HILLY THRILLS; PIRU'S CYCLE PARK OFFERS SCULPTED SITE FOR MOTOCROSS FANS.Byline: Stacy Brown Daily News Staff Writer Fred Jordan said he takes his sons motorcycling twice a month because the sport is family oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. . As for his wife, ``Well she gets a chance to stay at home and relax,'' he said. At the Lemon Grove Lemon Grove, uninc. town (1990 pop. 23,984), San Diego co., S Calif. Primarily residential, there is also agriculture and the manufacture of wire products, motor vehicle parts, and bricks. Cycle Park in Piru, hundreds of bikers ride the steep hills Steep Hill is a popular tourist street in the historic city of Lincoln, UK. At the top of the hill you will find the entrance to the Cathedral and at the bottom is Well Lane. The Hill consists of independent shops, tea rooms and pubs. and deep canyons, something dreamed of by motocross riders This is a partial list of notable current and former motocross riders, many of whom have competed in the World Championships, National Championships and supercross competitions. the world over. ``It really is a good family sport,'' said park owner Craig Lynch. ``It is far better for kids physically than basketball and baseball.'' Nearly two years ago, Lynch used his training and insight to establish the cycle park in an area he thought longed for motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. . ``I felt I could supply a nice facility that was family oriented and keep the cost family friendly, too,'' Lynch said. So while Jordan's wife remained at home, Jamison, 6, and R.J., 8, teamed with their dad for a day of fun. ``Jamison just got a new bike and so we wanted to test it out,'' Jordan said. The father and sons sometimes travel to courses in Bakersfield and Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. , but Jordan said the Lemon Grove Cycle Park is ideal. ``This has a good pee-wee track and is much better for the kids,'' Jordan said. Lynch said although the winter was plagued with El Nino conditions, the park has far exceeded expectations and will continue to grow. ``We're in the middle of major improvements, but this is a very popular facility, it's ideal,'' he said. The dream for Lynch is to establish the park as a national motocross track. Lynch said about 400 riders come out for competition and 200 show up for practice runs. The park is located on Center Street and camping at the track over race weekends are free. It is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to dusk and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Race days are held Sundays. ``I know racing helped me to deal with peer pressure, so along with all the physical benefits this sport has, it is also an outlet,'' Lynch said. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1) A motorcyclist goes airborne at Piru's Lemon Grove Cycle Park. ``It really is a good family sport,'' says park owner Craig Lynch. (2-3) Above, R.J. Jordan, 7, and his brother Jamison, 6, suit up before tackling the park's smaller motocross course. Right, novice motocross racer racer, name for several related swift, slender snakes, especially those of the genus Coluber. All of the racers are nonpoisonous, nonconstricting, day-active snakes. The black racer, C. Colin Morrison performs a heel heel (hel) calx; the hindmost part of the foot. cracked heels pitted keratolysis. heel n. 1. kick during a jump. John Lazar/Special to the Daily News |
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