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That first trail has a lot of roots and rocks on it. I think it depends on what level you are on how comfortable you would be. I think trail #2 is a little easier, even though it has. More elevation change. That starts at 20:58. #3 is the easiest but it’s not in this video.

Love the bike!! I’m feeling more comfortable on it. It’s a fun trail to ride.

Spoaks has like 7 different things to ride on. It’s definitely fun place.

@unlimitedmoto40 I used to love shaking bikes out there, did the old loop on an Africa Twin lol

Sorry about your elbow. The leatt 3df 5.0 or 6.0 elbow pads work really well. They won’t slide down.

It’s a fun trail since it’s so smooth. Probably only 2-3 tricky spots for beginners.

@@unlimitedmoto40 I'm a C rider as well (at best....really would be an F rider if they had it) so that's why I cannot wait to go and ride it along with the sand track and GP loop!

@@brutus6328 there’s a race this weekend and next. You going? Even if you don’t try to ride fast it’s fun to ride at new places.

@@unlimitedmoto40I won't be there this weekend, but I could possibly be there next Saturday 2/15. What time is the race? I can enter the race? Does the race last all day? Is there time after the race to ride? I'm brand new to the whole race scene but would love to get involved as I've been wanting to start racing for a year! Also, I have to say again that it was really amazing to see your improvement in braking and cornering on that GP track. I'm assuming the GP track and sand track would be open on race day as well. Have you ever ridden the MX track at Spoaks? I mostly ride tracks (at Creekside on the VET track) and so I'm new to hare scrambles and riding trails (other than when I did it as a kid).

@@unlimitedmoto40 Oh, and I see you ride CTOR quit a bit, I'll be buying my membership there in the next few weeks. Ben (Bennie?) is a character. He charges $200 for the year but if you try to join in Oct he still wants you to pay like $180! I give him credit for hustling, and I even got membership forms notarized TWICE at different times as I had planned on joining but it never worked out. I learned if I want my money's worth, I should join in the beginning of the year as Bennie doesn't prorate very well! hahahahaha

Thank you!

Haha, nah he gives me more shit than anyone else I know 😂

If you found the kids track then that’s a good start. If you keep heading southeast across the land bridge and up there hill you will run into the sand track. There is also a 10 turn rut course up there. And a turn track tucked into the woods (that one is hard to find on your own). The GP track will be on your left as you are heading to the sand track

“brake less” 👍

Thanks. It’s fun to see where I’m at

do you pull the clutch in when you brake?

@unlimitedmoto40 well no I don't no need to, my bike came with one of those spider clutching thingy so there's that lol

Ah a recluse

@@jwaller1327 yes. OTT Ranch this weekend. There is also a TX2 race the following Sunday at McMahan’s Ranch, which is one of the top 3 properties for racing in central Texas. OTT is sandy. They say you need to ride faster in the sand to make it easier. Regarding the rules. There is no check. Just make sure you have helmet, boots, goggles gloves and pants/jersey. I also wear elbow pads, chest/shoulder, and hip pads.

Thanks!! 3rd pinned is a little scary, but I’m getting more used to it. Been doing it for a while, but i would always let off too early for it to make much difference.

Haven’t tried strava. MXBuddy is so easy to import from the watch and setting up new tracks is pretty easy. Havent needed to try anything else

@@jmx7656 thanks for the good words

@@wyattbilby4091 the goal here is to keep the betas behind 😂

If you are feeling unsure of it, I recommend coming out to a race and trying a few practice laps first. Then you can decide if you want to race or not. If you do race, don’t push yourself too much. Make sure you finish and don’t quit. Check with the series first to make sure they have practice laps as some don’t.

@ thank you 👍

Appreciate it!!! Next goal, to keep pace with Beta guy!! 😂

This was me two years ago. I had no race experience and barely any riding experience. I often fell on some of the tougher obstacles/hills on the courses. Because of your hand numbness issues it sounds like tx2 would be great for you. TX2 has a non points class called sportsman you could sign up for to try it out. Or you could sign up for 45 or 55c and get passed by the lines behind you. Lots of room for passing in tx2 so it’s real safe. You don’t have to pull over like Torcs. I thought Torcs was racing at zars this year, but I don’t see it on the schedule any more. If you do decide to do Torcs try the practice and if you like it do the D class. You will get about 1-2 laps in before the C class guys catch up and start lapping you. When this happens try to find a place to start slowing down a little but don’t stop. It takes a little practice. If you stop to let people by then more people are going to pass you. Then it will just be all the time.

I was a 49 year old noob when I started racing TORCS in 2021. I just wanted to check it off a list of things I needed to do in my life. 4 years later, I still suck, but it’s more fun than anything I’ve ever done. My kids both race now and it’s created a lifetime of memories that we’re still building on. Best foolish decision I’ve ever made was to start this woods racing madness. I haven’t done a TX2 race yet, but I’m planning on it soon. As far as the numbness goes, I get that too. It eventually goes away after a few minutes and can be mitigated with stretching, nutrition, etc. Do it!

@ “best foolish decision I ever made” imma steal that one from you 😉 I was 45 when started. Still love it.

Didn’t seem like the guys in 45C were too scared of them. 🤣🤣

@@QuackCrac haha, yup we leaned out the main right after this was shot.

@@unlimitedmoto40 ah

Sure. I’m usually out there once a month

@ how can we get in contact with one another

Would be great

How's the starting of the bike been? Still having issues?

@jmx7656 new battery fixed it. Looks like it was just the 5y/o battery loosing juice

@@bearwalken1815 thanks! This was a fun one to make

@@615rider thank you. It was actually the kids idea 😂

Not sure if you heard it on the video, but I said “when are we going to warm up?” 😂 we just jumped right into it. I suppose crossing the street was warmup. I really liked the hill climbs. We don’t get a ton of those here. Great to practice with the clutch. 2T would be perfect for me there at some point. 😎✌️

@@unlimitedmoto40 That whole ride was a warmup with my mangled hand. 😂 Wait till next time. 😂

Thank you!!

Thank you! Cheers!

@@Ssassycart gasgas 350

🤣 so true!! It didn’t burn, but I realized quickly that I shouldn’t be grabbing it.

@@lylemcallister7908 yes, there are lots of kids around. In both Torcs and TX2 there are kids races.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m pretty sure you are right!! Although the rest of the course would have sucked.

Ok, I remember her now from when my son was racing 65C. Wasn't she on a kx65? They used have some good battles.

Haha. Glad I could help. But I also didn’t help mark’s race very much.

@@BENNJmtbmtb thanks! They tired me out a little faster than my dirtbike, but was probably doing it wrong.

@@Motoenduro847 thank you Andy! Thanks for stopping to check on me.

Exactly how I feel 😎 thank you!

@@Leland387 are you still in Texas?

??? why u saying 65? It’s clearly an 85 LW

@@unlimitedmoto40yeah real

@@americanaccents thank you for the feedback! Getting the background audio at the right level isn’t easy. I reduced it a couple of times. I’ll pay closer attention next time. Booking with Cody or Brandon is really easy. Open slots can be seen here: www.dirtlabcoaching.com/book-a-session

@@unlimitedmoto40 you rock!!!! and totally man I feel ya! keep up the great work bro!

dust was crazy. glad the wind was blowing through. Made it bearable

@@ODRoach first time I met him. He’s great!

@@615rider if we could all just do those things we’ll, we’d be in A 😂

@@josevences7008 it costs a lot to rent out 🤣🤣 That’s a joke. DarkHorse main track is tougher than some of our other local tracks. So a lot of the weekenders go elsewhere to fly on the tables. That leaves the main pretty busy and the vet track mostly empty, especially late afternoon.