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
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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
Route sheets The Tools of Dual Sporting By John Bunker Much like Enduro riders, Dual Sport riders use route sheets to help them navigate the days’ course, but if you are new to off road riding or dual sports I’ll … Continue reading
Gary P, active GLDS Member, works to put up new Parking Lot signs for the Geels Trail. While outside of our ORV Trail Maintenance Grant through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, we do strive to do … Continue reading