Hello from snowy Alberta.

Hi Dave. Yeah, this weather has been nuts. Hard to believe really. Ive got one hour on my 390 - looking forward to getting out riding one of these months!

There was some really good deals on 09 570s. I was tempted myself, but wanted the 390 for our really tight woods and mountain riding.

I'm in Calgary. Where are you?

Looks like we are getting a good following of local Alberta riders on here. I am from Calgary as well, and a member of RMDRA too.

Looking forward to this snow going away and trying out the FE570 on the trails!

BBB.

Yeah Dave, if you have survived this miserable winter, you're set. This has been one of the worst I've ever known, and I've lived here a long time. (I also used to live beachfront in Los Angeles at one point, and I'm missing that at the moment).

I'm just north of you on the south end of Calgary, right at the turnoff to the 22x. With this location, Mclean Creek is the easiest access for riding. It's going to take a long time for the trails to dry out after this winter, but we'll get there eventually.

Waiparous, west of Cochrane, offers great riding as well. It's a bit further to go obviously, but I like it out there.

I am also an RMDRA member. I just joined this year. I've been racing and riding sportbikes and sport-tourers for 25 years - the Husaberg is my first dirt bike. I did a couple of years on a WR250R dualsport before buying this thing. I have a lot to learn off road, but I'm getting a bit better. Looking ahead to doing a couple of races this summer to accelerate my learning curve.

RMDRA has what is called their "Guided Rides". They happen every wednesday evening at Maclean Creek. This is a great opportunity to meet like minded and skilled riders for a great ride led and swept by expereienced guys who know the area. Can't wait!