PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 The owner of the Mack cabover on the post at Gillies starts it up once a year and lets it run for an hour or so. My buddy knows the owner and was up there for the biker weekend the day it was running a few years ago. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Up to run 180 & 181 north of Baptiste today. Up via Paudash Lake & 612. Ran B106E & TOP E back 225 klicks. 179 between Baptiste & B106E is a no go zone unless you dont mind washing your sled afterwards. Lots of water & slush @ the York R bridge. Also I'm sure that those of you that run Baptiste regularly know of the deadhead west of the stake line about a klick north of the South Baptiste Lake Road crossing. TOP E was good from Detlor Rd to Coe Hill. Be aware 2 pick ups parked beside trail south of Bessemer Jct (where TOP E turns towards McArthur Mills). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T bird Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Baylaker said: We rode out of Fergus today, up to Mount forest to the Spot restaurant for breaky. Carried on to Durham, down through Ayton, Harriston, Palmerston, Teviotdale, Arthur and back. Trails were outstanding to say the least! Our club has a shutting all trails down shortly, hopefully they can be saved for another week or so. Left the wife at home today and had a good run with the guys, needed it lol. Baylaker, so all those trails are closing this week then? Any chance they could re open by next wknd? I see there is some snow in the forecast for later next week. I’m leaving Cuba tomo night and would love to get back up there for another run next wknd If Mother Nature can co operate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecarnell Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Got out with my son on ofsc trails for the first time ever on his own (bought a 2 day trail pass) did a 142km loop from kincardine / port elgin / inland and back to kincardine. Lot’s of gravel, muddy fields, snow drifted in trails and some great wide open fields. will be looking for a bigger sled next year, as he burned over 20 l for the 142 km loop on the 300 tundra...... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Left from New Hamburg today and went everywhere..wanted to hit 500 k but was tired of driving g through mud.....lol Edited February 23, 2020 by Diceman 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, thetorches said: 09MXZ and I rode from Heart of Ontario clubhouse to Haliburton. Took side trail through the Pinery on way up. Took 340 on way back, through the Pinery again. Trails are in great shape from Fenelon Falls to Hali. Rail trail and fields from Cannington to Fenelon were great. Bare patches in woods and along roads. Will need snow to stay yellow. Great day. Another 240 kms. Off to Florida for 12 days. I wasn't given a choice. Lol. Thanks for the recent update. I am planning a Sunday ride from Fenelon Falls to Wilberforce and back in a loop. I will try to avoid the 509 which was mentioned as not very good. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy Oh Buoy Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Mrs Buoy and I started out from Atikokan this morning with our destination being the White Otter Castle. Lots of fresh snow on the trail, a few km of plowed logging roads , and slow-going on some twisty hydro lines had us alter our route and return to Atikokan from the west. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, grover_yyz said: Thanks for the recent update. I am planning a Sunday ride from Fenelon Falls to Wilberforce and back in a loop. I will try to avoid the 509 which was mentioned as not very good. Jerry Also, the shoulder running on 606 west of Wilberforce has been reported to be iffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorches Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, ecarnell said: Got out with my son on ofsc trails for the first time ever on his own (bought a 2 day trail pass) did a 142km loop from kincardine / port elgin / inland and back to kincardine. Lot’s of gravel, muddy fields, snow drifted in trails and some great wide open fields. will be looking for a bigger sled next year, as he burned over 20 l for the 142 km loop on the 300 tundra...... Wish I got that mileage. Thats 20 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, revrnd said: Also, the shoulder running on 606 west of Wilberforce has been reported to be iffy. Thanks, I know about that one. Too bad the club lost that part of the trail. Actually only going as far as Tory Hill . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason T Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 12 hours ago, Canuck said: Two days with son in Sudbury area. Staying at the Valley Inn. Feel bad for moonlight and Chateau Guay owners - cut off from trails, so we're trying out Azilda lodging. Motel owners are nice. Property is well kept. We were just saying the same when in town today, looked like one group of 5-6 sleds at the chateau. It is usually jammed full this time of year. Seen a Couple at the Norvic. Sad to see the chateau so empty this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) Great day on some new to me trails. Mostly old rail lines but the Top E portion between Smith Falls and Harrowsmith is really nice, not just a straight line like the 311 is. Too bad this warm spell will likely screw up that area, wide bare spots on the K+P just north of Harrowsmith. Just over 300k for the day. Thanks to all the club's we passed through today. Edited February 23, 2020 by Crow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Also, noticed a lone rider on a Blizzard somewhere near Portland. He was taking a break just off the trail in a small pull off area. Thought maybe revrnd was in the area, but didn't look like the coat I had seen in another thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 11 hours ago, T bird said: Baylaker, so all those trails are closing this week then? Any chance they could re open by next wknd? I see there is some snow in the forecast for later next week. I’m leaving Cuba tomo night and would love to get back up there for another run next wknd If Mother Nature can co operate Most have already shut down, they should’ve closed it all up. My machine was running a tad warm yesterday. I can only imagine how how hard the weather will be on sleds today. There’s a chance they might reopen IF we get snow later this week. But it won’t stay open in the south for long if it does reopen...more warm weather to follow the snow. I hate to say it, but yesterday could’ve been the last good day in the south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 9 hours ago, Diceman said: Left from New Hamburg today and went everywhere..wanted to hit 500 k but was tired of driving g through mud.....lol That’s a good run! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Baylaker said: That’s a good run! Thanks..had Lot of training on the old iron...can do 300 k on my 77 Sno Jet SST so 500 k is nothing on my Vector...lol... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Had a great run yesterday. Left Harriston, headed towards markdale and back.Almost 300km and most trails were awesome.Good idea to close but not sure these trails will survive. The south did a great job this year with the snow they had .Big thankyou to all the volunteers. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Crow said: Also, noticed a lone rider on a Blizzard somewhere near Portland. He was taking a break just off the trail in a small pull off area. Thought maybe revrnd was in the area, but didn't look like the coat I had seen in another thread. LOL Nope. Not me. Closest I've ridden to that area is Kaladar via Tweed probably 10 years ago. Spoke w/ a 1200 owner on the way out of the village & suggested a loop for them. Saw several other Buzzards during the day. Didn't see any teal or magenta 'doos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 6 hours ago, wrightonalan said: Had a great run yesterday. Left Harriston, headed towards markdale and back.Almost 300km and most trails were awesome.Good idea to close but not sure these trails will survive. The south did a great job this year with the snow they had .Big thankyou to all the volunteers. I think your right, I’m also thinking the same thing. This snow is disappearing very quick. Yesterday was thin in some areas and today will just cook the trails. There’s still tomorrow to get through which will be warm like today. I think the south might be over. Unless we get another 20-30cm... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Made it back from new Liskeard to sand dam Rd this morn .some trails were getting a little soft. Everything around north bay were mint .ended up with 525 ks on the clock .but all and all this was a great little tour as all clubs had there parts in great shape 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) I headed up D for breakfast at Port Sydney this morning. It was minus 11, the trails were great, so I kept on riding. Orrville Bakery still has the best coffee in the area. No trouble stowing a small takeout bag in the back of the sled. On the return trip I encountered a northbound flock of sleds, one of which had NUNZ on the windshield. No pictures. Saw a guy sunning himself on Lake Joe. He said he had 12 inches of ice. I like the colour of this large cottage. I've used a similar colour myself in a few places. Gassed up at Campbell's Landing to avoid the bare pavement at the gas bar in Gravenhurst. Went back up D to Bracebridge before calling it a day. The trail is holding up well, but the road sections are deteriorating. Edited February 23, 2020 by Blake G 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Perfect quick morning ride. Baysville express, B, d101, 45 loop x2 and back home. Absolutely perfect and fast! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrtkat Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Zrtkat &crew rode from Chicabauma to Matagami the trails are wide open straight trails amazing trails for how warm it was . We spent $ 350.00 in fuel today for all 3 sleds . 276 miles of pure awesome trails best day so far cruising. Off to Valdor tommorrow. Greg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 1 hour ago, zrtkat said: Zrtkat &crew rode from Chicabauma to Matagami the trails are wide open straight trails amazing trails for how warm it was . We spent $ 350.00 in fuel today for all 3 sleds . 276 miles of pure awesome trails best day so far cruising. Off to Valdor tommorrow. Greg ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Blake G said: I headed up D for breakfast at Port Sydney this morning. It was minus 11, the trails were great, so I kept on riding. Orrville Bakery still has the best coffee in the area. No trouble stowing a small takeout bag in the back of the sled. On the return trip I encountered a northbound flock of sleds, one of which had NUNZ on the windshield. No pictures. Saw a guy sunning himself on Lake Joe. He said he had 12 inches of ice. I like the colour of this large cottage. I've used a similar colour myself in a few places. Gassed up at Campbell's Landing to avoid the bare pavement at the gas bar in Gravenhurst. Went back up D to Bracebridge before calling it a day. The trail is holding up well, but the road sections are deteriorating. Think we saw you on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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