Southern Alberta

Discussion in 'Canada' started by giantjoe, Nov 5, 2011.

  1. motomoose Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    edmonton, alberta, canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Hey Giant Joe. I will be coming down to Chochrane April 28,29 and plan to ride McLean with my 8yr old son and his new CR 50. I hope to get in a "big boy" ride while I'm down there. Is the snow gone? Do you plan to ride that weekend?
  2. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Bad news fella. McLean Creek is not open for motorcycle use until May 1st. I'm not 100% on whether there is still snow in the low mountains, but I would think so. People are still using studs in Waiprous.
  3. Oldmotocrosser Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    None.
    Well, now there are 2 WR300's. Hey, any time you want to go out and hit some trails, drop me a line.
  4. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    75,82,83,2x84,85,3x86,87,88 and 89
    Other Motorcycles:
    more Huskys
    I am in Calgary too, I got a few Husky rider buds. Hope to meet up with you guys some day.
  5. PaulS Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2011 TC449
    Other Motorcycles:
    CRF250r
    GiantJoe, Hopefully we get a guided ride in next week.

    Weather forecast looks like it may change for the better.
    I wont have my Husky out just yet, but the CRF will be great to get to rust off before the nicer weather hits.
  6. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Ha ha, now there are 4 of us! Brent with his 250, oldmxer with his 300, me and my 300, now you Paul. We will conquer the world! Next week should be on if Monday and Tuesday are dry.
  7. Planepower Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TC 250/ 450 6spd, 2007 SMR 530
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducat 1198S, SV1000, CBR125, DRZ125
    Watching with interest, a 4 hr drive may be in order. Is a plate and insurance required?
  8. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Yep, McLean creek is crown land so you need to have everything Alberta transportation requires. Headlight/Taillight, quiet muffler, registration/insurance. You have to be a club member as well. We ride nearly every Wednesday night all summer long.
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  9. Planepower Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TC 250/ 450 6spd, 2007 SMR 530
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducat 1198S, SV1000, CBR125, DRZ125
    Lights? that sux, then id have to retrofit the TC. Or wait till i buy that new TE449, but thats another story....
  10. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Well, there's always the flashlights zip-tied to the fenders option.
  11. xscoobysnack Husqvarna
    A Class

    I'm in Calgary too! I have an '07 TE510.
  12. Oldmotocrosser Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Calgary
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    None.
    Wow! 4 of us now in Calgary area! Very cool! Do I hear 5 anyone! Huskies are a really good value, and quality is excellent. Maybe 6 or 7 by the end of this season?
  13. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    No, there are four of us in the RMDRA! See you at the ride tonight.
  14. Sanger Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR 125
    Hey Giant Joe,

    Funny reading this thread, I'm a Comm Tech teacher as well, except I'm from Ontario. I was looking to head out west to perhaps race the WEC in Blairmore July 14 & 15. From what I've heard it's super tough .. which has me considering just doing local (non-competitive) riding in Alberta. Ultimately, I want to ride in the mountains and see beautiful scenery. Where's a good place to start. I heard the area around the crow's nest pass is the best. What's your take on this?
  15. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Any of the eastern slopes of the Rockies will be a super adventure for you. I only really know about McLean Creek. There's enough gnar out there to mess anyone up ;) .

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    Let me just look for some video of crowsnest to show you what you're up against.
  16. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
  17. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
  18. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
  19. motomoose Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    edmonton, alberta, canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    Do you ride in the winter Giant Joe? I'll be in Calgary March 1-3, so I'm wondering if trails are ridable now in the Waiprous area. I have Telleborgs, so ice is no problem.
  20. giantjoe Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Canadia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 WR300
    I rode last winter, but didn't have the time commitment to do it this year. From what I hear, the trails are very rideable right now. We haven't had a lot of snow this year, and it's been warm for the last month. There are some pretty common loops around the creek I think. If you want more info, go to rmdra.com and ask around there.