Dirt Bike Racing

What’s so beneficial about dirt bike racing?

The adrenalin is coursing, heart beat racing and blood pumping; the dirt bike racing is about to begin. As far as adrenalin fuelled sports go, you don’t get much more action packed than dirt bike racing. It is fast, and to coin a well-used phrase, it is furious. People from age 4 to age 64 love the thrill and regularly get involved in dirt bike racing. 

What should I consider when dirt bike racing?

First and foremost, you should consider your safety. The very nature of dirt bike racing as a sport means it is dangerous and it is even more dangerous if you do not take it seriously. Any reputable dirt bake track will not let you on if you do not have a helmet, goggles, a jersey, pants, chest protector and in some cases a neck protector. You should always pick gear that fits because if it does not fit it Is not safe.

Dirt bike riders don’t appreciate people who ride recklessly, and if you are a reckless rider you will undoubtedly get an ear bashing for your dangerous behaviour and quite possibly kicked off the track. Dirt biking is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, but taking it seriously and following all the proper safety rules will help you make the most of it.

The bike also plays a serious part (obviously) and when you're selecting a dirt bike either for yourself or for your children you had better always make sure that the rider can sit on the bike with their feet touching the floor and legs bent slightly. If the bike is too big there is no way you can have total control and the same can be said if it is too small.

Also, think how good you are. The more experienced you become as a rider the better you become. Do not try getting air of incredible heights until you really know what you are doing. Beginners should be happy with a foot or two of air; the riders you see on TV who are climbing up to ten feet have been riding for years and years to be able to do that.

As a beginner you'll probably find a line you are happy with and stick to it. While this is unlikely to win you any big races, it will give you chance to hone your skills and gain confidence. Once you are a bit more experienced you will be able to take different lines to overtake people and win races.

Dirt bike racing is not something you can just throw yourself into. It takes great deal of practise to become any good and you should never try anything you aren’t confident with. If you stick to this and find yourself a reputable track then you will not go far wrong.