Ride through Parc de la Mauricie

[bramfrank]

I was just looking at the CFR routes and I am jealous. Mostly because I can't be there for the entire event and also because I REALLY wanted to put faces to the names and posts of the friends I've made on the board over the past 4 years.

Overall, great routes planned for the event.

Hmm . . . , hopefully that ride through Parc de la Mauricie would take place on the 22nd, which would be the only day I can get up north given my kids' camp departure schedules. However I was just looking at the route and wondered why the ride isn't planned to go through the entire park and then come back south of the park on 351 and maybe get rid of the loop through Joliette if it got too long?

I know it is a bit late to second guess the rallye master - I was just wondering.

I also appreciate that it is a fair number of miles (and for someone like me, I'd have to add in about 240 kms to get to Tremblant and back if I was to pick up the ride at the start and ride to the end point). Makes for a fairly long day, but that park has some of the finest riding in the area. . . . .

While I'd like to start the day with the group and end it that way as well, given my commitments I might ask for an estimated time to the junction where you pick up the 329 at the start of the day and ride up there, then I'd probably duck out on the return leg at Crabtree.

Then again, if the 22nd is going to be allocated to another route, it might make for a very different schedule for me . . . at which point I would formally register and pay the registration fee, if applicable.

 

[Bungie]

For the benefit of everybody else:

Mauricie Ntl. Parc is a great ride, but from Mont Tremblant, start early! It's a FULL day ride but a great one. I haven't had a chance to look at the routes Chris has setup yet, but last year we took all 3 series hwys from Tremblant to Mauricie and except for a unplanned side trip to St. Xenon (about an hour) and a stop for lunch (another hour+ easy) expect it to take a good 4.5 hours from Tremblant!

The road through Mauricie is only open in the summer and truck traffic is not allowed; as such the pavement is good shape. Posted speed limit is 70km (45mph) with some slower sections. Apparently their are two police that patrol that stretch of road. So if you count two... :diablo: There are some nice lookouts that are very much worth the stop.

Bram: Hope you can make it so I can put a face to the name.

 

[BugR]

I was just looking at the CFR routes and I am jealous. Mostly because I can't be there for the entire event and also because I REALLY wanted to put faces to the names and posts of the friends I've made on the board over the past 4 years.
Overall, great routes planned for the event.

Hmm . . . , hopefully that ride through Parc de la Mauricie would take place on the 22nd, which would be the only day I can get up north given my kids' camp departure schedules. However I was just looking at the route and wondered why the ride isn't planned to go through the entire park and then come back south of the park on 351 and maybe get rid of the loop through Joliette if it got too long?

I know it is a bit late to second guess the rallye master - I was just wondering.

I also appreciate that it is a fair number of miles (and for someone like me, I'd have to add in about 240 kms to get to Tremblant and back if I was to pick up the ride at the start and ride to the end point). Makes for a fairly long day, but that park has some of the finest riding in the area. . . . .

While I'd like to start the day with the group and end it that way as well, given my commitments I might ask for an estimated time to the junction where you pick up the 329 at the start of the day and ride up there, then I'd probably duck out on the return leg at Crabtree.

Then again, if the 22nd is going to be allocated to another route, it might make for a very different schedule for me . . . at which point I would formally register and pay the registration fee, if applicable.

Bram, You can second guess me all you want if you have ways to improve the route, the ones posted are provisional and still being tweaked.

A PM is on it's way concerning meet up options.

Chris

 

[RaYzerman19]

We'll need a good breakfast. My Mapsource says the trip from Mt. Tremblant and back is 9:42, so it will be a very long day by the time you add in a couple of breaks and lunch... I can see the concept based on all the routes. I played with the route a bit, going right through the park and back roads through Shawinigan, takes an extra 5 minutes. Then, instead of taking a piece we already done, cut a corner through St. Norbert to get to Joliette, shaves off half an hour. Or, if you duck down and take a little bit of 40, that might shave off a bit more..... perhaps the routemeister could be bribed...... still going to be close to a 12 hour ride IMHO no matter what.

 

[BugR]

I'm thinking map source is being a little conservative on the speed , I ran it at a posted limit +20km\h in under 8hrs and I am expecting empty roads again.

Breakfast starts at 7 am and being around the longest day the light is good almost until 9 pm so it's quite doable, however I agree break management will be important.

Chris

 

[Bungie]

Oh yes, one other thing after looking at the routes last night - I noticed the ride doesn't go all the way through the Parc. Theirs a little town on the far eastern side just outside of the boundries called Saint Jean des Piles. Gas, food, and some really stellar scenery looking across the river to mountains towering over Hwy 155

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[Geezer]

The Adirondacks ride from the Cats and Daks gathering is about 400 miles and easily done in daylight including a few stops for scenic overlooks and a leisurely lunch. It's won't be for everyone, but will be a nice day's ride for people who are accustomed to the distance.

 

[bramfrank]

I'm thinking map source is being a little conservative on the speed , I ran it at a posted limit +20km\h in under 8hrs and I am expecting empty roads again.Breakfast starts at 7 am and being around the longest day the light is good almost until 9 pm so it's quite doable, however I agree break management will be important.

Chris

Mapsource tells me it is 9:31 and THAT is conservative, as you point out.

 

[BikerGeek99]

Ah, man, this week is gonna crawwwwwwlllll.....

I'm ready to get the hell outta here....

 

[FJRPierre]

I'm thinking map source is being a little conservative on the speed , I ran it at a posted limit +20km\h in under 8hrs and I am expecting empty roads again.Breakfast starts at 7 am and being around the longest day the light is good almost until 9 pm so it's quite doable, however I agree break management will be important.

Chris

Mapsource tells me it is 9:31 and THAT is conservative, as you point out.

post up the mapsource recommended route please :clapping:

 

[bbdig]

The Adirondacks ride from the Cats and Daks gathering is about 400 miles and easily done in daylight including a few stops for scenic overlooks and a leisurely lunch. It's won't be for everyone, but will be a nice day's ride for people who are accustomed to the distance.

Don't foget HERFJR leads that ride I believe. They say her bike idles at 65mph

 

[Geezer]

The Adirondacks ride from the Cats and Daks gathering is about 400 miles and easily done in daylight including a few stops for scenic overlooks and a leisurely lunch. It's won't be for everyone, but will be a nice day's ride for people who are accustomed to the distance.

Don't foget HERFJR leads that ride I believe. They say her bike idles at 65mph

:lol: That is true, but I normally ride with the more sedate group. We usually catch up at stops. As pointed out above, the key to an enjoyable ride will be managing the number of stops and the time spent at them.

I have to admit that I am dependent on my radar detector and it will take some discipline to get used to not having that crutch while riding in Canada. I am looking forward to the adventure. :yahoo:

 

[Bungie]

Mauricie Teaser: Mauricie Ntl Parc 45 minute ride condensed down to 10 minutes. This road has a rhythm!

 

[Moosehead]

Mauricie Teaser: Mauricie Ntl Parc 45 minute ride condensed down to 10 minutes. This road has a rhythm!

Hey Steve, Do you EVER get to ride in the sunshine???

 

[RaYzerman19]

The Adirondacks ride from the Cats and Daks gathering is about 400 miles and easily done in daylight including a few stops for scenic overlooks and a leisurely lunch. It's won't be for everyone, but will be a nice day's ride for people who are accustomed to the distance.

Don't foget HERFJR leads that ride I believe. They say her bike idles at 65mph

:lol: That is true, but I normally ride with the more sedate group. We usually catch up at stops. As pointed out above, the key to an enjoyable ride will be managing the number of stops and the time spent at them.

I have to admit that I am dependent on my radar detector and it will take some discipline to get used to not having that crutch while riding in Canada. I am looking forward to the adventure. :yahoo:

I usually just stay under the radar/performance award speed, perhaps someone can give us the real world guidelines for Quebec. In Ontario, likely no ticket if 19 km over (12 mph), but maybe half that in town. Other than that, just don't be in the lead group.......

Question from a newbie to FJR rallies - Are we obligated to choose one of the published routes, or can I create a composite and go. Don't know the protocol.

 

[Geezer]

Question from a newbie to FJR rallies - Are we obligated to choose one of the published routes, or can I create a composite and go. Don't know the protocol.

You are free to do whatever you like. The prescribed routes are there to make it easy on us foreigners to find the good roads. Typically small groups of folks get to know each other at meals or socializing in the parking lot and make a plan to ride together the next morning.

 

[BugR]

I usually just stay under the radar/performance award speed, perhaps someone can give us the real world guidelines for Quebec. In Ontario, likely no ticket if 19 km over (12 mph), but maybe half that in town. Other than that, just don't be in the lead group.......

Don't be the tail of the lead group. <_<

Question from a newbie to FJR rallies - Are we obligated to choose one of the published routes, or can I create a composite and go. Don't know the protocol.

Protocol :lol2: Does that me that you obey my every whim :evilsmiley03:

We need to get some beer inside you

See you Sunday

Chris

 

[Bungie]

Hey Steve, Do you EVER get to ride in the sunshine???

Last year? Not often! Except for Wheatnesses camping event I've been pretty much rain free (touch wood!).

The forecast for Tremblant next week looks kickass. I prepped the bike today and were ready to roll out Sunday. It's gonna be such a treat to attend an event that I don't need a passport and is a day's ride from home!

Don't be the tail of the lead group. <_<

That their is some good advice. Don't ask how I know.

 

[Canadian FJR]

That is my kind of road. Who is leading this ride on Tuesday?

Canadian FJR