We enjoyed a great 70 mile ride today. Headed north on trail 7 into Gaylord. A few small ripples along the lake and closer to town. We stopped at Extreme so Mike could pick up a taller windshield. Then on across 27 and rode on to Lovells.

Overall the trails are in good riding shape. After lunch the temp was almost 30 degrees, snow was a bit slippery, and some sliding. The powerline stretch could have been just a litte smoother.. couldn’ quite open it up to full power, but still able to move right along.

Still lots of snow in those open stretches. There is alot of brown snow, especially in those stretches crossing roads, driveways or running along roads. Its a fact, it is dirty snow. It IS Snow! And it rides great, its just no as pretty.

When we headed south out of Lovells a few more corners that were icy and gave me a scare as I slid aound them. Beautiful stretch of smooth flat trail running thru the woods thru Hartwick Pines state property.

Trail 7 from Frederick up to Waters was excellent. I’ve had to listen to Mike scold me for my speed along this stretch. It was easy to do and feel absolutely confident. From Waters to the motel a few bumps.

No sunshine today…. so snow is holding up.

I can’t predict the future. If you’re looking for a weather prediction please check the different weather sites. We can only tell you what we see out our window.

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Photo: The Au Sable River in Lovells.