Ride to Newcomb: Update 1/23/15
I was home alone. After I got done with my morning busy work, I sat around the house a bit. Then I got the big DUH moment like, DUH…get out and ride ya big dummy! So, this afternoon as the sun came out, I grabbed my gear and headed out the door. Before heading out […]
Moose River Plains to Inlet and Old Forge: Update 1/22/15
John Foley from Speculator picked me up at the compound at 9:30am to make another trip to Old Forge. There were several trucks that had arrived at the Brown’s farm parking lot before us. But somehow we got out riding long before they did. 😉 The end of Cedar River Road from Brown’s farm to […]
Ride for the Cure! January 24, 2015
This is the Second Annual Cancer Ride held by the Pleasant Riders Snowmobile Club. Pre-registration is Friday, January 23, 3-7pm at Oak Mountain in Speculator. Rides will start Saturday morning at 9am, after a hearty breakfast at Oak Mountain. This event raised over $12,000 last winter, despite cruddy riding conditions. Based on what I saw […]
Indian Lake to Speculator and Wells: Update 1/20/15
T’was a beautiful start to the day. Temperature was 6 degrees under a sunny sky. Snow pack ranged from about 6 inches in the exposed areas to a foot-plus “in the woods.” I love the Adirondacks all year, but winter is magic for me! From the moment I started today’s ride, I was feeling the […]
Product Review: Curve Leader Trail Ski System
The story behind Curve Industries is an interesting read on how a frustrated snowcross racer built a better mouse trap, in this case…a better ski. Some of my snowmobiling friends have raved about Curve Industries skis for years. Total disclosure: I’m not one to pimp up my sled much. Snowmobiles are expensive enough to own, […]
