Though we Northumberland club members have been rather quiet about our upcoming Weslemkoon Trail Ride we have been diligently working on same. I guess we are better at putting on events than talking about them. Weslemkoon, a funny name but once memorized it’s kind of catchy. Northumberland Trail Riders discovered this gem area and are hosting our third trail ride in the area. Understandably, the more we ride the area the more trails we find and this year riders will notice an improvement from previous years. What is the terrain like? Well, it is Northern Ontario where the terrain is rock, sand, rock, usually some water, more rock and most of the thoroughfare consists of two-track forest trail and access roads. Very little single-track exists and what can be found is usually somewhat difficult. Weslemkoon is roughly the same latitude as Calabogie and riding here is reminiscent of earlier Calabogie Boogie trail rides. This years ride is roughly 140 klm divided into morning and afternoon sections. The morning’s route is 85 klm with three optional ‘pink’ sections and two easier ‘green’ shortcuts. Sunday three members and I rode the morning loop with a chainsaw and cleared any trees that might be an impediment. Aditionally, the DS ride from the Cobourg area to Weslemkoon on Saturday Aug 13 is still being planned for a limited number of riders. Any questions about Weslemkoon, post them here and we will try to answer in a timely fashion. Warrent………
I will post the ride to our facebook feed later today Warren.....Seems to be a good way to get the word out to the ODSC members these days.
BTW, here is a link to a more readable flyer than previously posted: http://www.oftr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/NTR-Weslemkoon-2016.pdf Warrent..........
For anyone that hasn't done this ride, it is one of the best kept secrets out there. Lot's of cool trails & apparently the water levels are down this year, so not much worry of wet feet. This ride is very doable on most sizes of adult Off-road & DS bikes up to 650cc and is still doable for those on bigger bikes who are a bit more adventuresome.
whats the link to the facebook page? also will an address be given for the start point? I don't know Frank or Freda
The actual 911 address for the start location, Frank and Frida's ATV Camp is: 5617 Weslemkoon Road. Link to NTR Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandTrailRiders/ Warrent.............
Probably a good idea to post the Paypal info for those with out Facebook. Hope to be there with a couple others. Brian
One doesn't have to be on Facebook to go in and register. Even a Luddite like me can do so. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/NorthumberlandTrailRiders/ then click "read more". Warren.............
Hi, My son & I are thinking of signing up. Two questions: He's on a YZ 125 with Pro Circuit Type 296 Muffler (supposedly quiet), Pretty sure it's slightly quieter than stock. I think his range is around 80km. My bike (Husky WR 144, stock muffler) is probably only good for about 90km, haven't really pushed it... Are these bikes quiet enough? Do we have enough range to get 'er done? Thanks, Eric
Eric, as long as the mufflers are freshly repacked you should be okay with sound levels. As to fuel range, we will have an optional gas at 65 klm. Just bring a second gas can. Warren.............
Thanks Warren, OK, I just signed us up for the trail ride, staying at the Pioneer Point spot. Looking forward to it. See you Saturday, Eric & Jasper
A bit overdue but wanted to say thank you to all the organizers and volunteers . It was an excellent ride, well marked and plenty long enough that I'm still sore today. For those that have not done this, you are missing out on a great piece of the province and a very well planned event. Thank you once again ladies and gents from the NTR, for the ride and excellent trail side lunch.