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NxNW 2010 Rides
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Kitimat KLR
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Looking good - Saturday - TerraceA&W ...I'll be there before 10am :cf2:
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Looking good - Saturday - TerraceA&W ...I'll be there before 10am :cf2:
Kermode_Klr
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I have to take a pass today
I have something that closely resembles flu (it has been that long since I have even had a cold, it is my best guess!). Have a great ride today and take plenty of pic's.
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I have to take a pass today
I have something that closely resembles flu (it has been that long since I have even had a cold, it is my best guess!). Have a great ride today and take plenty of pic's.
bchunter
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Have fun guys. I will be getting out for some local rips after I get all the yardwork done.
If you take some good video and want it made into a movie, let me know and I can edit it for you.
Hey 2Trider, I might look you up for a Tuesday ride if I get all my work done at the office. I was thinking we can go and find that Suskwa FSR to the Blunt FSR loop?
Have fun guys.
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Have fun guys. I will be getting out for some local rips after I get all the yardwork done.
If you take some good video and want it made into a movie, let me know and I can edit it for you.
Hey 2Trider, I might look you up for a Tuesday ride if I get all my work done at the office. I was thinking we can go and find that Suskwa FSR to the Blunt FSR loop?
Have fun guys.
northernexplorer
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Have a good ride you guys. Looks like the weather gods might hold back the nasty stuff for you.
Cheers
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Have a good ride you guys. Looks like the weather gods might hold back the nasty stuff for you.
Cheers
Chuck
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Had a great ride today, starting with coffee and ending with one too! Good to get back on 2 wheels again. I don't have any pics to prove it but the weather today started offreally nice. Eventually, though,I had to take off my sunglasses - partly because of the clouds covering the sun, and partly because of the FSR dust on my visor! The Copper River FSR toward Telkwa Pass was clear and dry, but we ran into snow as we started to climb. As the day progressed, the clouds continued to do their thing and eventually it started to rain. Not too much to spoil the day, but enough to cool things down, so it was time for coffee again. No Redsands today - maybe next time.
I think sparklr and kitimatklr may have taken some photos so they'll have to post them.
Good to meet you, 2Trider. Thanks for putting up with us (the slower klr's).
Looking forward to more rides this year!
Quote of the day: If you come to a fork in the road, take it.
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Had a great ride today, starting with coffee and ending with one too! Good to get back on 2 wheels again. I don't have any pics to prove it but the weather today started offreally nice. Eventually, though,I had to take off my sunglasses - partly because of the clouds covering the sun, and partly because of the FSR dust on my visor! The Copper River FSR toward Telkwa Pass was clear and dry, but we ran into snow as we started to climb. As the day progressed, the clouds continued to do their thing and eventually it started to rain. Not too much to spoil the day, but enough to cool things down, so it was time for coffee again. No Redsands today - maybe next time.
I think sparklr and kitimatklr may have taken some photos so they'll have to post them.
Good to meet you, 2Trider. Thanks for putting up with us (the slower klr's).
Looking forward to more rides this year!
Quote of the day: If you come to a fork in the road, take it.
2Trider
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What a great day for a ride .....great too finally meet everyone in the Terrace end and put names to faces.....I'm finally here....pinch me lol
Beautiful area once again ....just keeps going and going.
Lots of scenery up the copper to the Telkwa turn off ....be nice when the snow comes off the higher elevations and the real riding begins :clap:
Thoroughly enjoyed the blast out of the bottoms with Mika ....now where is he ....waiting waiting He did say something about a pig. Lol
Loved the tighter technical FSR and getting those 2 wheel slides happening....having fun now :clap:
The showers became a blessing.....dust control
And big rigs using up the whole bridge gets your eyes wide open ehh Mika. Lol
Jim track me down for a tuesday run foresure
And we can see about getting some video up as well from yesterday....should be some good stuff following Mika along, along with the views....have to review it today and see what I got.
Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a great day for a ride .....great too finally meet everyone in the Terrace end and put names to faces.....I'm finally here....pinch me lol
Beautiful area once again ....just keeps going and going.
Lots of scenery up the copper to the Telkwa turn off ....be nice when the snow comes off the higher elevations and the real riding begins :clap:
Thoroughly enjoyed the blast out of the bottoms with Mika ....now where is he ....waiting waiting
He did say something about a pig. LolLoved the tighter technical FSR and getting those 2 wheel slides happening....having fun now :clap:
The showers became a blessing.....dust control
And big rigs using up the whole bridge gets your eyes wide open ehh Mika. Lol
Jim track me down for a tuesday run foresure
And we can see about getting some video up as well from yesterday....should be some good stuff following Mika along, along with the views....have to review it today and see what I got.
Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!
:hb:
sparklr
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Sorry I couldn't get the RR out last night, I tried with all my might. Rode home in torrential rains and bellowing KLR surfing winds, parked the PIG and celebrated an exhausting day with a wobbly pop, hot shower and some nibbles. I finished transferring what little pics I did take, wrote the first line of the report and boom "lights out".
Started the day with my usual early start, no rain and I found some sun around the Upper Kitimat FSR. Decided that I have some time to kill, so might as well check out how far I can get before snow turns me back. To my surprise the road just kept going clear all the way. Then I hit the end for a wee break.
Looking back down the valley.
At this point I realized that I had better high tail it back to get to the 10 AM rendezvous as I really had no idea what time it was and I went farther than expected. On the way back I noticed the FS campsite was quite busy with more arriving.
Sorry I was a tad late, thankfully Chuck was later. A quick coffee, nibble and banter with 2Trider, Kitimat, Chuck and Proudman(who wasn't joining us today). Unfortunately Kermode couldn't make it either. Fueled up and headed off to the Copper River FSR.
The Copper was the usual fast and dusty run. Since I don't like dust I tried to maintain the lead, and this would give 2Trider KLR footage for his helmet cam. I'm glad he didn't take my advice and mount it rear facing. On route Baby Bear scurried back into hiding. Having anticipated rain, I only brought the cellphone for pics and figured that helmet cam would capture more frivolty than I could. The pace was fast, hopefully 2Trider still managed to enjoy the scenery. We stopped at the Pass fork for a break.
I was surprised that we made it this far. Snow started just around the corner. While 2T effortlessly scurried the snow pack with his DT like a rabbit I couldn't help but notice his technique and balance, obviously from years of experience. I knew that my approach would be less impressive and no way could I manage the route in the same fashion. My approach was more akin to navigating a Panzer, slow and steady, creating my own path to keep it upright. Time to turn around, damn! Upon further investigation, we were less than 10KM from the Pass.
Next we attempted Trapper. Caught a glimpse of Mama Bear scurrying into the bush and hit snow again. A little investigation turned us back about 3KM from the top. Still no rain yet, so we scurried back for fuel. Near the end of Copper I almost became the official front grill logo of Kenworth. Coming down a right hand corner to find the hauler on a bridge, full binders on and skid for the side. I could here the haulers' wheels lock on the bridge. Not too sure who was more freaked by this meeting.
Fueled up and hit Whitebottom to the end. The rain had started about halfway. At some point Kitimat and Chuck ditched us and let us fend for ourselves.
2T at the end.
The rain was starting to come down harder. 2T took the lead back with me in pursuit, trying to keep up. Hmm, I lost sight of him, now it's just me and the Bears! We parted ways back in Terrace, the downpour and winds picking up. I slogged back home with the heaters on, wondering where Kitimat went to. The Scorpion gear have finally passed the waterproof drowning test, heavy and soaked with water yet dry inside.
That was a terrific day of riding and my body affirms that! Perhaps not technical enough for 2T, but hopefully a glimpse of what the Northwest has to offer.
Can't wait to see some video!:clap:
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Sorry I couldn't get the RR out last night, I tried with all my might. Rode home in torrential rains and bellowing KLR surfing winds, parked the PIG and celebrated an exhausting day with a wobbly pop, hot shower and some nibbles. I finished transferring what little pics I did take, wrote the first line of the report and boom "lights out".
Started the day with my usual early start, no rain and I found some sun around the Upper Kitimat FSR. Decided that I have some time to kill, so might as well check out how far I can get before snow turns me back. To my surprise the road just kept going clear all the way. Then I hit the end for a wee break.
Looking back down the valley.
At this point I realized that I had better high tail it back to get to the 10 AM rendezvous as I really had no idea what time it was and I went farther than expected. On the way back I noticed the FS campsite was quite busy with more arriving.
Sorry I was a tad late, thankfully Chuck was later. A quick coffee, nibble and banter with 2Trider, Kitimat, Chuck and Proudman(who wasn't joining us today). Unfortunately Kermode couldn't make it either. Fueled up and headed off to the Copper River FSR.
The Copper was the usual fast and dusty run. Since I don't like dust I tried to maintain the lead, and this would give 2Trider KLR footage for his helmet cam. I'm glad he didn't take my advice and mount it rear facing. On route Baby Bear scurried back into hiding. Having anticipated rain, I only brought the cellphone for pics and figured that helmet cam would capture more frivolty than I could. The pace was fast, hopefully 2Trider still managed to enjoy the scenery. We stopped at the Pass fork for a break.
I was surprised that we made it this far. Snow started just around the corner. While 2T effortlessly scurried the snow pack with his DT like a rabbit I couldn't help but notice his technique and balance, obviously from years of experience. I knew that my approach would be less impressive and no way could I manage the route in the same fashion. My approach was more akin to navigating a Panzer, slow and steady, creating my own path to keep it upright. Time to turn around, damn! Upon further investigation, we were less than 10KM from the Pass.
Next we attempted Trapper. Caught a glimpse of Mama Bear scurrying into the bush and hit snow again. A little investigation turned us back about 3KM from the top. Still no rain yet, so we scurried back for fuel. Near the end of Copper I almost became the official front grill logo of Kenworth. Coming down a right hand corner to find the hauler on a bridge, full binders on and skid for the side. I could here the haulers' wheels lock on the bridge. Not too sure who was more freaked by this meeting.
Fueled up and hit Whitebottom to the end. The rain had started about halfway. At some point Kitimat and Chuck ditched us and let us fend for ourselves.
2T at the end.
The rain was starting to come down harder. 2T took the lead back with me in pursuit, trying to keep up. Hmm, I lost sight of him, now it's just me and the Bears! We parted ways back in Terrace, the downpour and winds picking up. I slogged back home with the heaters on, wondering where Kitimat went to. The Scorpion gear have finally passed the waterproof drowning test, heavy and soaked with water yet dry inside.
That was a terrific day of riding and my body affirms that! Perhaps not technical enough for 2T, but hopefully a glimpse of what the Northwest has to offer.
Can't wait to see some video!:clap:
:hb:
Kitimat KLR
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Chuck wrote:
...most has been said above
So, Mika & 2T, where did YOU go? Due to dust we were a little farther behind. We first went "left" up white river (?)just after The Bridge. Finallywe retraced and went back along Whitebottom (following the Skeena) ...At last some rain to keep the dust down. We eventually turned around at about 12km, couldn't see any tyre tracks at all.
Alternate quote for the day: "...never leave your wingman" (Top Gun. 1986)...Still one of my favourite movies:shock:
Coffee at Tims then home in the rain & wind ...back about 6pm. Great day out...thanks as usualfor your patience -I know Iride well withinmy limits.
Couple of pics below - at the Copper River fork for Telkwa pass and another a few kms furhter up. Sparklr & 2T played in the snow but came back - Chuck & myself stayed and watched the cabaret
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Chuck wrote:
...most has been said above
So, Mika & 2T, where did YOU go? Due to dust we were a little farther behind. We first went "left" up white river (?)just after The Bridge. Finallywe retraced and went back along Whitebottom (following the Skeena) ...At last some rain to keep the dust down. We eventually turned around at about 12km, couldn't see any tyre tracks at all.
Alternate quote for the day: "...never leave your wingman" (Top Gun. 1986)...Still one of my favourite movies:shock:
Coffee at Tims then home in the rain & wind ...back about 6pm. Great day out...thanks as usualfor your patience -I know Iride well withinmy limits.
Couple of pics below - at the Copper River fork for Telkwa pass and another a few kms furhter up. Sparklr & 2T played in the snow but came back - Chuck & myself stayed and watched the cabaret
bchunter
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Awesome pics and ride. I am glad you guys had a great day. And don't worry sparklr I have ditched two trucks due to oncoming logging truck action, one in the ditch going forward and one up a snowbank in reverse while being grill to grill with some serious pain.
For today I managed to squeak away while the kidlets were down to check out the Telkwa Pass from my side. The dirt road ended exactly where I thought it would, at the parking lot to the Microwave. There was at least 2 feet of packed snow still on the road from that point on. It will still be quite a while. I stopped at the campground at 8km to grab a couple of pics:
Did anyone else get out today?
And 2T, I will shoot you an e-mail if I am good to go on Tues. It will all depend if I actually get some work done tomorrow
Have a great week guys.
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Awesome pics and ride. I am glad you guys had a great day. And don't worry sparklr I have ditched two trucks due to oncoming logging truck action, one in the ditch going forward and one up a snowbank in reverse while being grill to grill with some serious pain.
For today I managed to squeak away while the kidlets were down to check out the Telkwa Pass from my side. The dirt road ended exactly where I thought it would, at the parking lot to the Microwave. There was at least 2 feet of packed snow still on the road from that point on. It will still be quite a while. I stopped at the campground at 8km to grab a couple of pics:
Did anyone else get out today?
And 2T, I will shoot you an e-mail if I am good to go on Tues. It will all depend if I actually get some work done tomorrow
Have a great week guys.
sparklr
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Kitimat KLR wrote:
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As we paused awaiting, we wondered the same thing. We went straight and followed Whitebottom along the Skeena. I could almost swear that this was the plan. Nevertheless, you would have turned back before the halfway point and may not have appreciated several moments on the way. I just can't understand how I got home before you.
sparklr
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bchunter wrote:
Almost forgot, I've heard of Microwave but have no clue to where it is. Before or after the Jonas FS campsite?
Nice pics BTW! I hope to get out for a ride with you soon!
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:shock: Yikes! Mea culpa I guess, I'm used to traffic on weekends on FSR's. I'm even more aware when I'm on an active logging road on weekdays as that is something I grew up with. I wasn't expecting a Big Hauler on a Saturday though! Nor was I expecting the pick-up hauling a** shortly afterward, assuming here that it was the supposed pilot vehicle, or a late call by the Hauler to get one out there! Hopefully the incident isn't an issue either way.
Almost forgot, I've heard of Microwave but have no clue to where it is. Before or after the Jonas FS campsite?
Nice pics BTW! I hope to get out for a ride with you soon!
2Trider
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Was up to Pine lake today for a hike and my ride senses were in overdrive. Looks like some exploring of the area is in order. The trail around the lake was calling the trials bike out. I'm getting the idea there is a lot of exploring to be done in around Terrace.
Went to load the DT this aft. For the run back to Hazelton and the rear was fLat.....crap maybe a rock got me. Have to pull it tomorrow or Tues. Morning
I'm ready to ride Jim so get er done tomorrow will yah lol
Great riding with you all .....any questions about ride technique just pick my brain please:hb:
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Was up to Pine lake today for a hike and my ride senses were in overdrive. Looks like some exploring of the area is in order. The trail around the lake was calling the trials bike out. I'm getting the idea there is a lot of exploring to be done in around Terrace.
Went to load the DT this aft. For the run back to Hazelton and the rear was fLat.....crap maybe a rock got me. Have to pull it tomorrow or Tues. Morning
I'm ready to ride Jim so get er done tomorrow will yah lol
Great riding with you all .....any questions about ride technique just pick my brain please:hb:
sparklr
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HeHe, you low tire pressure guys! Probably happened in that rock garden on the way back on WhiteBottom, or maybe just the abuse of trying to outrun the PIG!:shock: Kidding of course, didn't check yet but I'm pretty sure I dented the rim again trying to keep up!
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