Official Denver Area Riding Thread

[jsears1864]

Are you talking mx?

I bet clogs is in too....

almond joy has nuts... mounds don't.

im in.

[TommyTheKid]

I am not sure what feeling a frog up has to do with riding dirt, but I am sorta new to this thing. I want to ride dirt, is Rampart still open? Wednesday ride? I put the knobbies back on Sunday (cause the sun was shining in the south side of the quonset (sp?), and I could work without insulated gloves on). We then went on a nice little 20-ish mile ride, wearing insulated coveralls.

[superbjorno]

I'm always feeliing froggy. No mow elevator jumps though

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

I don't know if the gate to RR road is closed but I bet its gettin close.

Are you anti-motocross Tommy?

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

Berthoud or IMI

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

Any more elevators and your going to be endorsing jock straps/cups, bar pads and ankle braces

[50th R1]

Berthoud or IMI

The Berth !

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

Oh man....berthoud not birthoud....that makes me queazy ha ha

[projected]

You're welcome to ride my 2006 KX250F. I'm also thinking of selling it so if you really like it we can talk!

Although...It's been nice having 2 SM bikes in the garage, but maintaining two race bikes really puts a dent on the wallet.

I also gotta agree that making the transition to SM for a dirt rider is easier...I came from a road race background and totally suck in the dirt...

Thanks for the offer, I will definitely take you up on it. Name the time and place and I should be able to be there.

[projected]

Normally yes, IV got an 08 CRF450 that's been pased around like most of the girls I dated in high school.... But I sold my 17s last week to get a credit card balance down....ill have new wheels in the spring...

Well at least you still have a bike, besides dirt isn't THAT bad . Thanks again for the info.

I have an 08 husqvarna SM610 for sale, but I might be interested in the DR-Z. PM if you want to talk about working something out.

What class does your 610 run in?

Keep the DRZ. Ktm wheels fit if you can find a set with the 20mm front axle, and they are very common to find used for good prices.

DRZ can run in the sportsman class which is by far one of the most fun classes to race in. If you get hooked you can always get something different down the road.

I'm going to hold off until I can get a ride on a bike setup for SM, then I'll decide what I'm doing. Thanks.

[TommyTheKid]

When? I think I prefer the track at Berthoud (uh, Valley Dirt Riders?), but I am soo darn slow that I am dangerous to myself and others.

Tommy

I don't know if the gate to RR road is closed but I bet its gettin close.

Are you anti-motocross Tommy?

[vitesse304]

Friday afternoon at IMI if the track is clear of snow. be there or be square.


I'll let you know as we get closer to the weekend if that will work!

Thanks for the offer, I will definitely take you up on it. Name the time and place and I should be able to be there.

[projected]

Friday afternoon at IMI if the track is clear of snow. be there or be square.


I'll let you know as we get closer to the weekend if that will work!

Awesome! PM sent.

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

I'm going to assume that unless you want a mud ride, this weekend is out unless the snow stops NOW

Rain check on berthoud?

Actually.....what's it looking like up there? Were getting the wet heavy stuff around here D-town

[epicmotosports]

Lot's of snow up here. Don't think the track will be much more than a mud pit this weekend.

[rhymes_with_Ian]

I say put on the sand paddle and go for it!!! It was only about 18" when I just shoveled it a minute ago.

I have some old skis you can put one on the front to go with the sand paddle rear. What could be better?

[redhotz28]

What class does your 610 run in?

The 610 could run in sportsman, anything the DR-Z could. I haven't raced it, but I do track days every now and then. If you are interested we could meet up somewhere if the weather cooperates.

[blink]

IMI has plowed the asphalt and will be open this weekend. No dirt section unless you like mud.

[50th R1]

Sunday is looking good. Bjorn and I will be out turning some laps.

[motobum]

Sunday is looking good. Bjorn and I will be out turning some laps.

yep me too!

[TommyTheKid]

Out here in eastern CO, there is NO snow, of course there is no asphalt either. The problem is, we were shipping cattle, hauling bales, preg-checking, etc. I rode around for like 20 minutes before sunset, but got mah butt chewed for scaring the calves. BAH they need to get used to crazy dirt bikers anyhow. Tomorrow I have to go on a little 12 mile trail ride to the creek bottom to change some settings on the timeclock for the water pump. I am sure I will have to make some tracks in the creek, maybe attempt the bank a couple times. Then another 15 er so miles down to another pasture to pump a tank out that has an air-lock. The pump will lumber down on the pickup, I will catch up after the previous creek run. Some creek banks down west too, oh darn! Too bad no one else is around, hauling bales is fun! NOT!

[Thorny]

Out here in eastern CO, there is NO snow, of course there is no asphalt either. The problem is, we were shipping cattle, hauling bales, preg-checking, etc. I rode around for like 20 minutes before sunset, but got mah butt chewed for scaring the calves. BAH they need to get used to crazy dirt bikers anyhow. Tomorrow I have to go on a little 12 mile trail ride to the creek bottom to change some settings on the timeclock for the water pump. I am sure I will have to make some tracks in the creek, maybe attempt the bank a couple times. Then another 15 er so miles down to another pasture to pump a tank out that has an air-lock. The pump will lumber down on the pickup, I will catch up after the previous creek run. Some creek banks down west too, oh darn! Too bad no one else is around, hauling bales is fun! NOT!

Real Cowboy. Sometimes I think that's the life I want for me. Enough of this city shit. OR maybe it's just today. I do miss riding horses every day though.

Have fun out there Tommy.

[redhotz28]

Real Cowboy. Sometimes I think that's the life I want for me. Enough of this city shit. OR maybe it's just today. I do miss riding horses every day though.

Have fun out there Tommy.

Its not the riding horses you don't miss- its stickin your whole arm up the back end of a cow. Then getting crapped all over. Then losing your watch.

[Thorny]

Its not the riding horses you don't miss- its stickin your whole arm up the back end of a cow. Then getting crapped all over. Then losing your watch.

My brother in law worked on a cattle ranch for a few months and luck him, he got to pull the IUD's out of all the cows. How nasty is that? 500 Reach-ins and at least a dozen crap-ons! You're right, I don't miss that part, but the part where you're outside working with the animals every day, I miss that part.

[rhymes_with_Ian]

just confirmed. heading out there a.s.a.p. Remember the pavement has had an hour more than it seems to warm up (time change today durr)

[teamhypoxia]

I'll be out. Thinking around noonish

[matt b]

How about next weekend?
Lookin at the 10 day it looks good also, maybe the dirt will be dry by then? I have a long w/e, the wife wants to shop, no school for the kids fri, so i think a road trip is in order
Alex, stephenson,anyone?
Matt #120

[50th R1]

Come out. Today was awesome the dirt was to muddy to ride but it will be dry by Tuesday or Wednesday. I will defiantly be out next weekend.

[matt b]

Cool,hope to see you guys next weekend

[Supermoto272]

Hey Matt

If you stay till Sunday you should bring out the kids and the dirt wheels to Berthod Hare Scramble http://www.vdrmx.com/HareScramble2010.jpg
Its alot of fun and the kids have a blast the 50 track is alot like Dels TT track.

[06rubi]

How is the HS at vdr? Is it alot of mx or more off road? Is there a class for people that have little riding experince? Sorry for all the questions' but I would hate to get in over my head!
Kenney

[Thorny]

How is the HS at vdr? Is it alot of mx or more off road? Is there a class for people that have little riding experince? Sorry for all the questions' but I would hate to get in over my head!
Kenney

My first ever race was the Berthoud HS. It consists of about 3/4 mile of easy MX and 8 or so miles of groomed 10 foot wide trail. If you are concerned about your speed or jumping ability you can just ride it at your own pace and stay to the side of the track rather than in the middle of the racing line as you get used to the whole experience. There will be guys out there on everything from Dual Sport bikes to kids bikes to full on 450 MX's. It's a good time. But a LOOOONG race so pace yourself.

[burned]

dont foget the banquet is saturday night.

[Willionaire]

How is the HS at vdr? Is it alot of mx or more off road? Is there a class for people that have little riding experince? Sorry for all the questions' but I would hate to get in over my head!
Kenney

If you rode the HS last year the track is a bit shorter this year. Overall length is 6.5 miles. The trails consists of the MX track, intermediate MX, and the trail system. They do a staggered start for each class and all ability levels show up. You are definitely not over your head. My first dirtbike race was a HS last year and it was a blast.

It's a great way to get seat time and also an excellent way of telling your body you hate it as you will most likely be very sore for a few days.

[Scaryfast]

The trails consists of the MX track, intermediate MX, and the trail system.

When did Berthoud get trails?? The only tree on that property are the ones the nearby houses have planted!

The Berthoud HS's are way fun.....just go at your own pace and hold your line. I did the first one of the season on a 450 pound KTM 950 Super Enduro Dualsport. Expect to get a very good workout in!!

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

I need seat time this weekend. Anyone else care to join? I'd like to do mx. You name the track. Saturday or Sunday or both.....

I'm halfass thinking about running the scramble on Sunday but am leaning towords pussing out....

[vitesse304]

So I'm thinking that I'll be at IMI on saturday and the banquet after that!

Who's in?

FYI, must have supermoto wheels. Hopefully you didn't sell your wheels to pay off credit card debt. I don't think anybody here did that...

[j4star]

I'm also in for Sat at IMI then the banquet afterwards.

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

So I'm thinking that I'll be at IMI on saturday and the banquet after that!

Who's in?

FYI, must have supermoto wheels. Hopefully you didn't sell your wheels to pay off credit card debt. I don't think anybody here did that...

Maybe ill join you haters Saturday but ill be in dirt trim....

[superbjorno]

Lets do it. IMI dirt on Saturday. I might bring the slicks also.

[teamhypoxia]

I'll bring both sets of wheels for Saturday if Alan will change them out for me, and rebuild my forks, and lube the swingarm pivot, and.... I'll think of some other stuff

[SuperMotoFlunkie]

I'm gonna make it Sunday @ IMI!

Bj ill text ya

[j4star]

Ann and I will be on the SM track only.

[Supermoto272]

You boys should come out to VDR scramble on Sun. It starts at 11 and i thought you werent drinking flunkie

[rhymes_with_Ian]

Maybe ill join you haters Saturday but ill be in dirt trim....

I have a front tire you can borrow if you get a rear to run the "sportsman" set up for the winter.

[matt b]

I'll be there sat for some smooth tire action.
Did'nt make a race all year still gotta make my yearly apperance
See ya there

[motobum]

ill be out there tomarrow afternoon! imi that is

[jsears1864]

ill be out there tomarrow afternoon! imi that is

good.

ride the dirt section!

jk,

[trophywife626]

Can someone please help me find some information for riding at Thunder Valley in Lakewood? Hours? Membership/daily fees? Etc... Thanks!

[brennahm]

There's gonna be a big group out tomorrow, plus plenty of sportbikers to embarass.