It is on Mtka Blvd.

There are softball fields right there now. Hmmm. Exactly what is at Shorewood now too. Stupid softball freaks wasting real estate.....lol.

Can you share Google Earth locations with links? I have some of the old tracks pinned, but I don't know if you can post where you put a pin, or if you can share links to an area. But if it is possible, I can post some up, but I haven't figured out how to yet.

Shorewoord BMX in RED

Big Willow BMX in RED

Richfield BMX in RED

Cool Man. .

Shorewood's starting gate was about where the first base dugout is on the 3rd BB field north of Hwy 7 in the red box in Paul's pic, and the first straight headed straight west towards the woods. The second and third berms were along the outfield fence of the baseball field.



This pic of opening day was on the starting hill looking SW. 2 BB fields were there during SBMX times. The third BB bield replaced the track. All of the BB fields to the north are post SBMX as well.

The layout was west, south, east, NW, east. Until the extension in 82 was added at the end.

Eden Prairie BMX in RED

Cool Paul, I think I was close on that location of Big Willow. I think that big complex off the the right is the Mtka City Center. The others i didn't remember the location at all, except the Pioneer trail/EP track. I think I remember that one a little. I wasn't at EP probably more than about 2-3 times though, same with Shorewood.

Cool posts Pauli. The only track location that is still open is the Richfield spot. There is some city equipment parked there along with some dirt piles, but for the most part, it still looks the same.

How did racing go this weekend Paul? Brad, did you go out and pad your points lead over Dave?

No I didn't go. There was no 36-40 guys anyway so I would have raced Rickson's class again (17x) , which is more than fine with me, but its like racing 6 guys like Lyndey and its hard not to get caught up in "trying the race them all". They can turn things on after the first corner were guys like you and get left in the dust.. Damn Young'ns!

If your IN this weekend, I'll show up. I have nothing going on at this point. Pauli's not going, so it'll probably be you, me and Moe forsure.

I raced Moe both Saturday & Sunday. Saturday we ran with Terry "The DQ Kid" & Sunday Don Palmer (Delaware #1 from a few years back). I got second behind Moe on both days, I am slowly closing the gap. It was really hot and humid both days but totally worth it.

I am out for this weekend, we are going down to Ann Arbor again for Michigan vs. Purdue. For everyone that races roll hard and be safe!

Good job Paul. How is Don's daughter? She crashed hard during practice on the OS weekend. Good to see him back at the track.

Was that (the crash) after the first jump? There was a hard fall the first Friday practice too. That weekend was a wirlwind for me.

She did well, she raced and got third in total points.

I was eating at the Pizza Ranch in Owatonna yesterday. I looked out the window and there walks by BMX legend, Troy Lemke.... With blonde in tow I might add..

Hey K.O.P.

I ran into a friend of yours "Darrin Yaeger"at a show at the whats up lounge in Mankato last saturday night

I have known Darrin Yaeger for about twenty five years now.I hadn't seen him for maybe the last ten or so.

I heard he moved back to Wisconsin from Salt Lake City...recently.. Yeah, I visited him last year on my way to California... He is one cool guy...alot of good Mankato memories...He still rides too..

What were you doing there.. I was almost going to check it out... some show there...

I was there to see the Libido Boys, one and only show with all original members.

I have known Darrin since his sister use to work for my dad, he said that he almost cracked his skull in half at a bowl during a drop in.

Ya he did say that he still rides, and like the reast of us he wishes he never got rid of all the old bikes.

Pizza ranch???? Jerry, damn it!!! You live near Owatonna, home of the best pizza on the planet....Go to the "Taste of the Big Apple" man, Frank has THE best pizza ever.... Across form the downtown Wells Fargo "historical" building.. LOL!

So you saw o'l Troy huh?? Last time I saw Troy was in 96 before I moved out of Owatonna to the Metro. We hung out some, but mostly trained at the gym. He also had just bought a new GT 24" at that time and he could still ride REALLY good. I bet he would kick a-s-s if he came back. Serious abilities!

Oh you said a mouthful there... Rig, you still have that sweet arse CW 26" don't ya? I love that bike man! They sure were tall bikes though, but for you it must have been perfect. I never owned a cruiser as a kid, but I rode Sean's 24 tahoe from time to time. To me the Tahoe's were just the shiot for cruisers...

BTW, were has Miland been????

I never heard of that pizza place.. If there is one.. are you sure it's still there.. I love pizz and always check out new places..

Its gotta still be there. Its was there for 10yrs before I ever got there. Its right across from the park right on the Corner of Broadway and Cedar next to the old Vesterby Jewerly store. There are some apts right above it. Go there and eat. Dude its the best pizza I've ever had.

Here ---> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=T...+Owatonna%2C+MN

104 W Broadway St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 455-3633
Get directions

Brad came over this evening to show me the blue GT and man oh man is it awesome. It is very, very nice. That was definetly one of my favorite race bikes when I was a kid. Nice job there Apold! We need more pics!!!

Ok, It took a while. There is some "tweeking" that is still needed, but..here it is.

K-24 FRAME
A-24 Fork
Kappa Sumo Bars
Redline Cranks
Crupi Pro Round cages
Redline OS Sprocket (1982)
Shimano Freewheel
Shadow Neck
Shadow Seat Post
Shadow Seat Clamp
Shadow Bar Ends
Crupi Seat
Crupi Headset
Shimano DXR brake system
24" Blk Weinmann rims (S7X)
Primo Chad Degroot grips
KMC chain
Sinz Chain tightener

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Retro has more pics.

Very nice, looks great! When does she get to come out to play?

Pauli, It looks to PRETTY to be raced !!!

WOW! Thats's a really nice looking bike Jay. I like the black w/ red stuff. Nice touch. I like red anodized gear, always have.Paul, thanks and I'll get some more pics posted. I have to shrink these down because most of mine use up the 100% allowed so I can only post two pics and then have to delete everything before I can post new ones.. make sense. LOL!! Scott, Do you plan to ride at all this weekend? I'm going maybe Friday night and race Sat OR Sun but not both. Which is the best day to race? meaning which day am I more likely to have a class? I don't mind racing the 17x guys, but I'd rather race Jayson's class or the 41-45 class (as an example) rather than race 17yr olds.Its missing one thing.... Ame tri-grips Danscomp sells them new for 4.00 a pair... any color. Shhhhh!

IF* (so Brad of me..heheh kidding Brad) I can get the bugs worked out of this. I plan on Riding Friday night and Sat.

Chucky? Car pool?

Its my little way of making sure my intentions are understood.

Let us know if your going and which days. Above are my plans, however they can change on a dime.

Very nice looking bike Jay. Good thing she's black. After that OS race at the Barn, I couldn't believe all the black tire marks on my frame. I think I got those while trying to give Brad room on the track. Apparently he has trouble going in a straight line.

I see that Isanti is trying to have one more outdoor race this Saturday. I may try to go one last time. I love that track and it would be nice to be outside one more time. If that doesn't work out, I would like to make it to the barn one day this weekend. Like Brad said, which ever day is the best chance to race in our age group.

Hey Jay, I guess I should have asked if that bike was for "show" or for "go". In any case it is a sweet ride!

You said it. I did have straight line issues that day. Actually my first 3 races were the worst of it (not sure which class), but by the mains I was okay, just a bit tired, like everyone was that day accept Boecker .
I'll never race again until those conditions I had. I don't want to hurt myself and certainly not anyone else. I had the speed but no coordination. scary combo.

I guess lets keep in touch about sat or sun. If Jay and you raced, there's a class. Maybe Boecker will race too. Either way, it would be fun.

Again, nice ride Jay. Good work.
And I've been tossing aaround the idea of going to the barn on sunday as well.
Just figured I should mention that if it'll help people make a choice of when to go.
-Bill

Yeah, we could work something out. Are you thinking of just practicing on Saturday or are you going to get your first race in? If the three of us race, we are guaranteed to have an old guy class.

Good to know Bill. We'll all have to keep in touch about which day works best. It would be fun to have as many as possible.

Jay, that looks kick ***! Good luck w. the track this weekend.

Bill and Chucky, you thinking about Sunday then? Either day is okay, but Sunday is better for me.

I'm OUT for SUNDAY!
Football

Friday night and Sat for me.

Thanks to all! Appreciate it.

Paul - It's getting riddin. I'll tell you more later.

Sat is fine too. Actually you can kinda kill two birds with one stone that day. Show a little early and practice then wait to race.... I think 4pm?? anyone?

This photo just never gets old...Look at Conley slowing down before the triples...

Over the road test post from my Blackberry.

CAreful there KROP...I never remeber having that number....Brad, did I?

Condo Classic

Jan 2008 , you boys better start training !!! I just got back from doing a 100 bike sprints, 100 squat w/1000lbs, and a 100 redbulls. The Condo Classic is MINE !!!

We'll see about that there Captain Cramp.

KOP, I would love to see you at the Condo Classic. Maybe you will introduce your girlfriend to us this time instead of hiding her on the other side of the track at Fairbo.

Negative on that number. You would have been pro at that point anyway so you'd never have raved Troy, unless it was practice, but I say you were never that number.

Scott, you dropping by this weekend to the barn..?? PM me please!

Scott, you can have the Condo classic. You see, last years winner is automatically eliminated from the event. Besides who will flag the others around for a second lap.. That was job last year. BTW, out of all the riders last year, why didn't you race that?? It was fun if I remember. I think I was bang'd up that night... Oh that was the pedal/gate night wasn't it... God, I still have a huge gash on the back of my heel. LOL!!! Yikes!

On the sled maybe....hahahaahaa..

Whats the squat record homey? I'm sure its a bunch.

Well, I do like to keep the girlfriend off to the side...not to get in my way.. She understands, when i'm riding, to stay on the sidelines...LOL
The bad part, the race if Faribault, she was right there, watching, and didn't know that was me.. So she missed the race... How's the for gratitude..

elbows...wings some call them.

Alright, so who's going sat? anyone?

Lets make the Condo Classic 10 laps !

I am all in if you can arrange a Life Flight helicopter waiting in the parking lot.