Riders: MB, Bill and Gregg
Miles: 145
Saturday was the best day of 2010 so far. We finally got on the snowmobile trails for our first ride of the 2010 season. We didn't get as much snow as they got in Burlington, VT (30"+) or as much as we have in the city but there was enough to ride so I was happy.
I was even more happy about being able to ride the Peacham trails which have been closed for about 3 seasons now. There has been some dispute that has kept the trails closed and cut us off from the trails northeast of us. I'm so excited they are open now and we can easily get to Danville and points north.
Bill and I had a quick breakfast at P&H and then drove to the Butterfield parking lot where we planned to meet Gregg. We got there a few minutes early so we took the trail to Gregg's house to pick him up. We rode out of Groton, through the old/new Peacham trail, up into Danville and over into East Burke where we had lunch at Cole's Filling Station.
It was really cold with the temps only in the single digits but that didn't stop us from riding 145 miles. We stopped at Marty's Pit Stop on the way home and got some steaks to grill.
The trail conditions were decent but we definitely need more snow. There were a few water bars and some holes to maneuver around but no major obstacles. The few roads we had to scrape down where covered with a bit of snow so it wasn't bad at all. Bill and I both have new Bergstrom carbides on our sleds so I wasn't worried about damaging my skiis and had really good steering control.
I was pretty sore the next day which usually happens after the first day of riding. I could barely lift my arms but it was a good sore feeling. I would have gone riding again on Sunday but Bill is still recovering from being sick so we decided to take it easy and just hang around the camp.
I can't wait to ride again. Pray for snow!
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Glad you were able to ride but the single digits must have been super, super cold!
ReplyDeleteBrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Steaks, you are eating red meat now?????
Hey Awesome Blog!!!! I really want to like winter but i just can't! hahahahaha LOL Gotta come up north and make some chicken parm for you and Billy! Keep on ridin girlfriend! ;-) ripa.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures as usual.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your new addition. Excellent job Michelle.
Janice
Love the large addition. Didn't see any work pics of Michelle. Hand the camera to someone so we can see you too!Thanks for sharing Auntie Rose. Cous/Adele
ReplyDeleteSo So glad that you are back on the trails ! I had thought that spending time on the ATV would have kept you physicaly in tack for the winter. Just take it easy if you must and as you say "enjoy the ride"
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I forgot to check out your pictures! I was so happy to see you back on line and out in the snow I rushed through the entry....LOL
Mom: We have all the right gear so we don't get too cold even on these bitter cold days. I actually got stuffed chicken but Bill and Gregg both got the steaks. I eat red meat every once in a while but not often.
ReplyDeleteRipa: Sure, sure, promises, promises ....
Janice: Thanks. I can't wait 'til the addition is finished.
Adele: I don't give up the camera easily but will put a picture of me up on the next post.
Dora: We didn't really get to ride the ATVs this summer but I'm glad to be out in the snow now.