Damn Yankees do Paragon, again. May 1st & 2nd

[CaptainObvious]

The operators are now the owners of the land.

Scooters pictures are still on the site...you have to go to the "motorbike" section to see them. They still have a few of my son Connor.

 

[scooter1130]

sorry for not replying sooner about the ownership changes...I had to wait until it was finalized before saying anything. Kyle has been general manager of Paragon since they opened and his wife Steph has been manager so many of you already know them.

This will give the precious owners more time to concentrate on the motocross end of the park which they will be opening soon. That should be opened by mid spring with professional tracks built by dirtworks.....but I will post more on that at a later date

I will also let everyone know what changes have been made before the May ride, and if we need to do anything differently. I also suggest printing a copy of the trail map from here .....trail map..... since it is a color map instead of the black and white maps at the park...and there are new trails that have been added since last year.(click at the top of the page for a printable map) Treejumper and I had fun on some of these new trails back in January. Paragons website is also going through some changes, and is not complet, but yes, som eof my pictures are still there but others are gone temporarily. click here for Paragons web site

 

[RM_guy]

Dan that map looks like the old one. I guess I'll wait to see where the new trails are.

I'll bring some printed color maps if anyone needs one.

 

[scooter1130]

The map does have some added trails. Also if anyone has pictures from Paragon, they lost all their pictures when they redid the site.....I will of course give them my pictures from Paragon, but if anyone has pictures they want to share, and possibly have on Paragons web site, you can sned them to [email protected]

 

[knobbiethrower]

Is it May YET!!!!! Got some more freaking snow last night...errrr :|

 

[JasonJ]

Map? What map? you mean there is a map of the place?
Ill send Steph a link to my site, it has plenty of Paragon pics.

 

[scooter1130]

ok heres the scoop on the training course at Paragon.....
At least one person from each group has to go through a 20 minute course which basically covers the trail markers and rules and regulations of the park. once you go through the course, they give you a card and you don't need to go through it again on future visits. I know most of us know the trail markers and the rules, but it is something they need to do. You don't need to be there at any special time, they will go through everything as needed, so maybe we can get as many people as possible to be there by 9:30 on Saturday, so they can do this before 10:00 when everone is ready to go out on the trails.

The trail conditions are great right now, so if anyonme wants to get a ride in before May, now is the time to go

 

[Treejumper]

Sounds good. I like the idea of all of us (atleast the regulars that hit Paragon more than once a year) to take the course first thing saturday. Makes it easier later in the year incase a certified rider doesnt make one of the rides.

I have some pics too if they need them. Just dont post my puddle picture. :)

 

[squeaky]

Woohoo! Is it time yet? Only 34 days!!!!

:yeehaw:

 

[Treejumper]

Are you just abit excited Squeaks? :)

 

[squeaky]

Nah...not in the least bit.

Now what would make you think that?

 

[Treejumper]

Maybe all the banana dancing your doing in your post. Either your excited or got in to PK home brew again.

 

[scooter1130]

I have some pics too if they need them. Just dont post my puddle picture. :)

Sorry Chucke, I already gave them all my pictures, your puddle jumping lessons included :joke:
If you want to send your pics for paragons web site, you can send the pics or a link to them to Stephanie at [email protected]

hope to see everyone in May...and I should have an update on teh mx tracks very soon...but they won't be open yet for teh may ride

 

[eugeneorange]

Hey guys, eugeneorange here.....Doesn't ring a bell?.....The Crazy Czech. (I'm sure you remember that one)
It's been a while, lucky I remembered my DRN password. Hope I can still remember how to ride that orange thing in my garage. Been quite busy - I moved from NY (Long Island) to NJ (Lawrence). Lot's of adjustments. Especially my commute to Manhattan :ugg: , it's a hike.
I see you started planning the May ride way back in December, and I'd love to join. I'll read the posts to see what's going on, who's going and what has changed at Paragon. I can't wait; my shoulder better be ready by then. I separated it about 5 weeks ago during my only ride since last fall, and it's taking
f o r e v e r to heal. :| stupid!
Anyway, hope to see many of you guys there.

eugeneorange

SCOOTER, if you read this (and I'm sure you will), do you know what's the best way to Paragon from my area? I'm between Princeton and Trenton (by 95/295). Seems like getting to Paragon from L.I. was much more direct - 80 to 81 and that's it. Now it looks like I'll have to take some local roads, unless I want to stick to the highways and make some huge detours. Let me know if you have an idea.

 

[scooter1130]

Eugene,

Its good to hear you'll be there to show us where all the rocks are :laugh:

I will get you some directions from your area that should be pretty simple I will have them in a couple days.

 

[DaveRS575]

do you know what's the best way to Paragon from my area? I'm between Princeton and Trenton (by 95/295). Seems like getting to Paragon from L.I. was much more direct - 80 to 81 and that's it. Now it looks like I'll have to take some local roads, unless I want to stick to the highways and make some huge detours. Let me know if you have an idea.

Hey Eugene.. Good to see you here again! Hope that shoulder heals up quick!

My experience from south Jersey has been to drive up Rt. 31 to Rt. 78 West to Rt 81 North.

There are a variety of backroads that you could take too. If you really want to go via 80 I'd take 206 North from Princeton all the way up to 80, but I think you'd be better off going 78, IMO.

Hope this helps! Looking forward to seeing you again. (I'm Dave, with the perpetually falling over KDX200 that you tried to take into the rock garden last ride) You got me about 100m into it before I turned around.. lol :thumb: See You up there!

 

[CaptainObvious]

Eugene,

I live 6 miles from 78, but I still go up 31N to 46W to I-80W. I think that would be your best bet from where you live.

 

[knobbiethrower]

Hope the shoulder gets better soon you crazy ..........

 

[F&Skdxriders]

me and my dad Rich will be up there on our kdx's we love paragon!!!

 

[Treejumper]

Cool! Welcome to the club.

Is it time to ride yet?? :)

 

[scooter1130]

Its always time to ride Just say when and I'll be tehere

See everybody in 26 days :yeehaw:

 

[Treejumper]

I almost called you to ride 2 weekends ago as i was visiting some friends from a saltwater reef club in Lancaster. I was going to stay over night and ride on the sunday but i wound up having to work that sunday.

Started cutting some ST tonight. Got about 1/2 mile cut. I'm hoping for a nice weekend so i can get more cut as i have a 3 day weekend coming up. :)

 

[scooter1130]

Nathan (NRB) and I were there that Saturday Chucke, I had plans that Sunday so couldn't have made it anyway.

Most of my riding this year will probably on Saturdays instead of Sundays, so that might be easier if you want to join me. Same goes for anyone else who is looking for somebody to ride with at Paragon.....I am there almost every weekend, just let me know and I will meet you there.

 

[JasonJ]

I dont know if my van will be ready for the ride or if my Girl will let me use her truck :think: . Hey Nate, do you think you will have room for my WR on your rig if it comes to it?

 

[Treejumper]

Saturdays work best for me as 99% of the time i have them off. I have to request sundays off in advanced unless its a holiday. I'd go riding with you guys this weekend but already have plans locally. I'll keep it in mind the weekends when my riding buddy has reserves. I usually go solo or sit at home those weekends. :(