mudbuttbiking
MudButtbiking is the literary WGO (What's Going On?) of joneboi, a Nelson BC boy transplanted to Toronto ON Canada but with deep roots still planted in Nelson. Joneboi luvs all things biking...road and Mtb.....and the muddier & bloodier the better. Oh yes, lets not forget the wine, culinary fun, music and friends to be enjoyed during the quest to do whatever Canadian adventure presents itself...oh ...aint I keen!
Puslinch Trails
On saturday the Toronto Bike Network (TBN) had a ride at Puslinch. A great area of single tract trails located just southwest of Guelph close to Cambridge. From Toronto, about 90min drive if you get lost like always do!
The trails at Puslinch provide a great ride...very fast...lots of roots...twisty. No gut busting hills though enough to provide the heart with a workout.
The day was warm and sunny...first decent weekend this year and we had a big crew show up for a ride. Lots of smiles all round.
For more pix on this ride check out my flickr site.
www.flickr.com/photos/joneboi
Labels: 'puslinch trails' 'mountain biking in ontario'
ELDRED KING WOODLANDS
Near Ravenshoe...west of Durham Forest is a large parcel of land in the York Forest region called the Eldred King Woodlands. Nice Double tract all about...well maintained..lots of horses..which is a good thing cuz the horses are creating single track all over. The ground is sandy like Durham with the result being good riding most every day even after a downpour. I've talked to Jason of DMBA fame and I am really stoked at the thought of possibly creating great single track bike trails. The opportunity is fantastic. The riders in the area just need to get organized and approach the necessary authorities. I relly believe this parcel of land could be even better than Durham.
Labels: 'eldred king woodland''mountain biking in ontario'
APR 1ST...UXBRIDGE ICEBREAKER...NO JOKE!
The weather gods did not smile on the 200 plus riders for the race...the first of the 2007 biking season. Rain...cool temp...but not cool enough to freeze the ground...made for a muddy ride. I wused out...prefering to save my bike. I have develped a rule. I never do a ride if the cleaning of the bike takes longer than the ride itself. Though the desire to get in the mud was so overpowering at times I'm glad I stayed off the bike. The organizers did a great job of keeping the riders off most of the single track in Durham Forest in an effort to preserve the trails. Biking season has officially started!
UXBRIDGE ICEBREAKER 2007
Our buddy Rick..aka MR EPIC entered the race and didnt smile too much by the end...but was glad he did the gig...I chickened out ...saving myself for the Paris/Ancaster race on the 22nd.
ELMIRA MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
On saturday we headed north of Waterloo into Mennonite country for the Maple Syrup Festival in Elmira, the worlds largest maple syrup festival. The day was so cool...just above 0c if the wind was not occuring...perfect for the running of sap. Large crowds, great food, good people. A perfect way to spend the day.
MAPLE SYRUP ON THE THICKEST PANCAKES
Started off the day with a couple thick pancakes and coffee (only $4) before heading out on the people mover at the Sap Farm....
ENJOYING A CUP OF MAPLE SYRUP COFFEE
Nothing like a cup of java with maple syrup! Of course this twas the weekend of maple syrup with everything.....yummmy! At one of the Maple farms I had popcorn with maple syrup...tastee!
