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http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/member/Tyler-Wozney-Rides-125cc-on-Club-M…
https://youtu.be/hiLZ_XAHxSc
Awesome video that gives some insight as to just how insanely gnarly the sand track is at Club..
My first experience with this sand track was a few years ago when ClubMX had their very first open house. As passionate as I am for the sport, my racing speed is that of a mid-pack C rider. Another key piece of info: I had never ridden a true sand track before. So here I am, stoked to ride such a killer facility; but my bike wasn't setup for it, and I had zero experience on the technique of how to ride sand (I was over the bars, fighting the front end the whole damn time like a f'n goon!)
I have never been more *humbled* by a motocross track in my entire life. I remember thinking "WTF AM I DOING OUT HERE?!? I don't even deserve to call myself a motocross rider!!"
BUT.. couple months later I saw an interview with Zach Osborne about ClubMX, and he said he intentionally wanted it to be one of the gnarliest sand tracks outside of Europe. ...That made me feel a little better about myself
Highly, highly recommend anyone who hasn't been to ClubMX to plan a trip on their next annual open house so you can experience all the tracks. Their open to the public practice track is even worth a long drive!! Brandon Haas and his crew have done a killer, killer job; and always improving it too!
https://youtu.be/hiLZ_XAHxSc
Awesome video that gives some insight as to just how insanely gnarly the sand track is at Club..
My first experience with this sand track was a few years ago when ClubMX had their very first open house. As passionate as I am for the sport, my racing speed is that of a mid-pack C rider. Another key piece of info: I had never ridden a true sand track before. So here I am, stoked to ride such a killer facility; but my bike wasn't setup for it, and I had zero experience on the technique of how to ride sand (I was over the bars, fighting the front end the whole damn time like a f'n goon!)
I have never been more *humbled* by a motocross track in my entire life. I remember thinking "WTF AM I DOING OUT HERE?!? I don't even deserve to call myself a motocross rider!!"
BUT.. couple months later I saw an interview with Zach Osborne about ClubMX, and he said he intentionally wanted it to be one of the gnarliest sand tracks outside of Europe. ...That made me feel a little better about myselfHighly, highly recommend anyone who hasn't been to ClubMX to plan a trip on their next annual open house so you can experience all the tracks. Their open to the public practice track is even worth a long drive!! Brandon Haas and his crew have done a killer, killer job; and always improving it too!
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1. I miss that sound.
2. That track would be awesome for an outdoor national*
*I don't know if the facility is capable but simply speaking of the track itself... I'd pay to see a national on a track like that.
I love riding sand! Sadly since I moved out here to CA from the Boston area I have yet to find some close to me.
Side note....gawd that looks like fun. What I wouldn't do , to go out and burn about 5 gallons of gas on that damn track right now!
I've raced one called Hervey Bay a few times and it felt like I'd forgotten how to ride!
If you're fine with your wheels never staying where you put them or where you want them and love the feeling that you could crash at any given moment, you'll go really good haha
It's gnarly for sure. Hot and very humid too. I don't think it gets as rough as Lierop or Lommel though.
2. Slower rebound, I tend to go 3-4 clicks slower
3. Keep the throttle WFO, all the time
4. Repeat 3.
5. Let go of the clutch, try not to engine-brake as much, the front will dive
6.Stand up alot
7.If you fell like you're falling in a corner, front wheel dives or anything, WFO!!
PS, don't forget 3 and 4!
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