It’s time for a motocross park in Paso Robles
Opinion of Andrea Garcia
Photo from Andrea Garcia.
Ok, I’m going to flat out start something that I hope will get out to not only Paso Robles, but all of San Luis Obispo County!
I am an avid Motocross rider. I am not a thug, problem causing kid, or low life trying to cause havoc. I am a professional woman who enjoys the hobby of riding motocross. I have lived in Templeton my whole life, and it’s about time the county of San Luis Obispo, or may I say it Paso Robles sponsor and endorse a motocross track where responsible people like myself can go and have a good safe/legal time with friends and family!
I travel often two hours or more to ride at a track that is legal, and legitimate. These tracks are often such like those of Porterville Ohv Mx Track and Tulare Mx Cycle Park. What gets me is these tracks are owned and managed professionally and the country allows them to operate and function allowing people like myself to come and enjoy our hobby.
Paso Robles has a reputation for people often complaining about motocross riders disrupting neighborhoods, destroying plant life, and often trespassing. Why won’t they take this into consideration and look at a movement forward rather than back? Why not build a legal motocross park/track for these people to go and enjoy?
It would not only bring the chaos of the so called “havoc we cause” down and be a productive development for the city, but also bring money for the city, and allow people like myself who love this hobby to be able to enjoy it in our own community and promote positive awareness of responsible motocross riders?
What do you say Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo County? Lets get this ball rolling! I know there is so….many more people out there in our community that will support this! Please comment and share!
Thank you Andrea! This would seriously be so amazing, please take it into consideration!
Totally agree. There must be some county or private land in the county that could be used for such a thing. What about the Hearst family? They own 2 ranches out by Cholame, Perhaps they could spare and acre or couple thousand?
Unfortunately the county won’t allow one! I know of multiple families that have gone as far as purchasing rural land and the county has found one reason or another to not allow it! It is truly unfortunate! I grew up in motocross traveling to races every weekend I grew up on a ranch in Monterrey county so it wasn’t hard to find places to ride… My son won’t be as fortunate to have multiple places to ride within an hours drive! I wish the county would get over it good luck to you!
This is beyond needed! Our whole family rides. We got our now 5 & 8 year old boys bikes two Christmas’s ago and it’s been a positive teaching tool and family bonding activity. The boys want to ride almost everyday after school and every weekend. We have absolutely no local support. Why not bring in families to our area and support the families here!? We don’t want to ride in fear of trouble or going against laws or rules.
All of you should move somewhere where you could enjoy this activity. May I suggest the salt flats.
i believe they r trust owned by patty hearst.. and ur biggest challenge in north county is getting it passed by army corp of eng…. they have so many rules of where and when… no land with drainage like.. or trees… wildlife..and so on and so on…i see to many out my way who bought house n land .. decided to make a small track on their land after all its theirs right??? well army corp didnt think so and fined them.. n then got more trouble cuz county said they have to have permits and so on and so on…..im affraid it will come with great price tags to do one in north county….you be best to look toward slo and south ways… could be wrong but have seen first hand the trouble they r giving private tracks on peoples prop
I think it is an awesome idea. Give kids something positive to do.
Absolutely! great idea…but where? Now that the city is basically ran by lackeys for the Wineries, and even a famous car show was deemed to be too low class for the snobs that have taken over, there's no way they would let an mx track anywhere the "new napa."
Motocross people are some of the best people out there. IT's like a religion w/ engines. Also, moto people have $$$$!!! It's a great way to encourage visitation to that beautiful area of CA.
if it makes dust or takes water..the winery elite will never permit such a thing……and THEY NOW RUN THE SHOW…..
Great idea
I fully support this! Me and my boyfriend bought my 5 year old son a dirt bike and it’s been a wonderful hobby for all of us to participate in. It’s unfortunate there isn’t a place to ride in our community. I sure hope this article makes a difference.
That would keep a lot of ppl out of trouble that's for sure
Are they looking for public land to ride on like Johnson Valley or a motocross race track? Seems like a private company could make easy money with a private track as long as its operated appropriately. Insurance would be the major cost.
I am with you for many reasons! MUCH needed in our area……
Great idea. There's plenty of open space in what used to be Lake San Antonio!
Absolutely agree but I know a few people who have tried in the north county and its not gonna happen here! It’s sad but true so that being said the rif raf that give the avid riders a bad name will keep destroying public land and making it even harder for the rest of us. My son races and practices all the time and has to travel hours to do anything!!! And there are lots of individuals around here that do the same. This is an elitest area….sorry to say it will never happen. To much money to keep it out!
I support this I would love to see a track so my kids can ride. Come on people lets get this going. Paso needs an MX track…
Would love to see one in our area. Im in if you need help!
Great idea. So many talented racers have come from this area, it would be wonderful to have a place for the next generation to ride and see what kind of talent can be groomed for the future. Let us know if and when you need support .
I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you for sharing and I hope somebody out there who can help is listening!?
My kids and I ride too, the area needs another place or two to ride! Let’s get a MC Country Club going with equity memberships.
I agree 100 percent
I have been sayin this for years… It would be a great source of revenue and give Riders a place to go where they wont be hassled by police etc… Paso has such a huge population of motorcycle riders, this is a no brainer. PASO QUIT LETTING WINERIES COME HERE!! I think over 200 is enough. I moved here in 1979 from the city and loved how Paso was still a quiet little country town, those days are gone due to the Wine Nazi's having so much pull with the chamber of commerce etc… gimme a break!
They should bring the pool back before they even think about trying to fund this
Jeremy would be in heaven!!
I heard Lake San Antonio is empty. :). Make it there!
Great Idea! There are several people that have tried and may be able to help with the process.
My personal opinion is someplace near the airport would be good! Best of luck!
http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/california_13652/ride_ed41.htm
Los Olivos Did it. Why Not Paso?
http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/california_13652/ride_ed41.htm
Los Olivos Did it. Why Not Paso?
This will never happen. Dirt riding population is too small and a riding park doesn't fit the city's vision of a wine utopia. Not to mention no money in a dirt track. Sorry.
Preach it Steve prob smartest thing I've heard you say! 😉 lol Jk
I agree 100%
Most of these are good comments. I suggested Shandon/Cholame area because nearly all the land is private and there is plenty of it that are not near homes and neighborhoods or grapes… Doesn't someone know Steve Hearst?
I would be there every day… I do love the river bed, pipeline and baxter's track though…
This would be awesome to have here
Great idea. Paso needs this and our kids Ned something to do besides xbox.
Whatever we can do to help count me in.
Riiiight We should have a big hole in the ground that they fill up with city water in a water restricted city inside a potentially water restricted state. BEFORE a motocross park.
I think, so many people would rally behind a proposal like this. I like your style Andrea Garcia. Lets do this!
Los Olivos – blink and your done….. Paso has got it all comparatively…hotels, food, shops, wine, beauty – this is a no-brainer great idea….
Count me in to we need this
This needs to happen sooo hard I'm glad someone has stepped up!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Ya there is no way that would happen around here! Think about it my son got a ticket when it was sprinkling for 2 minutes for not turning on his headlights! I have had friends go round and round about riding on there own property. Lets just put it this way the golf course south side of town on 101 got shut down cause the lights where to bright at night! Lol I love the idea and would do whatever I can to help but it just seems these towns try and shut things down not start then up. Also I've have Tempelton sheriffs tell me it's cool to ride in the river but not on the banks as they are all private property. However you ever tell a horse rider you ride you dirt bike in the riverbed or I think their riverbed! Ya you are automatically no longer there friend and the enemy! Lol
Thank you Andrea. It would be great to have a local track!
I hope they don’t build one within the city limits. Too noisy and plus the pollution that will be generated in a concentrated area. Remember the city is slated for four new hotels of which one of them is currently being built. If a motorcross park is going to be built, place in the middle of no where please.
Teresa….yeah building hotels isn’t noisy and Diesels are solar powered…really shows the ignorance of people who don’t have the first clue about recreational vehicles…NO ONE wants a track in town..they just want one ANYWHERE , somewhere. Theres plenty of land unless the wine nazis won’t allow anyone to have any. 4 new hotels..really..good bye quaint little Paso , hello new Santa Barbara.
Although I'm not a motocross rider, I do ride a motorcycle and know that a track for enthusiasts would be a great addition to Paso. Family time, camaraderie, good clean fun, etc. Don't know if the so-called Wine Nazi's would go for it, and I'm sure they have deep pockets, deep enough to cause a proposed track quite a lot of grief. Money talks, and it appears Paso listens. Good luck with your proposal, Andrea.
Yes, yes PLEASE!!!
Yay! All for a track. Has the city or county denied someone a permit? Why is this appeal to the government and not to an individual with a pioneering spirit (and some property!)?
Just saw comments that individuals have attempted and been denied. Come on county/city. This would be a huge benefit to our area!
Thank you Andrea! This would seriously be so amazing, please take it into consideration!
Totally agree. There must be some county or private land in the county that could be used for such a thing. What about the Hearst family? They own 2 ranches out by Cholame, Perhaps they could spare and acre or couple thousand?
Unfortunately the county won’t allow one! I know of multiple families that have gone as far as purchasing rural land and the county has found one reason or another to not allow it! It is truly unfortunate! I grew up in motocross traveling to races every weekend I grew up on a ranch in Monterrey county so it wasn’t hard to find places to ride… My son won’t be as fortunate to have multiple places to ride within an hours drive! I wish the county would get over it good luck to you!
This is beyond needed! Our whole family rides. We got our now 5 & 8 year old boys bikes two Christmas’s ago and it’s been a positive teaching tool and family bonding activity. The boys want to ride almost everyday after school and every weekend. We have absolutely no local support. Why not bring in families to our area and support the families here!? We don’t want to ride in fear of trouble or going against laws or rules.
All of you should move somewhere where you could enjoy this activity. May I suggest the salt flats.
i believe they r trust owned by patty hearst.. and ur biggest challenge in north county is getting it passed by army corp of eng…. they have so many rules of where and when… no land with drainage like.. or trees… wildlife..and so on and so on…i see to many out my way who bought house n land .. decided to make a small track on their land after all its theirs right??? well army corp didnt think so and fined them.. n then got more trouble cuz county said they have to have permits and so on and so on…..im affraid it will come with great price tags to do one in north county….you be best to look toward slo and south ways… could be wrong but have seen first hand the trouble they r giving private tracks on peoples prop
I think it is an awesome idea. Give kids something positive to do.
Absolutely! great idea…but where? Now that the city is basically ran by lackeys for the Wineries, and even a famous car show was deemed to be too low class for the snobs that have taken over, there's no way they would let an mx track anywhere the "new napa."
Motocross people are some of the best people out there. IT's like a religion w/ engines. Also, moto people have $$$$!!! It's a great way to encourage visitation to that beautiful area of CA.
if it makes dust or takes water..the winery elite will never permit such a thing……and THEY NOW RUN THE SHOW…..
Great idea
I fully support this! Me and my boyfriend bought my 5 year old son a dirt bike and it’s been a wonderful hobby for all of us to participate in. It’s unfortunate there isn’t a place to ride in our community. I sure hope this article makes a difference.
That would keep a lot of ppl out of trouble that's for sure
Are they looking for public land to ride on like Johnson Valley or a motocross race track? Seems like a private company could make easy money with a private track as long as its operated appropriately. Insurance would be the major cost.
I am with you for many reasons! MUCH needed in our area……
Great idea. There's plenty of open space in what used to be Lake San Antonio!
Absolutely agree but I know a few people who have tried in the north county and its not gonna happen here! It’s sad but true so that being said the rif raf that give the avid riders a bad name will keep destroying public land and making it even harder for the rest of us. My son races and practices all the time and has to travel hours to do anything!!! And there are lots of individuals around here that do the same. This is an elitest area….sorry to say it will never happen. To much money to keep it out!
I support this I would love to see a track so my kids can ride. Come on people lets get this going. Paso needs an MX track…
Would love to see one in our area. Im in if you need help!
Great idea. So many talented racers have come from this area, it would be wonderful to have a place for the next generation to ride and see what kind of talent can be groomed for the future. Let us know if and when you need support .
I couldn't agree with you more! Thank you for sharing and I hope somebody out there who can help is listening!?
My kids and I ride too, the area needs another place or two to ride! Let’s get a MC Country Club going with equity memberships.
I agree 100 percent
I have been sayin this for years… It would be a great source of revenue and give Riders a place to go where they wont be hassled by police etc… Paso has such a huge population of motorcycle riders, this is a no brainer. PASO QUIT LETTING WINERIES COME HERE!! I think over 200 is enough. I moved here in 1979 from the city and loved how Paso was still a quiet little country town, those days are gone due to the Wine Nazi's having so much pull with the chamber of commerce etc… gimme a break!
They should bring the pool back before they even think about trying to fund this
Jeremy would be in heaven!!
I heard Lake San Antonio is empty. :). Make it there!
Great Idea! There are several people that have tried and may be able to help with the process.
My personal opinion is someplace near the airport would be good! Best of luck!
http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/california_13652/ride_ed41.htm
Los Olivos Did it. Why Not Paso?
http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/california_13652/ride_ed41.htm
Los Olivos Did it. Why Not Paso?
This will never happen. Dirt riding population is too small and a riding park doesn't fit the city's vision of a wine utopia. Not to mention no money in a dirt track. Sorry.
Preach it Steve prob smartest thing I've heard you say! 😉 lol Jk
I agree 100%
Most of these are good comments. I suggested Shandon/Cholame area because nearly all the land is private and there is plenty of it that are not near homes and neighborhoods or grapes… Doesn't someone know Steve Hearst?
I would be there every day… I do love the river bed, pipeline and baxter's track though…
This would be awesome to have here
Great idea. Paso needs this and our kids Ned something to do besides xbox.
Whatever we can do to help count me in.
Riiiight We should have a big hole in the ground that they fill up with city water in a water restricted city inside a potentially water restricted state. BEFORE a motocross park.
I think, so many people would rally behind a proposal like this. I like your style Andrea Garcia. Lets do this!
Los Olivos – blink and your done….. Paso has got it all comparatively…hotels, food, shops, wine, beauty – this is a no-brainer great idea….
Count me in to we need this
This needs to happen sooo hard I'm glad someone has stepped up!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Ya there is no way that would happen around here! Think about it my son got a ticket when it was sprinkling for 2 minutes for not turning on his headlights! I have had friends go round and round about riding on there own property. Lets just put it this way the golf course south side of town on 101 got shut down cause the lights where to bright at night! Lol I love the idea and would do whatever I can to help but it just seems these towns try and shut things down not start then up. Also I've have Tempelton sheriffs tell me it's cool to ride in the river but not on the banks as they are all private property. However you ever tell a horse rider you ride you dirt bike in the riverbed or I think their riverbed! Ya you are automatically no longer there friend and the enemy! Lol
Thank you Andrea. It would be great to have a local track!
I hope they don’t build one within the city limits. Too noisy and plus the pollution that will be generated in a concentrated area. Remember the city is slated for four new hotels of which one of them is currently being built. If a motorcross park is going to be built, place in the middle of no where please.
Teresa….yeah building hotels isn’t noisy and Diesels are solar powered…really shows the ignorance of people who don’t have the first clue about recreational vehicles…NO ONE wants a track in town..they just want one ANYWHERE , somewhere. Theres plenty of land unless the wine nazis won’t allow anyone to have any. 4 new hotels..really..good bye quaint little Paso , hello new Santa Barbara.
Although I'm not a motocross rider, I do ride a motorcycle and know that a track for enthusiasts would be a great addition to Paso. Family time, camaraderie, good clean fun, etc. Don't know if the so-called Wine Nazi's would go for it, and I'm sure they have deep pockets, deep enough to cause a proposed track quite a lot of grief. Money talks, and it appears Paso listens. Good luck with your proposal, Andrea.
Yes, yes PLEASE!!!
Yay! All for a track. Has the city or county denied someone a permit? Why is this appeal to the government and not to an individual with a pioneering spirit (and some property!)?
Just saw comments that individuals have attempted and been denied. Come on county/city. This would be a huge benefit to our area!