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MotocrossQuébec.ca 2stroke Fest

By JohnNicholas • on July 9, 2010

It is under perfect skies that took place the first annual MotocrossQuébec.ca 2stroke Fest. About 40 2 stroke motocross fans from across the province of Quebec, Canada got together last week end on the picturesque circuit of St-Marcel de l’Islet. We were there to cover the event and report to those who could not be there.

The most anxious arrived early Friday afternoon. A cozy village built up around a central fire place. As usual with MotocrossQuebec.ca’s Ride Days, the party and no-pressure atmosphere brought smiles on the lips of everybody involved, regardless of their skill level on the track.

The day started early Saturday morning, everyone being so eager to hear the humming of two stroke engines and to smell the burning premix on a pristine track. Even though some less experienced girls opted to start the day riding around on the grass, they rapidly joined the other riders on the main track. Talking about the girls, they truly represented! in fact, there were almost as many girls as there were guys. Fortunately, they all had different riding gear, so there was no fighting in the only mud hole of the track. A team race was organized mid-day. Despite some hesitation from the beginner riders, the friendly atmosphere made this race really appreciated by all, and will probably become a classic in future Ride Days!

Under the light rain ordered by us specifically to gently water the track for Sunday, the party continued around Chef Isabike’s delicious ribs. The succulent pieces of meat pleased everyone including Gus, MotocrossQuebec.ca’s official mascott. It then kept going all night to the sound of coyotes crying in the distance, probably because they were so happy to see two ponytails arriving. Those guys definitely know how to party, and without them a Ride Day is not a Ride Day. But why did they came so late? To surprise us! Bill and Sly had been secretly working on a CR500AF in the last few months, and they finished it just in time to break it in at the 2stroke Fest. The craftmanship is excellent on the beast. Make sure to check out our website soon for more details.

Everybody took out their silky smooth riding style for Sunday, as two professional photographers came directly from Paris to witness the event. Their work will be available for everyone to see soon.

Some honorable mentions for the week-end: 17-year-old Émilie who drove across the Province all by herself in her beat up truck to come and ride her YZ125 with us. The two ponytails who finished their project just in time to show it to the world. Don’t forget Nick who doesn’t even ride and drove over 4 hours just to hear the smokers scream! And what about Dave who bought a brand new YZ250 especially for the occasion?

We’d like to conclude by thanking everyone who brought something to the table to make this event a success: Hipertech lubricants and TwoStrokeMotocross.com for their prizes. Jay and Isabelle for their hospitality and for the event poster. Francis Fontaine and his partner for their photography work. René Thibault and Mick Blanchet for their incredible track and facility. Finally, thanks to all of those who made the trip for this memorable event!

See you at the next Ride Day!

- l’équipe Factory MotocrossQuébec.ca

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Comments

By motoman465 on July 11th, 2010 at 2:04 am

Looks like it was a pretty healthy turn-out!!! It is great to see so many people supporting two strokes, eh? Sorry, just had to throw that in there…LOL!!! Braaaapppp!!!

By supertrucker on July 11th, 2010 at 12:59 pm

Looks like a fun event,my favorite picture is that #46 on the cr125,great style and very cool bus in the backround.The other 125,s pics are great too,can,t forget the super cool 500. A good story too about the determined riders like Emille and a photographer from Paris, dang. I worked on the world,s strongest horizontal drill rig, thru the 90,s. In 1995 we drilled under the Ottawa river,we had a blast there,we hired some local guys.Everyone got along like best friends,the night life was great too.I used to drive a semi tanker filled with chocolate and would deliver to Quebec,and Ontario. I bought tapes to learn French,sometimes I would be in your country for 5 days at a time,good memories.

By 2STROKEREVOLUTION on July 13th, 2010 at 12:18 am

Does anybody have any suggestions for a place to get my 2002 KTM 380EXC replated? I just bought it from a person who seized it.

By yz125rider157 on July 13th, 2010 at 10:00 am

I would take send it to millenium technologies. I sent my 04 yz125 cylinder their and the fixed it up really good. I have never heard anythong bad about them, they do an awesome job.