Croom Riding Area

[mrbones]

That track has been there for a few years. The last I heard it, it's owned by the guy who owns the Dade City racetrack. He tried to get it opened up as a public track, but couldn't get it passed the county and there was too much opposition from the neighbors. So it sits as a private track.

[mrbones]

I remember road traffic to and from the place was a concern.

While digging in Google, I found an interesting article about Croom from the St Pete Times, Nov 3, 1973. They refer to it as the Buttgenbach Mines Recreation Area.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=n8YNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JHMDAAAAIBAJ&dq=brooksville%20florida%20croom%20track&pg=4804%2C2364442

[maureen]

I know I've heard a couple different things about that track but can't recall details right now. I'll ask around and see what I can come up with. I do know that I've never seen anyone on it.

I'm meeting with someone who wants to buy both my bikes today...the XR200 and the KLR600, so, I'll be bikeless for bit! If you see a CRF250 (R or X model) for a steal let me know!

[dt]

I was busy last week and unable to get out on the trail. Then it rained on the day I wanted to ride the street bike. So this morning when I got up, I decided that I needed a little forest action. Of course, these photos are up at Croom. The first couple are from the west side, trail A specifically, and then the north east corner. Great day weather-wise; 72 degrees. There was a lot of standing water here and there. Anyway, enjoy!


That's not a creek ^^; it's Trail A.  

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Continued...




How do you like the new skinz? 

[dt]

I got off about seven photos today, and the camera broke. The computer still sees it, so here are a couple. Great day ... warm.

[maureen]

Very nice! It looks so peaceful in your photos. Not exactly what comes to mind when I think of Croom

[dt]

Very nice! It looks so peaceful in your photos. Not exactly what comes to mind when I think of Croom

That's why I go mostly on weekdays anymore. It's getting crazy on weekends, but if you can kick off right at day break on weekend days and bug out by noon, it's still not too bad.

[maureen]

Day break? Pffttaaaaahahaha! I'm throwing the sheet over my face and rolling over for a couple more hours! 

I can't wait to get another dirtbike, we'll have to meet up to ride when I do.

[dt]

Dang! You and Bones…can’t get out of bed in the morning. I have one of those internal alarm clocks that goes off at 5:00AM every day, irrespective of when I hit it at night. When summer arrives, the early morning is cooler and the best riding. 

[mrbones]

My Mother is kind of like that, but my Dad goes to bed at 6:00am! I ended up some where in the middle.

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I got a new camera…














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[dt]

Hmmmm. Looks like my license plate got introduced to my new tire today.


Dang, sorry you need to keep looking at this dirt bike. I’ll take one of my others up sometime for a change in scenery. Hey, or maybe one of you can post yours. 

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Shots from Croom today…



















Had a nice Ryan Villopoto style endo today. Those are always fun.Came up a little short on a jump I’ve only done 200 times. Nothing broke on the bike, though. Guess I’m still getting used to the bike.  

[maureen]

Glad you're alright! I'm on the hunt for two wheels again so maybe I'll be seeing you out there soon!