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We rode the trails in Bancroft Barry's Bay area on Monday and Tuesday and they were late spring like conditions. We were surprised how good they actually were. Jerry

The sleder (or his lawyer) will also drag the club and OFSC into being liable. Another reason to make sure all signage is in place and displayed properly. Jerry

I live very close to Thunderbridge Rd and you can park at Thunderbridge and Angeline St. I prefer to park at the Superior propane lot north of Fenelon Falls. South of Lindsay I think there is parking along Golden Mile Rd. Jerry

I got out last night as well. Rode Lindsay to Kinmount and back again. 100km round trip and not many were out riding like last Tuesday night. Railbed was in very good condition. Some of the side trails north on Fenelon Falls have opened as well. Jerry

Yes, District was disbanded. No idea why. District 4 picked up five clubs. District 7 picked up two clubs and district 2 picked up two clubs. Jerry

ATV clubs pay EOTA for usage of ATV trails. EOTA from what I have heard is very eager to have an ATV club form in the Uxbridge area. I don't think that will happen as not many people in the area like the ATV riders. We (snowmobile club) are liked by the locals as we make a nice smooth trail so they can walk and enjoy the trail. There is really no one to stop a sledder from riding the "closed" rail trail, you just take to risk and no insurance coverage by OFSC or the slight possibility the police stopping you and charge you with trespassing.

All government issues and reroute is a long process. Parks Canada closed and removed the bridge over the Trent Severen. No plans to replace bridge as they cant find a contractor to do the work. The route near Beaverton runs along Hwy 12 and that's not allowed now by the MTO. I am new to the club and still learning about how to get landowner permission so I was hoping to get a reroute from Glennarm area to Kirkfield but finding it difficult getting out and knocking on doors. Our big fight is trying to keep the trails from Uxbridge and reroute trails due to Infrastruction Ontario and the EOTA (Eastern Ontario Trail Alliance) who want us to pay large dollars to use the trail and take responsibility for all bridges and liability for everyone who uses the trail (sledders or regular citizens). Jerry

This is why our trail here in Heart of Ontario club from Uxbridge to Manilla was lost due to Infrastructure Ontario/EOTA (property owner) want our club and OFSC to assume all responsibility for insurance, liability and maintenance. We were not willing to take this risk as there is a couple of bridges nearing end of life. We were willing to work with IO/EOTA but not assume the entire cost. This trail is old railbed and part of the TransCanada trail. Jerry

Well that explains why I purchased on day one and I am in the 9000 range. I was surprised to see so many of us buying on day one. Maybe the first 5k are the day permits?

Here in Heart of Ontario Club we have many farmer properties we ride. Several are planting winter wheat this season than in the past. Jerry

I was there. I didn't know it starts Friday afternoon and arrived Friday evening. Met a few people from other clubs and said hi to Nunz. Sorry Nunz, I would have loved to sit and chat with you but never saw you again. I'll try to show up earlier next year. Food and accommodations were excellent. Well presented and entertaining event. Everyone spoke well and to the point. Jerry

At the AGM he did mention the BRP app met their requirement. I have not looked into the BRP version. Probably only works with a GEN 4 sled as all the cool accessories are for the GEN 4.

Excellent followup question i didnt think of until after the meeting was over. What will be the future of the paper map?

I just asked the question at AGM and the ofsc requires the map to offer realtime status updates.

Agree, total BS. I was going to buy updated map this year. Been using older map for a couple of years and many trails have moved in my riding area. I would send Trakmaps updates off my GPS so they can do updates.