just me and him and he was unfamiliar with the trail we just rode cactus back to the cars. Cacuts suprised me though, they re-routed some of the sections.

03-25-2006, 02:37 PM	#33 (permalink)
TURNERob I need a tow truck ASAP	You gonna ride tomorrow Steve? I'm going to devirginize my Spot tomorrow somewhere.....

03-25-2006, 03:19 PM	#34 (permalink)
trmcnulty Junior Member	Yeah, overall it was a pretty embarrassing day. Only 3 weeks without riding and I am horribly out of shape. I will have to catch up with you guys after I have ridden more consistently. Thanks for your patience today Steve.

03-25-2006, 03:28 PM	#35 (permalink)
dukethenuke Faster than you	I can't ride on Sunday's I have to work, but lets meet up Tuesday and ride Moro.

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