Scranton1 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Godspeed! We have arrived! Fingers crossed with a little luck we are back here next wed/ thurs. I'm riding with former handle "guest" soon to be "radar" and formerly jackstraws trail boss. Looking forward to some great times, great riding, and as always and adventure to remember. BJ / Eric Sleds in one piece and fully functional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have fun boys. Wish I was there. Hands are full with this renovation going on BJ it's your turn to chase Eric through QC ! Ride safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have a great time ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Shot out of a cannon!!! Happy trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Have a great trip and post the details. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Day 1 260 miles in by 5 with an hr lunch at Repo! Nothin but blue skies and sun all day. Passed 17 sleds. Took the river M19 to 360 fuel in Manawin 10. ( a little nippy early AM ) 345 to repo junction of 33 10 33 to 13 to Fer Cheval. 10 Only bump we hit today was during a 2 mile portion of sightseeing trail in the lovely town of Manawan. No signs and no groomer. Fortunately RADAR guessed correctly at 10 intersections in a row to get us thru without an F Story. Day couldn't have been better! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Enjoy guys! Watch out for groomers Eric! LOL Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crazysnow Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Nice BJ , Wish I was there ... you Guys be safe & have a great Trip. P.S. Tell Eric crazy said Hello. Later Crazy.... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipemaster Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Looking good guys, How was the lunch at Repo ? NOT good last time I was there ! Fer Cheval is very nice, great food and REALLY cute waitress.Keep the reports coming ! Safe trip ! Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Day 2 240 miles All trails in Perfect condition. -33 last night at fer chaval. The sleds were a little reluctant this morning but we woke em up without issue. We took the road from fer Cheval to Clova......sign said 95 kms and the road was looking sweet. With recent fresh snow and no tracks a logging operation thru us a curveball that ended up taking us backcountry on a beautiful trail past Mary's lake and to Lepine Rd. Thank god our internal GPSs were accurate as it was great to take the road less traveled and observe some of quebecs beauty and end up were we wanted.....( andrenaline rush for a bit?). We were after all beyond our point of no return with fuel and following a trail with no signage. Fuel in Clova and at Buzzbard..... 83 was a gem to Seneterre! Blue skies and not a cloud in the sky. The temps warmed up in the afternoon and the foreseeable future looks like we will be riding in the 20's. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Eric is part scent hound BJ! Have fun boys! We are heading up next Thursday ! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Eric is part scent hound BJ! Have fun boys! We are heading up next Thursday ! Tom Eric is a blood hound! The SOB gets on a scent a doesn't stop. I'm going to start smoking cigarettes just so he will stop and I can stretch my legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 BJ you said you were prepared to sleep in the woods, keep bush wacking and you may get your chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I actually made the decision to take the trail....faint tracks of a groomer. All part of the adventure! The blood pressure was up..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 You guys are making me jealous ! First time I ever blew off a QC trip, must be getting older or wiser. Or for once put other priorities first, lol! Bj remember no snoring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Day 3 150 plus miles from Sennatare to Matagami . Trails excellent and weather a balmy 22 degrees with nothin but blue skies. Just when things couldn't get any better! I'm going to treat Eric to a Canadian limo ride back to Shawinigan via the Black Trail. He said it's the only trail n Quebec that he has yet to ride. Special trail pass required from Matagami! ($750 bucks). A real deal from out in these parts! Always an adventure :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Hey Eric, Did your camel decide to go on strike? It's a long way to Shawinigan from Matagami on the black trail for sure! $750.00 is a bargain. Exchange rate helps. Be safe boys! Best of luck. Tom Edited February 28, 2015 by Florida Snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Hey Eric, Did your camel decide to go on strike? It's a long way to Shawinigan from Matagami on the black trail for sure! $750.00 is a bargain. Exchange rate helps. Be safe boys! Best of luck. Tom Eric's Camel running strong with 12500 plus......it's the two stroke that let us down. Here we come 4 stroker. Brand to be determined! Eric says Hello.....he's about to go out for a 50 mile loop solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Sorry to hear about your ride BJ. This sport is always an adventure for sure. I remember riding my sled from Matagami to Val d'Or with a broken shock in my rear skid. Not fun. Safe travels tomorrow. Glad you were able to arrange transportation. Best, Tom Edited February 28, 2015 by Florida Snowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysnow Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 F**k that Sucks Moose C ...... Hang in there BJ ...... 4 stroke is sounding like the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Bummer guys, what's wrong with the sled? I agree 4strokes for touring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) There's a good Doo dealer in Val D'Or that took care of Eddie a couple weeks back, could give them a try on the black top back. What happened to the 2 stroker anyways? Dam does Eric have ride back alone? Edited March 1, 2015 by Trailblazer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Was in touch with BJ earlier, Eric is taking the black line with BJ too far to ride alone. Doo ate a piston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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