| What's so good about dirt bike racing? | | | | when you are selecting a dirt bike either for |
| The adrenalin is flowing, heart beat racing and | | | | yourself or for your children you should always |
| blood pumping; the dirt bike racing is about to | | | | make sure that the rider can sit on the bike with |
| begin. As far as adrenalin fuelled sports go, you | | | | their feet touching the floor and legs bent slightly. |
| don't get much more action packed than dirt bike | | | | If the bike is too big there is no way you can |
| racing. It's fast, and to coin a well-used phrase, it's | | | | have full control and the same can be said if it's |
| furious. People from age 4 to age 64 love the | | | | too small. |
| thrill and regularly take part in dirt bike racing. | | | | Also, consider how practised you are. The more |
| What should I consider when dirt bike racing? | | | | experienced you become as a rider the better |
| First and foremost, you should consider your | | | | you become. Don't try getting air of incredible |
| safety. The very nature of dirt bike racing as a | | | | heights until you really know what you are doing. |
| sport means it's dangerous and it's even more | | | | Beginners should be happy with a foot or two of |
| dangerous if you don't take it seriously. Any | | | | air; the riders you see on TV who are climbing up |
| reputable dirt bake track won't let you on if you | | | | to ten feet have been riding for years and years |
| don't have a helmet, goggles, a jersey, pants, | | | | to be able to do that. |
| chest protector and in some cases a neck | | | | As a beginner you will probably find a line you are |
| protector. You should always pick gear that fits | | | | happy with and stick to it. While this is unlikely to |
| because if it doesn't fit it isn't safe. | | | | win you any big races, it will give you chance to |
| Dirt bike riders don't appreciate people who ride | | | | hone your skills and gain confidence. Once you're a |
| recklessly, and if you are a reckless rider you will | | | | bit more experienced you will be able to take |
| undoubtedly get an ear bashing for your | | | | different lines to overtake people and win races. |
| dangerous behaviour and quite possibly kicked off | | | | Dirt bike racing is not something you can just |
| the track. Dirt biking is one of the most | | | | throw yourself into. It takes plenty of practise to |
| dangerous sports in the world, but taking it | | | | become any good and you should never try |
| seriously and following all the proper safety rules | | | | anything you aren't confident with. If you stick to |
| will help you make the most of it. | | | | this and find yourself a reputable track then you |
| The bike also plays a serious part (obviously) and | | | | won't go far wrong. |