I am looking at doing some light off road-ing on the VStrom this year. Got my 80/20 tires mounted.
Anyone have any routes or light trails within 1-1.5 hours of of the GTA.
Halton area would be best. But I can travel to Guelph or Orangeville.
Please share either here or privately.
I will be respectful of all property owners and routes.
Yes there is a place, I can show you if you’re interested in bringing the mirrors next wk after Monday
Deal.
You holding out on us @ToSlow. Is it KLR friendly??
I'm up for a ride next week.. (he said inviting himself...)
I founds this.
Its called a Creemore loop.
GPX Files included.
This is a good option but I'm currently looking for something closer to Halton so I can get back home quicker on days when time is limited.
Hey!
Does anyone know of any other website that post gravel adventure roads/routes with GPX files?
I've created a few videos on the "Ride the Highland" site and plan to do a few more up there this summer
I've done small parts of the NEBDR from "Backcountry Discovery Routes" and plan to do more of that route but most of the BDRs are on the west coast of USA.
They have a new one coming up in Michigan is says on the website, not sure if it will be out this season.
Even one offs like the "Creemore Loop" "oioioi" posted under the "Dual Sport Routes near GTA" thread would be great!
I'm usually solo and on a Suzuki 650 V-Strom and relatively new to gravel so nothing too extreme for me.
Thanks,
CD
I have included the GPX file as an attachment in the thread.
There is a Facebook group with routes and another one just for GPX files.
I'll dig it up and post it here.
@Evoex @Wingboy maybe we can merge these threads.
You could try these. We rode up to do them but it rained horribly and so we only rode into town for beer.
Here's a ride I did to check out a bunch on the west side of Algonquin. Was also on a DL650.
www.stromtrooper.com
I did a ride to explore the fire access roads around the 507 and that was very easy and a lot of fun. All dirt if I recall correctly and no gravel.
Some further roads include the Ranger Lake Rd, Capreol Rd, Sultan Industrial Road and much more.
Lastly - check out Gravel Travel Canada - Home
I have included the GPX file as an attachment in the thread.
There is a Facebook group with routes and another one just for GPX files.
I'll dig it up and post it here.
That would be great thanks oioioi!
A lot of us were running the Kenda 270s which I think of as more dirt than street. @Mad Mike is a fan of these. Mike would you say the 270s were more than 50/50 dirt?
Anyone want to chime in on whether the KLR is more dirt friendly than a Strom?
Anyone have any routes or light trails within 1-1.5 hours of of the GTA.
Halton area would be best. But I can travel to Guelph or Orangeville.
Please share either here or privately.
I will be respectful of all property owners and routes.
Yes there is a place, I can show you if you’re interested in bringing the mirrors next wk after Monday
Deal.
You holding out on us @ToSlow. Is it KLR friendly??
I'm up for a ride next week.. (he said inviting himself...)
I founds this.
Its called a Creemore loop.
GPX Files included.
This is a good option but I'm currently looking for something closer to Halton so I can get back home quicker on days when time is limited.
I’ve not had time yet to get into the KLR, one spot if you’re in the area is 17sr east of 25.
That route takes you to two of our trial locations. Creemore is next Sunday.I founds this.
Its called a Creemore loop.
GPX Files included.
This is a good option but I'm currently looking for something closer to Halton so I can get back home quicker on days when time is limited.
Hey!
Does anyone know of any other website that post gravel adventure roads/routes with GPX files?
I've created a few videos on the "Ride the Highland" site and plan to do a few more up there this summer
I've done small parts of the NEBDR from "Backcountry Discovery Routes" and plan to do more of that route but most of the BDRs are on the west coast of USA.
They have a new one coming up in Michigan is says on the website, not sure if it will be out this season.
Even one offs like the "Creemore Loop" "oioioi" posted under the "Dual Sport Routes near GTA" thread would be great!
I'm usually solo and on a Suzuki 650 V-Strom and relatively new to gravel so nothing too extreme for me.
Thanks,
CD
I have included the GPX file as an attachment in the thread.
There is a Facebook group with routes and another one just for GPX files.
I'll dig it up and post it here.
@Evoex @Wingboy maybe we can merge these threads.
Thanks have that downloaded now!
You could try these. We rode up to do them but it rained horribly and so we only rode into town for beer.
Here's a ride I did to check out a bunch on the west side of Algonquin. Was also on a DL650.
Gravel and Forest Roads
www.stromtrooper.com
I did a ride to explore the fire access roads around the 507 and that was very easy and a lot of fun. All dirt if I recall correctly and no gravel.
Some further roads include the Ranger Lake Rd, Capreol Rd, Sultan Industrial Road and much more.
Lastly - check out Gravel Travel Canada - Home
I'll have a look thanks, they look a little aggressive for my V-Strom but I'll check them outYou could try these. We rode up to do them but it rained horribly and so we only rode into town for beer.
Prefect never been there! Thank-you!Here's a ride I did to check out a bunch on the west side of Algonquin. Was also on a DL650.
Gravel and Forest Roads
I did a ride to explore the fire access roads around the 507 and that was very easy and a lot of fun. All dirt if I recall correctly and no gravel.
Some further roads include the Ranger Lake Rd, Capreol Rd, Sultan Industrial Road and much more.
Lastly - check out Gravel Travel Canada - Home
There were 9 or 10 of us all on KLRs (except for one turncoat on an KTM) but like I said we didn't get the chance to ride it. Perhaps the klr will tackle a little more than the strom but not a lot. Tire choice would be key.
I have included the GPX file as an attachment in the thread.
There is a Facebook group with routes and another one just for GPX files.
I'll dig it up and post it here.
That would be great thanks oioioi!
Okay that's great input, I have some new 50/50 Dunlops so I'll have a close look at the routes then
A lot of us were running the Kenda 270s which I think of as more dirt than street. @Mad Mike is a fan of these. Mike would you say the 270s were more than 50/50 dirt?
Anyone want to chime in on whether the KLR is more dirt friendly than a Strom?
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