Blake G Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I saw on Facebook last night that folks have been riding on some logging roads near Redbridge. I think I might check that out right now, before it melts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 That would be the Olrig Road south of Highway 63 and just 500 metres past the entrance to the MNR Fish Hatchery. Great run all the way across to Sec Hwy 533 if you catch it at right time. Check it on google or OFSC online map. The first part is NB308. my wife and I tried that one year early and I got stuck big time as they generally get more snow than in city. it is a wide gravel logging road that is plowed for first 5 Kms or so. Long run, probably 35 Kms one way. I am not in North Bay anymore so I have absolutely no idea of present conditions. given temperatures I would say unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This time of year is your dealers favorite time, tracks, skis, carbides, etc. I know mine aren't moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 I left at 930 with my daughter, arrived at 1130, rode about 10 kms in and out, rinse and repeat two more times. I had only one sled, so didn't want to get too far away from my truck and the highway in case of problems. Put on 60 kms. The conditions were very good. I wish I would have had some buddies there, so we could have safely ventured farther away from the highway. Most of the snow will disappear within the next 48 hours, but soon there will be more. I am really glad to have found out about these logging roads, for early and presumably late season riding. Special thanks to Melanie Mitchell, whose Facebook posts from last night made me aware of the opportunity, and to bbakernbay, whose post today and in past seasons gave me the necessary detail to find the right spot. Pics and/or video to follow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbakernbay Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I read elsewhere that the loggers were running the east end of Olrig Road. That is a great ride if you catch it after fresh snow. My son and I had the best ride ever with powder snow coming over the windshield for over 75 Kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snocrazy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Nice early season ride Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 That Melanie is pretty nice to share her spots like that, kudos to her for her generosity ! Glad to see you got some miles on ... Does Emily ride her own sled when you go rides, or is it always 2-up Blake ? One way or the other, it's great that she goes riding ... good for the soul ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 up. She is very tentative when driving a sled, though she does enjoy it. Her cruising speed is 10 mph with occasional surges to 20. To each their own. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsazzr Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I can't wait to go there soon with you Blake...damn I wish I wasn't working yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 18 minutes ago, Nunz said: I can't wait to go there soon with you Blake...damn I wish I wasn't working yesterday. work gets in the way of so much fun stuff. Damn!!!! BUT its pays for my fun stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 59 minutes ago, gobills said: work gets in the way of so much fun stuff. Damn!!!! BUT its pays for my fun stuff!!! I hear ya..I have been working on my schedule with my work partner here at the dealership, looks like I will be getting a ton of time off this winter in exchange for working a few extra shifts in the summer, I have no problem with that at all..lol. Someone needs to chase Blake this winter..hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 34 minutes ago, Nunz said: Someone needs to chase Blake this winter..hahahahaha Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Time off will not be an issue for me this winter, more apt to be $$ an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, soupkids said: Time off will not be an issue for me this winter, more apt to be $$ an issue. Kids can live quite well on peanut butter and there are a thousand ways to make Kraft Dinner.... just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstn head Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 On November 28, 2016 at 6:53 PM, Blake G said: I left at 930 with my daughter, arrived at 1130, rode about 10 kms in and out, rinse and repeat two more times. I had only one sled, so didn't want to get too far away from my truck and the highway in case of problems. Put on 60 kms. The conditions were very good. I wish I would have had some buddies there, so we could have safely ventured farther away from the highway. Most of the snow will disappear within the next 48 hours, but soon there will be more. I am really glad to have found out about these logging roads, for early and presumably late season riding. Special thanks to Melanie Mitchell, whose Facebook posts from last night made me aware of the opportunity, and to bbakernbay, whose post today and in past seasons gave me the necessary detail to find the right spot. Pics and/or video to follow.... Damm, were you there Saturday or Sunday ? I was there both days, I don't beilieve we ever met but it would of been good to ride with someone for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hi Pstn head. I first heard about the place on Sunday evening, then rode there Monday morning. Yes, it would have been excellent to ride with you. I see you're in Muskoka, so it should be easy enough to arrange in the future!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 7:21 AM, Blake G said: 2 up. She is very tentative when driving a sled, though she does enjoy it. Her cruising speed is 10 mph with occasional surges to 20. To each their own. LOL Too fast for me and Slomo ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 The thrill of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucrestyle Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hahaha words out now! The east end is plowed right now as loggers are using it there are a few more spots around for early season riding east of north bay... My last ride was April 14th last year ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 28 minutes ago, lucrestyle said: Hahaha words out now! there are a few more spots around for early season riding east of north bay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstn head Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 On November 30, 2016 at 8:35 PM, Blake G said: Hi Pstn head. I first heard about the place on Sunday evening, then rode there Monday morning. Yes, it would have been excellent to ride with you. I see you're in Muskoka, so it should be easy enough to arrange in the future!! Ya for sure Blake G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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