Orange Y BMX

[cbHarping]

Join all the STR peeps at the Orange Y BMX track this Friday night! It's always a great time with friends.

Practice and sign-ups are from 5:30 to 7:30 on Fridays, and races begin shortly after registration closes. Practice from 5:30-6 is for the kids only, and adults can join in at 6PM.

You can practice on the track, or participate in a race, or both! Bring your 20", 24", or 26". Whatever you've got and feel comfortable riding!

Requirements:

1.) An ABA membership (or sign up that day for a trial membership).
2.) helmet (XC or full face)
3.) long sleeve shirt
4.) long pants
5.) plenty of water!!! This is one heck of a workout.

All info here on the website:
http://orangeybmx.com/

Orange Y BMX
2241 E. Palmyra
Orange, California

Directions:

Take the Chapman offramp exit east to Yorba Street, turn right
Turn right onto Palmyra
the track is located at the end of Palmyra

[cbHarping]

Sorry for the confusion, I put in the wrong date in the original ride post. It is this Friday 5/9.

[bighit8]

Hey Carla, you did not recognize me at the path when I came in today. just before you went to lunch?Just kidding, I did not have my helmet or glasses on!

[Mudman]

Carla,
lets bring the Demo's this week!

If I can make it in time after Fontana, I'll stop by with my Demo 8 for some 4X action!

Dino, you have permission to point and laugh.

[Bryguy17]

Originally Posted by Mudman

Carla,
lets bring the Demo's this week!

If I can make it in time after Fontana, I'll stop by with my Demo 8 for some 4X action!

Dino, you have permission to point and laugh.

that would be amazing...

[Rockinthecasbah]

Originally Posted by Mudman

Carla,
lets bring the Demo's this week!

If I can make it in time after Fontana, I'll stop by with my Demo 8 for some 4X action!

Dino, you have permission to point and laugh.

We always point and laugh you dont need a demo !!

[Mudman]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

We always point and laugh you dont need a demo !!

I've noticed that....

[Rockinthecasbah]

Just when you ride after J&C's

[Mudman]

Originally Posted by Rockinthecasbah

Just when you ride after J&C's

wth is that?

I usually pound a beer before the track though.. haha

[Rob]

Anyone got a Large(I'm 6') BMX/4X bike I can borrow? I have an ABA membership and I'm up for racing!

[mfoga]

I may come and check things but doubt I will ride.

[cbHarping]

Originally Posted by bighit8

Hey Carla, you did not recognize me at the path when I came in today. just before you went to lunch?Just kidding, I did not have my helmet or glasses on!

And you didn't say hi to remind me???

I was probably in a weakened state from needing food.

Originally Posted by Mudman

Carla,
lets bring the Demo's this week!

Uh, let me think...DON'T think it'll happen!

[Rockinthecasbah]

jack and cokes

Originally Posted by Mudman

wth is that?

I usually pound a beer before the track though.. haha

[2wheel_lee]

I'm sorry that I won't be able to make it (but rest assured, I will be having fun elsewhere).

Who's racing on Friday?

More importantly, who's taking and posting photos Friday? Trust me, I'm sure the photo ops will be awesome! History will be made, and I won't be there!

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

I'm sorry that I won't be able to make it (but rest assured, I will be having fun elsewhere).

Who's racing on Friday?

More importantly, who's taking and posting photos Friday? Trust me, I'm sure the photo ops will be awesome! History will be made, and I won't be there!

I could bring the SLR. How close can you get to take pics? I have the stock 18-70 and cheap 55-200 and a 300mm.

[2wheel_lee]

As long as you don't get in the way, you can stand on the infield during practice. During the races, the fence lines the track, so you're still really close to the action.

Depending on what you want to shoot, I don't think you'd need anything more than a 200, unless you want to shoot all the way across the track, then maybe a 300 (cropping a high res shot with a 200 would also be fine).

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

As long as you don't get in the way, you can stand on the infield during practice. During the races, the fence lines the track, so you're still really close to the action.

Depending on what you want to shoot, I don't think you'd need anything more than a 200, unless you want to shoot all the way across the track, then maybe a 300 (cropping a high res shot with a 200 would also be fine).

Ok maybe I will maybe bring the big bag just in case. How well lit is the place?

[Dino Brown]

Unless Mfoga is using pro series zoom lenses, I wouldn't even bother using them for evening photography!

My opinion: a flash combined with a smaller lens will produce MUCH better images.

With that said, my Brother assists a mutual friend on Evening (professional) sports shoots.
Even with the best gear, they have a difficult time producing clean images.

Bring a flash and hope for the best....

[mfoga]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Unless Mfoga is using pro series zoom lenses, I wouldn't even bother using them for evening photography!

My opinion: a flash combined with a smaller lens will produce MUCH better images.

With that said, my Brother assists a mutual friend on Evening (professional) sports shoots.
Even with the best gear, they have a difficult time producing clean images.

Bring a flash and hope for the best....

Crap I dont have flash, I am sure I can get clear shots with the 300 unless this is REALLY poorly lit.

I have shot my buddy dad riding in a speedway race with it at night. I am not some pro but I have very good luck with the 300 in low light situations.

I rarely use the other lenses so I am not sure what kind of result I would get with those. I have mostly used the 300 for Surf photography but have never had an issue even in very overcast situations.

[HUGH]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Unless Mfoga is using pro series zoom lenses, I wouldn't even bother using them for evening photography!

My opinion: a flash combined with a smaller lens will produce MUCH better images.

With that said, my Brother assists a mutual friend on Evening (professional) sports shoots.
Even with the best gear, they have a difficult time producing clean images.

Bring a flash and hope for the best....

Hey post up some photos from last Friday!! Your brother took a bunch. Lets see em!

HUGH