Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, FIRE242 said: Great four days of riding. We were on every trail west of Moonbeam to Hearst. Great to ride with WD and the crew again. The miles of smiles and laughs sure makes up for what went on at the Super8 in Kap. Great to meet up with all the fellow OC members. Spot on Fire242. Making memories is what its all about. Good seeing all you guys again.. Edited March 17, 2021 by Turbo Doo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, UsedtoSkidoo said: Yup been North and Quebec (albeit that was a shorter trip). Not my thing. Never been a mile chaser just so I can say I got 8000 km on this year. I much prefer a 150 km day where I need to work the sled on the trails. I did 1700 in Muskoka this year. Most of it I was tired sore by the end of the day (probably getting old). Never liked big huge fast trails where there really is no technical riding. I like tight fast trails that I need to move around on just to keep a nice pace. I don't want a big heavy 4 stroke that is great for Northern fast trails Just so I can say I did 1000 miles an hour for 30 minutes. I like light 2 strokes that I can throw around when that trail gets bumpy and tight. I suspect if I was younger I would be a flat brimmed long track trying to find powder and jump stuff kind of rider but those days have passed me by. I have never like trailering and driving long distances to sled, Id rather ride than sit in a truck for 6-10 hours there and back. Its not worth it to me. Where we are there is always snow and I can leave on a long trip every winter (depending on timing). Im just as happy riding Muskoka, North Bay, Parry sound area and sitting down at my own place at the end of the day with people I sled with and Neighbours at the cottage. To each his own and I'm not knocking anyone's preferences just stating my own. Agree, each to his or her own, all contributes to the sport. That said, technical riding can be defined in many ways. Example, Day 2 of our 2014 Gaspe trip, coming down the mountain. I define that segment as very technical, because if you go over the right side, the chances of ever riding again are slim. (Not sure if the link will work - google Apexltx56 on youtube, 2014 Gaspe, Sucked into the Mountain.) Look at the drops on the right side of our ride down, which is why I hugged the left side, a bit too much in one spot. Again ,each to his own, I agree with you entirely. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE242 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Turbo Doo said: Spot on Fire242. Making memories is what its all about. Good seeing all you guys again.. Great seeing you, Mrs. TD and Frank also. Have a great summer. Can’t wait for your posts of the new 22’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 23 minutes ago, FIRE242 said: Great seeing you, Mrs. TD and Frank also. Have a great summer. Can’t wait for your posts of the new 22’s. Same to you guys. Can't wait for the 900 Turbo R's...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, FIRE242 said: Great four days of riding. We were on every trail west of Moonbeam to Hearst. Great to ride with WD and the crew again. The miles of smiles and laughs sure makes up for what went on at the Super8 in Kap. Great to meet up with all the fellow OC members. Now I have an idea where the restaurant is (Thanks to @Re:Leaf too). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 46 minutes ago, revrnd said: Now I have an idea where the restaurant is (Thanks to @Re:Leaf too). Straight up the road from the LCBO in Moonbeam. Best little restaurant in the area imo...Corner of Albert Street and Leonard Ave in Moonbeam. Not what Google maps shows. The old building is what Google maps shows right on Hwy 11.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Off the L123..Black dot is Della Pieta. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Re:leaf drew a line from the trail to the location too. I've been curious but never asked where it was. I had kind of watched the store fronts as I've driven thru over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, revrnd said: Re:leaf drew a line from the trail to the location too. I've been curious but never asked where it was. I had kind of watched the store fronts as I've driven thru over the years. Easy to find. Basically before going over the tracks on the L123 after crossing hwy 11, you continue thru the empty lot parking, and turn up the street before the LCBO. Great food. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 You can also access Damco Fuel in Moonbeam by running the local trail parallel hwy 11 and the tracks to damco fuels. Saves from having to run around the L123, then down the hydro line behind Moonbeam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: You can also access Damco Fuel in Moonbeam by running the local trail parallel hwy 11 and the tracks to damco fuels. Saves from having to run around the L123, then down the hydro line behind Moonbeam. That's the route we were shown in reverse years ago when a couple from the clubhouse told us about L123. I looked @ the trail when I was driving home & it looked like an MX track. Couldn't see it the day @irREVerent & I filled up, so I didn't bother venturing across it to the next road to the east (road crossing by the L123/L129 intersection). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, revrnd said: That's the route we were shown in reverse years ago when a couple from the clubhouse told us about L123. I looked @ the trail when I was driving home & it looked like an MX track. Couldn't see it the day @irREVerent & I filled up, so I didn't bother venturing across it to the next road to the east (road crossing by the L123/L129 intersection). Once you ride it once, it's a piece of cake. Just a short cut to know.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinderFab Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 10 hours ago, FIRE242 said: Great four days of riding. We were on every trail west of Moonbeam to Hearst. Great to ride with WD and the crew again. The miles of smiles and laughs sure makes up for what went on at the Super8 in Kap. Great to meet up with all the fellow OC members. Another great trip in the books.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 13 hours ago, UsedtoSkidoo said: Yup been North and Quebec (albeit that was a shorter trip). Not my thing. Never been a mile chaser just so I can say I got 8000 km on this year. I much prefer a 150 km day where I need to work the sled on the trails. I did 1700 in Muskoka this year. Most of it I was tired sore by the end of the day (probably getting old). Never liked big huge fast trails where there really is no technical riding. I like tight fast trails that I need to move around on just to keep a nice pace. I don't want a big heavy 4 stroke that is great for Northern fast trails Just so I can say I did 1000 miles an hour for 30 minutes. I like light 2 strokes that I can throw around when that trail gets bumpy and tight. I suspect if I was younger I would be a flat brimmed long track trying to find powder and jump stuff kind of rider but those days have passed me by. I have never like trailering and driving long distances to sled, Id rather ride than sit in a truck for 6-10 hours there and back. Its not worth it to me. Where we are there is always snow and I can leave on a long trip every winter (depending on timing). Im just as happy riding Muskoka, North Bay, Parry sound area and sitting down at my own place at the end of the day with people I sled with and Neighbours at the cottage. To each his own and I'm not knocking anyone's preferences just stating my own. Why do I feel like you’re talking about me! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Evil said: Why do I feel like you’re talking about me! LOL Were your ears burning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Evil said: Why do I feel like you’re talking about me! LOL LMFAO. . It's OK @Evil. Some people will never get why we ride Quebec and the NCDN. And I am glad for that. Stay home, more real estate for us to ride... Edited March 18, 2021 by Turbo Doo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuyuna Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 3/17/2021 at 8:22 AM, UsedtoSkidoo said: Yup been North and Quebec (albeit that was a shorter trip). Not my thing. Never been a mile chaser just so I can say I got 8000 km on this year. I much prefer a 150 km day where I need to work the sled on the trails. I did 1700 in Muskoka this year. Most of it I was tired sore by the end of the day (probably getting old). Never liked big huge fast trails where there really is no technical riding. I like tight fast trails that I need to move around on just to keep a nice pace. I don't want a big heavy 4 stroke that is great for Northern fast trails Just so I can say I did 1000 miles an hour for 30 minutes. I like light 2 strokes that I can throw around when that trail gets bumpy and tight. I suspect if I was younger I would be a flat brimmed long track trying to find powder and jump stuff kind of rider but those days have passed me by. I have never like trailering and driving long distances to sled, Id rather ride than sit in a truck for 6-10 hours there and back. Its not worth it to me. Where we are there is always snow and I can leave on a long trip every winter (depending on timing). Im just as happy riding Muskoka, North Bay, Parry sound area and sitting down at my own place at the end of the day with people I sled with and Neighbours at the cottage. To each his own and I'm not knocking anyone's preferences just stating my own. Totally agree. Haliburton is my happy place. Trails and lakes, fantastic mix, right from my house. Have a 4 place enclosed trailer that has only been used for storing lumber for the last 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: LMFAO. . It's OK @Evil. Some people will never get why we ride Quebec and the NCDN. And I am glad for that. Stay home, more real estate for us to ride... same way we feel about our little slice of heaven. so much crown land, logging roads, bush trails, heritage trails. can ride for days, never touch the same piece of ground. short cuts, long ways around, portages, lake, river running.... never the same, always something new. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Turbo Doo said: LMFAO. . It's OK @Evil. Some people will never get why we ride Quebec and the NCDN. And I am glad for that. Stay home, more real estate for us to ride... See my comment in the Winter 2021 thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, revrnd said: See my comment in the Winter 2021 thread. Read it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I enjoy both, and although I don't get to northern Ontario as often as I would like, when we do it's always after our trails are done. It's very hard to ride our trails after being up there. Just totally different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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