| So you want to start racing dirt bikes? | | | | If you don't ride safe you won't ride long. Even second |
| Who can blame you; dirt bike racing is an increasingly | | | | hand bikes can be purchased in a ready to ride |
| popular choice for many thrill seekers. It's true that in | | | | condition and you should make sure that all parts are in |
| the wrong hands racing dirt bikes can be incredibly | | | | very good working order before you start racing. If |
| dangerous but with a little care and attention and some | | | | you have no or little knowledge of racing dirt bikes |
| experience there is no reason why you can't have the | | | | then you should get a professional to look at your bike |
| adrenalin fuelled excitement while considerably | | | | for you and make the necessary repairs or |
| minimising the risks many people associate with the | | | | replacements. |
| sport. | | | | Now, watch others when they are racing dirt bikes so |
| Racing dirt bikes is a popular pastime with people of all | | | | you get a feel for how it's done. If you've never ridden |
| age, many grandfathers and grandchildren take part in | | | | before this will give you a very good idea of whether |
| regular races and the younger you start the better you | | | | you really want to give it a go and whether it is |
| will be. Many professional bike racers started with dirt | | | | something you think you will be good at. |
| bike racing and they usually started at the age of 4 or | | | | Will I be getting big air when I start racing dirt bikes. |
| 5. While you may consider this to be far too young, | | | | When you start racing dirt bikes it is highly unlikely you |
| there is no reason you can't get your children into | | | | will get more than a foot or two off the ground when |
| practise when they hit their teenage years and are a | | | | you hit a jump, and this is a good thing. Experience is |
| good age to be trying out a mini dirt bike. | | | | crucial before you even consider escalating 10 feet into |
| Things to consider if you want to try racing dirt bikes. | | | | the air. If you don't know what you are doing and you |
| The first thing you need to consider is your safety. | | | | don't have the experience of this then you will probably |
| When buying your bike and equipment make sure that | | | | land it badly and get yourself hurt. Start small and build |
| you make safety of the most paramount importance. | | | | big. |