Maple- Motorway

[Faust29]

Ride Name: Maple- Motorway
When: Wednesday, March 1
Time: 5:00 (Flexible a little either way)
Where: Maple Springs Trailhead
Ride Description or Details:
Ride up, ride across, ride down!

Bring lights.
~~~~~ Optional Details ~~~~~
Meet Location: I usually park at the little turnout 1/2 mile before the Maple Springs gate.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Ride Pace:
Type of Ride:
Rider Limit: X
Anticipated Mileage: 17.5
Elevation Gain: 3700
Ride Duration: 3ish hours
Previous Ride Reports:
Possible Bail-Outs: Turn around before 4 Corners at mile 7.5ish... After that, it's easier to go on.
Facilities: Porta Potty at beginning gate
Food/water suggestions: Enough for 3 hours...
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[Faust29]

I'll cancel if no interest... If you're worried about keeping up, I won't leave anyone behind.

 

[Sasquatch9billion]

Just did that for the first time on Pres' day. I can't believe I lived in OC and never hit motorway.
I'd join you but have to pick-up the kid after xc practice. In a few months when he has his license I can start riding weekday afternoons/evenings again!

 

[Faust29]

Just did that for the first time on Pres' day. I can't believe I lived in OC and never hit motorway.
I'd join you but have to pick-up the kid after xc practice. In a few months when he has his license I can start riding weekday afternoons/evenings again!

Sshhhhh... Don't tell the northerners. They think it's a fire road!

 

[Runs with Scissors]

Motorway is a horrible freeway!

If you don't live next to it don't bother.

 

[Voodoo Tom]

I see what you guys are doing.

 

[HBkites]

Mystery flats are prevalent on MW...... Don't forget your tubes.

 

[konakc]

Floop is much better...

 

[Faust29]

Mystery flats are prevalent on MW...... Don't forget your tubes.

Already refilled the seat bag, and ready to roll!

 

[konakc]

The sharp rocks r ripping sidewalls..we had two tires rip on our ride..one even needed a granola wrapper and a tube!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

I've heard that there are man-eating mountain lions, Kodiac Bears, jackelopes, and chupacabras there. No way this Northerner will ever go down there!!!

 

[Runs with Scissors]

I've heard that there are man-eating mountain lions, Kodiac Bears, jackelopes, and chupacabras there. No way this Northerner will ever go down there!!!

That's nothing compared to the most fearsome, loathsome, and dangerous species in the Santa Anas: Homo Pedis. Aka "Hiker."

 

[SnakeCharmer]

That's nothing compared to the most fearsome, loathsome, and dangerous species in the Santa Anas: Homo Pedis. Aka "Hiker."

I know what you mean. Some mountains/trails have sensible hikers, and some have complete idiots. I wonder why that is?

 

[mtnbikej]

I need a redemption Maple Springs ride.

 

[Fueledbyex8]

Mystery flats are prevalent on MW...... Don't forget your tubes.

Seems to be common, hearing a few people say the samething. I walked away w/ 2 flats as well when I rode it for the first time w/ @Sasquatch9billion last monday" what a tuff ride!

 

[Sasquatch9billion]

Seems to be common, hearing a few people say the samething. I walked away w/ 2 flats as well when I rode it for the first time w/ @Sasquatch9billion last monday" what a tuff ride!

Wait, what?
Yeah, now that I'm a way northerner I don't hate it.

 

[bvader]

Motorway is not kind to thin sidewalls for the heavy footed... lots of sharps and scree... ridiculous water bars... bike body separation ... ride light on the pedals... flow like water...Empty Your Mind...Be Water My Friend.

 

[Faust29]

Space is filling up fast!

 

[mtnbikej]

I may ride out from home. We shall see.

Either way I shall be there.

 

[mike]

Space is filling up fast!

Home improvement took me down this week. LYK if I sense rallying...

 

[Faust29]

Home improvement took me down this week. LYK if I sense rallying...

Come on out if you get the urge... Motorway is in fine fun shape!

 

[Ebruner]

I'm nursing some soreness from a weekend riding in vegas so I'm gonna sit this one out. I'll be back on the horse for next week though!

 

[konakc]

all kidding aside.. motorway now vs motorway this past summer .. like two different trails!!