towing Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 At the next intersection ,trail come back very wide and fast The pics does not do justice to this section which was among the best I've done this year My partners took the lead to make their engine sing a bit and I lost them for few miles... until shortly before arriving at the Manouanne where we stopped for dinner. My partners looking at me a little sideways when I stopped there. They just read creamery on the banner! In fact there is not much choice because this is the only restaurant open in the village, but we had a good meal. The other restaurant la Reserve is closed this year. We then went to fill up at the uncommon village store. Carlito look grids all around with a worried look ... I reassure him that it was because of the bears…loll . It is still worth it because the gas was a $1.42 instead of $ 1.80 in outfitting We then returned on the #33 to the east is still beautiful to Repos South from Repos there was some bumps in few curves but still beautiful ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) We take a break at the Gilardo dam The water frozen and made a curtain of ice throughout the tree trunk Back on the saddle to #360 The dozer that was down on the edge of the trail on Saturday was no longer there and the trail was freshly groomed from this place From the #360junction there were strange tracks in the trail ... Between the junction for the new bridge and Taureau dam on the #360, we passed this unusual convoy Yes, the broken dozer recovery team: A large Volvo truck 6 wheels drive (used in quarries) pulling a trailer containing the dead body Wow!!! I don’t know how many tons it weighs, but it does not sink in the trail at all !!! even when climbing hills ... it gives you an idea how the trails are hard!! Incredible .... It was preceded by a large Case backhoe and a snowmobile flagman ahead. The convoy was traveling up to the dam and then turned west to reach the road near CanadAventure ... a very big ride for this kind of conveys on a trail, really impressive ... Edited March 22, 2013 by towing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmk Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Gates do to bears quick thiking thank you for your tme and photo's sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 We continued our way to the dam. Here we see the Mattawin river ahead Near the dam, another dozer caming from the #360 west We took break at the foot of the dam Taureau reservoir level is already low Carlito The trail between the #345 junction and the Cabanon suffered from traffic and was particularly ruff, suspensions worked hard. The trail between the Cabanon and La Glacière was better Except the last small stretch before La Glacière which was also due to be groomed The adventure ended on Sunday around 18:30 when we returned to our starting point with 505miles for the 2 days. No badluck, just fun and beautiful trails set apart the last little bit. Probably my best season’s ride I would also like to thanks Carlito and Steph having accompanied us thus making possible the realization of this trip for us. Your presence and good humor made this trip for me and krikri most memorable ... Thank you! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Gates do to bears quick thiking thank you for your tme and photo's sir Thank you rmk! it was a joke to laugh a bit...it is impressive the first time you see the store door and windows also covered with those steel grids, it looks like a bunker! I repost the last pics that were not displayed... all you be ok now Alain Edited March 22, 2013 by towing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionjack Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 WOW! That Attak looks cool with the red painted side panels. Oh and the trail conditions look very nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 BEAUTYFULL TRAILS AND LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAD GREAT FUN . LIKE USUAL GREAT PHOTOS AND REPORT ALAIN . HOPE TO RIDE WITH YOU ONE DAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Spectacular trip report as always Alain! Many of those pictures you took were along the same route I took this past February with Andyman, Timbo and crew. Looks like conditions were incredible. The longer hours of daylight and a little warmer temps make riding this time of year some of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasemonkey Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 Man, that report just sealed the season on a spectacular note. For some reason, my throttle thumb started twitching about half way thru the posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 WOW! That Attak looks cool with the red painted side panels. Oh and the trail conditions look very nice too. Yes actionjack, Carlito's apex looks really cool and he is really proud of it . The side panels perfectly matched with the hood and the 2 walker evans shocks on the front make his sled very cool and distinctive in the bunch BEAUTYFULL TRAILS AND LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAD GREAT FUN . LIKE USUAL GREAT PHOTOS AND REPORT ALAIN . HOPE TO RIDE WITH YOU ONE DAY. Thank you grumpysanta! It's late for this season but let's stay in touch for the next season... Spectacular trip report as always Alain! Many of those pictures you took were along the same route I took this past February with Andyman, Timbo and crew. Looks like conditions were incredible. The longer hours of daylight and a little warmer temps make riding this time of year some of the best. Thank you Steven, i'm glad you enjoyed!! You are right with the daylight. Even I like to ride at night, riding up to 6 and 7 pm under daylight is very very nice and we got the chance that all the stars lineup to give us a perfect ride..lucky we are. Man, that report just sealed the season on a spectacular note. For some reason, my throttle thumb started twitching about half way thru the posts! Loll !!! season's is not over for me... just ride an other 269 miles this wekend and I hope for some more stay tune for the report tomorroy... Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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