7.    Ronnie and AJ have been riding dirt bikes regularly now for quite a few years. They log a lot of seat time at the racetrack in Shearstown each summer, getting better and better every week while developing a ton of rider skill and confidence. 

6.   Winter normally brings an end to the riding season, but the boys didn't want to give in easily this year. Instead they fitted their Yamaha YZ 250's with hundred of screw in tire studs especially made for winter ice riding.

5.   With bikes loaded the boys headed to the Goulds to test out their hard work.

4.   The day was sunny and cold but provided ideal riding conditions with lots of ice and not too much snow.

3.  

2.   Although Bay Bulls Big Pond looked great they knew better than to venture out without a way to test ice thickness. A recent mild spell and rising/falling water levels on this reservoir can really make the ice unstable, even in seemingly ideal winter conditions.

1.  Ronnie reported that the bikes worked awesome with the new tire studs. Natural instinct is that the bike is going to wipe out on the ice especially in a turn, but the studs dig in an provide unreal traction and rider confidence.

Cheers, MIKE

Copyright © 2025 Michael Smith