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Hey Guys,
My wife and I are going to be staying in Temecula for a few days (coming from MN). I'm planning on renting a bike from MX Vacations or Race SoCal to ride on Thursday 9/20. What would be the best track to ride? I'm a slow Vet A / Fast Vet B rider, and love tracks with big forgiving jumps. I know that Glen Helen has practice on Thursdays, but I'm not a huge fan of really rough tracks... Any input is appreciated!
My wife and I are going to be staying in Temecula for a few days (coming from MN). I'm planning on renting a bike from MX Vacations or Race SoCal to ride on Thursday 9/20. What would be the best track to ride? I'm a slow Vet A / Fast Vet B rider, and love tracks with big forgiving jumps. I know that Glen Helen has practice on Thursdays, but I'm not a huge fan of really rough tracks... Any input is appreciated!
The only other track but it’s a far drive is Gorman(Hungry Valley OHv) but that’s north of LA. It’s best from 8am-11am.
So I’d say Milestone is your best bet.
The Shop
To the OP, if you can some how swing Wednesday, I'd go to Cahuilla Creek without a doubt. Really nice jumps, the dirt is unreal and some of the berms make you feel like a pro.
In the afternoon the track gets dryer and starts to get a lot of square edge chop.
Thursday is not going to be busy anyways so I wouldn't worry about that. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are great days to hit Milestone it's almost like a private ride day.
I actually like going to Glen Helen on Thursday evenings, I get there around 4:30 pm and you can stay as late as you want. The track is in the shade in the evening so it stays moist and softens up plus by that time most everyone has made new lines around all the really rough parts.
Pit Row
If you're renting a 450, Milestone may not be very challenging once you get the track dialed in, but it's a fun practice track nonetheless. 250F's aren't too bad at Milestone if that's what you have to work with. It's 'jumpier' than Glen Helen, but a parking lot track as well; no natural elevation, no scenery, man-made throughout. GH, on the other hand, is best in the late afternoon (as Myke suggested) and on a 450. It's not as rough as most think, especially later in the afternoon, and the scenery/history/vibe is quite a 180 from Milestone.
Current GoPro of each layout below if it can aid in the decision-making process:
Milestone - https://youtu.be/eE9Tg5DI5eA
GH - https://youtu.be/-_cDiwMoczE
They also keep watering the main track till dusk.
Milestone isn’t anything special and as someone posted here, it is pretty much parking lot with some jumps. I wouldn’t go there if I have only one riding day in Socal.
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