Wyman Pond Racing

Nice report and good pictures. #3 stuck and digging out?

I bet the snowmobile papparazzi couldn't wait to start snapping those photos.

Were some of those photos Dixville Peak? Is that the new view #5 was alluding to?

Anyways, I'm jealous that I could not go.

I enjoy a good ride as much as the next guy.

Maybe next time around

#7

Attending WPR members: #2, #3, #5, #388

Visiting members: friend of #3, friend of #3, friend of #3

Location: Drop at Lancaster Club Parking Lot on Corr. 5.

Distance: Highest mileage of the day prevails (which is usually me from track spin): 185 miles.

Met at gas station in Brookline, NH at 5:45am.  #2, #5 and #388 were ahead of schedule but arrived last so we knew we had a good crew.  #388 had his machine in back of his pickup and towed my trailer.

As usual I will give a general idea of the ride loop as I'm sure the Prez will post the stats.  We first headed over to Errol for a short pit at appx. 34 miles.  The trails were is reasonable condition.  It was not cold so there was some slush but not bad.  It kept the snow dust down.  Enjoyed a quick snack and drink before the longest stint of the day.  We headed north up the east side using 112 and 145.  I thought the trails were really good here.  We stopped to play in the deep at one point.  This left myself, #2 and #3 all needing to dig eachother out.  It was fun though.  At this point the gang was separated from #2 and #3 as they went to play by themselves.  They will need to post what they encountered, but when they finally returned they were covered in piles of snow!

Great pace set for the next stint headed towards Young's and Happy Corners for gas+grub.  It was during this segment that, and I don't know how else to say this, 3's friend with less than optimal use of his left arm really made an impression on those of us who had never ridden with him before.  Let's see, how shall I put this...  He friggin' ripped!  I have no idea how he does it, but I know two things: 1) his right arm is freakin' strong! and 2) I would never challenge him to a race, even in the most twisty switchback at speed I couldn't stay with him.  I hope this is taken in the intent in which it is written - and that is with the HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLIMENT!!!  Forget that he only had full use of one arm, he was a GREAT RIDER PERIOD and a real inspiration to me.  Dude, you rock and thank you for reminding me and showing me what awesome can-do attitude and determination look like.  Seriously, it was the best part of the day for me.  And by the way, all three of the guest members set an above average pace.  Meaning among fast riders he was fast.  Ok, I'll get off it.  Final note: I didn't forget your name, as you may have noticed, we just don't use names on this site.

Good lunch down the hatch and back on the trail.  I knew this next section would be the toughest of the day conditions wise.  Snirt for big sections.  But there was enough to keep the machines lubed and cooled.  Up to the top of Dixville Peak, looks very different now.  Covered in windmills.  It was interesting to see the leading edges of the blades loaded up with brine ice.  Big sections missing (look out below!).  Gorgeous view to the south and west.  #3, keep in mind while the sun does "set in the west", we are almost at 45 degrees latitude, so during our winter the sun stays in the southern sky throughout the days.

It seemed the pace almost picked up at this point for the final blast back to the trucks.  Corr. 5 was in excellent shape and the riders were feeling their oats.  Back to the trucks by 4:30 right on schedule.  #2 led a wonderful loop, keeping us out of trouble with good pace and stops to savor the day.  It was a pleasure to ride with the guest members - anytime boys!

They need more snow up the County.  Good to get out if you need to but there won't be much more riding if they don't get a fresh supply to groom to perfection as they usually do.  They work magic with what they get.  Thank you to the hard working folks who keep us riding with whatever mother nature bestows on us.  As #10 likes to say: "keep the rubber side down!"

#5