Southern Ontario Trikers - Ganaraska Forest Ride

**tapper190** · 06-21-2009, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by braunz200x

Have fun guys wish i could join you and roost the ganny 3w style

Are you still looking for a coil? If you can make it to 3624 Lakeshore Blvd Toronto. ( I think that's the address) I'll bring a coil for you. I should be there sometime this week after the engineers figure out what they want.
Tapper

**Xhumeka** · 06-22-2009, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by myles

Rain or shine I'm in.

Rain or shine, I'll be there - and right now it's looking like SHINE!!!

Myles - I think you are the person who knows the Ganny the best, so hopefully you have some good trails in mind for us!

Everytime I have been there, I have followed someone else (with GPS and waypoints) so although I know there are some awesome hills (both sand and dirt) I have no idea how to find them!

Even if we just wander around the forest I _know_ we'll have a good time, but if you know your way around there like the back of your hand even better

**Doug123** · 06-23-2009, 10:31 AM

Hey Guys, we're coming down from Ottawa to ride on Saturday morning. We've been trying to find some trails maps, highlighting the different areas, but can't find anything. We've also been looking for photos, etc. Is there a good site out there? Hope to see you guys on Saturday!

**Xhumeka** · 06-23-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Doug123

Hey Guys, we're coming down from Ottawa to ride on Saturday morning. We've been trying to find some trails maps, highlighting the different areas, but can't find anything. We've also been looking for photos, etc. Is there a good site out there? Hope to see you guys on Saturday!

That's great!! It's ramping up to be a decent-sized riding group!

I don't know of any sites with pictures unfortunately, but I do have the following two maps which may be helpful. The 2nd map is the most detailed and includes most of the trails in the forest:

http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/1.jpg

http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/2.jpg

Again, I don't know of any sites with pictures, but I do have a lot of helmetcam footage (probably 2-3 hours worth) so if you are interested in having a look at some video to get an idea of the terrain and trails send me a PM and I'll link you to the footage.

Looking forward to meeting everyone this Saturday! I will post a "final confirmation" message shortly reminding everyone of what's required, and a couple of meeting times and locations in case some get delayed and miss the 10am "launching" (we will circle back to pick up any late-comers).

-Xhum

**Tecate250** · 06-23-2009, 01:17 PM

Glad to see you guys getting together. have fun. And ride shiny side up.

**toomeysheele** · 06-23-2009, 02:57 PM

Where is a good place to get "day passes" coming North on hwy 35 from the 401..

Also some friends will be coming south on the 115 if there is a place around there.

Thanks for the info, should be an awesome day ; )

**Xhumeka** · 06-23-2009, 04:25 PM

The Petro Canada or the Ganaraska Leather Craft store are the two best places to pickup your day pass if you are coming either North or South on 115... see the below map for these two locations:

http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/1.jpg

I have never been to the Leather Craft store (since I get a yearly pass) but I would imagine that is the easiest spot to purchase it at. The Petro Canada is only on the West side of the highway (and the highway has a middle barrier preventing North-bound traffic from getting to it) so you need to do a "loop" by exiting the highway, then head south... then after visiting petro canada you must head south, take first exit, then head north, etc.

So yah, long story short, try the leathercraft store

**RoscoW** · 06-23-2009, 08:24 PM

Hey guys,
We were planning on throwing the small BBQ in the trailer along with the cooler to cook up some hot dogs for lunch, I'll pick up a couple pkgs and some buns and stuff for anyone that's interested in lunch while we are there, I'm not sure what's around but it saves leaving to get something.
This sounds like it's going to be a good turnout, looking forward to meeting some new faces.

Ross..

**white rat** · 06-23-2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by RoscoW

Hey guys,
We were planning on throwing the small BBQ in the trailer along with the cooler to cook up some hot dogs for lunch, I'll pick up a couple pkgs and some buns and stuff for anyone that's interested in lunch while we are there, I'm not sure what's around but it saves leaving to get something.
This sounds like it's going to be a good turnout, looking forward to meeting some new faces.

Ross..

Let me know if you need anything else.

**toomeysheele** · 06-24-2009, 08:56 AM

We have 2 trikes sitting in our garage with ownership, but no insurance. Do they need to be plated and insured there? If so, we'll bring up the quads.

Hey, white rat, I lived in Little Britian while at school in Lindsay last year. Not a bad little place

**Xhumeka** · 06-24-2009, 09:37 AM

FINAL UPDATE AND CHECKLIST!!
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Here is the final update for this Saturday's ride at the Ganny!

Where and When?

We are meeting at the Ganaraska Forest's P2 parking lot off Boundary Rd. at 10am Saturday June 27th. Here is a map with directions to the location: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/3.jpg
Try to be there no later than 10am so that we can roll out and start riding by 10:30. We will circle back to the P2 parking lot for lunch (12:30-1:30pm) so anyone arriving late can meet us back at the P2 parking lot at that time.

What is required to ride?

The Ganaraska Forest requires all ORV's to be plated and insured. In addidtion, a day-pass is required ($20) for each rider (unless you have a yearly pass which is $100). Please remember to bring all paperwork as the O.P.P. and Ganaraska Forest Rangers do patrol the area. When purchasing your day-pass, you will be issued a parking pass as well. Be sure to leave the pass on your vehicle's dash so that you are not ticketed for illegal parking. Day-passes can be purchased at either the Petro Canada Gas Station or the Ganaraska Leathercraft store show in this map: http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/1.jpg

Off-Road Liability insurance is relatively inexpensive - I pay around $150/year for my ATC and $90 for my dirtbike. If you are having problems finding an inexpensive insurance policy for your ORV I highly recommend giving Darin Easton at the Nicole McCann State Farm Insurance Agency a call (1-866-258-4130). State Farm understands this family hobby and backs it with 100% knowledge and coverage. Darin will go out of his way to make sure that your ORV is covered correctly and the fact that he understands the ORV industry is a huge plus. Darin's agency will provide ORV insurance without demanding that you switch your other policies.

What should I bring?

Shops/stores are few and far between near the Forest, so bring EVERYTHING you need with you. Below is a short list of things to remember!

-WATER
-Food/Snacks for the day - both myself and Rosco will be bringing small portable bbq's, so bring along any food you wish to bbq for lunch. Since we'll be circling back to our vehicles for lunch you can also bring along coolers to keep lunch items nice and chilly.
-Garbage bag. There are no garbage bins in the forest - so bring out what you bring in! Let's keep the forest nice and tidy and free of litter.
-Riding gear. Obviously helmets are mandatory, but it's a good idea to bring other protection as well. Sturdy boots, knee pads, elbow pads, etc. The forest offers some challenging terrain for the adventurous, so dress accordingly!
-Bug spray. Although in my opinion the bug situation isn't that bad, you might be bothered by mosquito's when we take breaks. Bring along repellant if you are prone to mosquito bites
-Towstrap. Not everyone will have one, but as long as we have a couple tow-straps amoung our group we should be ok. Knock on wood no one will run into any problems, but running 25 year old machines requires one to be prepared in case of breakdown!
-Essential toolkit. Bring along a spare spark plug and any essential tools you might require.
-FUEL. Bring along your jerry cans full of fuel - we can re-fuel at lunch.
-Change of clothes. It's ramping up to be a hot day Saturday, so bring along an extra set of clothes for the car ride home... It sucks having to spend a couple hours after a long day's ride in sweaty clothes!

I probably missed something, so speak up if you think of anything else. Weather looks great for Saturday - it's going to be a blast! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

-Xhum (B.J.)

**toomeysheele** · 06-24-2009, 10:53 AM

Perhaps not the place to post this, but if we're going to meet up for a ride, why not.
Looking for a front brake caliper assembly to fit an 86 250R. If anyone has a working one kicking around and could bring it on Saturday that would be awesome.
Thanks

Brad

**turtles** · 06-24-2009, 08:47 PM

well i just got back and found out i load for cincinnati ohio thurs morning. i,m hoping everthing goes good. And i should be back late fri night . so if i dont make the 10am i should be able to make the second round. after lunch. its looking like a good bunch are going to show. hope to see you all there

**Xhumeka** · 06-24-2009, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by turtles

well i just got back and found out i load for cincinnati ohio thurs morning. i,m hoping everthing goes good. And i should be back late fri night . so if i dont make the 10am i should be able to make the second round. after lunch. its looking like a good bunch are going to show. hope to see you all there

Safe journey and hurry back Turtles!! It won't be the same without you

PS - one of my dirtbiking buddies has confirmed he's joining us - and he's got GPS with saved waypoints! Providing he can get us to his saved waypoints without depending on single-track, we will definitely be able to find the dirt and sand hills that will put our ATC's to the test!!!

**myles** · 06-25-2009, 05:20 PM

Just to let everyone know, the leathercraft does not take visa or M/C so be sure to bring cash for your permit.

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