[Ricky Bobby]

On July 28, which is a Saturday, the Mountain bike skills park will have its grand opening! It is going to be a lot of fun and a encourage anyone who lives in the area to make it out. There will be Red Bull, Bicycles Plus, and other great stuff out there for you. George Stevenson and a few of us are going to be holding clinics there for children and general skills clinics, so make sure to bring your kids.

If anyone needs directions let me know

 

[ServeEm]

You are speaking of the Folsom, Ca. Mtn Bike Skills Park, correct?

If so what time is this grand opening? Is there a web page with more details?

 

[Ricky Bobby]

They are working on the web page right now, but it is from 10-1 and then the park is open i believe till 6 or 7. Its worth cheking out. I just got done on working out there for the day and its going to be sick.

 

[J_B]

They are working on the web page right now, but it is from 10-1 and then the park is open i believe till 6 or 7. Its worth cheking out. I just got done on working out there for the day and its going to be sick.

You going to show me the way of the DJ's there turd burglar??

 

[mtakahas]

hey jav, if you go, let me know how it is... we can do some dj next week!

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Ya ill show u how to put that bike u just got to use. lol They got some hecka fun dj's out there. If you dont want to go to northstar monday we should head out there.

 

[mtakahas]

hey ricky, who owns the land that the place is on? is it city owned? is there an admission fee?

 

[Ricky Bobby]

The city of Folsom owns, and yes i believe there is and entry fee. ITs any were from $2- $5. They arent sure yet. And I was just infromed that pecaon is afficialy gone. So no more bmx track. Lame!!

 

[Internal14]

so let hear a run down on how the opening went guys? And post up some pictures too.

(I know it's just now 10am....but figure I'd get a jump on things and post this request now.)

 

[Ricky Bobby]

The event was FANTASTIC!!! It went well and there was 100+ people. The dj's are awsome and everything went good and to plan. I am waiting for pics.

 

[Connundrum1]

damn, i missed this thread! i was lookin forward to the opening, oh well. i'm still waiting for pics.

 

[DUKESofTAH0E]

from what i hear that wasnt the real grand opening but just a fun demo day. they are waiting for everything to be fully completed and will have a big event with all the companies, shops and organizations who helped build and design the park from the begging. so when its all done there should be one hellof a party going on there.

 

[mtakahas]

When are the hours it's open? Weekdays? Also, where is it -Address? I'm out near grass valley, but am interested in driving over there to ride it!
michael

 

[Ricky Bobby]

well for now i guess this is the grand opening and stuff. But techniqaly this is the second grand opening since the opened once for the little lader bridges that were up. Maybe the third times the charm, but it was great either way.

 

[DUKESofTAH0E]

well for now i guess this is the grand opening and stuff. But techniqaly this is the second grand opening since the opened once for the little lader bridges that were up. Maybe the third times the charm, but it was great either way.

ya sounds like everytime a new section is finally finished they have a demo. but the real grand opening should be a blast with heaps of booths including our nemesis lounge with shade to rest your self from the hot sun while ripping the park.

 

[ServeEm]

Wish I could've made it out there but I had a ton of things going on. So there are djs out there now?

 

[marcm]

Glad to see it went down so good. I cant wait to get my hardtail back together and shred that place. I am stoked to see MTB finaly get to where skateboarding is. We need a spot like this were you can just hone in on all your skills. I see this as the spot to be for off season riding.. I think i might learn my tailwhip now.

 

[ServeEm]

Anyone going over there this afternoon? I know it's hot but I was planning on checking it out.

 

[mtakahas]

guys, what's the name of this park? I think I'd like to head out there tomorrow, or maybe thursday! thanks,
michael

 

[FREERDR4LF]

i think the official name is Folsom Mountain Bike Skills Park.
i haven't had a chance to ride the new djs yet, but i did stop by to look at them and i can't believe they put in jumps that big. there is a set of 2 that have to be at least 6 feet high and they lead right into the wall ride. to the left of them are smaller ones that are more like table tops. can't wait to actually try them.

 

[mtakahas]

thanks Free! Sounds cool! I'll be on the smaller tables LOL... have to put my DJ bike back together then I'll head over there! Can someone PM me directions from Auburn - coming down 80? See you guys out there! I'll be on a red Arrow Dss with Mag 30 wheels...

michael

 

[morethanjake543]

The park is called Family Cummings Park.

The two set looks nice. A decent double into a hip. And dare I say?! The easier line looks like so much fun.

 

[FREERDR4LF]

jakes right, the Folsom Mountain Bike Skills Park is "inside"
Family Cummings Park, if you want to get technical.
google "folsom family cummings park" and it pops right up

 

[morethanjake543]

Keep in mind you should bring some frame-protection/pads if you bring in a BMX bike. I don't know how strict they are now, but after we got the wall ride built, kids without pads on their BMXs were getting turned away.

 

[ServeEm]

Yep, and everyone that is physically inside the fence of the park need to wear a lid. My buddy came with me yesterday and he's injured so he was just taking pics. They told him that he needed a lid just to walk around.

And yea Jake is right, bmx bikes need frame pad on the TT and on the crossbar. My mtn bike he make me put a pad on the TT cuz I dont run brakes, BS.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Next tuesday, myself, george stevenson, derick teal, and amiel cavalier may all be going out to work on the place before everyone has to leave for colorado. If you want to come out and help, it would be more than appriciated.

So of the people who have gone already, who likes it and has some helpfull ideas of what else to add. We have big plans to build more of a 4x style course rather than anouther bmx track. So let me know what all you guys think.

Thanks

 

[ServeEm]

Are you talking about the 7th or 14th? I could swing out in the afternoon after work to help.

This 4x course, would this be on the north half of the park where nothing is at right now? I think that'd be great

 

[Ricky Bobby]

well we all plan on riding out there every tuesday atleast, but i am talking abiut the 4th. Ya the 4x crourse would be in the open area where the bmx track used to be. There is talk of maybe more dj's but i am a fan of an actual 4x track.

 

[ServeEm]

Finally made it back out there the other day and had a pretty good time. The big dub to hip is nice but man the place is getting beat up pretty bad. Is there a protocol on rebuilding there? I see that they have a hose and hell I can bring out my rakes and shovels. And man is that the biggest 4x track I've even seen

 

[mtakahas]

anyone have some pics of the place that they can post up?

 

[DUKESofTAH0E]

And man is that the biggest 4x track I've even seen

i think its a pixie bike 4x track so ya its huge

 

[ServeEm]

These are the only shots I have that were from about a month ago. I'll try to remember my camera next time we go out there. I'm really starting to get pissed at the crap these kids are doing to the jumps. Yesterday I was hitting the big dub and I washed out on the lip of the hip after. The dirt is so damn loose from the kids running up the hip.

 

[mtakahas]

servem, thanks for the pics! place looks fun! need to get over there as soon as I kick this bug I have!

 

[ballaholyk84]

Anyone going out there tomorrow? I am thinking about hitting it up to check it out as I am only about 10 minutes away. Sounds pretty sweet. Also was wondering if it was strickly hard tail or is FS also welcome? Wanna get the feel of my new bike. Thanks