Speedstyle
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In your opinion what is an offroad rider's paradise? What state has the most trails, most variety, open trails? Where would you like to live for riding?
What is the best state to live in for riding??
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singletracker500
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Arizona!:)
Yeh, Arizona is cool! You've got desert- oh yeah, we got that here in Cali!; you've got woods- yep, we've got that too; MX tracks- I don't know how you guys are fixed for that, but So-cal is the nations capital; hmmm... how about beaches? Yep, we still have one place where you can legally ride on the beach! Maybe you guys have a lake beach?
Not bagging on you guys, as I've only driven through parts of Arizona, and I'm sure there's some very scenic places to go on 2 wheels, I'm just funnin' ya for the sake of argument.;)
Not bagging on you guys, as I've only driven through parts of Arizona, and I'm sure there's some very scenic places to go on 2 wheels, I'm just funnin' ya for the sake of argument.;)
singletracker500
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Yep! We've got all you have in Cal. ktmboy. But we don't have as many fruits and nuts!:confused:
Oh ya, and no green or red stickers.:cool:
Oh ya, and no green or red stickers.:cool:
kx125racer
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I consider Tennessee to be a great riding paradise. We have from wide open logging roads trails that go on for miles to extremely tight single track that is up there with the New England type tight trails. Lots of riding areas to choose from, all charge for riding but not excessive. We ride in all seasons also. There are always mx and hare scramble races going on and many club rides and family events. I could go to an organized ride every weekend if I wanted. Also, we have mountains and flatlands, offcamber stuff to scenic overlooks. I really love the riding here. We have no beaches though and not many fruits. Just a bunch of good ol' country folk.
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RedRider4
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Possibly my take on Arizona is not a good example, since I am in the land that weather forgot. But, I miss those Missouri trees, mud, mountians, mud, grass, creeks (with water and mud). Don't get me wrong I love the fact that I can ride almost anywhere I see a good spot and I do have alot of fun, but everything out here is real loose sand mixed with less loose sand. And, of course anything different is at least three hours drive.:scream:
TRACTION T
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I would say Michigan. We have 3200miles of marked trails and 1 trail that is 750 miles long. They range from tight singletrack to wide open two track.
kx125racer
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I live in Antioch. We usually go riding at Linton, LBL, Green Acres MX track, Westpoint, or private riding ground. So most weekends, we have a place to go. I will put you on the MTDR mailing list for our club. MTDR is Middle Tennessee Dirt Riders. We meet once a month and have at least one ride a month. It would be nice to hook up with you and ride.
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Well Colorado can't be too far from paradise!
Rocks, roots, hills, mountains, tights (O.K. not east coast tight) water, sand dunes, mud. 4 MX tracks within an hour of Denver($20 yearly membership.$6 day to ride) Jeep trails, two track, single track, goat trail. Dual sport rides.
You could ride a different trail every day for a summer and not double up. From Denver you're only 5 hours from Moab and there are a hundred places too ride between here and there!
Wish there were more enduro's and such but hell you can't have it all.
NO GREEN STICKERS...
Just don't tell anyone about it!
Rocks, roots, hills, mountains, tights (O.K. not east coast tight) water, sand dunes, mud. 4 MX tracks within an hour of Denver($20 yearly membership.$6 day to ride) Jeep trails, two track, single track, goat trail. Dual sport rides.
You could ride a different trail every day for a summer and not double up. From Denver you're only 5 hours from Moab and there are a hundred places too ride between here and there!
Wish there were more enduro's and such but hell you can't have it all.
NO GREEN STICKERS...
Just don't tell anyone about it!
I live in Ohio and I hate this place as far as opportunities for legal riding.
don't get me wrong - there are some *very* cool places to ride and the terrain can be *very* fun. We have a lot of racing support ( CRA, AMA ) BUT there are so few places to ride and you usually have to drive quite a distance. We have only 1 national forest and our wheather leaves much to be desired. Unless you are really hard core or have a 20,000 bike trailer/camper there is only about 4 maybe 5 months of good riding, the rest is cold, unconfortable. More people post please!!!! I want to hear more, because I am looking for a state to move to in the next few years.
don't get me wrong - there are some *very* cool places to ride and the terrain can be *very* fun. We have a lot of racing support ( CRA, AMA ) BUT there are so few places to ride and you usually have to drive quite a distance. We have only 1 national forest and our wheather leaves much to be desired. Unless you are really hard core or have a 20,000 bike trailer/camper there is only about 4 maybe 5 months of good riding, the rest is cold, unconfortable. More people post please!!!! I want to hear more, because I am looking for a state to move to in the next few years.
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California is great if you can handle the rules and regs.. You can go from mountains to desserts to dunes to beaches. You can ride multiple terrains on the same trip. Any states that are snowed in for six months of the year should not be listed. :p
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xrsforever
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Not Texas. Colorodo gets my vote.
XR4 Jockey
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OREGON
Oregon is the best place, for all the reasons mentioned so far (well maybe not MX tracks). Huge mountains, deep valleys, beaches, dunes, high desert, thousands upon thousands of miles of BLM roads perfect for cruising, great weather, plus lenient laws (places to ride, noise factor, emmissions). I can walk out my door and travel 5 miles in any direction and ride for days and not travel the same way twice......
Oregon is the best place, for all the reasons mentioned so far (well maybe not MX tracks). Huge mountains, deep valleys, beaches, dunes, high desert, thousands upon thousands of miles of BLM roads perfect for cruising, great weather, plus lenient laws (places to ride, noise factor, emmissions). I can walk out my door and travel 5 miles in any direction and ride for days and not travel the same way twice......
I did a little research and found the following information about riding tracks and areas around the country. Listed by state and shows how many areas for motorcycle riding are listed by each state.
Ohio- 22 Florida- 22
Indiana- 21 California- 16
Massachusetts- 6 Texas- 5
Illinois- 5 Colorado- 5
Georgia- 4North Carolina- 4 Kentucky- 3
Tennessee- 3 Michigan- 3
Minnesota- 3 Wisconsin- 3
New Jersey- 3 Pennsylvania- 3
New York- 2 Missouri - 2
Nevada- 2 Maryland- 2
Connecticut- 2 Arizona- 1
Oklahoma-1 New Mexico- 1
W.Virginia- 1 South Carolina- 1
Oregon- 1 Arkansas- 1
Idaho- 1 Hew Hampshire- 1
North Dakota- 1 Vermont-1
Virginia-1 Wyoming-1
Source: Dirtbiking.com (5-29-01)
California is the capitol of dirt biking?? Hmmmmm…..
Ohio- 22 Florida- 22
Indiana- 21 California- 16
Massachusetts- 6 Texas- 5
Illinois- 5 Colorado- 5
Georgia- 4North Carolina- 4 Kentucky- 3
Tennessee- 3 Michigan- 3
Minnesota- 3 Wisconsin- 3
New Jersey- 3 Pennsylvania- 3
New York- 2 Missouri - 2
Nevada- 2 Maryland- 2
Connecticut- 2 Arizona- 1
Oklahoma-1 New Mexico- 1
W.Virginia- 1 South Carolina- 1
Oregon- 1 Arkansas- 1
Idaho- 1 Hew Hampshire- 1
North Dakota- 1 Vermont-1
Virginia-1 Wyoming-1
Source: Dirtbiking.com (5-29-01)
California is the capitol of dirt biking?? Hmmmmm…..
Ye olde double post!
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Now go & check the number of offroad riding areas. As many problems/rules/regs as CA has we do have some pretty darn good riding. And the thing that takes it to the top? riding weather year 'round. Sorry ST500 but you can't claim that in Phoenix - maybe Flagstaff.
Brian
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