Who have you met on JD
- Thread starter dfattack
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harski
Member
I've had this identical thought for my area here in Madison. When we get good snow again I'll kick out a thread on the ride board for a impromptu JD ride here in the Madison area. Beautiful trails and scenery always to be found here.
I've been following John for many years and I greatly appreciate what he has built on this site for us sledders. I may not post much but it doesn't mean I don't have the same passion or opinions of this sport or off topics. I choose to browse as time and other interests beyond here take over. I do appreciate the input by all here as I'm always willing to learn and listening to others experience and opinions.
I too am looking for new riders to ride with so feel free to contact me via PM to see what we can work out.
Happy Trails and Happy Thanksgiving!
Harski
I met Team Elkhorn (Dave) and rode with him around Walworth County and it was great. I think he gave up the sleds. I'm always willing to meet up with other riders especially if it is only a few hours from Chicago area. I think a lot of people, myself included, are wary of meeting up with riders that ride differently than they do. You don't want to slow others down, and you don't want to ride too fast for others-or stop too much, or not enough etc. At the same time, people shouldn't be afraid to post that "conditions are great here in Dane county and I'm going riding from Joe's bar or whatever at 8am Saturday." That would be great.
groomerdriver
New member
Was thinking of you! Assuming I'm still
sweeperguy
Active member
Any thoughts on a birthday ride? Cuz my Bday is 2 days later
groomerdriver
New member
I had to restart my 'puter cuz my wireless keyboard went nuts. As of this afternoon it looks like I'm back in the saddle again, but will wait till the t's are crossed and the I's are dotted!
You know you are always welcome here (as is anybody really) and snirt125 too. Don't know how snirt rides but I'm up for anything once!
Seeing that 12-23 is on a Friday I'm in for a ride anywhere but MN (no offense MN guys!).
I've ridden with:
sweeperguy
harski
xcr440
I've met:
Kip
John Dee in the flesh!
I'm sure I'm missing folks...apologies!
groomerdriver
New member
I'm up for it as long as it doesn't turn into a big testosterone run where everybody is just trying to outrun and out brag each other. Heck I'll coordinate one over my way this season!
Yep I think Dave and wife got out due to lack of snow and had some vintage iron he could ride in Elkhorn in low snow conditions. On you other point riding expectations.... I/we meet with new persons for lunch/beer & discuss frankly what is going to happen out there. Talk about amount of miles and how fast,where, lunch, outdoor trails stops should never be a problem nature calls you stop..lol. If not a match or not sure walk away friends or agree to meet halfway on the trail someplace so you can ride your pace get the need for speed fed....Works for me.
POLARISDAN
New member
oh yea..forgot about 600 rmk since hes only a deep tracker now!!!
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we got sort of a ride in started on the board..so if you want to come UP and nobody to ride with, im already UP there for a while in Jan/feb with guys checking in all month..jump on the ride board thread
like in a steam room or something creepy like that
groomerdriver
New member
like in a steam room or something creepy like that
You need to look hard in the mirror for even thinking that!! LOL!!
indy_500
Well-known member
The list of guys I've met because of this site has to be pushing a mile long. I've ridden with a countless number of them in the Keweenaw, and become friends with so many of them it's pretty crazy to think that a forum like this could bring so many guys together because of a sport they are all passionate about. Heck I even skipped town and headed out west with a crew mostly from here, never stayed with or ridden with the majority of them but yeah I guess I'll spend 3500 miles in the truck and 10 days on the road with ya!
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Deleted member 10829
Guest
I agree Indy, the list would be too long and I'd forget someone for sure. One thing every single one of them had in common (other than sledding of course) is they were very good people!! It's always fun to meet a JD'er!!
dfattack
Well-known member
I sold one of my sleds to venturenorth who whitedust introduced me to.
When I bought my first enclosed trailer I turned to all of you on this site for guidance which helped me avoid having to learn the hard way narrowed down exactly what I wanted to order.
Last year when I wanted to order my first pickup truck ever, I turned to you guys for help making a decision as to which one to buy (1/2 ton vs. 3/4).
I for one am thankful on this Thanksgiving day for having a place to go for advice, opinions and to meet people to ride with who love the sport as I do.
THANK YOU JOHN DEE!
When I bought my first enclosed trailer I turned to all of you on this site for guidance which helped me avoid having to learn the hard way narrowed down exactly what I wanted to order.
Last year when I wanted to order my first pickup truck ever, I turned to you guys for help making a decision as to which one to buy (1/2 ton vs. 3/4).
I for one am thankful on this Thanksgiving day for having a place to go for advice, opinions and to meet people to ride with who love the sport as I do.
THANK YOU JOHN DEE!
venturenorth
Active member
making friends and riding buddies whitedust and dfattack, after years of riding long distances (alone), vastly improving my riding skills, making my last few years of riding a real joy.........I have alot to be thankful for..........hopefully for a few more years to come.......!
cooksend
Active member
I met the famous Indy 500 of course!
I am thankful for local riders - I have made many friends. I would love to ride with all you folks, but I've only rode on trails (50 years old - 2015 Ski Doo Blizzard 600). I don't mind riding all day long. I've got 5 weeks vacation & save it to ride but can't find anyone to ride with locally. Not really interested in riding off trail - but i appreciate all those that do. If my riding style fits in in with anyone, would really like to hear from you. Thanks!