MICHIGAN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) TRAILS: LEOTA TRAIL

COLT CLASSIC 2009

The flame has been re-lit yet again. Our yearly tradition continues. This time our adventures rendezvous in northern Michigan. We included the usual activities of riding, fishing, and camping.

A great time indeed...

LEOTA TRAIL

This was 55 miles of pure off-road loving. We only accomplished 33 miles in total due to fatigue. The sand is punishing and shows no mercy to mere mortals. We succumbed.

We warmed-up in the sugar bowl (special ORV area). Riding on the sand is unique and it does take some skill along with a capable dirt bike. The Kawasaki KDX 200 and Yamaha TW 200 performed magnificently.

We got out alive, we had no injuries. I witnessed enduro engineers BARK BUSTERS save a major crush injury to Dougal Dawgs hand. He hit a tree at speed and sure enough, the bark busters absorbed the blow. It also, as advertised, busted some bark and gashed a tree.

Dougal Dawg and Bravo Zulu (aka Buckeye Ninja) always wear a full compliment of FULL BODY ARMOR from head to toe. Crashing is inevitable for anyone. BE PREPARED!!!

Michigan has over 3000 miles of ORV trails. If you like to ride dirt bikes, come to Michigan. You will not be disappointed.

http://wWW.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10365_15070-38330--,00.html

FISHING

We fished at a regional state park. The fishing was slow and the fish were small. At that stage in the game, we were too tired to care. We paddled and fished for about 2 hours and called it quits.

CAMPING

The camping was exceptional. We had 2 nights of great weather combined with superb PUM-KING BEER and CAMPFIRE SPIRITS. We slept like babies. I am sure the 5 hours of riding helped us sleep too.

TRIBUTES

A special thanks to TL for letting us use his trailer. It made the trip go smooth and easy.

Dougal Dawg, thanks for coming out. I had a blast. See ya next year in West Virginia.

Bill...are you game??? We will throw in golf and white water rafting.

bitter

(i know i said this in another video, but i deleted that one, so i will say it again....EVERY MAN DIES, NOT EVERY MAN REALLY LIVES)

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[usbzeroclassic64]

damn nice yamaha that guy had looks almost just like mine do u know what year it is? nive kawasiaki too does it have a lot of tourk ima add u

[bitterangst]

i think he has a 1999 TW 200.

my KDX has plenty of torque. remember, she is no 4-stroke, but at this stage of the game, i am loving this ride.

bitter

[kj7687]

Dude, is it my imagination, or does that beast have a plate on it!? A dual sported KDX, man that must be a fun bike. They are indeed quite fast! And the power wheelies...so easy! You lucky!

[bitterangst]

PLATED KDX!!! she is my ride around town as well my extremely capable dirt bike. i just got pulled over for riding wheelies in a residential area. i didnt get a ticket though. the cop was cool.

she is one sweet ride. i am lucky indeed.

bitter

[IMDEISSEL]

I am confused who is that guy in the Pungo??? That's not me LOL! Nice vid! Looks like you had a good time! Can't wait to try the Pumking Beer...

[bitterangst]

dude,

get a dirt bike and be not disappointed. trail riding is like crack cocaine.

ya, you will like pumpkin pie in a bottle. i

bitter

[sutton11]

ive been riding in that area with my dad and brother for 3 years now...leota is nice but the sand is rough..i recomond the deton loop and the geels loop 15 miles north..really you cant go wrong in michigan

[DIRTBIKEMICHIGAN1]

Great video.  It's all about the fun!

[ZRX1200RUTROWE]

Nice vid--I'm new to the TW200 chat room and found this on there.

[jeepstream]

BA has his facts straight- it's a '99 TW. Cyclerack on the back- the closest thing I could find to the roll cage like I had on my CJ7. The fat tires worked well in that crazy Michigan sand.

[xr6598]

When doing donuts keep your feet on the pegs!

Great video. I want you to be the official videographer of GLDF 2010.