[Billy]

Ok ever since I've started riding I've always wanted to do a track day but I've never actually went through with it because of a slight transportation problem I have. It's getting to the point where I can't take it anymore and I got to figure something out.

Problem is I have no way of transporting my bike to a track day. I don't own a truck, and I down own a bike trailer. Buying a truck is not an option mainly because I don't have the money for it, and I can't by a bike trailer because I live in a condo community and I have no place to put it. Technically I could ride my bike up to a trackday but I've read some threads on here saying that it's not a good idea for many reasons.

Advise???

[newgixxerchic]

look at the sticky in the tony's track day forum threads... if you know when you're going, post up in there and see if anyone can lend ya a hand.

or, I think I have heard that PK will do it for a fee, but don't take my word on that one.

[Ken C]

While it's not ideal to ride your bike to a track day many people do it. I used to. The risk is if you were to fall and dmage the bike so you can't ride it home. The other risk is that you're so tired that you aren't safe to ride home. I've not heard many stories of either of these things happening, but it is a chance you take.

[Billy]

Originally Posted by Ken C

While it's not ideal to ride your bike to a track day many people do it, including me. The risk is if you were to fall and dmage the bike so you can't ride it home. The other risk is that you're so tired that you aren't safe to ride home. I've not heard many stories of either of these things happening, but it is a chance you take.

Yes those are two of the main reasons why I'm hesitant about riding up.

[l3uddha]

you will most likely be able to find someone with trailer space. I think peter kates will trailer it up for you (for a small price) if it comes to that.

[Billy]

Originally Posted by l3uddha

you will most likely be able to find someone with trailer space. I think peter kates will trailer it up for you (for a small price) if it comes to that.

Thanks! I'll check in with Peter and see what he says!

[OreoGitorio]

Ashland to Loudon is a bit of a hike, but back when I used to live behind Symphony Hall I would ride my bike to the track as I was in a similar situation to yours.

It obviously wasn't the preferred method, but I just did fine doing it. I probably rode my bike at least PART of the way to the track for a good 10 or more track days before I finally bought myself a trailer around the time I started racing. The times I didn't ride the whole way I got part-way rides from fellow NESR members. The times I didn't have a ride home I just had to keep in mind that I was FLOGGING my ride home and I rode accordingly without a single incident.

If anything happened, I knew my NESR brothers & sisters were there to help me out... in fact Jane basically FORCED me to put my bike on her trailer so she could bring me back to Boston one time because she thought i was too tired.

So post up & hopefully someone can arrange something with you. If you'll be attending an event that's not after a race weekend I'd be happy to try & work something out with you. (although there's only one of those at Loudon this year & I may have someone else's bike on my trailer already)

[virtualbong]

You could definitely ride up, but riding home after a track day is what scares me. I was completely exhausted after the 3 track days that I participated in and couldn't imagine riding another hour and a half on the highway.

[Billy]

I don't live too far from Mr. Gates so I think i'm going to try and work something out with him.

[OreoGitorio]

Originally Posted by virtualbong

You could definitely ride up, but riding home after a track day is what scares me. I was completely exhausted after the 3 track days that I participated in and couldn't imagine riding another hour and a half on the highway.

The good part is, usually there's a group of us TTD staff that heads to dinner afterwards & anyone's welcome to join us for some food & a "recharge"

[Manny]

Just post up when you need a ride and if you can broing your bike to someone in advance IM sure they will trailer it up for you.

[akira700]

Originally Posted by OreoGitorio

The good part is, usually there's a group of us TTD staff that heads to dinner afterwards & anyone's welcome to join us for some food & a "recharge"

Watch out though if Pete comes up to you and offers you
a "recharge" ! That sounds kinda sketchy to me!

[Bhavesh]

does your mom or friend have a minivan you could borrow?



height clearance is the biggest issue, but it can be done

[Bhavesh]

you could also rent a trailer from uHaul if you have a vehicle that qualifies to pull it, and you buy a hitch (which you can sometimes scavenge cheap from craigslist or fleabay)

[virtualbong]

Originally Posted by OreoGitorio

The good part is, usually there's a group of us TTD staff that heads to dinner afterwards & anyone's welcome to join us for some food & a "recharge"

True true, went with a few clowns (Degsy, Denno, sxlova07, Hammadown, and I think 1 or 2 more people) after last years September track days and it was pretty hilarious. God bless Denno and his childish ways.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by virtualbong

True true, went with a few clowns (Degsy, Denno, sxlova07, Hammadown, and I think 1 or 2 more people) after last years September track days and it was pretty hilarious. God bless Denno and his childish ways.

*sigh* that was a very fun day *sigh*

[union]

If youre going to use Kates you best call sooner then later. Calling the day before is not going to get you the results you are looking for. The further in advance the better.

[virtualbong]

Originally Posted by union

If youre going to use Kates you best call sooner then later. Calling the day before is not going to get you the results you are looking for. The further in advance the better.

And he makes you feel like a complete dumbass when you ask and its right before a race weekend, hahaha. I've learned my lesson, hahaha.

[duey]

Originally Posted by Denno

*sigh* that was a very fun day *sigh*

for you and your boyfriend maybe

[virtualbong]

Originally Posted by duey

for you and your boyfriend maybe

Denno had it all that day...a british, haitian, asian and whatever Hammadown is...hahaha.

[35racer]

If you ride up the day before and stay at the hotel, it's not as bad.

And as Pete mentioned above, if something did happen at the track, there are usually enough people around to get you home... and most likely, your bike too.

[davemon]

I did 2 where I rode up and back the same day from Boston and that was pretty tough but staying in a hotel the night before makes a big difference (assumming you sleep well away from home). Nothing beats trailering though... especially when another kind NESR is driving the tow vehicle and all you have to do is keep the Dunkin IV Drip nice and full.

Dave

[Cheese-GSXR]

A stop for dinner in Concord also gives your body a nice chance to recover before getting right back in the saddle.

[xsiliconkid]

Originally Posted by BadBoyBilly

I don't live too far from Mr. Gates so I think i'm going to try and work something out with him.

if that doesn't work out - I can take it up and back for the next track day which is before a race week end...(I live about 5 miles from Peter Kates...)

you would need to get it to me at least a day or two ahead of time. and get it back the Monday after that race week end.... or find a way to come up to the races and ride it home - stored in my trailer at the track..