timberman Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 Dick and Sam and the team arrrived in Mont Laurier tonight, with Dave and Steve, ensconced at The Comfort Inn. Snow is a bit thin and icy. This hotel is packed, parking lot jammed with sleds, quads, trucks, trailers. Parking is a chess game. Team heads out tomorrow for Pourvoirie Kanawata, a short run down TQ63 till they head north on TQ53. Lunch in Lunic. An easy 326 km per mapping. Stay tuned for trail updates, hospitality comments and general updates regarding team members’ rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 The fun started at lunch time in Fort Coulougne where Dick looked up his old friend and business associate Ghislain, a noted log home erector and Quebecois raconteur. The boys enjoyed a two hour lunch with Ghislain and he entertained the Team with non-stop amazing information ranging from crypto currencies to the Russian mob. Several other topics will not be mentioned. Au revoir, Ghislain!!! mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 http://www.kanawata.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Tomorrow’s route from Mont Laurier to Pourvoirie Kanawata highlighted in purple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Team has arrived at Pourvoirie Kanawata, all intact and enjoying the services of proprietor Mario behind the bar. This is a fabulous place!!! Trails were impeccable all the way, great lunch and gas up at Lunic but make sure you’ve got cash - no plastic acceptex (Steve and Dick providing liquidity to team memberz who founf themselves short). Another quick gas top-up at Manawan but the team didn’t hang around there. 343 kilometres today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here’s a picture of Mario (proprietor) and Richard (le homme de gaz) and Dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Dick has had a great day, and is apparently enjoying his new antlers. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Keep riding and keep the stories coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 For instagram coverage, follow @purdz1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great trails!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 The team stopped at a dam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 The gas pump at Pourvoirie Kanawata is now sporting a « Fun With Dick and Sam » sticker. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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timberman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 And the bar fridge too !!! Scranton1, PLAYHARD and mikerider 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The Team has arrived in Alma at the Universel Hotel after 420 fabulous kilometres from Pourvoire Kanawata through Casey, Relais 22 and Roberval. They made Relais 22 (200 km) in three hours, enjoyed a great lunch and gas up, then carried on including about 20 km on Lac St Jean. Very nice digs here at the Universel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Todays route: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 East of Relais 22. PLAYHARD and GT Rider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Burned out area mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 The Team arrived last night about 5:00 pm at Hotel Chibougamau. The place is full to bursting with sledders and itinerant workers. Great supper at the house restaurant. 420 km were covered yesterday. Dick and Sam went around the east side of Lac St Jean, the kids took the direct route across the lake, rendez-vousing in La Dore. Trails were 10/10 all the way! It’s off to Lebel sur Quevillion for lunch at the pizza place, then an afternoon run to Matagami! No rain or warm-up here. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Today’s route: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 The news for Wednesday is the Team split up after lunch in Lebel. Dick and Dave opted for the direct route home, while Sam and Steve swing north to Matagami. They covered 410 km over 10/10 trails, ending at the Hotel Matagami. The place is chock full of snow, in what looks like a never-ending winter. As mentioned, Dick and Dave are hurrying back to Mont Laurier. Accordingly, they covered 590 km of trail yesterday in an epic leg from Chibougamau to Pourvoirie LaVerendre. They arrived just after dark, enjoying rock star status among the guests after their marathon ride. https://www.pourvoirielaverendrye.com/ Today Dick and Dave should be back to Mont Laurier by noon. Sam and Steve continuing their extended loop, planning a leisurely 490 km from Matagami through Amos ending east of Senneterre at Pourvoirie Balbuzard. https://www.balbuzard.com/ mikerider and Florida Snowman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Update: Sam and Steve arrived in Senneterre at 11:20 am after 305 km. Trail from Matagami to Amos was a bit rough but still managed a good pace. From Amos through Barroute to Senneterre was absolutely impeccable. Team is at the local greasy spoon - Steve having clubhouse sandwich, Sam opting for the more modest chicken ceaser salad. On to Balbuzard this afternoon. Dick and Dave enroute to Mont Laurier, currently about one hour or so out of ML. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/21/2018 at 6:22 AM, timberman said: No rain or warm-up here. Yeay! Yeay! Yeay! Headed up & around that way in a few days! Merci! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Sam and Steve arrived for a pit stop at Auberge Lac Faillion at 2:15 pm after 405 easy kilometres from Matagami. Trail from Senneterre to Lac Faillion was 10/10. Lots of snow, blue skies, no troubles. Having a quick glass of milk, then on to Balbuzard. Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I am enjoying reading about the trek. Keep posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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