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Hey Everyone!

Me and a mate booked flights to San Fran from Dublin for 2 weeks in April (15th to 27th) and are hiring a car. Its just a chill holiday and were hoping to go watch some racing, see some big shops, mx places of interest etc!
As were students, as much as we'd like to we couldn afford to camp at mx heaven! We might do one days riding somewhere tho!
Just wondering have you much advice for us heading over??
We'd like to watch the pro's practise!, hit troy lee shop, pro circuit, mcgraths house etc like they do on tours!
Can we just pay and go to these places or do we have to be on a special tour?
We want to have a deadly two weeks so any ideas or what to get up to over there be great! Also any good beaches etc!

If you have the time, let us know!
Cheers lads
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el moto diablo 3/11/2009 8:27am
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Troy Lee and Pro Circuit are open to the public McGraths? Probably not. I would check out Huntington Beach you could probably do Troy Lee, Pro Circuit and Huntington and Newport Beaches in one day.
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You and your mate are going to Frisco eh? Not that theres anything wrong with that.
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Glen Helen on Thursdays should have any pros that are in town practicing.

Maybe you can get someone on here who is free days to give you the factory track tour. Kawi track is easy enough to spot. The others are tucked up on a hill down the road. I forget the exit name.

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Perris Raceway on Tues.
Milestone MX on Weds.
Glen Helen on Thurs.

That is where you will see "pros"

At times, you may feel like you are in Mexico, don't panic!

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any room for a brother, are any of the two of you racing in Dundalk on Sunday
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anyday wrote:
any room for a brother, are any of the two of you racing in Dundalk on Sunday
Always room for another dude. I see you're going to take my advice. Frisco is the place for you if you want to make it in America my friend.
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any room for a brother, are any of the two of you racing in Dundalk on Sunday
crowe176 wrote:
Always room for another dude. I see you're going to take my advice. Frisco is the place for you if you want to make it in...
Always room for another dude. I see you're going to take my advice. Frisco is the place for you if you want to make it in America my friend.
A now there crowe176 calm the fuck down man, take it easy , chill , can ya not take a bit of your on medicine, I had a bad day man be nice
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Laguna Beach is a nice place to visit too, people are very "friendly"
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Why SF if you are doing a moto tour? Cheapest ? If LAX is the same cost, it is better for that purpose. SF is great also if you want to drive down the coast and see Ca.. It is also a very cool city to hang in.
Don't mind the Homophobes, their butt plugs aren't in and they are worried that those tendencies will come back.
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fcr wrote:
Why SF if you are doing a moto tour? Cheapest ? If LAX is the same cost, it is better for that purpose. SF is great...
Why SF if you are doing a moto tour? Cheapest ? If LAX is the same cost, it is better for that purpose. SF is great also if you want to drive down the coast and see Ca.. It is also a very cool city to hang in.
Don't mind the Homophobes, their butt plugs aren't in and they are worried that those tendencies will come back.
This is good advice, just make sure you "hire" a convertible car. They HOT right now!
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So is Hansel.
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Scotty 3/11/2009 12:35pm
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I have a buddy from New Zealand who owns a MX vacation business out here in san diego. He has a bunch of brand new KTM mxers. If you guys want to ride one day, I'm sure he would be more than willing to meet you at the track of your choice. Here's the web site http://www.mxmecca.com/ Talk to Craig, he's a cool dude!
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jimmie 3/11/2009 3:30pm
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First on your list

get the heck away from San Francisco

Have fun here guys.
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Literally!
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SF is a cool city, I don't understand what people see in NYC, I think the place is the armpit of America.

From a pure tourist standpoint I'd stay in northern Cal.
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zjbell wrote:
SF is a cool city, I don't understand what people see in NYC, I think the place is the armpit of America. From a pure tourist...
SF is a cool city, I don't understand what people see in NYC, I think the place is the armpit of America.

From a pure tourist standpoint I'd stay in northern Cal.
Agree, my sons close friend is a party promoter in the City. Those guys have a good time up there, both in the mid 20's. You should see the women they pull.
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Agree, my sons close friend is a party promoter in the City. Those guys have a good time up there, both in the mid 20's. You...
Agree, my sons close friend is a party promoter in the City. Those guys have a good time up there, both in the mid 20's. You should see the women they pull.
That's just because there is less competition. Pics?
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fcr wrote:
Agree, my sons close friend is a party promoter in the City. Those guys have a good time up there, both in the mid 20's. You...
Agree, my sons close friend is a party promoter in the City. Those guys have a good time up there, both in the mid 20's. You should see the women they pull.
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That's just because there is less competition. Pics?
These guys have game that works anywhere. I have seen pics on Myspace and Facebook. Competition not so sure you're correct.

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motogeezer 3/11/2009 4:14pm
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Unless part of your plan is to cruise the California coast, fly in to LAX or Ontario.

San Fran is whole day of driving each way, even if you don't stop to take in some scenery.

It's a beautiful drive, but two days gone from your holiday.

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SF is cool but far more to do in LA area (San Diego to Orange County to Corona/Riverside/Inland County). For normal shit there is Six Flags, everything in Hollywood, the beaches from Seal to Newport, if you surf hit the waves at San Onofre or Huntington Beach (H Beach )and visit some of the shops and tracks to the east listed in the posts above. Have a blast
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If you're a baseball fan the SF Giants and the A's stadiums are easily accessible by public transportation.
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Feckin hell Thanks a mill lads I did'nt think i'd get this kind of response!
Appreciate it!

We got the flights dead cheap that's why were flying to San Fran, and we want a wee road trip.

First of all we plan on taking highway 101 as said above, incorporating a road trip into the holiday is always fun! And means we get to see more of Cali rather than just one city!
So we don't mind the long drive at all and stopping in a few small towns along the way!

We have no accomodation booked, so it just going to be few nights here and there!

Definitely plan on hitting the likes of pro circuit, chaparrel, etc and looks like we'l be spending tuesday, wednesday and thursday at the three tracks mentioned above! I'l prob stay with one of the bike hire companies for these days then. Thanks.
Anyone heading to factory tracks who want to hook us up that be great!!

Iv heard good things about Hunntington Beach so i'l have to incorporate that into our programme, and maybe Laguna Beach (looks good on tv)..

Superfan45, thanks for them bits of info. Checking them out now! Only wish I had longer to stay! If I like it out there I'l be back in Summer. Never been to the states before!

I am a sports fan so i'l definitely have to get in a baseball, football or hockey game!!

Im getting excited here can't wait now! Just what I need before I start into my college exams!..

Thanks again, anymore suggestions or hook ups welcome...






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"Iv heard good things about Hunntington Beach so i'l have to incorporate that into our programme, and maybe Laguna Beach (looks good on tv)..

Thanks again, anymore suggestions or hook ups welcome... "

One more suggestion:

If you drop your wallet in Laguna Beach, kick it to Newport.
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zjbell 3/11/2009 6:49pm
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Let me know if you guys end up going to Huntington Pier, I'll ride the beach cruiser down and buy a round.
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Like someone already said, make sure you drive down PCH 1.

San Francisco is a great city, a little spendy for a couple college guys on a holiday,
but at least check out the Wharf.
The Muir Woods National Monument is way cool, I love the Giant Redwoods.
Just 25 south of S.F. is Half Moon bay, home of the Maverick's.
The Maverick's are 25'-50' waves, not the kind you see on Bay Watch, pretty sic.
Down the road from there is the, Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, stay for as low $22 a night.
I'd also hit the Santa Cruz Board Walk, The Monterey Aquarium and Carmel, you have to take The 17 Mile Drive.
Another 100 miles down the road is Big Sur, home of the Big Sur Holy Weed.
After that, I'm lost. I'm mostly a NorCal guy.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavericks_(location)
http://www.norcalhostels.org/montara/
http://www.nps.gov/muwo
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/
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88sdad wrote:
Like someone already said, make sure you drive down PCH 1. San Francisco is a great city, a little spendy for a couple college guys on...
Like someone already said, make sure you drive down PCH 1.

San Francisco is a great city, a little spendy for a couple college guys on a holiday,
but at least check out the Wharf.
The Muir Woods National Monument is way cool, I love the Giant Redwoods.
Just 25 south of S.F. is Half Moon bay, home of the Maverick's.
The Maverick's are 25'-50' waves, not the kind you see on Bay Watch, pretty sic.
Down the road from there is the, Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, stay for as low $22 a night.
I'd also hit the Santa Cruz Board Walk, The Monterey Aquarium and Carmel, you have to take The 17 Mile Drive.
Another 100 miles down the road is Big Sur, home of the Big Sur Holy Weed.
After that, I'm lost. I'm mostly a NorCal guy.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavericks_(location)
http://www.norcalhostels.org/montara/
http://www.nps.gov/muwo
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/vi/
zjbell, Cool might take you up on that, always good to chat with locals!


88sdad, thanks for that list there very helpful! Think weve got a good idea now of best things to do out there. Its better to hear from experience rather than brochures etc! You can get the real DL. My flatmate said to check out the Muir Woods aswel, he said its pretty sick! I presume I can hire out surf boards at Mavericks?
Them other spots are looking good to

There's so much to do out there! Nothing in the Emerald Isle comes close
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fcr 3/13/2009 8:14am
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Renting a board at Mav's not such a good idea. Better off doing that in Huntington, it is setup for that.
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motogeezer 3/13/2009 8:26am
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Here's the biggest reason why you should wait to rent a board in H.B.

H.B.



Maverick's:
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docweedon 3/13/2009 8:36am
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Maverick's is not for the novice surfer. Look, but thats about it. HB and Newport would be chiil beaches and are safe.

From SF, I would drive down the PCH all the way to San Diego. You will hit everything in-between and then SD. It is a long drive, but you could still hit the tracks on the way back.

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