mikerider Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Arrived at dark and went out and did a quick 50 miles. Trails were perfect. Snow depth not very deep, in fact, driving up thru New Brunswick it appeared maybe a foot on the ground. On the trail around RDL appeared to be a foot and a half of snow. Spoke to a group that arrived by sled from Drummondville and said riding was great coming across. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Good stuff !!! Thanks Mike . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowCrazed Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Awesome Mike. Look forward to the daily reports!!!! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Today went east to Rimouski and then headed SW thru Squatec. It had snowed half inch in RDL overnight. Heading east new snow was about 3 inches deep. Twenty five miles either side of Squatec was 6 or 7 inches of new snow. Snow pack south and also east of RDL is quite good once you get several miles away from the hotel. Still those first several miles the trails are fine as long as we don't lose any snow. Did 222 miles total. Came back early as I was getting cold. Left this morning and dressed very lightly as it felt about 40 deg F out. Temp kept falling all day, gusty winds, was quite frigid. Didn't see or feel a bump all day and only met a handful of sleds. Hopefully tomorrow will head west to Montmagny. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 This one more report since today I went west to Montmagny and looped around. Almost 300 miles and very nice snow conditions. Trails were all 9's and 10's for the almost 300 miles. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Mike what is the snow depth? How will the trails hold up to the weekend warm-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I would guess less than a foot around RDL,. one and a half to three feet everywhere else. I am not feeling any rocks etc on trail.. Very cold today. Haven't heard recent forecast but someone at bar said we are only expected to get a sprinkle. I'll post what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Hey Mike now you have underline on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Last week, Ray, I had lines going thru middle of words and this week lines under words. I hit the picture of what it is doing, but that won't turn it off. I get out of QR and come back later and 'voila'. as they say in Quebec, or God Damn as we say in the US. Now you know why I carry a gun for a living and not make my living on a computer. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'm sure how Last week, Ray, I had lines going thru middle of words and this week lines under words. I hit the picture of what it is doing, but that won't turn it off. I get out of QR and come back later and 'voila'. as they say in Quebec, or God Damn as we say in the US. Now you know why I carry a gun for a living and not make my living on a computer. mike I'm not sure how that makes me feel lol If the symbol is high lighted it's "on" I would think with all the hours you spend on the computer you be Bill Gates Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowCrazed Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'm not sure how that makes me feel lol Ray, mike+glassed=no worries! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Thanks Ray, I know when its on, I just can't find the button that shuts it off! Met Roadrunner and NHVIper and crew at the hotel this morning. They had a good ride up from Maine. An honor to meet them. Did 205 miles today, short day, worried about rain which never happened. Got warm though. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Mike rider, we had a great ride today as well. The weather report did not sound that good, we had only a few minutes of drizzle. It was great to meet you today, nice reporting on the conditions. You have nailed the description to a T When we left you, we went south on 85 to 544 to Pohegnamook, 35 west to 526, to 5 west,to55 south forlunch at tourville. Even though the temps were warm, the trails were great with similiar snow cover. With cold temps tuesday, these trails will be fine After lunch we took 35 west to 551 north to montmagny, than 5 west again to 543 and into Levis for the night. Met the long island New YORK crew several times today and they told us about the Sheraton four points in Levis, nice place for tonight, back to Maine tomorrow Good snow in Levis area too Good trails to all TR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Roadrunner, glad you had a good ride today, looked pretty dark and gloomy at times. I hit no drizzle at all and like you said, riding was nice. Never realized in the past you are from Maine! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks Ray, I know when its on, I just can't find the button that shuts it off! Met Roadrunner and NHVIper and crew at the hotel this morning. They had a good ride up from Maine. An honor to meet them. Did 205 miles today, short day, worried about rain which never happened. Got warm though. mike Just click on it when it's on that will turn it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Attempting to post photos on new computer, bear with me. Past couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_bluyamaha54 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looks good to me Mike; I think you have it figured! Thanks for the reports. You are riding in one of my favorite areas. Have fun, be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks, pics taken two days ago, looking questionable after a day of warm temps. Can't decide if it would be worth riding today its so warm. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 MIke we made it down from Levis back to Maine today, but the trails are taking a beating in the historically lower snow areas of the chaudierres, from the warm temps and traffic this weekend, Many of the trails south of Tetford mines to Amrstrong were down to gravel in the corners. Once the temps turn, they will be passable, but you might want to consider leaving from locations that typically have higher snow levels. The lower levels are going to be boney. RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Roadrunner, glad you all made it back safely. I need to make a decision tomorrow or soon. When it turns cold I don't know if there is any good snow underneath that the groomers can churn up. Thanks. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 How do things look this morning Mike? Massive meltdown here in Riverview lots of green grass. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I know its not the same area, we are in St. Zenon, St Come area...but we had the rain yesterday...woke up this morning to some much colder temps. I think we can ride today....we will have a trail report later. Let's hope the areas east of us hold up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Hi Andy, hi Linda, I didn't go out yesterday (Sunday). But Saturday and Sunday were very warm, and still warm this morning. Not much in the way of rain here over the weekend, just a few showers last night that were off and on for just a short while. RDL seems to have the least amount of snow between Rimouski and Montmagny, with the most being in the middle areas such as Squatec and the RR bed. Roadrunner I believe reported Sunday there were bare spots on corners going south from Levi to Maine. Not even sure I will ride today or move on to another locale with more snow. The last several miles of trails to the hotel on Saturday afternoon had plenty of bare spots, but other trails to the south of the hotel were fine. Cold air arrives tonight to this area. I am guessing that if you are on tour you would get thru the area, but will be very soft today and hard as a brick tomorrow. Wish I could be more specific and upbeat. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Just a quick 8:00AM update. Now pea soup fog has moved in and started to heavy mist. Probably going to start packing and get in the truck for who knows where. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpromod Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys, I was unable to go on our trip this week, but my buddies are in the area and sent me the following from their ride yesterday - I will do my best to keep updating this as I get info relayed via email/text! They rode out of Lac Etchemin - day loop about 165 miles and back to Lac Etchemin. They are planning on riding to or near RDL today 1/14/13 . . . keep you posted as I receive any additional info. "Trails are rough in towns as expected with temps and thin thru the narrow tree. Trails we rode 55 west to 25 south and brought 75 north to 55 again." Pics. Edited January 14, 2013 by snowpromod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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