Summer 2009

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Ripple

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If the locals put together a few hundred km of trail would you come to ride it? I'm not talking formal event, more like info on campsites/hotels and a guided ride over 2-3 days. Maybe pick up a group on the far side of Gray creek, overnight in Cranbrook/Kimberly area, and finish up in the Creston or Fernie area. I'd like to do events but realistically will probably have to choose one. A group ride(s) close to home is more likely to be ok with my wife and my wallet. A small group could probably tent it on the 3 acres that I have for this summer if we're not too rowdy. Any interest?
 
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I was planning on a Kootaney 2-up trip with my wife next summer.

A 2 day ride would be great.

Not sure if you were thinking single track stuff or fsr and old bush/4x4 roads that would be good for 2-up. I would definatly be interested in a scenic 2-up ride.



Wifey wants Hotels though :wi:
 
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22 guaranteed rideable weekends from june to the end of october, lots of different terrain. Gotta be a few epic rides hiding in there somewhere. Good spot to do loops from and never touch pavement, unplated friendly. If you have 4 wheel support unlicenced rider/unplated bike could go from the far end of Gray creek to my doorstep:clap:. I suppose stitching tracks together for that would be a start and for the curious it's all been done on an XRBig and my old S10 Blazer.

There are theme rooms and a good spa at the Prestige, some nice B&B in the area.
 
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maybe...depends on the dates...otg
 
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Ripple

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June through October. If you got a few guys or you're on your own just let me know and we can arrange. Just can't do every weekend or I'll be in trouble. She needs her fishing guide at least every other weekend. I figured with curiosity over what seem to be major DS routes through here we could offer guides through and exposure to the local riding. Easier way to meet more DSBC folks than telling my family I'm taking a bunch of major trips and travelling the province by myself this summer. If you bring two bikes and do loops there's lot's of terrain for your trials bike too. Some trails that the local looneys ride are nothing more than surveyors tape on deer trails and ride descriptions sounds like trials rides on dirt bikes.
 
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I would be interested to learn more about your secret trails and rides. My summer holiday schedule is not clear, but I am sure I can get out for the odd weekend to partake. Sounds like fun.
 
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im interested too and can prob do a few weekends or longer stints when the holidays kick in for me. keep us posted here and hopefully we can set something up for west koots group rides next year too.
 
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Ripple

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Looking like 2009 will be a good year! First route to help fuel the fire will be Gray Creek with big & little bike routes since we found some extra options this year.
 
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Hey folks, definately be interested in a group ride through Gray Creek Pass next summer. Cant wait till next season. Putting the skidplate on the klx this weekend. Cheers!:hb:
 
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Maybe I can relive my youth, my brother "Sparkle" and I rode that back in 67.

Here is what I rode:shock:

K 15 Hill-Billy/Trail 80 1965
Overall length: 1 820 mm (72.1 in)
Overall width: N/A
Overall height: 855 mm (33.6 in)
Wheelbase: 1 160 mm (45.7 in)
Dry weight: 70,5 kg (155 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled 79 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 7,3 hp/ 7,000 rpm, 0,75 kg-m (5.41 ft-lbs)/ 6,000 rpm. Top speed: 60/38 mph (touring/trail sprockets)


1965-66_K15_red_500.jpg


otg
 
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Ripple

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Sparkle is your bro? Right on, had an enjoyable ride with him this year. He's a bad influence though. I'm in the process of aquiring a bike that I had thought to have around for guests without worrying if it fell over. I have been thinking of his bike and now the voices keep whispering this bike might look good fixed up. Since the topic has opened up the demon that possesed me when I got my RD back in the 80's has been mumbling something about a street legal flat tracker for the forest roads. Am I sick or is this fairly common?
 
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Ripple wrote:
Since the topic has opened up the demon that possesed me when I got my RD back in the 80's has been mumbling something about a street legal flat tracker for the forest roads. Am I sick or is this fairly common?
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It sounds pretty normal to me but then again I have been addicted for a number of years.

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I rode over this year the last week of May, ran quitea bit of snow, but was able to push the bike through. Went with a guy from Calgary, and the next week he went through with a group and there was no snow on the road. So depending on snow levels June 1st is almost for sure.
 
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How big a bike do you figure would go up Hellroaring and over the VOR to Perry creek Jason? It wasn't too bad was it? KLRs and giant orange bikes fit?
 
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