St. Louis Area???

[represent618]

WHERE ARE YOU AND WHERE DO YOU RIDE?

I AM IN ALTON, IL 62002

RIDING AT:

SPLINTER CREEK - FOSTERBURG IL (members only)

SOUTH FORK DIRT RIDERS - TAYLORVILLE IL ($10.00 A DAY)

MOTOMANIA MX PARK - FOSTERBURG IL ($50.00 membership +
$12 a day to ride)

ST. JOE STATE PARK - PARK HILLS MO ($3.00 DAILY)

www.southforkdirtriders.com

www.splintercreek.com

www.motomaniamx.com

www.mostateparks.com/stjoe.htm

[Jwarren879]

Hi,
I'm from Granite City, but currently I'm at EIU in Charleston. I'm usually only home about once a month. The only place that I ride at of the ones you listed is St. Joe. I'm a trail rider only. Let me know if you know of any other trails to ride.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

I haven't been to Splinter Creek since I rode MX with Paul Willis back in the mid 90's. I live in Collinsville, IL and normally ride at friends property.

[represent618]

paul willis is washed up, splinter creek is a good layout sx style track, i used to ride there about twice a wek (on a bike) havent ben out on my dale yet....columbia is a good place to ride trails, Finger Lake Park MIssouri, habent been in a few years...

[Jwarren879]

I've been to Finger Lake's once before, it was a pretty good ride. Lots of steep trails. I've heard it's nearly unrideable for a sport quad after a rain tho. Still, I'd like to go back some day.

[markk]

I pretty much just ride freinds ground, and some ground that some oil company ownes, When u all go riding, do u always have to travel to public property and ride????

[represent618]

alot of times i leave my drive-way and ride all over the place, i prefer to ride legally though, when it snows, no boundaries.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

I may go to Coulterville tomorrow and then LEOR on Sunday. Should make for a fun weekend.

If I go riding, I'd prefer to have permission before riding on someone's property.

[kssandduner]

I rode at Finger lakes over the summer. Those were some of the muddiest washed out trails I had ever seen im my life!! Some of the washout were big enough to swallow a bike whole. Me and my 450R didn't have alot of fun there....until we hit the mx track!!

Joe

[motoboy66]

represent618 hey who are you?

I am also from Alton, and have been on here a long time, don't see many people from the area. My buddy and I both race XC all over the place, and are always looking for places to ride. He has about 40 acers off Straube lane. Well just thought I would drp a reply on here.

[represent618]

Jeff Dublo, I live on Seminary Rd, damn where at on straube do you guys ride? I am going to flat river this saturday if you all are interested in going, se ya there?

[cknox88]

A few of us are talking about going to Turkey Bay somtimes soon, As soon as i know, ill Drop a post and some dates when we are going!

[markk]

Originally posted by cknox88
A few of us are talking about going to Turkey Bay somtimes soon, As soon as i know, ill Drop a post and some dates when we are going!


Sorry that was my post. my lil bro didnt sign out!!!!!!

[motoboy66]

Do you know Nick Sutton? He is the one who lives on Straube. Pretty close to treemont. I don't think we will be able to make flat thiss weekend, but I never know, maybe we will. I'll keep you informed.

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by represent618
I am going to flat river this saturday if you all are interested in going, se ya there?

A few of my buddies are trying to talk me into going down there Saturday morning. If I go and you see a Red 400ex with Ceet decals, giving the owner problems, that will be me.

[motoboy66]

If we go we will have a few people 2 400EX's and maybe one CR500. Have to wait and see waht everyone is up too first.

[represent618]

i know the name, nick sutton, cant put a face with it, i know alot of people in treemont, like alford, saurez and underwood, you know any of them dudes? but hopefully you guys want to go, looks like my crew is pussin out so i`ll be rollin alone to flat river?

aarons 01 400ex, hopefully i will run into you down there then, i`m riding a silver and blue cannondale.
-jeff

[Jwarren879]

I may make a trip to flat river on Sat. since I'll be home from school, if my parts come in that is. I'll be on a 300ex that looks like frankenstein; cracked, broken, zip-tied everywhere red plastic.

[represent618]

cool, hope to see a good crowd there? the more the better.

[represent618]

We are planning on going to flat river friday after thanksgiving.

[04EXdude]

I hope its a little warmer tomorrow..............A few of us are going down to Suttons Bluff to burn up some trails........:macho

[Carl Nevins]

representin do you do any racing? I just live down the road from ya in fosterburg. if you want to do any xc racing next year we'll have to hook up motoboy and i and several other members on here from alton area run the missouri series, couple iowa series, and a couple gncc's a year. hook up with them guys if you go to flat river. i can't go my frame is getting sand blasted mon.

carl

[represent618]

i raced mx for about 8 years, just got this quad, my first quad, so i`m still trying to find out where to ride this 4 wheeled thing, tyhe only places i`ve ever been are motocross tracks, injuries have made me quit mx, so now i got a quad. where are you in fosterburg? i`m by the fire house on seminary...later.

[Carl Nevins]

i raced mx for about 10/12 yrs before my injuries made me give up in 93' i bought a quad in 02 and started riding, got tired of spending money to go play ride so i started racing xc it's a blast you ought to try it next season. there are about 8 of us from the area with plenty of room for you to come along. i am 2 streets north of sieler on fosterburg rd.

[Scott-300ex]

i was going to go down to flat river today, saturday 4, 2004, but didn't



i live in waterloo

im very surprised to see all you guys from around here:eek:

its sweet

If anyone is interested there is a club ride in Astoria, IL next Sunday and I am planning on going with a bunch of people. I've never been to this club's rides, but I know 2 weeks ago that they had close to 200 people show up. I think there are a lot of 4x4's but there are also some sport quads too. The track they are riding at is Brushy Ridge MX and they are an AMA Dist. 17 track and also have a ton of woods riding that is the gnarliest stuff you've ever seen in some parts. So, if you like hillclimbs and huge jumps, this is the place for you! I will have my white enclosed trailer with the **** Tech ATV (http://www.****techatv.com) logo on the side. I will be on my Blue Houser CRF450 or Yellow 400ex. Come up and say Hi if you are there. Here's the web site to the club that is hosting the ride http://www.wciorvclub.com

[Aarons 01 400EX]

I'll be heading to Coulterville tomorrow(Sunday 12/12) with a group of buddies. Look for a red quad with CEET decals all over it.

[markk]

Myself and a few other rider, are going to King City Dirt Riders tommarow, SUNDAY 12/12 Anyone wanta go, we should get there about 11-12 am or soo. U will see us if your there, IM on a green/red 400ex!

[priebo15]

anyone ever been to/heard of nauvoo illinois? its north of st louie, a couple hours north to be more specific

i've ridden at kahoka, but mainly i ride around this area on the local trails, and my little practice track that me and the buddies threw together in about 3 days lol (shovels and a baseball field drag)

[markk]

Originally posted by markk
Myself and a few other rider, are going to King City Dirt Riders tommarow, SUNDAY 12/12 Anyone wanta go, we should get there about 11-12 am or soo. U will see us if your there, IM on a green/red 400ex!


SCRATCH THAT, WE are leaving for TURKEY BAY! in about 7 hours. If u see us down there, I will be running a 400ex what what i have listed, And i will be there with a guy on a red 250, with yellow frame, Duncan Bumper,! Stop us, and talk if u can catch us! j/k

[Scott-300ex]

if you can catch us

lol

thats a good one

funny

[markk]

Its BULL S**T, LBL was closed today because of high water, and because of the Enviromentalist (sp) complain about how we are tearing up the ground (BULL DOOKY) Can we not just get a few thousand acres to ride on I mean G.D. People wanta save every single freakin tree. I hope they know that they had to take trees out to build there house!


Anyways we found a place to ride pretty close to LBL, Its called Paddys Bluff (650acres) Its a pretty good place to ride, They just need to have a few more trails cut threw the woods.


Anyways made for a good day of riding, we all kept 4 wheels on the ground!

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by markk
we all kept 4 wheels on the ground!

I guess you weren't trying hard enough. :D :D :D

[represent618]

where is paddy`s bluff?????

[markk]

Its right otuside of Dykisburg (sp) Ky, right off the Cumberland river, I will get a pamplet tommarow and put up the Address, That way u all can look it up. The place looked pretty new, Like i would like to go back in a year or soo, Mabey they will have some tighter trails cut. But its alright for a day of riding!

[mmartin]

I live in st louis also, I have a group of friends that goes down to St. Joes every sunday. Our group kinda stands out- 2 yellow 400ex's, 3 red 400ex's, one 05 red 400ex, a yfz450, 2 blasters and 2 banshee's. If you guys see us feel free to ride with us. Plus we are all good at having two of everything in case you start breaking stuff.

[represent618]

i`m thinking of going to st joe sunday after christmas day if my stuff is running, i`ll proolly see you around then!

[mmartin]

I dont know if we will be down there then or not but I will post if we do.

[represent618]

cool, post any weekend that you plan on going cause the squatters that i ride with usually puss out, i could use someone to ride with!

[2005 EX]

I was wondering if the dunes off of 185 outside of richwoods was still open? I rode there a couple years ago, but has been awhile, just want to take my new 400ex out.:D

[416mx]

Anyone ever been to Chadwick, in southern Mo? I'd like to check it out sometime.

[cknox88]

My cuzin lives in Branson Mo. And he is always lettin me about it, He sayes that its pretty big, and they have all sorts of trails. I havent ever ridden there, but im itching to go somtime!
If anyone has ridden there could u tell us somthing about the place?

[04EXdude]

Originally posted by 2005 EX
I was wondering if the dunes off of 185 outside of richwoods was still open? I rode there a couple years ago, but has been awhile, just want to take my new 400ex out.:D

Last time I was by there they had it locked up pretty tight. I couldn't even get my Toyota 4x4 in there.

[Locknload82]

I have been to chadwick a few times. Its a lot of fun if you like trails. there are a lot of rocks there, aftermarket skid plates are a good idea. When you get to the town of Chadwick southeast of springfield you stop at a convenience store called Kays and get your permits there ($5.00 per bike per day, or 1 year pass for $35.) You may be able to use the same 1 year pass at suttons bluff also, not sure about that. If you want to camp at Cobb ridge trail head you will need to get a permit here also

Be sure to get maps at Kays of the trails. There is 125 miles of trails so it would be easy to get lost without them. The trails are marked easy, moderate and expert.

When you leave Kays, go east out of town until you reach hwy "H", go south on H a mile or so and you will come to Camp ridge. You can unload here, there are primitave restrooms and picknick tables. Or you can keep going down H a mile or so and a gravel road called Lookout Rd will branch off to the west. If you go down this road you will come to Cobb Ridge campground. You can camp here for an additional fee and there is anouther primitive toilet. There are atv trails linking cobb ridge and camp ridge.

Mud is not much of a probem here for sport bikes, the ground is rocky and the water just runs right off the hills.

[markk]

HEy thanks for that post man, Are there alot of riders that go to chadwick?

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Anyone want to go riding this Friday(12/31/04) during the day? A couple buddies said that they were heading down to Coulterville. I'll probably go on the 2nd as well, as long as the weather is nice.

[2005 EX]

Me and a few buddies are goin down to the park, if anyone wants to met up let me know.... On 12/31/04

[Scott-300ex]

Originally posted by 2005 EX
Me and a few buddies are goin down to the park, if anyone wants to met up let me know.... On 12/31/04


hope its not to cold:D

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Supposed to be in the 60's again tomorrow. That is a lot better than the 30* that I was riding in. :D

[2005 EX]

If anyone whats to met up, I will be down there at about 9 or so, we will have 2 05 400ex and maybe a honda rancher.....:rolleyes:

[Scott-300ex]

yeah, right now its 60.4 with a 7mph southwest wind Thursday 12-30-04 at 9:56pm



lol

later

[Scott-300ex]

hey im goin down to st. joe to on the 31, we're leavin right now

yellow 300ex
black and red warrior
97 F-350

[Locknload82]

Originally posted by markk
HEy thanks for that post man, Are there alot of riders that go to chadwick?

Chadwick can be busy on the weekends, you will see all kinds of bikes there, even several trials bikes. There are enough trails that everyone gets spread out and it doesent seem crowded, even if there are lots of people in the parking areas.

What you have to be carefull of is the trails are just wide enough for one quad at a time, so if you have it wound up going up a hill and meet someone coming down it can be kinda hairy. Also have to be carefull around some blind corners. We always shut our quads off before going up or down big hills, so we can hear if someone is coming the other direction. I always ride at the front of our group and keep the kids in the middle. Whoever is riding in front has the most risk of hitting someone else coming the other direction.

Also have to be carefull not to get in over your head on the difficulty of the trails. There have been guys who have gone in on the expert trails so far they couldnt get out, and had to have them airlifted out by helicopter. Dont want to know what THAT costs!

[Aarons 01 400EX]

Originally posted by Locknload82
Chadwick can be busy on the weekends, you will see all kinds of bikes there, even several trials bikes. There are enough trails that everyone gets spread out and it doesent seem crowded, even if there are lots of people in the parking areas.

What you have to be carefull of is the trails are just wide enough for one quad at a time, so if you have it wound up going up a hill and meet someone coming down it can be kinda hairy. Also have to be carefull around some blind corners. We always shut our quads off before going up or down big hills, so we can hear if someone is coming the other direction. I always ride at the front of our group and keep the kids in the middle. Whoever is riding in front has the most risk of hitting someone else coming the other direction.

Also have to be carefull not to get in over your head on the difficulty of the trails. There have been guys who have gone in on the expert trails so far they couldnt get out, and had to have them airlifted out by helicopter. Dont want to know what THAT costs!


So this place isn't oneway? That seems awfully dangerous.

[Locknload82]

Originally posted by Aarons 01 400EX
So this place (chadwick) isn't oneway? That seems awfully dangerous.

The trials can be ridden in either direction, you just have to be careful and use common sense. Stop and listen before going up or down hills and dont go blasting around corners at top speed. Even though the trails are one quad width wide, there is still room to get off the trail into the trees enough if you meet someone coming the other direction.

Its kinda like riding sand dunes, you dont just go blasting over the top of the dunes without knowing whats on the other side.

I think there are a lot more guys hurt on local motocross tracks, then are hurt riding the trails at chadwick.

[2005 EX]

How do you get to chadwick?

[Locknload82]

If your coming from st louis take I-44 to springfield, where you take Hwy 65 south. Just south of springfield you come to the town of Ozark where you get off and take Hwy 14 east 7 miles. Then you head south on hwy 125 4-5 miles and you come to the town of Chadwick. You will see the convience store Kays on the east side of the road as you enter town and stop to get maps and permits. Follow my directions in a previous post on where to go from there.

[RideRed250ex]

Any one got n e neat little spots around the Alton area? I'm in Bethalto. has ne one heard or been to B.F.E. ? its off fosterburg road on wooburn road...? or know if they are still open or whatever? Owners of the property that we have been riding on just got a little pushy so i think we need to stay off their land for a while...(we did have permision)

Thanks!

This isn't too far from Alton, IL. http://www.hensonsmotorcross.com I will be there at most of the races with rider support and racing as well.

[RideRed250ex]

yea i seen that in your thread looks like a cool place, maybe have to get some of the guys to go up there in summer, still would like to know a place around here for a little winter riding...

[St. Louis Z400]

ill be at st joe on sunday the 1-23-05 just look for a yellow 05 z400 with 4snows on it my truck says S.U.R. racing on the windshield

[markk]

Originally posted by St. Louis Z400
ill be at st joe on sunday the 1-23-05 just look for a yellow 05 z400 with 4snows on it my truck says S.U.R. racing on the windshield

what is 4snows???

[priebo15]

the maxxis(i think) 4 snow tires, they're kinda for sand and snow, and u see a lot of draggers with them

[St. Louis Z400]

yes they are for snow but turn them around they are faster than paddles around here