IF YOU RIDE a dirt bike, there’s no denying that the thought has crossed your mind at least once: With their rolling hills, undulating fairways, and oh-so-inviting sand traps, golf courses are every motocrosser’s dream—a blank canvas just waiting for the first brush stroke (or in this case, tire mark!).
Every June, the Mesa Verde Country Club—a private, highly regarded facility that sprawls over 135 acres in Orange County, California—holds the Bell Cup, a three-day tournament that kicks off on Thursday night. Ah, Thursday night—otherwise known as Stag Night when it comes to the Bell Cup—a kickoff to a weekend filled with food, drinks, and fun. “In the past we’ve had MMA exhibitions, boxing matches, even female models as our dinner entertainment,” says Mesa Verde’s general manager, Jeremy Samson. “Every…