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Al V's new Ride:
Dec 28 & 29 2004

Chapter 2 : Ready to Roll!


Okay, so now, we are on the trail about 100 yards south of the Zen Shack across the 131 from the Bistro. This trail leads to the Ritz Carleton of St-Zenon, and then to the Glaciere Motel.

You can see the trail quality. Granted, this photo was taken a week ago, but even today, after some milder weather on New Years day, the trail looks much the same. If anything, the base is even thicker now (Jan 5, 2005). Our groomers have done a fine job.

 


We arrive at the Glaciere, and we see some early morning activity.

 


I try to capture the beauty of the cherry red in the early morning 'spot lite' sunshine, but somehow, it always turns out brassy looking. At this point Al has about 30 miles on the clock, and has to maintain a max of 600 rpm only, (is that right?) Anyways, for the first one hundred miles, he must stay below a certain RPM. He wants to floor it and see what she will do.


The trail is 8 out of 10. To someone who has never been up here, the trail is better than perfect. The sunshine feels warm, and I am very comfortable on my 550 fan cooled two up rental. It goes pretty darn good! I am getting used to the ride.. These Rev's are different all right.


We are en-route to Real Masse's for a delicious breakfast, and I am getting hungry. All I had was a cup of coffee and an anti-inflammatory for breakfast! Here, Al V tests the Yamaha ride control. It goes from soft to hard in an instant.

 


I try to get the ultimate sled portrait of Al V. The sled is like a cheetah, it wants to go, but Al is holding back. He's going crazy. Real Masse's dining room is in the background. I can taste the hot steaming coffee already.

 


Inside, Real's sweetheart daughter, (my secret love) is pouring out the fresh coffee for this rag tag bunch from PA. My lens fogs up. It's difficult for Real to keep the riff-raff out of the restaurant. (Hey Bob!!)

 


Outside our window, the sleds start to arrive for breakfast. I am relaxed, and enjoying a great meal. There are no Zen fans thronging to get my autograph, just that group from PA staring at me in admiration. I can hear them whispering in the background... "Isn't that Zenwaiter, the famous Internet star?" (yeah right).


Back on the trail, Al gives me the A-OK sign. Nice suit. He tells me that it is very light, warm and comfortable.

 

 

 

Need more? Chapter 3 here...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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