Monday, January 21, 2019

First one this year..............

Today was the first time this season that we stayed below zero all day.  There is a full moon out tonight and not a cloud in the sky.  Good thing it wasn't like that last night or we would of gotten a lot colder than the 18 below we had.  Looks like a mid week warm up, that could make things even better.

Today's Video...………..

8 comments:

  1. Steve- Did you happen to check with Dave about it this so called "warm up" will it be a good thing. Seeing how he is the foremost authority all thing weather related I going to hold off and see because this is about the time of year he says it's over !!

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  2. Steve, Any word on grooming of the tracks from Norridgewock to Sabattis? Thinking about a run this Saturday, but don't want to break my back for the 10-20 miles on the tracks if they aren't groomed.

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    1. Norrigewok folks groom those tracks pretty well.

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  3. First off I wanted to thank Steve for the updates. I got 340 miles in this past weekend and it was a blast (Cold but fun). The trails held up well considering the traffic and snow quality. I do want to mention a few things though about what I experienced on the trails.

    First, there are people who drive fast but as stated before this is nothing new, whats new is that people are all over the trail. I had 4 instances of sleds coming into a corner completely on the left side of the trail and twice I was sent into the ditch to avoid it, and neither time did they stop and help me get out. I also came upon numerous groups that were riding and stopping on the trail side by side. The trails aren't 4 lane highways so please ride in a single line. Once I came upon a group stopped on the metal bridge that connects with Trail 5. They were literally stopped on the bridge, 6 sleds completely blocking traffic in both directions. They were finishing taking their pictures and then flicked their cigarettes into the creek and off they went without as much as a wave. Lastly, I know that the hand signals are meant to be helpful but I would much rather you be under control with your sled and just get passed me safely without worrying about having one hand signaling that there is a friend behind you and the other hand trying to wrangle the sled to the right because your in the middle of the trail.

    Sorry for the long rant but I love the OF trail system and just want to continue enjoying it and not end up hit, hurt, or worse...

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    1. Very well said!!

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    2. I do get what you say about hand signals that said some of us have been riding for quite some time and hand signals are part of what we have been doing since forever. I don't mind seeing hand signals there is a time and place for them . you could go on forever about when or when not to use them, that said we do inform our less experienced riders not to worry about it and never even bother at night no need , I'm all in with the stopping side by side that can get people hurt we have gone to the communicators our choice SENA SMH 10 bluetooth gets cell phone, music good range great battery life even when cold -less stopping to see if everyone is ok to continue - one of the better investments they have increased the safety element by far
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  4. The trails especially the corners have the ice base coming through.thats why all the knucklers are all over the tail. We need a quick brief warmup to soften the snow and ice then get cold so the snow welds to the ice for better grip. All and all I agree 100%. Or you might be dealing with the NITWIT that a couple days ago made the intelligent comment that RIDE + DRINK = RIDE FASTER. So ya have that idiot out there that doesn't have a clue on how to ride on an ice base or perfect trail conditions for that matter. Have a safe enjoyable remaining season Hopefully we have great conditions till april.

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  5. As stated before, hand signals are not recommended or taught in safety courses in new York state.

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