The arrival of spring in Toronto is usually celebrated by a meal and/or cocktail on a newly re-opened patio.  Those activities were occurring throughout the city today as winter-weary Torontonians took advantage of the warm sunny weather.  For Ted and myself, the arrival of spring was marked by an off-road excursion.  We spent the afternoon on our motorcycles tearing through the muddy trails of a small island of undevelopped land within the GTA that we call the Pit. 

There were creeks to cross and hills to climb.  At one point there was a fallen tree lying across our path that Ted discovered (the hard way) exceeded the clearance of his motorcycle, causing him get high-centred. 

I had my own misadventures during one of the creek crossings.   I managed to get my rear wheel wedged against a submerged rock and dumped my bike in the middle of the stream.  It was my first drop on my DRZ 400, so we marked the occaision with a photo after I picked my bike up out of the water (above left).

The photo on the right shows Ted and his bike coated in mud, the result of him being too close behind me when I got stuck in a muddy hole.  Yes my rear wheel sprayed him quite effectively as it spun wildly during my attempt to get unstuck.  Ah, spring.  I am giddy with anticipation of the upcoming riding season.  (And drinks on patios).