revrnd Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 @Turbo Doo The section of E107 on the forest access road is pretty much the only 'quick' riding in the area. I guess I could ride up & down it all day & pretend I was up north LOL Max speed on the GPS for the lake was 72... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, revrnd said: Let me know how it is north of Hwy 7. @Bigfish & I turned around west of the Reptile Zoo. He had run it last Sat' & said the snow was a bit thin. I have to go to Ptbo on Tues', I might haul the sled w/ me & stage east of Havelock & tour around those trails. I haven't ridden down there since '07 or '08. LOL I was thinking of you & @Evil on that eastern stretch. I checked on the BaseMaps & it's about 4 miles of 'straight' riding. The 'track' was pretty much the same all the way. Saw 4 other sleds on the lake. On E107 I caught up to a girl riding solo on a Yammi. Not too fast and not too slow, so I was just content to follow. She turned back to look & saw me, she pulled me over & waved me by. I waved & continued. I got up to the 'plantation' as we call it on E107 & there was a guy sitting on a sled having a smoke. I stopped & asked him if he was waiting for a girl. He said "yes". "OK, I passed her just south of the deer feeder." "She's a new rider and I'm just letting her ride at her pace". "She was doing fine from what I could see". " A couple of minutes later she pulled up & shut her sled off. "I hope I wasn't holding you up!" "No you were doing fine. I figured you'd look back and see me. Besides I wasn't in a big hurry". That section of E107 doesn't lend itself to quick riding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, revrnd said: Ran Stoney Lake today. No stake line, but a good packed trail from Viamede to Log Cabin Store (Reid's Store). Very small slush spot east of where the trail goes thru the islands. Good speed running. E107 near Jack's Lake, looking south. Looking north Viamede turnoff on E107 New Highway 28 bridge over Eels Creek at Haultain. Still work to be done on the southbound side of the bridge. Trail runs thru property owned by a couple that I know. Heading east on Stoney by the 'Duck Pond' roads. Not sure what this part of the lake is called but it's kind of funny. A lake as big as Stoney and the trail goes thru this tight little narrows. Heading east to the Log Cabin Store (Reid's Store). They have regular and premium gas. Stopped at the 702/707 intersection. 707 goes east across Kasshabog to E107. lookin good very good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just did some math. 1302 klicks or 807 miles so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) On 2/12/2021 at 3:01 PM, Turbo Doo said: Or Aberfoyle AC.. On 2/12/2021 at 3:27 PM, zoso said: Their parts department is slow slow slow. Yes they are but they did finally call me back, I got my order in and picked it up. I've bought parts there 3 times now and it always feels like they are doing me a favor. They had 2 belts in stock for my sled. WTF? And they close at 4pm on a Friday. She's all fixed now. I like to do business with Steve at Unlimited but he must have been busy cause he took the phone off the hook. Edited February 14, 2021 by Blackstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corners Guy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 It's been a fun season so far. I haven't had the sled on the trails since 2017. Covid shut minor hockey down so I suddenly found myself with a bunch of spare time not coaching my son's teams 5+ days a week. Bought a pass on Feb 7 and as of 21:30 tonight have 417KM racked up. All local, all right from my front door and all worth every penny. Huge props to Rideau Ridge Riders for getting out there and grooming the crap out of what we've received. The season is short, don't screw around. Work with what you have! Calling for 20-30cm locally by next Friday. Likely wishful thinking but it would be incredible for the local trails if it happens! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yes 2021 has produced a gratifying local snowmobile season so far and it looks like it will last at least two more weeks. Replaced my sled this year with a used 2018 similar model with only 2000 km on it. I have put almost that mileage on it in seven local day rides so far. Thank you D4, 5 and 9 volunteers and staffers. The trails have been in great shape even before we got good snow depth. Only down side is the trail that continues to be lost because of cement heads riding off the well marked trails. Every time out, I have been disgusted at all the tracks off the trail. I hope a lot of it has been from locals who have received the land owners' permission, but somehow I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grover_yyz Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 9:33 PM, revrnd said: Let me know how it is north of Hwy 7. @Bigfish & I turned around west of the Reptile Zoo. He had run it last Sat' & said the snow was a bit thin. I have to go to Ptbo on Tues', I might haul the sled w/ me & stage east of Havelock & tour around those trails. I haven't ridden down there since '07 or '08. Completed 220km trip from Peterborough to Stoney Lake and back. A great day for a ride with two friends and social distancing. We brought our own lunches and ate them on the trail. The pictures Revrnd posted was exactly what we also experienced. Great conditions north of Hwy7. Stoney Lake was a beautiful site to see. Many people walking, skating fishing and snowmobiling. Lake was smooth and staked but still showing red (no idea why). Trails south of 7 were very good for the lack of snow. Near to road crossings were lacking in snow and some exposed stone on the rail line. We stopped in Havelock to get fuel and the trail to the Petro Canada was not the best. A back trail to avoid the homes and down a sidewalk to the Petro Canada/Tim's parking lot. I don't ever plan to do that ride again. I'll fill up in Norwood instead. First picture is the parking lot in Peterborough. I thought showing up at 9am the lot would be full. There was plenty of room. Second picture was at the entrance of a couple of fields. I laughed all the way through these fields. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 hours ago, grover_yyz said: Completed 220km trip from Peterborough to Stoney Lake and back. A great day for a ride with two friends and social distancing. We brought our own lunches and ate them on the trail. The pictures Revrnd posted was exactly what we also experienced. Great conditions north of Hwy7. Stoney Lake was a beautiful site to see. Many people walking, skating fishing and snowmobiling. Lake was smooth and staked but still showing red (no idea why). Trails south of 7 were very good for the lack of snow. Near to road crossings were lacking in snow and some exposed stone on the rail line. We stopped in Havelock to get fuel and the trail to the Petro Canada was not the best. A back trail to avoid the homes and down a sidewalk to the Petro Canada/Tim's parking lot. I don't ever plan to do that ride again. I'll fill up in Norwood instead. First picture is the parking lot in Peterborough. I thought showing up at 9am the lot would be full. There was plenty of room. Second picture was at the entrance of a couple of fields. I laughed all the way through these fields. I think they mean trail... Saw one as we rode up towards Hwy 7. A late start but managed to put on 221 klicks. My buddy w/ the new Rene' was hoping to ride, but had to work today Staged @ Coe Hill, a popular spot by the look of things. Lots of sleds out but nothing alarming. Turned around at the top of Mason's Hill north of the old Martin Lumber sawmill. Peterson Road to Maynooth on the right. Rode up MLSS #178. It has been years since I've ridden north off E109. Turns out 178 is a long stretch of road running. Luckily snowcovered. Mink lake is the alternative, but there are a couple of spots to be aware of due to bad ice, so land trail it was. There was logging in the area of the B106E/178 earlier so as a result snow cover on the forest access road east to Hwy 127 could be better. This can be bypassed using 177, it was fine. Looking south B106E south of MLSS 177. Caught up to the groomer south of the Hwy 127 road crossing. Dad and the kids out for a ride. I had caught up to them on the 177. Looked to be good future riders. I waved as I passed and they waved back quite happy. Dad stopped to ask if everything was OK and I gave him the thumbs up. Stopped at the E109 junction south of Lake St Peter. I had taken it to do the loop. Southbound on B106E by the Musclow Greenview Road. Just north of the 'bicycle setup' near Bird's Creek. Several rigs parked @ the lot there went I went by earlier all but 2 had left when I returned. TOP E between Brinklow Rd and Ormsby Jct. One of my favourite stretches of the railbed. Back at the Coe Hill staging lot. Passed the Old Hastings Trail Boss(?) groomer west of Ormsby Jct. Two other rigs besides mine still parked. There's a floodlight to keep the area lit. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zertrider Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 To say this season has been good would be an understatement. At 3800kms riding in District 5 and 9. And most of those riding directly out my door just west of London. Heading out for a short ride again today, then leaving Thursday to ride Sudbury area for a change of scenery. Then the following weekend in Haliburton area with my son. Pretty sure it is going to be a 5000km+ season. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 25 minutes ago, Zertrider said: To say this season has been good would be an understatement. At 3800kms riding in District 5 and 9. And most of those riding directly out my door just west of London. Heading out for a short ride again today, then leaving Thursday to ride Sudbury area for a change of scenery. Then the following weekend in Haliburton area with my son. Pretty sure it is going to be a 5000km+ season. It is very good for the sport when these districts, especially 5, have open trails! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Zertrider said: To say this season has been good would be an understatement. At 3800kms riding in District 5 and 9. And most of those riding directly out my door just west of London. Heading out for a short ride again today, then leaving Thursday to ride Sudbury area for a change of scenery. Then the following weekend in Haliburton area with my son. Pretty sure it is going to be a 5000km+ season. Ggive me a shout when you get up here. Where are you staying ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zertrider Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, soupkids said: Ggive me a shout when you get up here. Where are you staying ? Good friend of mine lives right on the C115D trail in Hanmer. Planning to stay at his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 13 hours ago, revrnd said: I think they mean trail... Saw one as we rode up towards Hwy 7. A late start but managed to put on 221 klicks. My buddy w/ the new Rene' was hoping to ride, but had to work today Staged @ Coe Hill, a popular spot by the look of things. Lots of sleds out but nothing alarming. Turned around at the top of Mason's Hill north of the old Martin Lumber sawmill. Peterson Road to Maynooth on the right. Rode up MLSS #178. It has been years since I've ridden north off E109. Turns out 178 is a long stretch of road running. Luckily snowcovered. Mink lake is the alternative, but there are a couple of spots to be aware of due to bad ice, so land trail it was. There was logging in the area of the B106E/178 earlier so as a result snow cover on the forest access road east to Hwy 127 could be better. This can be bypassed using 177, it was fine. Looking south B106E south of MLSS 177. Caught up to the groomer south of the Hwy 127 road crossing. Dad and the kids out for a ride. I had caught up to them on the 177. Looked to be good future riders. I waved as I passed and they waved back quite happy. Dad stopped to ask if everything was OK and I gave him the thumbs up. Stopped at the E109 junction south of Lake St Peter. I had taken it to do the loop. Southbound on B106E by the Musclow Greenview Road. Just north of the 'bicycle setup' near Bird's Creek. Several rigs parked @ the lot there went I went by earlier all but 2 had left when I returned. TOP E between Brinklow Rd and Ormsby Jct. One of my favourite stretches of the railbed. Back at the Coe Hill staging lot. Passed the Old Hastings Trail Boss(?) groomer west of Ormsby Jct. Two other rigs besides mine still parked. There's a floodlight to keep the area lit. I see the lights on the snow, more night time riding eh?. Huh, Huh?. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Turbo Doo said: I see the lights on the snow, more night time riding eh?. Huh, Huh?. It was dusk LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, revrnd said: It was dusk LOL I know, just kicking up some dust here.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Who is ready for this big bad winter storm coming. Going to hammer us. What, with 10 to 15 cms. .. Its good the weather girls at TWN, look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: I know, just kicking up some dust here.. I'm pretty sure you're the reason I took the pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, revrnd said: I'm pretty sure you're the reason I took the pic! Oh yah, i knew it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Zertrider said: Good friend of mine lives right on the C115D trail in Hanmer. Planning to stay at his place. Give me a shout anyways. I'm 15 mins from hanmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zertrider Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, soupkids said: Give me a shout anyways. I'm 15 mins from hanmer Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Turbo Doo said: Who is ready for this big bad winter storm coming. Going to hammer us. What, with 10 to 15 cms. .. Its good the weather girls at TWN, look good. We got 2" overnight. Will let you know what we get tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 We got smoked here in the Steel City, buried. On the plus side - went riding Sunday and my goodness was that a lot of fun and just what I needed to feel some normal. Enjoy riding folks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToSlow Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 We got another 6in here in mount forest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 A bit south of Pearson airport I opened the front door to a foot of snow against the door. Fluctuating in the driveway... between calf and knee deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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