WHO ELSE LOVES MARCH RIDING?

[BIG BLACK WARRIOR]

While snowmobiling today, I starting thinking about how great snowmobiling is in March. I put on 580 miles in the last 3 days around Central NY and North central NY. By this time of Winter we have plenty of snow, the sun actually comes out a few days, unlike Den. Jan. & Feb. when it hardly shines. The days are usually in the 20's and low 30's. With the sun, and a little warmth, and an occasional rain shower to settle the snow, the trails can really be groomed to perfection. Warmer days and cold nights really add up to smooth, fast flat trails. I don't think I had to lift my butt off the seat for a big bump in the last three days of riding. Central NY clubs near me have been doing a great job this Winter(Penn Mt., Lee Center, TC riders, Trackside, West Rome, Deerfield, Southern Tug Hill). My hat off to all these clubs for great trails. Probably only a couple weeks of riding left, but year in and year out, March has some of the best riding in my estimation.

 

[Metallicat]

I put on 500 miles 3 years ago in March in the UP in 16 hours. Yes I love this time of the year....when there is snow.

 

[Turk]

200 mile ride planned tomorrow. Yipee!
Should have 2-3 weeks of riding left easily!

 

[yamahas]

March is great, 2 years ago I was riding trails in mid march in a sweat shirt for the majority of the day. Best riding I have even done.

 

[NFLD-Nytro]

I agree, March is the best month. We're still getting fresh snow most days, with a little bit of rain every now and then. Conditions are awesome though, powder to play in, but you can go absolutely anywhere there's a gap in the trees wide enough for the machine. And while I don't spend much time on the trails, you're right, this is the best time of year for that too.
We're having a super year this year for snow, and should easily have 6 weeks of riding left. We're planning a big trip the first week of April, really looking forward to it.

 

[rindtj]

Metallicat- How is the UP looking right now? I know snow must be pretty low- thinking about heading north of Houghton next weekend? Any Ideas...

 

[woolyviper]

northern minnesota is hit and miss in march, unless we get late snow - grooming usually starts lacking so you're on your own on some trails.

 

[APEX 06]

Metallicat- How is the UP looking right now? I know snow must be pretty low- thinking about heading north of Houghton next weekend? Any Ideas...

I'm in the UP riding this weekend, there ok but could us some snow.

 

[mcamzr]

I put on 500 miles 3 years ago in March in the UP in 16 hours. Yes I love this time of the year....when there is snow.

X2. I can't believe there is no snow up there this year!

 

[mcamzr]

Metallicat- How is the UP looking right now? I know snow must be pretty low- thinking about heading north of Houghton next weekend? Any Ideas...

Apex 06 is right. stay to the north west and up by GM its ok but there is 0 by the bridge all the way to newberry

 

[09nytro]

Last weekend i rode 250miles in my blue jeans and we got about 5 may be 6 last night so going out today

 

[quebecmoutainrider]

Ya and it snows alot in April too..Its still winter in Mountains in March. ..lol.. This is April 9 in Mont Valin..

 

[NY AttakGT]

While snowmobiling today, I starting thinking about how great snowmobiling is in March. I put on 580 miles in the last 3 days around Central NY and North central NY. By this time of Winter we have plenty of snow, the sun actually comes out a few days, unlike Den. Jan. & Feb. when it hardly shines. The days are usually in the 20's and low 30's. With the sun, and a little warmth, and an occasional rain shower to settle the snow, the trails can really be groomed to perfection. Warmer days and cold nights really add up to smooth, fast flat trails. I don't think I had to lift my butt off the seat for a big bump in the last three days of riding. Central NY clubs near me have been doing a great job this Winter(Penn Mt., Lee Center, TC riders, Trackside, West Rome, Deerfield, Southern Tug Hill). My hat off to all these clubs for great trails. Probably only a couple weeks of riding left, but year in and year out, March has some of the best riding in my estimation.

Suuuuuuuuuureeee, rub it in Gordon!! As my Yamaha is yet again laid up in my garage, busted. I think I'd have better luck with a rear suspension made out of cardboard..hahaha. Brand new track is all gauged up from busted rear shock. Fun fun fun. At least one of us is getting to ride. Going to try and make it up next weekend. Weather and snow conditions pending.

 

[mcamzr]

Last weekend i rode 250miles in my blue jeans and we got about 5 may be 6 last night so going out today

I think I'll just pm you in stead of reading the trail report. They all said don't bother and you put 250 on!

 

[Ruckus]

March riding around here sucks...