mikerider Posted January 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 200 mile loop today, lunch at St. Pamphille, sunny start and cloudy finish, somewhat cold. Trails were all tens except for drifting in a couple fields. The mountains across the St. Lawrence were beautiful with the sun shining on them. Very low traffic on trails. Typical of this area, I passed 6 club houses today and missed another while taking a shortcut. Briefly met up with Andyman and Steve and their group at the hotel. And speaking of the Hotel Universal, they added a few floors over the Spa, outside is done, they are still doing inside work. Can't remember the number of rooms being added, but it is substantial. Few pics today, including one that despite all of Quebec being under clouds this afternoon, the sun always shines on RDL. mike MichiganRev, PLAYHARD, SnomoGary and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 looks great Mike, keep the pics coming. Always looks better with the sun out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 9 hours ago, neksledr said: We have the stackable fuel tank and 2 of the 19l bags, but there is still a big void behind the seat! Any info is appreciated. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks JG! Hadn't seen this, looks like we need one. Are you meeting us tomorrow night at Mayor Mike's place? Pete and Julie will be with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Pete and Julie...oh my, give them my regards. Wish I could get up there, stuck in the shop this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidoo420 Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Neksledr lots of storage with this set up 182ray and Ferrarif40 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Dark and cloudy all day, no precipitation at all, not even drizzle. Mid 30's F. mike Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Mike we are coming up on the 20th till the 26th for the first time and staying at the Universal. When do you leave? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Andyb, I will be headed home the 20th and back sometime for a couple weeks in Feb., haven't set the dates yet. You should have good riding. Let me know if I can assist in rides or where to go around town for food etc. You will like the Universal Hotel, very large hotel with lots of amenities. Easy trail access. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, andyb said: Mike we are coming up on the 20th till the 26th for the first time and staying at the Universal. When do you leave? Andy Hi Andy. Welcome to QuebecRider. I see its your first post. Jack & Sandi Edited January 12, 2018 by revct1 Fix my post, I see Andy is from Quebec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rracing Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 MIKE, You ever have a close call riding by yourself? I haven't been to RDL yet and was wondering how far you would have to hoof it due to breakdown. You must have a ton of survival gear. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I ride solo about 50% of the time, and do not carry any extra gear. That is what I like about this area, seldom 10 miles from a road crossing or house. Monday and Tuesdays there is so little traffic I have a route where I will meet the most sleds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, mikerider said: I ride solo about 50% of the time, and do not carry any extra gear. That is what I like about this area, seldom 10 miles from a road crossing or house. Monday and Tuesdays there is so little traffic I have a route where I will meet the most sleds. No survivor gear? Not even an extra pack of smokes and a pint? LOL! SnomoGary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 A pint might be a good idea for future rides lol Do I drink it before I leave the hotel or only in case of a problem? PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike how did the trails fair out from the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampsledder Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike-how is the weather up there, rain? Trails holding up ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack1 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 yea com"on mike hurry hurry the suspense is killing uslol lol Ferrarif40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Past two days have been warm, but only rain in two days was this afternoon for about two hours in the form of drizzle and very light rain shower. Around town the snow depth went way down, but as usual out of town probably fine. We desperately need the predicted snow tonight or the trails will be hard as a brick. But so far I do not think we will have the water spots on the trails or fields. This afternoon it was the hot tub, Tim Horton's and SkiDoo dealer. The Arctic Cat dealer (Evasion) is now next door to the SkiDoo dealer, both located on the east end of town by the St. Lawrence, right off the 2nd RDL exit. mike Grampsledder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike may be out at the SAQ looking for a couple of pints. It is +11̊C (50̊ F) right now and a slight drizzle. A little low level fog hanging over the trees on the ridge behind the hotel. The warm temp is bad but no heavy rain yet. The forecast is saying that it will turn colder tonight. Freezing rain after 7 PM and then snow overnight. We are hoping to get some riding in tomorrow. The groomers I don't think will go out until Saturday night at best. They will want to make sure the trails have froze again. On the truck ride up here yesterday, the fields along route 20 had a lot of dirt showing. This is near the river and gets wind blown so there wasn't a deep snow cover previously. Its not pretty right now. First pic the front lot. Second pic the side lot with the new construction over the spa. 80 new rooms going up. The truck corral has been moved to behind the snowmobile enclosure instead of in front of it. The enclosure is still here for the sleds. We saw four ambitious riders head out this morning going to Matane. We won't mention any names but we hope they make it in before the rain catches up to them. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 A quick tour around the Universal Hotel: Indoor lake with lakeside rooms, hear the loons of the lake call and see the trout rise to flies as you drink your vin rouge on your lakeside porch. Indoor hot tub. Three outside hot tubs with cascading waterfalls and fire pit. Sauna and massages in the Spa. Bar stocked with the finest bottles of European vin. Outdoor seating with fire pit and decorated trees. It is s'mores at Christmas. Lobby with fireplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike, where are the cheerleaders? mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Mike Last March they would not let No-Hair and I in the Good Hot Tub without a pass to the spa? Was it just us? That happens..... Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Yes, need spa pass for the outdoor hot tubs. QuebecSPAriders.com revct1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great to chat the other day when Andyman and our crew were at he Universal. Sorry we had to run, however looking at the pictures outside the Hotel good thing we did. Trails in and out of RDL were awesome as always. Ride safe and see you later in the winter. mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Steady rain this evening, looking bleak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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