Southwood 13 status???

[beverage]

I have the day off tomorrow. Anyone been up on Southwood lately? How's it lookin'?

[d00dz]

excellent. only a few corners have gravel plus one corner cut up with gravel on it. Other then that, no hidden surprises on straights or anywhere in the barrens.

[shanekingsley]

+1
and the fall colurs are looking nice through it... Have fun.

[Spizzak]

whats southwood 13?

[beverage]

whats southwood 13?

Doh. Southwood Rd. Thought I saw a Hwy 13 sign on it when looking on maps.google, but when I zoom in the 13 is actually on a side road right by Southwood.

[Spizzak]

In gravenhurst?

[shanekingsley]

It is a road that runs between Hwy 11 and the 169. The exit off Hwy 11 is south of Gravenhurst. Up there, in Muskoka County, many of the roads are listed as Muskoka Rd XXX, so Southwood Road is also called Muskoka Rd 13. I think.

It is one of the more technical roads that is closer to the GTA and it's about 30km long. If you go, be careful of the railroad tracks (3) as they are rough. Good fun and the gateway to many of the better roads in the Muskokas.

[d00dz]

It is a road that runs between Hwy 11 and the 169. The exit off Hwy 11 is south of Gravenhurst. Up there, in Muskoka County, many of the roads are listed as Muskoka Rd XXX, so Southwood Road is also called Muskoka Rd 13. I think.

It is one of the more technical roads that is closer to the GTA and it's about 30km long. If you go, be careful of the railroad tracks (3) as they are rough. Good fun and the gateway to many of the better roads in the Muskokas.

You have to jump over them. duh

[Fiery254]

yesterday. Apart from the odd patch near junctions (intersections) it looked pretty clean and smooth. Leaves were dry as well so no slippy slip slip.

[beverage]

Definitely a nice ride today. Very little traffic to contend with. The scenery up north is still pretty decent but the leaves are going to be gone soon.

First time on Southwood Rd. (as mentioned, Muskoka C.R. 13). It was more entertaining than the 507, but I had to take it easy since I wasn't familiar with the road, plus I wanted to actually take in the scenery. Even still, the limitations of the stock SV suspension quickly became apparent. It's certainly not a smooth road! A few gravel patches, but nothing that would take you by surprise if you're keeping your head up and not riding at 10/10ths. Also a few leaves on the road, but not enough to worry about.

[Jayv]

yesterday. Apart from the odd patch near junctions (intersections) it looked pretty clean and smooth. Leaves were dry as well so no slippy slip slip.

I thought you hated this road!!

[Fiery254]

I thought you hated this road!!

I was actually there to do some 'research' before a pending 'meeting' I have in Bracebridge coming up. And to look in the bushes for one of my rearview mirrors!

[shanekingsley]

Was there on Nov.8 and it was in fine form. No wet leaves on the road surface and just the usual suspects of the railroad tracks, bumps in the corners and the odd bit of sand or gravel here and there.

[08CBR1000]

Was there on Nov.8 and it was in fine form. No wet leaves on the road surface and just the usual suspects of the railroad tracks, bumps in the corners and the odd bit of sand or gravel here and there.

Still good enough to do 100+ right Shane...LOL

Take care Bud

[shanekingsley]

lol
you kept up and you don't even have dual sport tires!

[08CBR1000]

lol
you kept up and you don't even have dual sport tires!

It was a blast!
I'm now done for the season but we will do it again in 2010!
Oh ya, since I have more than 13k on my tires I will make sure to
have new rubber on!