Event marks end of 2024 ATV ‘bumble’ season
Well, folks, as I look out the window this morning, I see heavy frost and a beautiful sunrise. Our bumbling season is ending for another year, so you know what that means? It is time for the Snowmobile Club to take over the trails for their season.
The River Valley ATV Club hosted their annual fall run on Oct. 19, sponsored by Corey Auto and Recreation. It was a beautiful morning. Registration took place at the former Maritime Lumber yard. Walking around, I saw groups laughing, catching up with old friends, and smiling and laughing. This is what life is all about. A total of 63 units (105 participants) were registered for this day’s event.
Leaving the registration point, we bumble on trails that take us to Benton. On Poverty Peak, we can look across the river and see the vibrant fall colours. I love seeing the bright red cranberries hanging from leafless bushes with dew drops falling off them. The birds sure will enjoy them this winter. Milkweed pods are starting to open, and the wind is spreading their seed. These are important as they draw the butterflies. The trails are a carpet of fall colours made from falling leaves from the trees. As the buggy ahead of us moves, the leaves float into the air.
Do I smell the aroma of barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs? I sure do! ATV enthusiasts are arriving at the park hungry and ready for those barbecued treats. They are delicious. Thank you to Ralph, Glen, and Mallory for a great job at keeping those hungry bumblers happy.
What a great social time! I reunited with some old friends and also people from other ATV clubs. It was nice to see the camaraderie. Lots of laughter and storytelling going on. I must not forget our special guests. Three domestic turkeys joined us. They supplied us with some entertainment.
Good times have to come to an end. We packed up our lawn chairs and headed towards Dead Creek, Scott Siding, and then we were homeward bound. We certainly experienced some great trails. There was mud and water, but what would a rally be without it? We ended the rally back at the starting point, logging 94 km. On-site was Charles with his mobile wash unit (Chanco Pro-Wash) to spray off units for a donation.
Thank you to the great organizers of this event. The River Valley ATV Club donated the proceeds from the rally to the Carleton County Animal Shelter for $1,000. Chanco Pro-Wash also donated its proceeds to the animal shelter. Thank you to all who supported this event. See you all in the spring.
HAPPY TRAILS!
