I’m warming up to these ATV things. First it was the 4×4 utility quads. I grew up in the country so off-roading was always a way to pass the time. Of course, we never had 4WD vehicles, just crappy old cars and trucks, so we called it scrapping, but it was probably better that way. Now that I’ve got access to all the new utility ATVs and side-by-sides, I’m really into the scrappin’ theme again, only now I can get into tighter, muddier, more technical places that I probably should be.Â
My line of thought so far is that if I want to haul ass, like on a motocross track, I’d rather do it on a bike and leave the slow rock-crawling to the four-wheelers. It’s worked well so far, but with the knee injury, I’ve been looking to ATVs more and more … Details
A brand-new BMX bike track has opened in the city of Manteca. It’s located on the city’s south side near the intersection of Spreckels Avenue and Moffat Boulevard.Â
For the Melvins of Modesto, it’s a dream come true.
“Some of us never grew up. It doesn’t get any better. I’m 42 and riding a bike on a track,” said Mike Melvin. He and his son have been hoping for a facility like this since similar tracks in Modesto and Stockton went under … Details
BMX is definitely on an upside right now compared to about 10 years ago. A lot of people say BMX sort of follows skateboarding a few years late, and I won’t disagree with that. Many action sports experienced weird lows in the 90s, but most of them have come back from that slump.Â
With the continuous growth of the X Games and other big events similar to it, action sports are being considered more and more a legitimate business. You can’t deny the facts. Athletes, company owners, etc. are … Details