One ride for my dad on my sidewinder and he is hooked!

[DMCTurbo]

My dad has had a rough few years battling leukaemia. A year straight of chemo and he has it beat for now. He hasn't been able to ride his apex for a couple years until just recently. I spent last weekend riding with him and the trails were shot due to the high traffic in the north. He was struggling at 40-50km/h on his old apex in the rough going so I let him ride my winder for the weekend while I muscled the old apex through the whoops lol. He immediately went from struggling at 40-50km/h to riding at 80-90 km/h! The smile on his face when he first stopped was priceless!

He said it was effortless and he could ride all day. After riding the old Apex I was beat... At 72 years old he is going to pick up a low mile Sidewinder LTX-SE!

The highlight of my season seeing him smile ear to ear!

 

[Carla 123]

Nice to hear that your dad is feeling better and is out riding

 

[VX1R]

What a great post and picture of you and your Dad. It's great to hear that he's winning his battle and is out doing the things that he loves with you. Kudos for introducing him to your SW.

I'm 10 years younger than you Dad and I honestly feel that the SW has added many more years to my riding over my old Apex's.

 

[Sevey]

That's the best post I have read in a long time. Glad your dad is back at it. Enjoy the time together.
MS

 

[cannondale27]

Wow! Grab every minute you can with your Dad. Sounds like a great guy. Thanks for sharing such a inspirational story!

 

[lilrez]

Awesome. Thank you for this good news story.

 

[YukonMP]

Beautiful. I have an idea that LTX-SE won't be low mileage for long.

 

[number1kyster]

Awesome. My dad seems to have a whole new love for riding ever since he sold his Apex and bought a Sidewinder!

 

[Kevin]

Might be the best post all year!!
It's not about any issues or speeds and the end of it
Its all about quality time!!!
Great to hear...All the best!!!!

 

[SnoWarrior]

Thanks for the post....



Brings back some great memories.

It was always special times riding with my Dad. Still special riding with my Son.

Be safe, and enjoy!

 

[74Nitro]

My dad has had a rough few years battling leukaemia. A year straight of chemo and he has it beat for now. He hasn't been able to ride his apex for a couple years until just recently. I spent last weekend riding with him and the trails were shot due to the high traffic in the north. He was struggling at 40-50km/h on his old apex in the rough going so I let him ride my winder for the weekend while I muscled the old apex through the whoops lol. He immediately went from struggling at 40-50km/h to riding at 80-90 km/h! The smile on his face when he first stopped was priceless!

He said it was effortless and he could ride all day. After riding the old Apex I was beat... At 72 years old he is going to pick up a low mile Sidewinder LTX-SE!

The highlight of my season seeing him smile ear to ear!View attachment 139437

Nice. What did he think of 270hp.....?

 

[POWERHAULIC]

My Dad is sadly gone now, but brings back the memory of him riding my then new RX-1 Turbo and the smile he had.
Very happy for you and your Dad.

 

[furg69]

What a Great positive post. I lost my dad when I was just a baby. Would have loved to share my passion with him. Awesome to see the smiles on your faces, I'm sure you made your dads season also with this one ride .

 

[yamadoo]

WOW Great lifetime memory for you and DAD.

 

[Turbo 998]

I wish my dad still rode snowmobile, now he heads south for the winter!! Have alot of great memories growing up snowmobiling with him!! Great picture of you and your dad!!