The things you find on the trail when grading… Grading this fall had our machine snag a couple of whoppers and barely give the operator any notice. Usually a big snag will get your attention in a hurry. Below are … Continue reading →
We’ve had big plans for the Holder C 9.72H tractor we picked up a couple years ago. This 2002 vintage unit is less than 50 inches wide, allowing it to fit down the ORV Trails and with the 72 horse … Continue reading →
As part of our ORV Trail Improvement Grant, we keep the trails clear and passable. One aspect is brushing, which for the 50″ trails means keeping the branches trimmed back and fallen trees/limbs removed. The minimum specification is 50 inches … Continue reading →
GLDS has been an active trail grader on the Geels ORV Trail system since 2016. This is an 50″ ORV Trail. In Michigan, anything wider than 50″ is considered a Route, not a Trail, for the ORV Program. We run … Continue reading →
In 2023 GLDS has started grading ORV Routes. Specifically we’ve added the Atlanta and Indian River ORV Routes to our ORV Grant for grading during the 2023 season. Part of the reason for this is to help grow the ORV … Continue reading →
History of GLDS As history is defined by those who write it, this information is subject to change. On the 8th Day, God said “let there be Dual Sport” and there was and it was good. In the late 60s … Continue reading →
Falling while riding in sand is inevitable. With enough practice you too can become an accomplished soil sampler. Here’s one of our yahoo’s in action. He had reached a blocked off 2T and attempted a standard turn around. Unfortunately (or … Continue reading →
Falling while riding in sand is inevitable. With enough practice you too can become an accomplished soil sampler. Here’s a professional in action. Note the right side bar clip the tree to throw off his rythym followed by a quick … Continue reading →
Good things to know about our events. Length: Our events are usually a two day affair, almost always on a weekend. You can participate on one or both days, it’s your choice. Location: We stage from either private property, such as a … Continue reading →
Let’s make it real simple – Our riding, our places to ride, our events – they are all a privilege that is constantly under threat to be curtailed. We absolutely must strive to be as quiet, as polite, as low-impact … Continue reading →