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It doesn't look like there is much discussion in the Quebec sub-forum, so I am posting here...
Does anyone have an update for riding from Quebec to LeTape? Is the river frozen heading up to St Raymond?
Thanks! And please move this if necessary...
GW
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Heading west on 55 from St Pamphile we came across this in the trail.
Still tons of snow, and I think it will hold up if it doesn't rain too much.
GW
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Just a quick update on the conditions in Chaudiere...
We left Ben Arnold on Tuesday AM (12/11) and headed north to the first clubhouse on 55 (Chez Vous?). From there, we took the connector over to 545 and eventually up to 55W to St Pamphile. 55 was excellent but was due for some grooming. In St Pamphile, we took 557 at the golf course and that trail was the best I have seen it until you get to Lac D'lEst.
The balance of 557 to 35 had many branches in the trail (but none to stop you). So that was a bit of a pain, but very passable.
35 was perfect and 526 to the Universal is as good as ever. We saw one sled on Tuesday.
Wednesday we shot out to Rimouski after a late start and some fresh snow. Very windy in the fields, but the trail is near perfect. One small detour around the river just before Rimouski. After lunch we went back the same was because the trail was so awesome. Saw 2 sleds on Wednesday.
Thursday we had to get back to the truck early so we rode 35 all the way to 55S. Boring as usual, but in excellent shape. 55 needed some grooming here and there due to 5-6in of new snow, but from Lac Etchemin, it was absolutely fantastic!
Then we rode the road (previous post) back down to 75. Trails much busier - maybe 6-8 sleds...
650 miles, worst trails maybe a 6, but 95% of trails are BETTER THAN ANYTIME LAST YEAR! And more snow coming!!
Happy trails and Guardez la Droit!!
GW
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Hey! Great to hear from you, too.
Trip was from Ben Arnold to Riv d Loup. Check my post in Chaudiere section.
Hopefully we ride together this year!
GW
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The trail is still closed as of yesterday (and no solution in sight per the locals).
Coming south on 75, you will see where the trail basically flows into the plowed road. (The groomer continues down the actual trail which is on your left, but there is a small sign there telling you that the trail is closed.) The road you are following is Rang St Charles. There are also signs for ATV on this same plowed route.
There is ample snow and the road tracks parallel with the power line. Total distance about 6 miles.
So not a bad detour, considering how great the trails are on either side. Rt 55 from Beaceville is fantastic!
Bon chance!
GW
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FYI - just returning from a mid-week Chaudiere trip and we rode from St Georges to Riv D Loup. At the Petro Canada station next to the Universal, we bought $72 CDN worth of gas and I gave her $80US. She said she needed an additional $.25 or some number. I explained to her that the exchange was basically even and she insisted that was not the case.
So I gave her my Visa (and they paid 3%).
Just be aware that there may be some variety in exchange rates this season.
On a better note, the trails are fantastic and we saw about 10 sleds in 3 days of riding!
GW
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I, too have used Collet stuff for years. I have used the BVS2 for two years and it is great (as indicated).
My question is, it seems fewer and fewer groomers have the beacon or don't bother using it. Has anyone else noticed this? And what can be done to make sure that more groomers use them?
As someone who rides alone or often in front, it would be nice to know that groomer is coming around the next corner...
GW
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My brother called me today to say that he got his annual Quebec "package" and it included a trail map and a list of what you need to ride in Quebec this year.
This list included $500,000 liability policy.
Is this new? Or does this include the insurance that comes with your Canada Reg??
GW
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I used GPS Quebec last year on my Garmin GPS and it was AWESOME. I often ride alone and it is great not to have to wonder where you are or which way to go at the next intersection.
I will be downloading the newest version this fall...
GW
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Here goes the neighborhood, I am here too!
Mark
Rob - thanks for starting this! Looking forward to many miles (KMs) of Quebec riding!
GW
St Foy to LeTape?
in Quebec-Charlevoix
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Thanks, Bernard. You do an excellent job of keeping us up to date.
GW