| So you want to start racing dirt bikes? | | | | won?t ride long. Even second hand bikes can be |
| Who can blame you; dirt bike racing is an | | | | purchased in a ready to ride condition and you |
| increasingly popular choice for many thrill seekers. | | | | should make sure that all parts are in very good |
| It?s true that in the wrong hands racing dirt bikes | | | | working order before you start racing. If you |
| can be incredibly dangerous but with a little care | | | | have no or little knowledge of racing dirt bikes |
| and attention and some experience there is no | | | | then you should get a professional to look at your |
| reason why you can?t have the adrenalin fuelled | | | | bike for you and make the necessary repairs or |
| excitement while considerably minimising the risks | | | | replacements. |
| many people associate with the sport. | | | | Now, watch others when they are racing dirt |
| Racing dirt bikes is a popular pastime with people | | | | bikes so you get a feel for how it?s done. If |
| of all age, many grandfathers and grandchildren | | | | you?ve never ridden before this will give you a |
| take part in regular races and the younger you | | | | very good idea of whether you really want to |
| start the better you will be. Many professional | | | | give it a go and whether it is something you think |
| bike racers started with dirt bike racing and they | | | | you will be good at. |
| usually started at the age of 4 or 5. While you | | | | Will I be getting big air when I start racing dirt |
| may consider this to be far too young, there is | | | | bikes. |
| no reason you can?t get your children into | | | | When you start racing dirt bikes it is highly unlikely |
| practise when they hit their teenage years and | | | | you will get more than a foot or two off the |
| are a good age to be trying out a mini dirt bike. | | | | ground when you hit a jump, and this is a good |
| Things to consider if you want to try racing dirt | | | | thing. Experience is crucial before you even |
| bikes. | | | | consider escalating 10 feet into the air. If you |
| The first thing you need to consider is your | | | | don?t know what you are doing and you don?t |
| safety. When buying your bike and equipment | | | | have the experience of this then you will probably |
| make sure that you make safety of the most | | | | land it badly and get yourself hurt. Start small and |
| paramount importance. If you don?t ride safe you | | | | build big. |