Today was actually a pretty good day for an ATV ride in Black River Falls. Jr had a little trouble with a trailer tire, Brittany had some engine problems with JR's old Sportsman, and Stumpjumper had some electrical malfunction with his Sportsman, but JR will give the details on his blog, if he wants. We didn't have to tow anybody back to the trucks, and we didn't need to call a wrecker! The malfunctions could have been worse, but we're pretty good with a piece of wire and a pair of vicegrips.

The trails were mostly smooth and not icy. Nearly perfect, like the wintertime trails usually are. We unloaded at Milston, rode through town, and the longer way into Black River Falls. Ate a little lunch, then back down to Milston. We met about an equal number of snowmobiles as we did ATVs. Probably a couple dozen or so of each. There were enough people riding that we met other machines regularly, but not so many as to be too crowded.

The Hawkeye ran like a clock. It likes cold, dry air. In the summer, when it's really hot and humid, it gets a little boggy and sluggish sometimes. Not today. It responded crisply when I'd open the throttle. Even got up to 47 mph crossing the interstate before I had to back off!

Now no more Jackson County trails until they open again in May. Darn. Pictures tomorrow.