How Do I Have A Motocross Track In The Middle Of A Neighborhood? 

Don’t like the noise ? Then don’t buy a house next to a moto track.

You were there before the houses were!! End of discussion!!!

That's enough for me to wanna move to that neighborhood

I'm sure 2 hours training each week is far less annoying then the A-holes running leaf blowers and landscaping crap at 730 am 4 days a week for 8 hours like they do around here....

It’s so frustrating this happens everywhere, all these tracks are here 15+ years before anyone thought about building homes there. You shouldn’t have to worry about respecting the neighbors, they saw the track when they looked at the house

U should ride way more then 2-3 days a week

Dude screw the neighbors, if they had the chance they’d have you gone immediately, forget low use! Run what you want anytime I’d say.

Super cool. It’s funny that encroaching neighborhoods are built next to pre-existing loud areas like race tracks or air ports. Then the residents complain about noise. I’ve heard Washougal has to deal with the same issues.

LMAO >Moves next to motocross track >Gets angry that people ride at the motocross track That's the most boomer thing ever

How is there not a single person who rides in that neighborhood

They can't complain the track was there before the houses

That’s a beautiful track no matter where it’s located 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

I'd still be ridding more hahahah

I can just picture the moto community this neighborhood could be instead of people walking their dogs in the morning you got guys rolling out of their garage to go rip.

It’s like buying a house near an airport and then complaining about plane noise

I mean shit I wouldn’t give a damn. You’re 100% legal

I know the simple answer is “don’t like the noise don’t move there” but it’s still nice that you limit it and try to be respectful

100 yard wide open whoops section next to the houses. Maybe big air, seat bounce jumps there instead?..less noise and they could have a front row seat to watch you catch air. 😆 💪

So glad I found this! Keep doing your thing. I live in the neighborhood and my boys like to watch from the fence. I don’t get to ride enough so I enjoy listening and living vicariously through you. Doesn’t bother me one bit!

That's really cool to know a little history about that track. I do believe that we would be interested in knowing even more about it. Thanks for the inspiring insight around this awesome track. Looking forward to another. Great job,great video.

I remember when we ( me and my neighbors) had a lot that we turned into a BMX track. This reminds me of that, I stumbled on this, you all gave back and that makes a massive difference. Good for you on your learning in your life and being considerate to your neighbors! Don't stop doing you!

Nice track! It's nice that you are still able to enjoy it, but being considerate to you neighbors is awesome. The world needs more people like you. Bravo!

awsume T!!! thanx for sharing this story, lotta of time to put that together! we all have had our track issues with neighbors...def a great mini doc! thx paul bryant

This was one of the most interesting videos I’ve seen in a bloody long time on RU-vid! Love that track history! 👊 I’d love to live in one of those houses and have such convent track usage. Even when not riding it’s be awesome to sit out there and watch other riders go at it! 🔥👌

I'm so glad I happened upon this video. Super interesting. I am so envious. As a dirt bike enthusiast growing up in a suburban northeastern U.S town, it was always a struggle to find a place to ride that you wouldn't get kicked out of. This place is a dream. Thanks for sharing.

The quality of the vids are amazing!!

O wow ! I almost feel old. Born in Colo Spgs 1961. 1st mx race at Aztec in 1977 on a 1974 Suzuki TM 125. Thanks for the video it was really cool.

Just came upon this video and my video from the ride day you put in there!! That’s awesome so see that and reminisce on that day!! Track is so sick

Hey Tyler, thanks for explaining all of this in detail. It's a pretty unique situation for sure. You have every right to be riding out there even if you wanted to practice every single day. Like you said, the owners of those houses knew what they were moving into when they signed their closing paperwork. For myself, being a motorcycle and dirt bike enthusiast, I would be out there every day spectating or asking if I could ride on the track. My boys (3 and 5) would be sitting on the fence and watching non-stop as well. Hey, maybe you've even inspired some of the kids growing up in those houses to become dirt bike riders! We're in the process of buying 35 acres up in Park county, CO. I have about 5 acres of pasture land that I would like to build a beginner motocross track for my boys (and myself). I could also link it to a woods section in the back of the property for some GNCC-style racing. Let me know if you would be interested in a job like this since it looks like you have access to earth moving equipment and the know-how in the construction of motocross tracks. Again, thanks for the videos! -Andy in Colorado

Something to help with the neighbors if possible is to ride durning the weekday during work hours. Track home neighborhoods like that are 98% working class people and those neighborhoods are empty during the week while the kids are at school and parents are at work. Weekends are the polar opposite and people are trying to spend time together and the sounds of a thumper rattling the house is what gets people pissed off. Any way, DONT GIVE IN! Hold your ground! That’s your land and your track that existed before those houses ever existed, so when push comes to shove DO NOT LAY DOWN and let them illegally or “legally” steal your rights and property without putting up a helluva fight. Our sport is being attacked like it’s a nuclear war, we must fight and preserve every inch the enemy hasn’t stolen yet.

They knew where they moved to is right..but I'd miss riding in solitude..yet if I moved there would want to ride almost everyday! Nice history and your connection to that land

So cool thanks for sharing!

Great video, more guys like you will keep our sport alive. Best of luck going forward!

I know guys that worked at Monks in AZ. I saw the logo in the intro on the scrapers and was like, "oh, cool". Then I realize you are a Monks, then I realize your track is on site at RE Monks. How cool

Very sweet looking track. I used to live in Colorado Springs and I remember seeing Josh Hansen's full size Supercross track in his front yard.

DUDE! I LIVED IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD! Halfway through the video I started to realize that everything matched up, the place, the time frames of the neighborhoods progression, and the maps! If you go straight across that street and down Red Cardinal Loop, There's a street named Quaking Aspen Trail that I used to live on. Every weekend I would try to go and watch the bikes, but I couldn't always go. Either way, this video just immediately earned my sub. Man that's awesome!

Such a good perspective, fair play man

You are gifted in story telling and editing bro! Enjoyed this 🤙

Dude I grew up in Co Springs. Always saw pictures of this on Facebook and it blew my mind. Cool to see the history behind it. Live in Oklahoma now, my buddy Trey Canard said the track looks super sick and the video was really well done. 🤙🏼

Really great story man!! From WESTERN Australia myself!!

So dope! Keep it forever!!

This is badass bro, made me miss living in the springs myself back when I was stationed at Carson from 2001 to 2004 and left there in 05....

I heard about this track around Feb 2020 when I was working and staying in Fountain. Never got any real info besides its private but this randomly popped up and answered all the questions I had

Now I want to buy a house in that neighborhood because of the track lol

DUDE!! this is awesome!! I wish I had one this close!! I have one probably a mile away but it would be awesome to have one this close!!

I live in springs and had no idea that was out east! I saw those mountains and thought noo way. This is awesome man!

Great job with the video, and the track, and the riding.

Nice track and you're shredding pretty good..good luck bro!

Thanks for this video. I have a small track that like yours, did not have houses around it when it was built. I had to deal with water conservation officials regarding its layout (because they claimed parts of the track were not set back far enough from wetland areas. Rather than fight them on this issue (even though I could probably win, as the entire area was once a cornfield), I complied and changed the layout ... causing me to lose some of the track in the process. Like you, I have limited riding to a few days each week, and shortened the amount of time spent riding on those days as well. I still do get some complaints though. One homeowner has even asked me to text him whenever I plan to ride (so he can make plans to be somewhere else ... so he says) and I occasionally get texts from him asking me not to ride when he is entertaining. I try to comply most of the time, but it's a bit like being under the thumb of someone with a controlling personality, and I don't like that feeling at all. I know my days are numbered, and I've looked into electric bikes as an option ... but feel they're just not there yet. The 2 biggest issues seem to be noise and dust suppression. I feel that if I can get those things under control, the complaints will stop. I don't have the money for a water truck, but I did build a small (about 300 gallons) water trailer to keep the dust down. But the pump empties the tank so fast it really doesn't help that much because the track dries out before I can refill the tank and water it again. I'm holding on by a thread. Good luck to you and your endeavors. I hope you're able to keep the track long enough to continue the remainder of your racing career. It's sad, but unfortunately there are lots of people who are using their money and influence to shut down recreational uses of land like this. Seems like an unwinnable battle sometimes, as these people are often the type that are not content with concessions made so both sides can enjoy what they love to do. These folks don't want any slice of the pie going to the opposition. They're not happy unless you're unhappy it seems.

The charity ride was a great idea. If you could somehow give to the community it could help people tolerate your riding.

Is the track still up and running I would love to come ride for a couple hours

Great video, Tyler!

haha you lucky guy. Very interesting story. thanks for sharing !

That is an AWESOME story...and your a LUCKY man....👍

Hell with the houses, your to nice. I am Canadian and we are known for being to nice. You were there first, permitted as a construction company, and they signed a waiver when purchasing their house. If it were my track, and it is a lovely track, I would be riding all day long. Good luck and all the best with your pro racing career. Toronto, Canada

You lucky dawg you!! Hope nothing but the best for ya

Awesome video! We live in Mtn. Shadows and people move here and complain about the noise from the training flights from the Air Force Academy.... I don't understand that thinking.

This is awesome man, hope the track stays forever.

Ya dads a Legend he’s got ya back for sure 🙏🏻

Pretty cool for any kiddos that can get a look over the fence and watch!

And I thought Wildrose MX track in Calgary was the only one. Sweet track and views of mountains!

Looks like an awesome track!!!

Screw the neighbours ride your track every day and qualify

You look so smooth ! Nice track, lucky you.

Looks like paradise!

that was a sick video. the drone shots at the end were so cool

Nice 👍 I grew up in Littleton and rode Thunder Valley as much as I could. Also love riding at Rampart. Sweet track tho

Dude we Love you channel

Good stuff I enjoyed the video!

Yeah wow!! I always wondered about that.. 👌🏻

Just like the Denver airport, They built it in the middle of nowhere and house are being built out towards it so they can't complain because it was there first. What sucks is if they took out motocross track they would just put in soccer or softball fields. Great video!

Sick track brother. I love the story and your dad sounds like a badass.

Wish I lived in that neighborhood! Looks awesome! 🤘

This was fucking awesome! My town shit me down when I was 17-18 for having an fmx ramp set up in my yard so to see you are still going strong is amazing. No thought of getting riders to buy up the houses along the fence or running a moto school? Do you have to walk the track before you ride to make sure no @$$hole tossed nails or debris on to the track?? Still blown away. Hope it never closes! Stay rippin man🤙🏼

Love Colorado Springs, I grew up over near RockRimmon. We are still holding on to some of our heritage, keep fighting to keep suburbia at bay!

That track looks awesome. What a dream it would be to be able to ride there.

Wish I lived on the fence line! Great video!

Man I saw that track like 8 years ago driving by and have been wondering how it’s still there. I knew there had to be something to allow it. Awesome stuff, would love to check it out sometime.

you're living the dream!! I'd love to ride there!

thats sick that is man! i wish it was like that over here in the uk! If i lived there id be chillin on the wall watchin with a beer. Or flaggin you over to see if i can sesh with you lol

Beautiful track it’s sucks you can’t ride your own track as much🤯 good luck this season in MX 👍🏼👍🏼

Ur a legened!!! Good on ya mate. It should jus be rezoned and made a community moto track. It and u are an asset to ur community. Respect from Aus!

Great video 👍

That. Is. AWESOME!

Good for u, keep shredding

That's frickin' dope, I'd love to live behind a track, as long as I could ride on it every now & then😆

Great vid.

Cool video. Cool story. Cool track. Cool dad. Cool riding. 🤘😈🤘

That's exactly the problem. You're a responsible and respectful rider and you have a legal side. People will always complain and think the grass is greener if they bitch about it enough.... in this case the track being gone. What they don't realize is the next morning a mobile crusher could show up and run all day long 5 days a week. They'll be wishing they had the track back. But they never admit that.

My kids would love watching this out the back window!

Very very very good video 👍

Super dope bro

That’s dope .!

Bro you studied in Aus? awesome 👍 You are so good at this mate ...keep it up. Loved hearing your story. Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

Imagine if we all bought a house here... only riders wantin to ride an love the sound of a bike !! Love the track man

That's Sick!!!

I'd move into the neighborhood just to brap all day.

That's sick man

So annoying, it's really bad here in Socal they're building everywhere. It's really bad at state fair mx AKA Starwest but luckily it's a state owned fair ground so the housing track can't do anything. It also looks pretty bad at Elsinore which should be reopening any day now they've built houses very close and now starting apartments. Very cool pictures and videos of the track! Is that Roczen at 1:26? What's the story behind him coming to ride?

Interesting, I am not a track person so Captain Jacks, Penrose Commons (yes there is signletrack) and stuff off Mt Herman Rd, then the other usual like Rampart Range OHV area and 717, Rianbow Falls and then trips etc. I got to have rocks and logs and just slow technical gnar. Still cool though you were able to get around issues. Not like someone can not try and bribe and get zoning changed. I'm always amazed at how people don't pay attention to where they buy.