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9 minutes ago, Fozzy said:
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.
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?
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Bought Fxr back shift gloves this year 3 chamber and a lot warmer that the fusion I also have and never was really happy with...FWIW
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37 minutes ago, revct1 said:
Hi Mike,
You are missing a wonderful section of Quebec. There are times when it isn't groomed in spots and you can hit rough trail but that can happen anywhere and that is what the groomer map is for.
You have your pick of three trails. 5 is the most direct trail. That will be ±210 miles. Typical Quebec with woods, fields, some elevation and plenty of stops along the route. It is split into thirds. A short third to Montmagny gas and coffee, the longer third to Relais Hiboux for food on trail 5 but near La Pocatarie, gas in Mont Carmel if you need it and the last third to RDL. It is a comfortable day and you should be in RDL well before dark. A lot of variations on this but the first time thru take trail 5 all the way to get familiar with the route.
Second option is trail 35. We usually drop down 551 out of Montmagny to get 35 but you can take 547 from St Grevais. This is the highway. This is the Claremont Express of the south. Bring the cruise control. It is a rail bed for most of the way. There aren't a lot of gas stops and you will burn thru a tank. It runs the rail bed most off the way from the intersection with 547 at the west end to the intersection with 526 at the east end. It is a long way and a quick ride. You have to stop in Tourville at Relais Jasmine on this run. It is the hot spot. It can be packed on weekends. This route is further in distance but not really longer in time. Levis to Jasmine is ±125 miles depending on which route you take. Jasmine to RDL is about 95 miles.
Lastly is trail 55. Trail 75 is the easiest access to 55. This is the longest run and can take a long day. 55 is different in itself. The trail is more rolling in sections. Again a very nice run. It goes thru a few maple tree farms. It has a few more facilities than 35. I would probably skip 55 as a first trip out because it is a little longer.
Motel Bernieres is the most popular staging area. As you have probably read, they have remodeled. The truck enclosure is gone but there is a good size area that you can leave your rig. Take precautions like anywhere else and don't let your truck be the most desirable. The motel and restaurant Normadin is right next to Auto route 20.
PM me if you would like. We have ridden that area many times.
Jack & Sandi
There’s that memory again, what page are all those notes on? Jack is correct this days ride can be as varied as you wish. 👍🏻
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Cobra where is PA, Lehigh Valley here, Easton to be exact.
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6 hours ago, Snobeeler said:
Dont ever think they cant hear what your sayin in the vehicle waiting to pull up.
From how far away?
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The trail goes right thru the lot, pull to the pumps and someone will show up, have cash. The cafeteria is open weekdays, weekends is vending machines. It’s maybe 1/3 of the way between LaDore & Chibogmau. Some sweet trails up there.
- dooright and Mxzeerider
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3 hours ago, Triggerhappy said:
.....or as an old wise man told me once, "if out playing in bear country with friends always carry a .22". So I ask him "why a .22 as that won't kill a bear". He says "It is not for the bear, it is to shoot one of your friends in the leg".... Wise old man. 🙂
Similar to “I don’t have to out run the bear I just have to out run you”.
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Jean-Guy
Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. May the love of family and friends comfort you during these difficult days, my most heartfelt condolences.
Mr André-Albert Hallé thank you for all you have done for our sport.
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24 minutes ago, SkippyDoo said:
That’s what they say. But 11 years in Quebec and I still haven’t seen a moose on the trail. Not in Vermont, Not in Maine, Not in Ontario either. Maybe I need to ride the Gaspe more.
It’s fun for about a minute but last thing they want to do is jump into chest deep snow. We saw moose on the Clairmont Express in December.
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1 hour ago, Jackstraw said:
Really hate to see this also, but i also think that a lot of riders have no idea what to do in that situation or that they can get exhausted that quickly and die. Tips and education would go along way.
Remember that bull in Moose Valley who would not get off the trail....
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3 hours ago, Bluegrass said:
I see on the map that there is a section between relais 22 heading north to roberval that has not been groomed has anyone got an info on that part of trail
That is the section where bridge got washed out last year. Maybe they are waiting for ice bridge to be safe to cross with Groomer. This is just a guess...
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2 hours ago, Jackstraw said:
We have ridden from Old Forge to Valley field in QC on the St Lawrence about 12 years ago. Believe it was about 285 miles left at 8am crossed the border around 5pm after a long search for the crossing. We had to go over a long train trestle missing a lot of boards about 70ft in the air. Had a 350lb buddy that wasn't going over. We all did and lured him over finally. Railbed was great up and 175 miles of moguls on the return. Never again!
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Jack We have found that the issue of chewing up wheels in very cold comes from ice build up on the back of the stud. The ice destroys the rubber in short order.
BJ had to replace a push thru studded track this year had a pull out that effected a rod in the track a recipe for disaster had he not changed it, the track has 8,000 miles. He put on a 1.6 Ice Cobra.
I spoke to Camso this fall the guy told me the lug spitting issue is heat build up, they are built with heat so heat will also make them fall apart. Think ice scratchers not just to cool the motor but to cool the track also.
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A guy on FB said BSL is very good. FWIW
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Repos is very good for food and lodging, great collection of mounted animals. It can be crowded at peak times.
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The GPS said turn left...
Happy New Year JG 🍷
ON MY WAY!!!
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The Edge is 15 miles South on Rt 12 the same road as Ridgeview.