Mtb - gtg?

[Tannerm]

10 mile ride? Holy balls thats far! And did you just say 11PM? I work Sat till 7pm anyhow.

[Tannerm]

I'm interested as long as it's nothing hardcore like Big Ceder, that place is brutal.

This. Im still extremely green. Any not to mention kind of a puss on the trails. Hey! At least im honest!

[TeeShock]

If it rains Friday I'm not gonna ride Saturday at the gtg.

[Osiris]

If it rains Friday, DORBA will have the trail closed anyway. So here's to hoping for good weather.

Tanner: 10 miles isn't that bad. The full loop at NS is 20+

[Tannerm]

ok. Yall are riding at 10pm saturday tho rigght? Making sure I read right.

[Osiris]

Do you have enough headlight to ride northshore at night? That place is dark!

Edit: I just saw my typo - I meant 11 am

[Tannerm]

Well crap. Cant make it then. I got me a newt headlight that is LEDlicious!

[Osiris]

Well crap. Cant make it then. I got me a newt headlight that is LEDlicious!

Which Newt? I picked up the Serfas True 500. That bitch is as bright as our spotlights!

[kingjason]

Sighhhh I have been searching craiglist for a super duper sweet deal on a MTB and blah nothing. LOL

[Tannerm]

Niterider MiNewt. 600 lumens of light. It be bright!
3 brightness', and strobe. Charges using USB.

[FastFord19]

I would be in on the ride if I wasn't going to be out of town for Thanksgiving.

[TeeShock]

Weather is looking better for Saturday. No more rain, just a high of 58 with Wind

[Osiris]

BUMP! Reminder - Saturday 11-26-11 @ 11am PM ME FOR MY CELL#
MADD Shelter/Murrell Park - Northshore

http://www.dorba.org/trail/northshore

Nearest City
Flower Mound
Directions
There are two main trailheads; Murrell Park (Little Pete's/MADD Shelter) and Twin Coves Park.
Murrell Park (Little Pete's/MADD Shelter): From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn left. At the stop sign at the park entrance, turn right. Look for the sign on the right to the trailhead.
Twin Coves Park: From FM 2499, turn west on FM 3040. Take your first left onto McKamy Creek Road. When the road ends at Simmons, turn right. Turn left on Wichita Trail. The park entrance will be on the left and parking is almost immediately on the left.
Type
Single Track - Out & Back
Distance
15 mile loop.... with another 3 miles of two way trail west of the loop 21 miles total (approx)
Land Manager
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers(ACOE)
Hours
6AM-9PM
Description
The most well-known and most used trail in the entire metroplex. This is an old motorcross trail that was first used to cycle on by Tom Deans, a long-time DORBA trail steward. This trail runs between Rockledge Park and then west, past Twin Coves Park on the north shoreline of Lake Grapevine. 9.5 miles each way for a total of 19 glorious miles of multi-terrain, multi-skill-level trail. The east side is good for intermediate riders while the west side is considerably more technical in spots. There are several "rock gardens" on this side, a real challenge to ride through. Watch out for hikers and other bikers speeding around bends. An average of 800 bikers visit per week, so be extra careful!!
Trail Rules
The US Army Corps of Engineers have a website with information on the lake and park information.
• Stay on Marked Trail
• No Alcoholic Beverages
• No Glass Containers
• Pets on Leash
• No Motorized Vehicles
• No Camping
• No Groundfires
• No Bikes on Horse Trails
• No Horses on Bike Trails
Facilities
• Restrooms
• Pavilions, pinic tables and grills
• Gas/food in Grapevine or Flower Mound
Locations


Trailhead United States
33° 0' 18.558" N, 97° 5' 51.5796" W
See map: Google Maps

• OPEN

[Osiris]

I would be in on the ride if I wasn't going to be out of town for Thanksgiving.

Sucks. I'm trying to get Green to go!

[32vfromhell]

i should be good to go. i'll have to scrounge up some long-sleeve stuff, but no big deal.