FrostyTheSnowman

Even on a bike I would think that vest is a bad idea. In the event of going down on a bike you want to slide and avoid the bounce and roll ( rag doll ) scenario. You’re gonna get hurt one way or another but once you’re air borne it’s something new. That vest would catch instantly and cause the chain reaction. No thanks.

Good aim

Cats can’t swim either

I did not know that. Not the same as a floater suit I’m sure but nice to know. Hitting handle bars is still gonna hurt like a SOB at any speed with a tek vest even but it will prevent internal damage and possible spearing of small cut trees trail side of you were to fall off even at slow speeds. Save broken collar bones or ribs. Might not save you on a head on like that crash but it will increase your chances tremendously just like a helmet. The body can only endure so much.

I wear one. Protect the vitals just the same as the head imo. Very comfortable to wear and adjustable. Doubles as wind protection in deep freeze temps too.

No. Ram sport truck with a tri fold ramp lol

Watch out for Turkey crossings.

I just came from running Fergus at the trail head and up to Markdale. Didn’t hit the rail line until Dundalk. Trails are pretty good actually. Better than last Friday. This was my route today.

I wear one of the unwind balaclava from Royal. Love it. Long neck windproof skirt on it front and back. It works well. With that and a cotton neck one I was fine in Quebec early this year when it was -37. Liner jacket went on after the balaclava to keep it from getting out of place. Neck one over that and pulled up over the chin then sinch the helmet up to hold it in place. Tucked the jacket up nice and I was golden.

Here’s my trip from today.

I went from Teviotdale to Markdale and up the rail line to swing back around Durham today. Can you say ROUGH!! Pretty much anything south of Durham isn’t worth it. Need a good 10” of packed snow everywhere. Yes some spots are ok but I’d steer clear if anyone is thinking of anything in that area. Was a nice sunny day anyhow and put another 200 km on the sled. Not bad for March 1st. I wonder what the heck anything in Burford is open for. Gotta be pretty bad around there too.

Thanks. I was curious as to just how limited the trails are and where the most snow is in and around that area. About to leave the city in 10 min to head up.

Teviotdale truck stop has opened. I’m heading up in the morning and going to loop around to Markdale and Durham

Mystic Sea and Snow. Cheap and reliable. I always ran it in my older 440/580 Cats.

Frosted Shredded Wheat! Haha. Seriously though, that’s bs.