Getting back into the dirt in the Bay Area

[TKonaCafe]

Looking to get back into dirt bikes. Miss riding around on the hills and eatin lunch underneath the tree. Only problem is I don't have a truck, so getting all the way from Berkeley to Hollister seems impossible. Is there any rider groups out there I can car pool with? Is that a thing? If not, is it a good idea to start one? Total flop? Let me know what y'all think.

Would love to hear what you guys think, maybe barf already has a cool dirt club
Would love to find out more about the dirt scene in the bay. Are theyRe any secret trails in Tilden/wild cat that allow dirt bikes??


All the best :ride
Tkonacafe

 

[Asprague]

what kind of car do you have? Does it have a hitch? Or can you put one on it? Trailer an option? Or possibly a bike hauler?
Lots of paces to ride other than Hollister fyi.. Lots

 

[Maddevill]

There's no legal riding in Tilden. But Metcalf isn't that far away. And like was said, you can tow a small trailer with just about any car. I used to tow my bike with a Cabriolet. My friend just put a hitch on his Golf to tow his race bike on a trailer. But you should be able to meet people here that live near you that dirt ride.

 

[dangerzone02]

As a temporary trailer you can use U-hauls 4x7. They are beefy but my Prius can tow one with a motorcycle in it no problem. ~35 mpg while towing :laughing

 

[stangz]

As a temporary trailer you can use U-hauls 4x7. They are beefy but my Prius can tow one with a motorcycle in it no problem. ~35 mpg while towing :laughing

I second this. I installed a hitch on a Mazda 3 for about ~$100 and then would rent a trailer from uhaul.

 

[TKonaCafe]

what kind of car do you have? Does it have a hitch? Or can you put one on it? Trailer an option? Or possibly a bike hauler?
Lots of paces to ride other than Hollister fyi.. Lots

There's no legal riding in Tilden. But Metcalf isn't that far away. And like was said, you can tow a small trailer with just about any car. I used to tow my bike with a Cabriolet. My friend just put a hitch on his Golf to tow his race bike on a trailer. But you should be able to meet people here that live near you that dirt ride.

As a temporary trailer you can use U-hauls 4x7. They are beefy but my Prius can tow one with a motorcycle in it no problem. ~35 mpg while towing :laughing

I second this. I installed a hitch on a Mazda 3 for about ~$100 and then would rent a trailer from uhaul.

Thanks fellas. I have a little '96 civic hatchback, so probably not the best but I'll look up its towing capabilities and see if I can mig a hitch on. I can't see any places to bolt something on.

 

[TKonaCafe]

what kind of car do you have? Does it have a hitch? Or can you put one on it? Trailer an option? Or possibly a bike hauler?
Lots of paces to ride other than Hollister fyi.. Lots

Where else do you recommend? Just heard about metcalf, so I'll be checking that place out. Sj isn't that far away for me(much better the hollister) but still an hour and a half +.

 

[Mekongriver]

There is Carnegie in Livermore. I think it is about the same travel distance as Metcalf if travel from Berkeley.

 

[Butch]

Anything will tow a dirtbike on a small trailer.

 

[OaklandF4i]

I'm not aware of any dirt only clubs in the immediate Bay Area. But a lot of both the OaklandMC and SFMC members ride dirt. No formal dirt "pooling" to my knowledge.

Like already posted, your Civic could easily pull a small trailer and dirt bike. Carnegie or Metcalf is closest, lots more riding areas within 2+ hrs. Camping is part of the dirtbike experience. :thumbup A few MX tracks within an hours range.

Lots of opportunities here and elsewhere to meet folks who ride dirt. Get a bike and start meeting folks.

 

[TKonaCafe]

Anything will tow a dirtbike on a small trailer.

I'm not aware of any dirt only clubs in the immediate Bay Area. But a lot of both the OaklandMC and SFMC members ride dirt. No formal dirt "pooling" to my knowledge.

Like already posted, your Civic could easily pull a small trailer and dirt bike. Carnegie or Metcalf is closest, lots more riding areas within 2+ hrs. Camping is part of the dirtbike experience. :thumbup A few MX tracks within an hours range.

Lots of opportunities here and elsewhere to meet folks who ride dirt. Get a bike and start meeting folks.

There is Carnegie in Livermore. I think it is about the same travel distance as Metcalf if travel from Berkeley.

Thanks guys. I was hoping I wouldn't have to get a trailer but it's much more affordable then a good truck.
I'm much more into trail riding vs. mx, are there trails at Carnegie/metcalf?

 

[Maddevill]

Thanks guys. I was hoping I wouldn't have to get a trailer but it's much more affordable then a good truck.
I'm much more into trail riding vs. mx, are there trails at Carnegie/metcalf?

Carnegie has enough trails to keep you busy for years. At all levels as well. Metcalf, while smaller has lots of trails too. Hollister dwarfs both of them. Get a trailer and go have fun.:thumbup

Mad

 

[Butch]

Mecalf is 400 acres with 10 miles of good singletrack. Carnegie is 1500 acreaa with 3000 more in the expansion area. Hollister is 5000 acres. Clear Creek is 50000 acres and is is the Senate right now. Stonyford is 60000 acres. Cow Mountian is...

 

[Asprague]

Mecalf is 400 acres with 10 miles if good singletrack. Carnegie is 1500 acreaa with 3000 more in the expansion area. Hollister is 5000 acres. Clear Creek is 50000 acres and is is the Senate right now. Stonyford is 60000 acres. Cow Mountian is...

Cc camp, forest hills, Georgetown, hangtown, Indian valley..
All these places have good to great riding within a coupe hours of Berkley. I live in n Petaluma. If you ever want to go and timing works let me know..
Adam

 

[TKonaCafe]

Carnegie has enough trails to keep you busy for years. At all levels as well. Metcalf, while smaller has lots of trails too. Hollister dwarfs both of them. Get a trailer and go have fun.:thumbup

Mad

Mecalf is 400 acres with 10 miles of good singletrack. Carnegie is 1500 acreaa with 3000 more in the expansion area. Hollister is 5000 acres. Clear Creek is 50000 acres and is is the Senate right now. Stonyford is 60000 acres. Cow Mountian is...

Cc camp, forest hills, Georgetown, hangtown, Indian valley..
All these places have good to great riding within a coupe hours of Berkley. I live in n Petaluma. If you ever want to go and timing works let me know..
Adam

Awesome! Sounds like a ball. Now I need to work on getting a trailer.
And hell ya asprague! Hope to see you out there. If you guys ever have an extra spot and want someone to split the gas or buy the beer let me know.

 

[Butch]

I could lend you one of my trailers, with a deposit...

 

[rebekahlynn]

Yeah I just abandoned my Rabbit in favor of a Tiguan so I can put my dirt bike on a hitch carrier- don't want to tow a trailer.

There is a ton of riding - Metcalf is close to where I and a few others live, when you're ready lmk and I'll get a group day set up.

 

[MotoJP46]

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1996_Honda_Civic.htm?style=3+Door+Hatchback&furl=-sb-Price

 

[Deeznutz]

always down to go ride

Hi Adam. I live in Sebastopol and am always looking to go ride with someone. I usually go down to Hollister because I can link up with random people to go ride with, but would like to go ride closer to us. I've been up to penny pines a couple of times, but would prefer to ride with a "buddy" in those areas. I have a pick up and can drive or chip in for gas anytime.
todd 415-933-0714
P.S. it's raining !

 

[Asprague]

Hi Adam. I live in Sebastopol and am always looking to go ride with someone. I usually go down to Hollister because I can link up with random people to go ride with, but would like to go ride closer to us. I've been up to penny pines a couple of times, but would prefer to ride with a "buddy" in those areas. I have a pick up and can drive or chip in for gas anytime.
todd 415-933-0714
P.S. it's raining !

Fuk yes it's raining!!! Finally..
So I'm taking the girls to prairy city tomorrow for a mellow ride its been months since they rode and they want to check it out having never been there..
After that I'm heading up to the 49er enduro to camp for the night and hopeful ride some epic conditions..
Mt number is 707 888 8811..
I'm always down to ride..
Adam