Dirt Ride Sunday 14 Mar?

Waldo · 03-10-2010, 07:27 PM

Anyone want to ride some dirt this sunday? I'm open for any location. I would prefer a before noon start time.

stubby · 03-10-2010, 07:35 PM

Where were you thinking?

Waldo · 03-10-2010, 09:04 PM

Does not really matter. Still not confident with the different locations.

loopy · 03-10-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldo

Does not really matter. Still not confident with the different locations.

like ??

LckyTylr · 03-10-2010, 11:39 PM

I'll be ready at dawn, the earlier the better for me. just tell me where.

Waldo · 03-11-2010, 01:20 AM

We will need someone who and lead this bunch were ever we go. I can barly make it from my house to work.

Chris what about that ride to Silver City?

loopy · 03-11-2010, 07:03 AM

you would pull that card lol sure !!

MissKaos · 03-11-2010, 07:08 AM

pick me pick me!

ChrisXAppleSauce · 03-11-2010, 08:56 AM

I'd love to go!!! AHHH I want to ride on dirt in Silver City (love that place) Is it closed? Snow? Anyone been up there yet? We can get the kids on their dirt bikes, borrow a couple 4 wheelers and head up - it will make Lynn itch for another dirt bike again!

Liteone · 03-11-2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

I'd love to go!!! AHHH I want to ride on dirt in Silver City (love that place) Is it closed? Snow? Anyone been up there yet? We can get the kids on their dirt bikes, borrow a couple 4 wheelers and head up - it will make Lynn itch for another dirt bike again!

There's pretty much Zero chance to get to Silver City on wheels for probally another month.

Waldo · 03-11-2010, 11:07 AM

FINE burst my bubble. So where then?

stubby · 03-11-2010, 12:04 PM

PV still has a lot of lakes, and the 4x4s really screwed that place up.

Jhed went to big willow last weekend, so maybe he can give an update on how it is.

Hemmingway is still in good shape, however they have the bobcat on the main trails, some parts good other parts not so much.

Blacks Creek - still not ready unless you like the snow/ice mixture when climbing.

IDAHOBALLER · 03-11-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

PV still has a lot of lakes, and the 4x4s really screwed that place up.

Jhed went to big willow last weekend, so maybe he can give an update on how it is.

Hemmingway is still in good shape, however they have the bobcat on the main trails, some parts good other parts not so much.

Blacks Creek - still not ready unless you like the snow/ice mixture when climbing.

I would like to kick the guy square in the nuts who is running the little dozer around in the owyhees ruining and closing all of the fun trails!

F**K all the damn tree huggers, and there vegitation restoration plans!!! It is the desert after all, such beautiful sage brush covered terrain. lol

Big willow might be pretty muddy this weekend if we get rain tonight or tomorrow. I would say the only safe bet would be the owyhees still. Blacks creek (the danskins) would be very difficult right now I bet.

I have been thinking about hitting track practice at PVR one day this weekend but not sure. We skipped the race last weekend to go camping and ride some dune sand instead of desert whoopty-doo's! It was worth it.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 03-11-2010, 12:33 PM

You guys should listen to IDAHOBALLER here... PVR for track riding! WOOT!

stubby · 03-11-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IDAHOBALLER

I would like to kick the guy square in the nuts who is running the little dozer around in the owyhees ruining and closing all of the fun trails!

F**K all the damn tree huggers, and there vegitation restoration plans!!! It is the desert after all, such beautiful sage brush covered terrain. lol

Big willow might be pretty muddy this weekend if we get rain tonight or tomorrow. I would say the only safe bet would be the owyhees still. Blacks creek (the danskins) would be very difficult right now I bet.

I have been thinking about hitting track practice at PVR one day this weekend but not sure. We skipped the race last weekend to go camping and ride some dune sand instead of desert whoopty-doo's! It was worth it.

If you hit up PVR on Saturday let me know, I still need to make it to that track.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 03-11-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

If you hit up PVR on Saturday let me know, I still need to make it to that track.

Then let me know cause I'll come watch you guys.

LckyTylr · 03-11-2010, 02:51 PM

what all must be done to my bike to get on the track?

how much will it cost me?

am I going to die if I do it?

mxroostin · 03-11-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LckyTylr

what all must be done to my bike to get on the track?

how much will it cost me?

am I going to die if I do it?

You dont need anything other than a ride that can make it around the track until you get arm pump..

PVR is open 11-4. last time I was out it was $15 for practice ( 3 years ago )
http://www.pleasantvalleyraceway.com/

like anyother racing stay on your line and you will be fine...Ride for your comfort, and enjoy...

stubby · 03-11-2010, 03:05 PM

Nothing to the bike like Lynn said, but according to the website its $20 for practice.

LckyTylr · 03-11-2010, 03:43 PM

not open til 11......I'm out. I want to be riding by 9 or so. Darn.

does anyone want to go ride earlier than 11 with me?

stubby · 03-11-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

Then let me know cause I'll come watch you guys.

Sweet, a video guy

If you keep the camera on me, I should be able to entertain with my many random dismounts from the bike

IDAHOBALLER · 03-11-2010, 04:35 PM

yup, like others mentioned the price for practice is $20, and the only things that they require are the typical protective gear.

And yes the weekend practice starts at 11:00AM, but I can guarantee that anyone who has not been on the track before that you do not need 4 hours or whatever to ride. I seriously doubt that you will still want to ride after like 2 hours max. A 2 hour practice session at the track is easily the same amount of a workout as say riding the desert for 4 or 5 hours is! I ride alot and I will be the first to admit that after like maybe 30 laps I am totally beat and ready to go home and sleep. lol

And will you die? I doubt it if you are smart about things. There will be other people on the track with you who are faster than you and clearing all of the jumps, so if you are not going to clear the jump then stay WAY far out on the edge of the jump so that the faster people dont hit you when they fly by you. IMO the only thing that you really need to worry about is keeping a safe space cushon from the other riders on and around the jumps. Getting landed on would really suck. The other part of the will I die equation is going to be completely up to your willingness to push your limits and your riding abilities.

PVR is a way fun track for beginners IMO since the jumps are not too big so the speeds are not too fast, and the track stays in pretty good shape. The corners get rutted out but the jump faces and landings stay nice and rut free!

LckyTylr · 03-11-2010, 07:18 PM

I didn't expect to last more than 30 minutes on the track before being worn down, but starting at 11 means that no matter what, it's still going to be a 2 hour event with getting out there, getting ready to go, getting courage to get on the track, getting worn out won't take long, but then packing up and going back home. I have things that I need to do, one of them going to Mt home. I understand that if I go ride somewhere other than the track, I will still not be headed to Mtn home until about the same time, but at least I won't be spending $20 for less riding. I don't know, maybe I'll go out there. I'm a bit of a pu$$ when it comes to jumps, so I don't know if I should be out there even.

IDAHOBALLER · 03-11-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LckyTylr

I didn't expect to last more than 30 minutes on the track before being worn down, but starting at 11 means that no matter what, it's still going to be a 2 hour event with getting out there, getting ready to go, getting courage to get on the track, getting worn out won't take long, but then packing up and going back home. I have things that I need to do, one of them going to Mt home. I understand that if I go ride somewhere other than the track, I will still not be headed to Mtn home until about the same time, but at least I won't be spending $20 for less riding. I don't know, maybe I'll go out there. I'm a bit of a pu$$ when it comes to jumps, so I don't know if I should be out there even.

They actually have 2 tracks out there that you can ride. They have the main sx track and they also have another one that has much less intense jumps that they occasionally let the quads run on. I dont know where you live but the track is only like 15mins max from my house and I live in meridian, and the track is kindof on the way to mtn home anyways.

But hey if your not wanting to ride there then thats cool, I was just throwing the idea out there to see if anyone would be interested. I do think you would really enjoy it even if you were not hitting all of the jumps however. I guarantee that you will learn alot about both yourself and your bike in no time out there.

Everybody on a bike will be welcomed with open arms out there no matter how good you are at riding. Everybody out there was just starting out with the mx stuff too (including myself) at some point as well, so dont let the lack of track experience deter you. Its not a race so people wont be taking each other out and such. It is a bit intimidating for sure, I still get nervous every time I go out there, but I always leave the track after riding with a huge grin on my face and the desire to go back again asap. I also leave the track everytime with a newfound level of respect for the pro's who do that crap for a living as well as whole new level of respect for the capabilities of my bike. It doesnt surprise me too often out riding, but when I get it on to the track it always shows me just how crazy capable the thing really is.

stubby · 03-11-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LckyTylr

I didn't expect to last more than 30 minutes on the track before being worn down, but starting at 11 means that no matter what, it's still going to be a 2 hour event with getting out there, getting ready to go, getting courage to get on the track, getting worn out won't take long, but then packing up and going back home. I have things that I need to do, one of them going to Mt home. I understand that if I go ride somewhere other than the track, I will still not be headed to Mtn home until about the same time, but at least I won't be spending $20 for less riding. I don't know, maybe I'll go out there. I'm a bit of a pu$$ when it comes to jumps, so I don't know if I should be out there even.

Understandable, but I look at it like I can spend $20 in gas driving to someplace like Hemmingway or Big Willow or I can spend $20 at the track.

micko24 · 03-12-2010, 12:27 AM

big willow was awesome last week, plenty of places to explore.good for all skill level imo, we had so much fun. 15of us, mostly from mototech,it was good ride. went there again yesterday and it was pretty good. not a one camper with two bikes and two riders, means we had the whole place for us...id go again, but my forks went out... so me out for till next week.

LckyTylr · 03-13-2010, 10:02 AM

this is probably not happening now I would assume.......with all the snow? I don't know, will they be able to get the track ready by tomorrow?

Waldo · 03-13-2010, 03:53 PM

Give them a call

LckyTylr · 03-13-2010, 06:23 PM

call who?

Waldo · 03-13-2010, 09:16 PM

Call the track

Mikey · 03-13-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LckyTylr

call who?

Couldn't resist

Bungeeguy · 03-15-2010, 08:27 AM

FYI, I rode Big willow yesterday and it was really good!!!!

IDAHOBALLER · 03-15-2010, 01:17 PM

I ended up waking up at about noon so I ended up riding pickle butte for a couple hours with a couple friends instead of going to the track.

I bet big willow was way nice. I might have to make it out there sometime this week.

03-10-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	Dirt Ride Sunday 14 Mar? Anyone want to ride some dirt this sunday? I'm open for any location. I would prefer a before noon start time.

03-12-2010, 12:27 AM	#26
micko24 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007 From: boise Posts: 1,620	big willow was awesome last week, plenty of places to explore.good for all skill level imo, we had so much fun. 15of us, mostly from mototech,it was good ride. went there again yesterday and it was pretty good. not a one camper with two bikes and two riders, means we had the whole place for us...id go again, but my forks went out... so me out for till next week. Last edited by micko24; 03-12-2010 at 12:30 AM.

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03-10-2010, 07:35 PM	#2
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Where were you thinking?

03-10-2010, 09:04 PM	#3
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	Does not really matter. Still not confident with the different locations.

03-10-2010, 11:39 PM	#5
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	I'll be ready at dawn, the earlier the better for me. just tell me where.

03-11-2010, 01:20 AM	#6
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	We will need someone who and lead this bunch were ever we go. I can barly make it from my house to work. Chris what about that ride to Silver City?

03-11-2010, 07:03 AM	#7
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	you would pull that card lol sure !!

03-11-2010, 07:08 AM	#8
MissKaos Joined: Sep 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,944 I Ride: Two-Wheeled Orgaaaaaaaasm	pick me pick me!

03-11-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
ChrisXAppleSauce Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise, ID Posts: 476 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R6	I'd love to go!!! AHHH I want to ride on dirt in Silver City (love that place) Is it closed? Snow? Anyone been up there yet? We can get the kids on their dirt bikes, borrow a couple 4 wheelers and head up - it will make Lynn itch for another dirt bike again!

03-11-2010, 11:07 AM	#11
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	FINE burst my bubble. So where then?

03-11-2010, 12:04 PM	#12
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	PV still has a lot of lakes, and the 4x4s really screwed that place up. Jhed went to big willow last weekend, so maybe he can give an update on how it is. Hemmingway is still in good shape, however they have the bobcat on the main trails, some parts good other parts not so much. Blacks Creek - still not ready unless you like the snow/ice mixture when climbing.

03-11-2010, 12:33 PM	#14
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,023 I Ride: R6	You guys should listen to IDAHOBALLER here... PVR for track riding! WOOT!

03-11-2010, 02:51 PM	#17
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	what all must be done to my bike to get on the track? how much will it cost me? am I going to die if I do it?

03-11-2010, 03:05 PM	#19
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Nothing to the bike like Lynn said, but according to the website its $20 for practice.

03-11-2010, 03:43 PM	#20
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	not open til 11......I'm out. I want to be riding by 9 or so. Darn. does anyone want to go ride earlier than 11 with me?

03-11-2010, 04:35 PM	#22
IDAHOBALLER Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Merville, ID Posts: 827 I Ride: As often as possible!	yup, like others mentioned the price for practice is $20, and the only things that they require are the typical protective gear. And yes the weekend practice starts at 11:00AM, but I can guarantee that anyone who has not been on the track before that you do not need 4 hours or whatever to ride. I seriously doubt that you will still want to ride after like 2 hours max. A 2 hour practice session at the track is easily the same amount of a workout as say riding the desert for 4 or 5 hours is! I ride alot and I will be the first to admit that after like maybe 30 laps I am totally beat and ready to go home and sleep. lol And will you die? I doubt it if you are smart about things. There will be other people on the track with you who are faster than you and clearing all of the jumps, so if you are not going to clear the jump then stay WAY far out on the edge of the jump so that the faster people dont hit you when they fly by you. IMO the only thing that you really need to worry about is keeping a safe space cushon from the other riders on and around the jumps. Getting landed on would really suck. The other part of the will I die equation is going to be completely up to your willingness to push your limits and your riding abilities. PVR is a way fun track for beginners IMO since the jumps are not too big so the speeds are not too fast, and the track stays in pretty good shape. The corners get rutted out but the jump faces and landings stay nice and rut free!

03-11-2010, 07:18 PM	#23
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	I didn't expect to last more than 30 minutes on the track before being worn down, but starting at 11 means that no matter what, it's still going to be a 2 hour event with getting out there, getting ready to go, getting courage to get on the track, getting worn out won't take long, but then packing up and going back home. I have things that I need to do, one of them going to Mt home. I understand that if I go ride somewhere other than the track, I will still not be headed to Mtn home until about the same time, but at least I won't be spending $20 for less riding. I don't know, maybe I'll go out there. I'm a bit of a pu$$ when it comes to jumps, so I don't know if I should be out there even.

03-13-2010, 10:02 AM	#27
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	this is probably not happening now I would assume.......with all the snow? I don't know, will they be able to get the track ready by tomorrow?

03-13-2010, 03:53 PM	#28
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	Give them a call

03-13-2010, 06:23 PM	#29
LckyTylr Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise Posts: 910	call who?

03-13-2010, 09:16 PM	#30
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 1,823 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	Call the track

03-15-2010, 08:27 AM	#32
Bungeeguy Senior Member Joined: Aug 2006 From: Boise Posts: 628	FYI, I rode Big willow yesterday and it was really good!!!!

03-15-2010, 01:17 PM	#33
IDAHOBALLER Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Merville, ID Posts: 827 I Ride: As often as possible!	I ended up waking up at about noon so I ended up riding pickle butte for a couple hours with a couple friends instead of going to the track. I bet big willow was way nice. I might have to make it out there sometime this week.