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On 4/4/2019 at 9:49 PM, mikerider said:
Thanks, Scorpionbowl You can probably come up with a better plan, but here is my thought. This would be a pinned topic in the general forums so that it is well viewed. No responses /replies are allowed, only the person paying the $25 can post. (this keeps it on topic of the businesses and the topic doesn't sidetrack). People are welcome to hit the 'like' button.
So an example:
I am giving a shout out to snowmobile dealer 'X' in the town of St. Y. For the past ten years I have spent several weeks a year snowmobiling out of the town of St. Y. During this time I have come across several people from afar who developed a problem with their snowmobile while near the town of St. Y. On each occasion dealer X was able to take in the disabled snowmobile and provide fast service, thus saving the vacation and saddlebag trip of many a rider. So many of these sledding people have told me of the great service received at dealer X, but also added how impressed they were with the showroom. They described it as spotless clean and neat, with an unusually large selection of clothing, accessories, and product to look at while their sled is being repaired. I have stopped into dealer X myself doing some rainy day window shopping and have found this dealer just as people described and then some. Dealer X has impressed me to give them a QuebecRider Shout Out for going the extra mile.
mike
Mike you forgot to mention while you were in town of St Y having your sled fixed at dealer X, you were at Bar XXX where the fine ladies of Quebec were making all your sad feelings of a broken sled be forgotten.
On a serious note, I just paid for my Contributing Membership.
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On 3/8/2019 at 11:20 AM, momojohnny said:
😎 Central Michel De Saints on "Thursday Night" 😍
I call that place Hotel University Tuition.
- momojohnny and Florida Snowman
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I filled up at the Gathering Place in Tug Hill last week and was charged $5/gal. Best thing to do is shut-up and pay and like Snowmaster said, take a mental note not to go back.
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16 minutes ago, SkippyDoo said:
If you want good riding in NY, go to Cranberry Lake. Not much for amenities anymore, but great riding in that area. Used to be able to find some good riding off the bar loop on the hill down around Osceola, 46 Corners out towards happy valley. Last time we went, many years ago, we started riding around 7 am, got about 100 miles in by lunch. Bounced back the 20 or 30 miles to the hotel and called it quits. Haven't been back since. the traffic, the drinkin and the bumps are too much for me anymore
Someone mentioned to us about Cranberry lake yesterday. Will put it down as an option.
Our next ride up there will be for the day only. So thinking of crossing the border at Ogdensburg (40min drive from home) and unloading somewhere near Potsdam and ride out there and go towards Malone.
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My experience at Tug Hill was a good one. I did not experience any of the negatives that you hear on line.
The Ridge View is a great place to stay only drawback is there is no breakfast other than continental. It was a bit of a late start for us on Friday as we had to be at the DMV for 8:30 to get our stickers. Good thing we did, first hour into our ride and we were stopped by the police making sure everyone was in compliance.
I think it was 9:30 by the time we rolled out. Plan was to get into the plateau and see what all the hype is about. Lots of snow and trails were soft. The groomers were out doing their best to pack down the snow. We headed to Redfield then Williamstown where stopped at Bucks for a break. From there we went towards Osceola and looped but the other side of the park. Trails were awesome and Trail C4 has to be one of the best. We made our way to the Hook& Ladder by recommendation of you guys. Great place and food is really good. From there we made our way back.
Really enjoyed it here, nice to be at place where I have never sledded before. I did not see any of the horror stories, everyone stayed right and trails were the best than can be after a snowfall like that.
One other note, the people so very nice and accommodating. Can't wait to go back.
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The wifi is not working well up here so will do my best. It's crazy up here! The drive up was the worst I have ever been in. Roads were being closed just as we got through.
It was snowing so hard we drove 10 miles past our hotel witout even knowing it. We could barely see two feet in front of us on hwy 12.
We came upon Boondockers, went in for directions only to realize we blew past our hotel a ways back. Decided to grab a bite eat there. I realize now that is the place you are at Phil. I should have looked you up.
We finally get to the hotel and decide we will go for alittle rip. The lady at the desk said its best not to go. Well we are not good listeners. Let's just say I hate Yamaha!! Stuck?? Dam right we got stuck! 2 km out of this friggen place and Bucky got his Apex buried. Took us close to an hour to get that beast out. The snow here is funny. At first it's very light, but after a few minutes it packs like concrete.
This has to be record snowfall storm here. Never seen snow fall at this rate before. So far loving the adventure. The hurdles I had to jump through to get here is a post all on its own. When back I will make it a topic for discussion.
Phil, keep an eye out for two Canadians, one driving a Nytro (Fozzy) the other on a Apex (Bucky).
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Packing to head out soon. Although not Quebec related, I'll post what it was like when I get back.
Thanks for the info on the DMV, will go to the one close to the hotel.
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37 minutes ago, Phil 1 said:
Sitting here in The Edge hotel in Lyons falls NY East edge of Tug Hill waits for the snow. Rode today was really nice getting cold right now. Where you staying?
We are staying at The Ridge View in Lowville. We have to stop in Watertown first tomorrow and get our sleds registered so expecting a late start with that and possibly bad roads.
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Two of us are heading to Tug Hill tomorrow. We have never sledded in NY, hear all the horror stories but the pictures and videos I have seen the place looks very nice. We decided to register our sleds there instead of buying Quebec season pass for this year in hopes of witnessing the Lake Effect. Well I guess we'll see it in full action tomorrow.
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I know I will never buy a 2 stroke again even if it is a Yamaha. I consider myself lucky getting 17,000km on my Viper 700 with no blowup. We all trail ride other than guys like Dooright and MarkusVt and few others that ride sleds off the beaten path, so a sled weighing 100lbs more makes no difference. Plus if you like to go fast you will want the added weight.
The reliability, not having to worry about oil, carrying oil and spark plugs are hug benefits to me.
I am glad we all don't ride the same sleds though, or the talk at the bar and hotels would not be so fun lol.
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This is why I ride a Yamaha, the Hells, Rock Machine, Evil Ones or which ever biker gang is stealing these things will never be able to carry off with mine. Especially if it is parked on the porch.
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Take some pics of the hills everyone is talking about. I have never seen this and curious how crazy it is. Sounds like a good spot to take a break and watch people fly over.
- Carman and momojohnny
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It's not cheap at Mont Apica that's for sure.
Gas + burger (no fries) + beer = $60.00 min. Lol
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6 hours ago, Shore1066 said:
I remember years ago a guy from my home town got his sled stolen in St. Donat. May have been the same hotel but not sure. Anyway his was in a fenced in area and the fence wasn't cut the next morning. They finally figured out that the thief's used a logging truck with a boom and reached over the fence and clamped the sleds and put them on the truck and drove away. They were Polaris's too. With the 800 storm engines. I bet some can remember them.
I read someone post about finding sleds in a container being shipped to Europe. I never gave it a thought that someone would do that.
The place where these sleds were taken doesn't have a fenced in area.
I heard a similar story once before in a different area where the whole trailer was lifted out of a fence area. I find it hard to believe that this can be true. The amount of noise a picker would make the whole place would wake up and catch them in the act.
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12 hours ago, markusvt said:
Auberge Manawan IS in the path the OP requested 😁 Last year the marking in and around town was very good but in years past those not familiar with the layout could easily get twisted around.
Yes it was very bad. I drove around in circles trying to figure out where to go, asked the locals and they couldn't even tell me. I swear I started to hear a Bango.
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Put me down for Dec 12th.
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12 hours ago, PLAYHARD said:
With the Wife: Quebec City to Mont Valin / Saguenay and back (make a loop)
With the Buddies: Gaspe (Matane to Perce and back in a loop)
With the Girlfriend: St Lawrence tour (Quebec City - Baie Comeau - Matane - Quebec City)
Lol
This should be shown on the maps as recommended loops.
Season Final Mont Valin 2019
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Group of us are headed up early Wednesday morning for the Monts. Last year we rode in May which was fun but it was limited so probably won’t do that again. We are staying at Passion, riding Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning before heading back to Ottawa. The weather doesn’t look to good for Friday, praying it changes.
This will be my first ride in Quebec this season as most of my riding this year was NY and of course Ontario. Looking forward to riding La Belle Provence....
Anyone else going to be there?