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Nation Valley ATV Second Annual Rally
October 3, 2009

Thank you to all the participants who braved the elements, sponsors who donated the prizes and land owners who continually provide us with wonderful trails.

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The Prez tests his new Mud Pro... and almost immediately gets it stuck!
The Prez tests his new Mud Pro... and almost immediately gets it stuck!
The Nation Valley ATV volunteers arrive early and begin to set up.
Smiling faces and clean bikes.
One of these things is about to change... any guesses which one?
The driver meeting is complete and the first group is off.
Drivers are excited to get to the entrance of the trails.
This guy evidently found some mud early in the day.
Kenny stops trail side for a revitalizing facial mask.
This guy came prepared for water - look at the height of those snorkels!
"I know there's a trail around here somewhere..."
Waiting for the rest of the group to catch up.
Everyone seems happy with the trails so far.
At this point I'm sure no one was expecting this kind of mud up ahead.
There were some tight trails early on, but these guys seemed to be having a good time.
Kenny gives directions to the nearest mud hole.
Just before lunch the OPP were out to check up on us.
The girls with the prize tickets wait for the first riders to show up for lunch.
The Barkley's ATV Rally Lunch Special was a popular choice.
Lined up for lunch.
Some of these people still look far too clean.
The second group arrives for lunch.
The last group was not far behind.
The trail after lunch was slightly more muddy than the one before lunch.
This person either has a cammo bike or it's stuck in some really deep mud.
Not sure which...
Two wide around the corners...
there's bound to be a collision and some caution laps here soon!
More muddy ruts.
Team Bumble-Bee finally finds the mud too.
Doesn't that look fun?
Still going...
There were trails with no mud, but no one seemed to take any pictures.
Honest.
The mud was plenty soupy, but everyone made it through.
Looks like Bob decided to walk while Joy was driving.
Mud happens.
...and this is why you bring your friends.
Clearly not everyone gets stuck.
I bet you want to see more of that hole in the foreground.
One rider said he could see China at the bottom...
Poised for action...
Clearly not afraid to get dirty.
She looks happy to be muddy, but suspiciously clean compared to the next guy.
Slightly more muddy.
Yep. It's stuck alright...
Back on the trail.
Wardens know all the tricks to avoiding mud.
Wardens know all the tricks to avoiding mud.
Kenny must be looking for the next mud hole.
Some brave souls line up to try their luck in Piston Alley.
The first bikes get through with no problems. Are those stock tires?
The Prez tries next with less success.
Good thing his old Yamaha was nearby to pull the Mud Pro out.
Looks like everyone else made it through without incident...
Free swimming lessons mid-day.
Note that this was an optional trail - not part of the main loop.
On the count of three just roll it into the water and walk away...
...as clean as the day he bought it.
The entrance to our newest section of trail.
Kenny is still stuck in the mud...
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The same hole from another angle.
Yes, that guy is waist deep in mud...
Still WAY too clean. I would like to know how that happened...
Matt plays in the mud.
A sure sign that everyone is having fun.
Only one bike had to be rescued.
Cathy saves the day and loads up the broken down bike.
These guys clearly over estimate the structural abilities of our bridges...
Some of us returned cleaner than others.
Fire Fighters were on hand to wash the bikes for a small donation.
Elizabeth announces the winner of the 50/50 draw.
Half the winnings were donated back to the club. THANK YOU!
Bob won some nice new tires.
And finally, dinner is served!