Southern Ontario Riders

[MaximPhil]

Hi Phil,

The rivers source is in Algonquin Park and rambles through many communities starting at Whitney and a couple lakes to end up at Arnprior where it drains into the Ottawa River

The river's name comes from an Algonquin band of the region known as "Matouweskarini", meaning "people of the shallows".

Hi Ted,
Thanks for that wonderful explanation.
Ah the depth of knowledge of the XSives knows no bounds:
So with no objections raised and a local connection
Madawaska Monkey Butt Rally it is.
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

Comfort Zone

Sounds good Phil. My days of sleeping under the stars are well behind me. A hot shower and a comfy bed are required now.

[hamjam]

Hi
I have been trying to get a hotel/motel to stay in in Bancroft to no avail .
I can get the Swiss inn http://www.swissinn.northcom.net/index.htm in Denbigh
but not in July. I know wrong time of the year for "no room at the inn" but all of June is open
If you guys are still interested please reply ASAP with a weekend preference in June . The Inn has 6 rooms with double beds 1 room with 1 queen bed and 1 room with 1 queen and a pull out couch .
the other news is that I have negotiated prices as follows 2 people per room
$95.70 tax inc. per room with breakfast $103.40 with breakfast and dinner $149.50 with 3 people I will have to check with them so I guess we could have cots in the rooms . did I mention please respond asap
Jim

[ELDR]

Hi Jim

June is better for me anyway, any weekend but the first

Ted

[ELDR]

Hi Jim

Axel lives closer to the area, perhaps he can assist with finding accommodations. I can also check in the Whitney area if this helps. There are 4 motels in Whitney and one good place to eat. I stay in Whitney when working in Algonquin Park.

Huntsville is not that far either its 90 minutes from Whitney, maybe equal distance from Ottawa and Toronto, with a lot more choices.

Eaganville another good area.

Ted

[hamjam]

Ok ELDR that sounds good please ask Axel to look into this
Thanks
Jim

[xsilerating]

Hi Phil,

The rivers source is in Algonquin Park and rambles through many communities starting at Whitney and a couple lakes to end up at Arnprior where it drains into the Ottawa River

The river's name comes from an Algonquin band of the region known as "Matouweskarini", meaning "people of the shallows".

Hmmmmm... maybe we could call it the Shallows Riders Run

[xsilerating]

I have a couple of contacts looking into accommodations as well.

Last weekend in June (26,27,28) might be a good one to choose. Weather should be good and, hopefully most of the black flies will be gone.

Has August been considered?

[blue giant]

There are several motels in Bancroft and area. I've stayed at two different one's when up there snowmobiling. The Swiss Inn is now the Best Western which is right in town and the other is just out side of town (the name escapes me right now but I'll check my records)

[Big Daddy Funk]

I'm fine with whatever the group decides on. This is gonna be fun.

[MaximPhil]

There are several motels in Bancroft and area. I've stayed at two different one's when up there snowmobiling. The Swiss Inn is now the Best Western which is right in town and the other is just out side of town (the name escapes me right now but I'll check my records)

Hi Paul,
The Best Western is $130 a night which lets me out and probably most others too.
Phil

[hamjam]

isn't the Swords motel the best western in Bancroft? the Swiss in is in Denbigh??

[MaximPhil]

Hey great to see so many responses. Good hunting Axel.
I can not commit to June so I am hoping something else comes up
Phil

[MaximPhil]

I have a couple of contacts looking into accommodations as well.

Last weekend in June (26,27,28) might be a good one to choose. Weather should be good and, hopefully most of the black flies will be gone.

Has August been considered?

Hi xsilerating,
Let's Keep trying for July until you run out of ideas
Then I like the suggestion of August So atleast you and I are considering it
Phil

[xsilerating]

Great minds...

Hi Paul,
The Best Western is $130 a night which lets me out and probably most others too.
Phil

Me too!

isn't the Swords motel the best western in Bancroft? the Swiss in is in Denbigh??

Swiss IS in Denbigh.

Hi xsilerating,
Let's Keep trying for July until you run out of ideas
Then I like the suggestion of August So atleast you and I are considering it
Phil

Personally, while anytime is good with me (when isn't there a good time for ridin' and XSing ), July can be stinkin' hot and sticky while August's temps can be more moderate and comfortable, especially when suited up . Downside... amount of daylight diminishes and can be quite noticeable especially towards the end of the month .
Ron