DDMC Skills Workshop at Track Town, April 26th

[Kurt138]

Hey guys,

I will be at Track Town in the North Reno Recreation Area on Sunday, April 26th between 11 AM and 3 PM. The nearest paved intersection is the junction of Winnemucca Ranch Road and Range Lands Road, but I won’t be parked there, I will be parked right at Track Town (see map link above). Look for my white Chevy Silverado. I will be riding my KLX450 dual sport but you don’t need a plated bike to ride there – most people bring an enduro or MX bike.

I am planning to ride turn tracks there – many options are available. Some tracks are tight like enduro single track and some are wide open like an MX track. I usually focus on the tight, enduro-style tracks because those tracks really force you to learn how to rail ruts. None of the tracks there have any jumps.

This is a good area to work on other skills too, such as riding whoops, wheelies, stoppies or hill climbs. You could find a place to practice your flat track turns there too but it’s not ideal for that.

Some rain is possible on Sunday but I think there is almost no chance Track Town will actually be muddy. It is dry and sandy there and a little rain will only make the dirt better.

BTW, I realize that the topic title for this thread has the word “work” in it so I will not be offended if no one shows up for this, ha.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Greg R]

Kurt, the Track Town session is a definite probably / maybe for me…subject to two caveats:

– my finally getting over the lower G.I. bug that has been tormenting me for the past week, and;

– if rain on Sunday becomes a high probability, the prospect of loading, unloading and towing my trailer in the wet is not appealing to me.

Rain could also create MUD! I now have mud induced PTSD following the “Get Acquainted 2026” ride. Just kidding…

I’ll follow up with a confirmation as to whether I’ll be there or not. I’d use my dirt bike.

Dirt: 2022 Kawasaki KLX300R
Dual: 2025 Suzuki DR650

[Kurt138]

Greg R wrote:

Kurt, the Track Town session is a definite probably / maybe for me…subject to two caveats:

– my finally getting over the lower G.I. bug that has been tormenting me for the past week, and;

– if rain on Sunday becomes a high probability, the prospect of loading, unloading and towing my trailer in the wet is not appealing to me.

Rain could also create MUD! I now have mud induced PTSD following the “Get Acquainted 2026” ride. Just kidding…

I’ll follow up with a confirmation as to whether I’ll be there or not. I’d use my dirt bike.

Sounds like a good plan Greg – I hope you get well soon!

If there is heavy rain on Sunday I could move this date. A drizzle will only make the riding better however.

I am planning other “Skills Workshops” at different sites as well. I’d like to investigate going back to Johnson Lane, which might be closer for you.

Eric also has found a site for a pure sand track that I am very interested in but haven’t had a chance to get out there yet. The sand track is going to be closer for you too.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Jason Neal]

Kurt, I won’t be there. My daughter’s yearly swim banquet is that day at that time. Sorry brother!

[Kurt138]

Jason Neal wrote:

Kurt, I won’t be there. My daughter’s yearly swim banquet is that day at that time. Sorry brother!

No problem Jason – I’ll put more training rides like this on the schedule. Maybe one every month at different locations.

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Jason Neal]

Awesome! I’ll help any way I can.

[Kurt138]

Jason Neal wrote:

Awesome! I’ll help any way I can.

It’s awesome that you are celebrating your daughter’s swimming!

Can you still keep up with her in the pool?

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

[Greg R]

Kurt, I’ll have to hedge and pass on hitting Track Town tomorrow…right now it doesn’t feel like I’ll be back in riding form by then.

I was looking forward to it…my bike is ready for action with a fresh new battery in it (more information coming…stay tuned).

Dirt: 2022 Kawasaki KLX300R
Dual: 2025 Suzuki DR650

[Kurt138]

Greg R wrote:

Kurt, I’ll have to hedge and pass on hitting Track Town tomorrow…right now it doesn’t feel like I’ll be back in riding form by then.

I was looking forward to it…my bike is ready for action with a fresh new battery in it (more information coming…stay tuned).

No problem Greg – you really should get back to 100% before doing any riding.

Thanks for letting me know – hopefully we’ll get together for the next one. =^)

Rides: KLX450R, KX500 (Project)

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