The Kawartha Kraken
June 26, 2021
The first annual Kawartha Kraken is upon us! Join us for the KORMA members-only event that will take you in a single day through 100km+ of some of the toughest terrain Ontario has to offer. This ride is not for novice riders. At a minimum, it will require intermediate to advanced skills, along with mental and physical toughness. Conquering the Kraken is a feat soon to be revered among the off-road community. Like the legendary sea monster itself, the Kraken is a monstrous, unpredictable, and wet ride that will challenge even the most hardened of off-road sailors. The rides will be arrowed and led by group leaders familiar with the route. GPS tracks of the ride will not be provided as much of the route crosses private property; however, it is encouraged to bring GPS in the event of losing the group.
RIDER CLASSES:
The “Drake Passage” (Advanced/Expert). This ride and class is meant for highly experienced riders who are capable of confidently navigating extremely difficult terrain under wet and cold conditions. Completing this ride will require physical fitness, mental, and physical toughness. Riders will be required to execute “hard enduro” skills which include steep and precarious hill climbs, deep mud or water, drop-offs and step-ups, navigating low-traction obstacles and trails, and advanced bike control. The total kilometres of this ride will exceed 100 km in a single day with a gas stop and lunch along the way. The ride will culminate with a final ascent up the legendary “Greens Mountain”. This ride is not suitable for dual-sport motorcycles and designed for purpose built off-road machines capable of travelling 75km+ without need for fuel. Gummy tires equipped with mousses or low psi Tubliss systems are recommended.
The “Black Sea” (Intermediate/Advanced). While not as challenging as the “Drake Passage” ride, this ride is still difficult and intended for intermediate to advanced riders. In a single day of riding, riders will be expected to travel over 80km with a gas stop along the way. Like the “Drake Passage” ride, this ride will require physical fitness, mental, and physical toughness. Riders will be required to navigate moderate to significant hill climbs, obstacles, deep mud, and slippery conditions. This ride is not suitable for dual-sport motorcycles and designed for purpose built off-road machines capable of travelling 75 km+ without need for fuel. The ride will be arrowed and led by group leaders familiar with the route.
sean@korma.ca
705-328-4482
