Trail riding fun-day

Terry

Terry

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Update: I no longer post my ride day announcements on this BMA Forum. However if you would like to be notified when I have trail ride days I'd be very happy to add your name to my email list. Just PM me your email address and your name, If you decide you don't want these emails in the future just ask and your name will be promptly removed.

What's here:
  • 3 km of single-track trail. Easy main loop with optional colour coded tighter trails
  • Log crossings and rocks are small to keep it small wheel and new rider friendly. The turns are quite tight however providing an advantage for the smaller bikes
  • Technical help, riding tips and advice, tools & work space for repairs
U16 riders: Please drag a parent or a guardian along.

New Trail Riders: bring any off-road riding gear you can get your hands on. (boots & helmet are required). I have some donated riding gear to loan out if you need it. I also can loan out my CRF150F. I would prefer to limit the number of people using the guest bike but it shouldn't be stuck in the garage while all the other bikes are out having fun. Practise on the lawn with pylons if you like, try not to tear up the lawn or driveway.

Everyone, Bring quiet trail-bikes, trials-bikes, or mini-bikes. (Hand-guards highly recommended). Bring a snack or lunch. There is no fee to ride here but I could use help with maintenance once in a while. Donations to the MSF collection jar are always welcome. BMA membership not required. License or insurance not required. Bring a friend!

RSVP: Let me know what time you plan to arrive and how many are in your group. You can just show up but there is a real risk I won't stick around all day if I don't know you're coming out.

Here is a video of what it looked like on July 31 2021 curtesy of Dave on his KTM 350
 

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Thanks for the awesome ride and hosting today. Brad and I really enjoyed ourselves. The trails have dried up nice and are lots of fun!
 
"These were the best 5 hours of my life" said my 9 yo son after spending most of Saturday at Terry's! On Sunday morning, first thing he asked was "are we going back today?". He spent most of the morning in the grass area and in the afternoon moved up to half of the blue trail.. and then the full blue trail. My oldest one focused on his clutch skills (first time with clutch) and pretty much followed the same path.

As for me, my lack of experience on dirt bikes showed, I was "humbled" by the tight turns of the single track trails and quite sore the next day. I eventually managed to not set a foot down in the blue trail by the end of the day :roll: Took me way more tries than I would have liked :lol: but hey, I was quite happy with my progress. The pink trail however was a different story..

We still have lots of work to do and will be quite happy to go back to Terry's to get some seat time!
 
Congrats to you! And big Shout out to Terry! Without his efforts this would not have happened! Hope to get my girls there soon! Still need some gear and time!
C
 
Always a great time at Terry's!

The opening up the blue last week really adds to this place. I find it makes the harder red & pink trails harder after you find 4th on the blue sections.

Looking forward to the ride on the 14th!
 
Hey Terry, thanks for hosting me on Saturday. I had a blast!!! Your trails are awesome, fantastic job you have done designing and maintaining them!!

I will certainly go out again to see if can improve my riding skills and eventually start timing my laps.

This is a great resource for anyone that is passionate about off-road riding that lives in the west end of Ottawa, it really is!

All the best and many thanks again!!!

Flaubert
 
Thank you very much to Terry for hosting me earlier today. I am honestly surprised more people didn't show up - great day, great trails, and a short drive/ride for anyone in or near Kanata.

Thanks Terry!
 
Terry's place is awesome! Spent many days there with the family riding, laughing, and sharing stories in the garage.
 
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