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Happy Birthday George!

Last month I was checking the Barona Oaks website to see which days the track was open when I spotted an ad for a motocross school. I've taken the Intermediate Training and Trials classes up at Motoventures, but haven't ever done anything focused on motocross so I signed up. The instructor is Daniel Sedlak, a motocross privateer from Germany who has been travelling the world racing and teaching the locals how to ride Motocross. A web search for his name shows him racing Supercross in Athens, Endurocross in Australia, and teaching in Kampala, Uganda. One of his students took last year's FIM Africa Motocross 85cc Championship. Saturday we had the track all to ourselves, providing the opportunity to focus on individual sections and stop for instruction. The class format was multiple segments of instruction, guided practice, and rest. We started with cornering techniques, then progressed into how to correctly ride motocross whoops and make the most of limited traction. Eventually we put it all together for some racing around the entire track. Daniel seems very accustomed to working with kids, which has given him both an incredible amount of patience and a knack for breaking down complex instructions into simple, easy to digest steps. Several students that receive personal instruction were at this class, and let me tell you those kids are fast! I started the day comparatively old, out of shape, and slow. I ended still comparatively old, completely exhausted, and significantly faster. Barona Oaks has asked him to come back and offer classes on a more regular basis and I strongly recommend signing up if you have any interest in riding Motocross, or just becoming a better rider in general. Towards winter he also offers classes out in the desert. That's me in the back "Roosted by kids" section.

Glad to hear it's taken care of!

Fingers crossed for a speedy, proper repair!

He confirms velasquezgabriel27@yahoo.com is the correct email and has offered again today to take them free of charge so long as they're accessible.

I'd even be willing to do the removal, but with six already I need another hive like I need a hole in the head (plus each new hive requires a box, stand, frames, and top and bottom boards).

Hi Udo, Did you contact Gabriel Velasquez? He saw your hive on the San Diego Beekeeping FB group and was potentially interested in taking the hive for free. Some had also wondered if they could take the box. For professional removal I recommend Rex @ Bemergency Bee Removal (760)789-2755. He's a neighbor of mine and has done good work for several people who've asked me for a recommendation in the past. https://www.yelp.com/biz/bemergency-bee-removal-ramona

In for an XL.

A pic of the author (he survived or else I wouldn't be posting it)

Sad to have missed this one; almost had two bikes on the wrong tires but wound up having to take the wife's Prius in for hybrid battery service. :/

Looks better than what I've got so far, I'd be glad to take it off your hands!

About nine months ago I picked up a trials bike (2004 Gas Gas TXT 280 Pro), and last month took Gary LaPlante's class. I'm hooked! I know at least a few of you have trials bikes sitting in your garages, begging to be kicked over and pointed at some obstacles. Others are just waiting for their opportunity to ride a trials bike for the first time. My skill level is still solidly in the beginner class, but I've got a teeter totter and two and a half acres of interesting terrain located in Ramona. Just trying to gauge interest in a relaxed practice day event, so please reply if this sounds like your cup of tea!

This Saturday or Sunday the week after are both options.

It's my property. I'm limiting it to trials bikes for now; they tend to be pretty quiet and don't tear up the yard.

Happy to let people ride mine.

I'm in!

Did you ever wind up building this? I think I'm gonna start in on mine this weekend and would love to hear any advice you may have learned.

Dog-friendly patios are a big plus in my book, hope to see you there!

I know I'm not the only one of these forums watching outdoors, so let's get a discussion thread going! Spoilers ahead, so if you haven't watched Hangtown yet steer clear! I was hoping for big things from Ferrandis, so it was heartbreaking to see him out in the first moto. News is he didn't break anything but did sustain a concussion, so fingers crossed he lines up at Glen Helen! Don't wanna sling too much mud about brands, but Jeremy Martin can't be too thrilled about his switch to Honda at the moment. Nice to see Forkner podium in the 2nd moto, if he can keep the bike under him I think he's going to be spending a lot of time up there. JGR just had to be shaking their heads watching Barcia dump it right off the bat, they've had a rough season but at least Peick's back for the series. Anderson also caught a tough break, not a good day to try and sell Dragon goggles. Josh Grant's success caught me a bit off guard, nice to see an "old" guy up on the podium! No surprises about Eli Tomac's performance, dominating the race so well he can crash and still retain a significant lead. I went ahead and picked up NBC Sports Gold; I have Cox Cable so don't get MavTV. I can't say if it's worth $50, but the stream quality from my Amazon Fire TV Stick was great, there's no commercials, and the commentary continues during the breaks. If they can do something similar for Supercross that'll drive the final nail in the coffin of my cable TV subscription.

Another exciting weekend! What in the world is up with Tomac's front brake? You'd think after Arlington they'd have a better plan together, but it wasn't a good day to be on a green machine. I felt SO bad watching Forker make his way back to the pits (but I guess nobody can accuse him of cutting the track this time). No surprise to see so many guys that train with Aldon Baker up on the podium, and I was thrilled to see some real speed out of Ferrandis. If Jeremy Martin could've just kept it on the track he would've taken the top spot, so at least Honda's got the bike sorted.

Sure, I'm 38. I think Daniel just turned 30.

I'd be game for a picnic, this list might come in handy. http://thebrewproject.com/2016/07/09/alcohol_friendly_parks_in_san_diego/

Rest In Peace. http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/nicky-hayden-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-bicycle-crash-052217

Had a blast riding around Adams with Tntmo, Daniel, and my non-SDAR buddy Allan. Temps were a little warm, but a cooler full of beverages made them entirely bearable. Here I am following Tntmo around the track And I am lowsiding earlier in the day