Southern NH Blizzard Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I would say you will be in the 200 mile range. There is gas at L Etape. What are your plans? Not much snow on the southern side of Lac St Jean so I'm told by the locals. I stay at the HI.I have passes, see me. Thank you Bill! 200 miles to L'Etape from Charlesbourg or to Lac St. Jean? We are planning to ride up to Lac St. Jean from Charlesbourg (Quebec City) in Mid-late February. Hoping to take 1 day to ride up to Lac St. Jean, then ride up in the Lac St. Jean area for a couple days then ride back down. Or- are we better off just trailering up to Lac St. Jean area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkman Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi Bill, could you and Rob do me a favor? Keep an eye on Andyman while he's up there, rumor has it he has trouble crossing bridges in that part of the country. I will be up for a visit before the winter is out. Keep the reports coming. There is a reason that Andyman's sled is the only one with no mirrors.........I think they are still laying by that bridge! Milkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here are the best pics for today. This is the famous Gretta, well known to patrons of the Holiday Inn during the winter. The drink she is so fond of is known as Caribou, and is offered to all visitors, two and four legged alike. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brdgbldr85 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here are the best pics for today. This is the famous Gretta, well known to patrons of the Holiday Inn during the winter. The drink she is so fond of is known as Caribou, and is offered to all visitors, two and four legged alike. :D My Hats off or should I say Helmet to Gretta, I hope she doesn't drink and walk around the lobby too Fast!!!! See you soon. Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Thank you Bill! 200 miles to L'Etape from Charlesbourg or to Lac St. Jean? We are planning to ride up to Lac St. Jean from Charlesbourg (Quebec City) in Mid-late February. Hoping to take 1 day to ride up to Lac St. Jean, then ride up in the Lac St. Jean area for a couple days then ride back down. Or- are we better off just trailering up to Lac St. Jean area? That would be 200 from Quebec City. It is usually a nice ride. Going up by vehicle is not fun as Rt. 175 can be a little trechorous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrastryk Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Rob, Is that Robert McFall from Virginia petting Greta? Looks alot like him. He was up there last year when I was there. He should get an award for the rider driving from the most southern point in the states to ride. Is the helmet still working OK? No elect. visor yet? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain-rev Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Why is Greta letting the dog drink his Caribou??? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Rob,Is that Robert McFall from Virginia petting Greta? Looks alot like him. He was up there last year when I was there. He should get an award for the rider driving from the most southern point in the states to ride. Is the helmet still working OK? No elect. visor yet? Bill No, that is Mike, also known as Mubs on the forum holding the glass on the right, and another Mike, Mikerider on the left. I have a confession to make, I've gone back to my old TXi helmet for the last two days. Mainly because the BV2s was too cold with the center valve removed, and stupidly I left the removed valve at home, so I had no other choice that to use the old helmet for now. And I did have to use the ele shield on both helmets to keep from fogging. On the XP front, I tried many different settings and finally decided that the problem (for me) is that the rear springs are too light, (or the center spring is too hard?). I'm now running the rear springs on the highest setting (5) with the coupler blocks on low (1), and it is better for me. But after just taking "internet" advice on the helmet that turned out to be wrong, I can understand people wanting to try it for themselves and deciding. Just a suggestion. And also I now agree about the seat...it feels as hard as a park bench at times. They need to do something there. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Mainly because the BV2s was too cold with the center valve removed, and stupidly I left the removed valve at home, so I had no other choice that to use the old helmet for now. And I did have to use the ele shield on both helmets to keep from fogging. Once you get that valve back in you will be warm and will not fog. Always carry a extra valve with you. Somehow mine fell out one trip and I couldn't find it. Had to find a dealer and get another one. Now I have backups. Only happened once in 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern NH Blizzard Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 That would be 200 from Quebec City. It is usually a nice ride. Going up by vehicle is not fun as Rt. 175 can be a little trechorous. Thank you very much! I think we'll plan on riding from Quebec City then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrastryk Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Rob, I still have my TXi with an elect. shield as a backup. I got 2 rubber valves with my BV2S. One has more holes than the other. The one with less holes was called the severe cold valve. I need to check before I leave to see which is in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 We, Rob, Mubs, Mikerider, Andyman and myself rode 225 miles today. Trails were great, temps were just right and scenery was great. A few pictures of our day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi Bill The more I read your posting the more I regret cancelling the trip that I had planned for this week. Are Fran and Judy at the hotel. If they are say hi for Colette and I. Glad you guys are having fun and we will see you in early February. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Fran and Judy are here and having great riding. Hope to see you folks soon, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Here are some more pics from today's ride :) Most trails were fresh groomed, it was especially nice in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Rob,I still have my TXi with an elect. shield as a backup. I got 2 rubber valves with my BV2S. One has more holes than the other. The one with less holes was called the severe cold valve. I need to check before I leave to see which is in there. I couldn't tell the difference when I switched valves. They both worked fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend700 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 looks to be about the same amount of snow at auberge 31 as there was in November when we were there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Rob,I still have my TXi with an elect. shield as a backup. I got 2 rubber valves with my BV2S. One has more holes than the other. The one with less holes was called the severe cold valve. I need to check before I leave to see which is in there. I remember the extra valve. I will be sure to have both with me on next trip. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpionbowl Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'd say there's a little more snow at La Chapelle then in this pic from 12/14/2006... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultrastryk Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Rob, I was counting on you to do the cold weather testing on that helmet. I am stuck in LA (the land of fruits and nuts) and you are there enjoying those perfect trails. The LEAST you could do for us is a thorough testing of the BV2S :) Have fun and leave some snow Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'd say there's a little more snow at La Chapelle then in this pic from 12/14/2006... Here is 01/16/2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxz7000 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 We are coming up to the area the first week in Feb. How do you get to La Chapelle from the HI? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
favarcat Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 You can get a map right at the HI. Bill will hook you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxz7000 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 You can get a map right at the HI. Bill will hook you up. I am not sure we are staying at the HI this time. Might just be passing through that is why I wanted to know how to get there. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobraap Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Chapelle is on a small spur off of TQ93. It's right on the LSJ map. You will find it if you grab a map when passing through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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