Chatfield Derby April 23

[Beater rider]

I saw a poster at the Co-op in Stonewall with an ad for this derby. I had to look on a map for Chatfield it is about 20 minutes north of Inwood at the corner of hwy 17 and pr 419. I think it is one of those places that if you blink when driving down the highway you could miss it. Anyways the registration is at the community hall starting at 10. Next time I get gas I will try to write down any other info that is on the poster.

[barkerlakebob]

This one intrests me.....I should be back from out west by then. Please keep me/us posted....Thanks....

blb

[QUADNUT]

This should be a good derby. The following week (not confirmed yet) is normally the Broad Valley Derby. This is another 15 mins North of Chatfield. We had 70 bikes last year and we had a 50/50 draw for the best hand. I think the winner took home $500. Last year the broad valley derby was the day after the St Malo derby. 14 of us went to both derbys, and in the end, noone wants to go back to st malo. great prizes, thats about it. We will keep this updated. I will be going to both derbys.

[wild wolverine]

spring time .......derbys.........mud........winter almost over........keep us posted thanks.........wild wolverine :humbs:

[miserynitro]

i Think we would be interested in this one too :D

Shilo Poker Derby on the 16th, then a week to rest... then giver again :leaving: :leaving: :woohoo:


Man i am going to be travelling alot this year :banana:.... can't wait to get out and try this baby out in the mud :humbs: :humbs:

[pinawariders]

Where are Chatfield/Inwood???

[Ramco]

Where are Chatfield/Inwood???

First Post has the location

[straight pipe]

Where are Chatfield/Inwood???
it looks to be an hour'ish north of wpg on hwy 17. take route 90/hwy7 north 20 mins past stonewall to teulon hang a left on 17 then up to chatfield.

[pinawariders]

First Post has the location
Yah, well I read the first post, which was why I was asking.

Have NEVER been there before, or in that area for that matter, so was politely asking for some idea as to where they were is all.

....thanks SP, for being more specific :beer3:

[straight pipe]

hey no sweat . i have a map of manitoba on my shop wall and i was also wondering where this chatfield was and i think we were posting at the same time and we missed eachothers post.so there you go.

[mailman]

I agree with Quadnut,the Broad Valley Derby was awesome! More of an organized trail ride with a cook out halfway through.My 6yr old loved it last year and we'll be back! St. malo is more for the spectacle of all those quads than for the ride, but I'll be there too! Oh and I'll hopefully get to Piney this year!

[Xxploder400]

Hey guys should be about an hour from North perimeter :humbs: ...Vinnie is this the area you were talking about the other day? :cool2:

[mailman]

It's a little more than an hour but not too far. About half an hour past Arborg. That's for the Broad Valley one.

[Xxploder400]

Are we talking about 2 different derby's??? :tsk: :tsk: Or is the chatfield one actually the Broad Valley one? :huh:

[Bubbles]

Ok Crew...Chatfield is a small town about 1 hour and 10 mintutes north of winnipeg, taking hwy 7 to Teulon, then proceeding NW on Hwy 17, Driving through the town of Inwood, continuing north on HWY 7, for about 1/2 an hour. The town is located 1/2 mile west of the HWY, population...15 ??? The area has alot of swamps and crownland. The old train track is the snowmobile trail, that starts at Argyle and ends in Hodgson. Lots of area to ride. Now,...Broadvalley is another 20 minutes North of Chatfield on HWY 17. You drive right passed the town of Poplarfield, crossing HWY 68. Broadvalley is located 3 miles West of HWY 17. Lots of great areas to ride too. The snowmobile trail (old train track) goes right through the town of BroadValley, Population...25 ??. No Gas in either location....Look at the map below for Directions

[4wheelmaniac]

hey, i talked to some guys that will be organizing the derby in St-Malo and they are changing the run this year. I think there going to the Ducks unlimited area ? should be a better run .

[QUADNUT]

If they do change the run I might consider going, but as it looks I probably will just set up a ride in the Fisher Branch area with few guys. Thats when we have the most fun, just there is no prizes or money to be won, just bragging rights.

[RUNNER]

Poplarfield has a gas station and a good restaurant and is located right between chatfield and brodvalley. Located corner of hwy 7 and hwy 68.
Thats some pretty good delivarance country out there and my old digging grounds. :offtopic: I'll try to make the ride.

[barkerlakebob]

Poplarfield has a gas station and a good restaurant and is located right between chatfield and brodvalley. Located corner of hwy 7 and hwy 68.
Thats some pretty good delivarance country out there and my old digging grounds. :offtopic: I'll try to make the ride.


:rock1: Ok....if more than one guy shows up with either a guitar or a banjo I'm goin' home.....other than that....I should be on this ride....!!

:hide:

blb

[QUADNUT]

Registration at community hall from 10 till 3. $7 a hand or 3 for 20 something like that. I don't know how many miles or what they mean by all traffic laws will be followed. Helmets? Passengers? Purple fuel? Alcohol? It will probably be about 40 miles, most derbys are.

[Maxter]

Quadnut any more news yet about the Broad Valley Derby? date confirmations?

[barkerlakebob]

Ok...How many are going to the Chatfield Derby and who is bringing out the Trackshare Flags....I need two of them........

blb

[mailman]

I'll be there,no flag though.

[barkerlakebob]

Ok......see you there Mailman......!!

blb

[polaris_600]

I am coming from out of town and new to poker derbies. Can I looked at the map for this derby, but it doesn't give specific directions. Can someone point me in the correct direction about this derby. Someone mentioned that registration is at the community club, but which one is this? I'm not familiar with the area. I would be coming from the Ste. Anne area. If someone could give accurate directions, that would be very much appreaciated. We are six people coming to join in on the fun. Thanks.

[barkerlakebob]

Polaris 600.....you can get the directions plus a map from Googlemap. It works just fine. Give it a try and if you have difficulty I will look it up and e-mail you the directions.

blb

[Bubbles]

POLARIS 600 Look at my post on the first page..At the bottom there is a link that you can click on that gives you a map. It's just that easy. HWY 7 to 17 then GO !!

[Bubbles]

I'm thinking of going to this derby too....Thats almost my neck of the woods too.. Who else is going? I think this is a great time to make my ZILLA'S shine.....

Bubbles :friday:

[yamaha dg]

AXLES for SALE?????????????

[mailman]

Let's have a good turn out boys,this one was great last year! Very much a Trackshare style ride!

[Bubbles]

AXLES for SALE?????????????

:wtf: :wtf: :wtf: ..... Join the Wagon... And have some cake too... :confused:

[Bubbles]

Hey Yamaha DG, been awhile since we rode ... Let's hit this one and ride it hard .... maybe............. "To the Bar?" ..... :hiding:

[OUTLANDISH]

Ok ..........has anyone confirmed the details of the CHATFIELD ride........lets stay on topic here..............how long........what the terrain is.........parking........half way food........gas..........etc etc etc..............anyone......................if there is road as part of the derby run.....and HOW MUCH.......................i think i speak for alot of folks when i say i ate enough dust in shilo..................................

[barkerlakebob]

I think Beater rider saw a poster in the Co-Op in Stonewall. Maybe vinnie could get the lowdown on this ( from the poster ) for us. I know of at least eight who plan on going......

I will be doing some digging on my own to see what I can come up with....stay posted......!!

blb

[OUTLANDISH]

thanks............................................ ...............

[bbertram]

Doubt if I'm going on this derby, two derbies in one weekend will be to much. I ride to hard, my poor body aches with pain.

[Bubbles]

Lets get a list of names of possible riders for this derby. It makes planning the week-end alot easier, and hopefully no cancellation at the last moment.. :kick: :wtf: .... Unless you guys would rather polish your quads instead of ridding them.. :))) :1poke: :kick:

[Mooseman]

Doubt if I'm going on this derby, two derbies in one weekend will be to much. I ride to hard, my poor body aches with pain.

Whimp.

Mm
:hide:

[OUTLANDISH]

Well Whiskey 700 and i are looking at attending providing its not a bunch of (ROAD TRAILS).............we want to see some country.........if not then we will plan our own ride......................and yes i think there will be a few Polaris owners out there polishing all weekend...........they must be getting old...................that or they dont trust their ride..................... :bad: :banana:

[barkerlakebob]

Well poishing a Polaris is just about as much fun as pounding your pud....!!

blb......

[barkerlakebob]

Me & the Mrs. plus the sister in law and her significant other will be there....( thats what the plan is anyway ) I hear that there may be at least five others from the significants place of work attending but I cannot confirm that.

[BVR ETR]

Just wondering if there will be anyone at Chatfield who will be selling TS stickers/flags?

[wild wolverine]

sorry i wont be at chatfield.......im hoping to be at piney next week end........have to order more flags so if you would like one pm me ........wild wolverine :woohoo: :woohoo:

[barkerlakebob]

Just wondering if there will be anyone at Chatfield who will be selling TS stickers/flags?

:rockin: Yes, I need at least one flag as well.....so....if anyone is going to Chatfield and can bring one....I have cash....... :banana:
blb

[camoman]

I believe I am going to be at Chatfiled.. I will have a limitted # of stickers Lots of shirts and I will see if I can get some flags off Wild Wolverine...

[polaris_600]

I'll be attending this derby......10 of us confirmed.....possible more to come.

[OUTLANDISH]

has anyone found out any info on this ride.......know who is putting it on and can pm me with their number so i can ask them the details.......plse........

[barkerlakebob]

Nothing yet......has anyone p.m'ed vinnie ? I think he lives or works in Stonewall and is just down the street from the Co op.

[QUADNUT]

Vinnie is coming, went and saw him last week. His boy bought a 750brute and might be there too. He said he has 15 guys from stonewall, i heard 23 from Arborg including the honda dealer whose tech told me to watch for his rubi on Nitrous, 5 from my work in wpg, at least 30 of us local boys from fisher that normally ride together, Lukes from Elie is sending 3 bikes, Fastline in arborg will be there with a 600 demo, 10 from Ste Annes possibly attending. Sounds like there will be a few people. The trail is about 30 miles long, mostly following ridges but you can play in the swamps whenever you want along the trail. No stops along trail for food, have to wait to get back to hall, but off course you can bring your own. Not sticky on registration or helmets or purple fuel. Arborg and Tuelon police patrol that area, but the fisher branch police say noone is expected to bother checking up on the derby. What else to say....thats about it i guess, i will check back later this week, I also plan on doing the Carberry derby too on Sunday, anyone else?

[Bubbles]

This sounds like the perfect derby to break in a new quad.... I'm in ... Show those local boys how to ride ... Break out the Zilla's . . .he he he

[HRL]

This sounds like a good opportunity for myself to meet some of you guys from Trackshare. What time are you guys meeting? If you see a guy with a maroon Dodge Quad Cab / Off Road decals with a headache rack loaded with an 02 SP700 w/ mudlites on c-series type 5s looking lost that'll be me. Or if anyone needs a ride up there I have a double wide trailer and ramps to load one into the truck, so I am good for 2 extra quads. Just a thought.

[breakwater]

yeah i will be at this one for sure possibly two other guys as well.

[HRL]

Well I'm off to Flin Flon to work for a couple of days so I won't be able to read any messages until at least Friday late at night. So if any of you guys or your quads need a lift up there or want to meet for a ride you can give me a call on my work cell 791 5067. The real name is Jeff by the way. Hope to see some of you at Chatfield.

[barkerlakebob]

See ya' in Chatfield logger.....!!

blb

[Bubbles]

Ok, Who's gonna be there tommorrow? ? Let's ride, Hammer Down !!

Bubbles :friday:

[camoman]

I'm in!wooohooo

[barkerlakebob]

Two of us........10 a.m. Chatfield Community Center........!!

blb

[03griz]

I am going to be so close that I should show, what time are you meeting there? Is everyone meeting at 10:00am?

[Bubbles]

Sounds like 10 am.....I'm bringing the Grizz, equipped with my Zilla's...You know what that means.. Mud Mud Mud .... :jump: Look for a "Red-Neck" in a Blue Ford extended cab, roll bars and "the Mighty Grizz"... Now the fastest Grizz in Manitoba.... :offtopic:

Bubbles :friday:

[HRL]

Back from Flin Flon. I'll tell you, the best way to see that town is in your rearview. Anyhow, looks like I'll be in Chatfield tommorrow, so if you see a white trash weekend warrior in a Quad Cab maroon Off Road looking lost/confused/lonely introduce yerself if I don't find some of you guys first. See you there.

[camoman]

I'll be there around 10am as well.. look for the TrackShare truck!!

[barkerlakebob]

We'll be on the lookout for ya'.....

blb x2

[03griz]

Sounds like 10 am.....I'm bringing the Grizz, equipped with my Zilla's...You know what that means.. Mud Mud Mud .... :jump: Look for a "Red-Neck" in a Blue Ford extended cab, roll bars and "the Mighty Grizz"... Now the fastest Grizz in Manitoba.... :offtopic:

Bubbles :friday:

Were is the other fast one? How did you make yours faster?

[barkerlakebob]

You mean there is two of them ??

blb

[Bubbles]

[QUOTE=03griz How did you make yours faster?[/QUOTE]

" All Throttle and A Bottle"

Bubbles :friday:

[NachoMan]

one minute you post you got a new quad and the next you are riding your old grizz............what's up with that bubbles?

[jeepster]

you didn't buy that Nitrous kit?

[mailman]

He's going to pull that grizz with a Poo 800!!! That's the only way to make it fast!!! lol!!!! Come on Bubbles ,bring it on!!

[camoman]

Just a note.. I will have T-shirts and a limitted amount of stickers available at the derby... Come see me at the TrackShare truck around 10-10:30am or catch me on the trail I will be driving a Black and Silver Polaris 800EFI.

[Bubbles]

:wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: I heard all you guys with 800 EFI's just sit on the trail and Polish your quads ? ? ? Eat my dust !!!

Bubbles :friday:

[Bubbles]

He's going to pull that grizz with a Poo 800!!! That's the only way to make it fast!!! lol!!!! Come on Bubbles ,bring it on!!

Mailman...you mean this one ?????

[JB]

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles..........................You mean eat your mud, silly!!!!!!!!! :drink9: :drink9: :drink9:

[barkerlakebob]

Had a lot of fun today...especially hitting three holes and having to get the Mrs. to pull me out of two of them....now thats humility....!!

blb.

[OUTLANDISH]

Well so far for the year that has been the best derby yet...........not one road.......all the trails were in the community pasture with water every corner you turned..............some really deeeeeeeeeeeeep holes..........met up with Hotwheels, EFI Mark, Camoman, and Bubbles.....and of course Whiskey 700 was with us as well...........Mark and Camo got the Poos dirty..............not that they had a choice in the matter........it was them or the bike.............................turns out it was both................bent a tierod today....hit a hole real hard.....managed to straighten her out and away we went..........it ended up being 25 miles i think but it took us 5 hours......that included several stops and watching others............didnt win a thing with the cards but thats ok......the ride was great .......it was fun riding with those guys.....................GOOD JOB CHATFIELD.........

[HotWheels]

Great ride...Great company...LOTS of water...some real deep too but none too deep...Sure could hear me on the gas i was told!Nice ride out there too.I stopped to see the snake pits on the way home!Kewl stuff!I'll be pickin grass from the axles for days but I was told it beats eatin dust all day on gravel roads!

[OUTLANDISH]

Hey we stopped too and saw the snakes.......very cool................i picked grass for 2hours including the pressure washing...........the grass takes its toll........my tranny seal is now leaking.........warranty is a wonderful thing........ill be dropping it off on monday..........

[Ramco]

Hey where are those snake pits. I have always wanted to go there but have never suceded in finding out where they are.

[OUTLANDISH]

they are just past the town of Narcissis..........on the right hand side if your going.......on #17........which is the highway that goes west through Tuelon......then it curves to go north.......about 20 mins past tuelon.....

[Ramco]

Kewl thanks very much.. Is now the best time of year to go there do you know or is there a high season to go. Would love to take my kids there.

[barkerlakebob]

Just past Narcisse on the right hand side going north on #17. There is a large brown sign advertising the place....and lots of parking. You can't miss it even if you are driving in the ditch because there is a mini fence in the ditch to keep the snakes from crossing or getting onto the road. Follow either the road or the ditch fence...

I think they are just coming out of hibernation now judging by the amount of vehicles at the parking lot......Just my guess tho. :hide:

blb

[OUTLANDISH]

not sure of the time........probably now because they are mateing.........soon they will leave the dens............

[RUNNER]

not sure of the time........probably now because they are mateing.........soon they will leave the dens............

The snakes peak time is usually early to middle of may, but due to the nice spring that we have had, they are almost a month ahead of schedule. I actually had a conversation about this, last week with a DNR guy from teulon, thats what he said anyway. If you never seen it its a must see.

[NachoMan]

Mailman...you mean this one ?????
why would you post a pic of Hotwheels quad in his garage...and I see he finally put his pipe on.........and claim this is yours? who you tring to kid?.. :tsk: :tsk: :tsk:

[barkerlakebob]

This is what comes home with two machines......Based on the defoliation factor, I may change my nick name to Agent Orange.....!!


:burnout:

blb

[mailman]

Maybe Bubbles WANTS you to think that's HW's bike.....are you SURE that's his?.........

[03griz]

Sorry I was a no show, I ripped two cv boots on saturday morning chasing cattle, apparently rubber and twine don't mix. So that is going to cast me 140 bucks for two cv boots, more then the cattle are worth with the BSE crap. It's too bad since I was only about 15 minutes away from chatfield. Has anyone tried putting those kevlar covers over there CV boots? Oh bubbles, your missus is not going to be happy with all the oil dripping under that polaris. You had better get some zorball. Also, you do you keep your garage so clean? Or is it not your garage?

[Bubbles]

This is how it is done.." Trackshare Style "...

[Bubbles]

Cool :friday:

[Bubbles]

Way Cool :friday:

[HotWheels]

Woa dude...nice pics !!
But seriously I had no idea i was this DEEP!!
not bad for a snorkleless poo...
2nd set of pics....5th picture ...thats me!!!

[yamaha dg]

Great Pics BWG

[Bubbles]

This was my first ever spring derby.... I have never ever seen so many quad in my life. There were so many there that were done up, zilla's, outlaws, mudbugs, mudlite's. 589's. etc, snorkled, mod's, and some mean water. Good to see some old country faces, The regulars, and even some other Trackshare members that most of us have never meet or rode with before... And Imust say with talking to a few people there, they heard of and LOVE "Trackshare"...so spread the word...And Yes the 800 Poo's got dirty and preformed very well...The new Chainsaw is amazing ( Hotwheels), and that Brute, Has power, But did not match up to the "Mighty Grizz" in that water hole...I must of been lucky, but the crowded loved the show... But my rad is plugged solid, spent 1 hr quickly to get some of it out, but will spend hours tearing it down to clean it.. All in all, great day and a great ride....Maybe next yr, they will have more miles and alot more mud... 2 thumbs up...Way Up :humbs: ...

[camoman]

Great pics Bubbles!! thanks for taken them :humbs:

Great ride ... Big Brute and Bubbles pretty much summed it up! Great to ride with you all it was a BLAST!

[Bubbles]

Thanks Boys, Good riding with yah.. all..:friday: :friday: :friday: :friday: :friday: :friday:

Bubbles :friday:

[Bubbles]

they are just past the town of Narcissis..........on the right hand side if your going.......on #17........which is the highway that goes west through Tuelon......then it curves to go north.......about 20 mins past tuelon.....


Don't forget the curve north through Inwood, or you may end up on some gravel road, going the wrong way, in a Trackshare truck, With 2 800 's...... :1poke: Probally had too much Cake :friday: :friday:

Bubbles 'HAMMERED'

[Ramco]

wow ausume pics !! Thanks for sharing them !! Looks like i missed a good one !

[Bubbles]

Great Pics BWG

Long time no see, hear or ride... Whaasssp ... We gotta ride....take the dust and cob webs off that Grizz... Hammer Down

Bubbles 'The Cake"

[optima23]

Hey guys.... I want to do a run like this soon..... cant wait.....

[QUADNUT]

It was a pretty good run and a very good turnout. I also did the carberry run yesterday. BIG disappointment. There was a bunch of us that did both derbies and we will not be going back there for a derby unless it is downpouring the morning of the derby and they change the trail to include more mud. the only excitement was thrashing through the first little and busting up a poo 800. broke his axle, which came out and busted the rim, so he had to drive the next 30 miles on his rim, with his 29.5 outlaw on his back rack. that was the most fun. I played in a little water hole and showed off the snorkle abilities of my vinson, but that was about it. The 800 poo with the 3 tires and 3wheel drive made his way through wet course.

Bubbles, i talked to you for a bit before the derby but didn't see you at all along the trail, course i spent some time fixing a spark plug boot and then draining a guys wet belt. I hope you plan on coming to Broadvalley this sunday, should be good also. Now i have to start cleaning the bike after 2 derbies!