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Learn MoreFor the decisionally paralyzed, it can be daunting to decide on a motorcycle helmet. In addition to all the brands, models and styles the most important factor also has...
Riding out of your comfort zone usually results in two outcomes. You either get better or end up in the dirt. To effectively operate a dirt bike you need some finesse,...
Baby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, wasn't that song once banned in some states? Whew, I think the people finally had #enoughalready. But not riding dirt bikes in cold...
For the decisionally paralyzed, it can be daunting to decide on a motorcycle helmet. In addition to all the brands, models and styles the most important factor also has options and varying degrees of understanding. Safety. The United States ...
Continue readingRiding out of your comfort zone usually results in two outcomes. You either get better or end up in the dirt. To effectively operate a dirt bike you need some finesse, lots of patience and a bit of timing. Like anything worth pursuing, you won't...
Continue readingBaby, it's cold outside. Oh wait, wasn't that song once banned in some states? Whew, I think the people finally had #enoughalready. But not riding dirt bikes in cold weather! Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride? ...
Continue readingNot all of us have the means to afford two dirt bikes so when the racing ends and trail season begins many riders turn their MX bike into an off-road machine ready to take on the ultimate obstacle course. Trail riding consists pretty much anywhe...
Continue readingClass A. Class B. Class C. And sometimes D. The initiated already know the Motocross classes. Besides why else would you know how to sandbag? For those just getting into Motocross racing, knowing what class to enter is crucial to not only pers...
Continue readingHave you looked at buying a motocross helmet lately? There's a lot to choose from! We don't sell any below-standard helmets but that doesn't mean you can't get confused with all the different styles, features and labels. Before we go on, the b...
Continue readingYou dig the local motocross track and often brag to your pal who lives a few states over about the triple you landed. Conversely, your friend counters with exciting trips through backcountry trails where every turn offers something new. Your lov...
Continue readingOne of the best kept secrets in Motocross is the holeshot device. If you can sneak it on your bike, it's undetectable and gives you an upper hand in grabbing the holeshot - every time. Just don't get caught. OK, just kidding. What exactly ...
Continue readingThere's no doubt about it, riding dirt bikes is far from a low-cost hobby. If you're at the racing level competing every week or even just once a month then it's just downright expensive. But there are ways to reduce your costs and save money ri...
Continue readingThe best way to really impress people and show off like a boss is popping a wheelie on your dirt bike. Okay, NOT! But you're going to do it anyway so we might as well give you some instruction on the proper way to do a wheelie so you don't hurt ...
Continue readingThe rain, cold and snow is no reason to stop riding your dirt bike - though if you do no one's going to blame you. Winter riding, at least in those places that have true winters, offers a whole new experience that some riders embrace and others ...
Continue readingIt's an age-old question. One that stumps (can grow in) the veteran of veterans in the dirt bike community. What is the best type of dirt or soil for riding dirt bikes or Motocross? MotoSport recently hired an independent lab to perform soil t...
Continue readingYou about ready for fall? Not a fall but riding in the fall. Dirt Bikes! Now that summer and sadly, Motocross, is over it's time to change gears but no need to lose focus on riding. Just because the sun dips quicker below the h...
Continue readingLittle else brings joy to a rider on a dirt bike than the green light to pin it. Little else terrifies a rider on a dirt bike when that pin gets stuck. A stuck throttle causes all sorts of havoc to rider and machine because it's unpredictable an...
Continue readingThere's nothing worse than losing a Moto before the gate drops. It can happen and it all starts with the Start. When it comes to Motocross there is no one single most important component to winning. There's a variety of elements intertwining t...
Continue readingEveryone remembers their first time. It was probably a bit scary, most definitely exhilarating and likely pretty quick. You might have been the type that wanted everything perfect so you dressed up and wore the appropriate prot...
Continue readingOne piece of protection many riders either overlook or forego altogether, but realize later their importance, is handguards. Handguards attach to your dirt bike's handlebars and protect your hands and clutch levers from damage because of roost...
Continue readingGot pegs? Dirt bike foot pegs. You need them or you can't ride. At least very well. And to ride well, you need foot pegs that provide grip and feel comfortable as you shift, brake and hold on for dear life. Mo...
Continue readingWe all remember that Budds Creek. That's when Justin Barcia won his first career 450 class Motocross round and eventual champ Ryan Dungey hit the dirt in not only a rare crash but a rare header. It didn't phase him much. He got...
Continue readingSo, your young one wants to start riding dirt bikes. This could be a moment of panic or elation or a combination of both for you. Perhaps your first thought was "How do I choose the right dirt bike for my kid?" A great question and one we hope...
Continue readingIt makes no difference when learning to balance on a dirt bike or a bicycle - all the same skills apply. You do have a big difference in weight. Make that a huge difference in weight and something a rider must learn to handle when successfully b...
Continue readingThe first thing most dirt bike riders do when getting their brand new dirt bike home is check on possible upgrades. The first thing that same rider does after losing the checkered flag by two seconds is get those upgrades done. It's quite poss...
Continue readingTrail riding offers some serious fun that can be both exhilarating and physically challenging. It varies greatly from the MX track in its unpredictability and risk further adding to the excitement. Like motocross riding however, preparation is...
Continue readingI think we can all agree that dirt bikes are some of the most versatile machines out there. You can take them anywhere and have a heck of a lot of fun doing it - even in the sand. Dune riding for sure is a beast in and of itself. Riding on san...
Continue readingYour little one wants to ride a dirt bike! It's a fantastic sport and the younger they start the better. We are parents, too. Maybe the thought of your son or daughter riding a motorcycle sends a shiver down your spine or perhaps pushes your ex...
Continue readingLaunching off a jump and flying through the air is probably one of the most intoxicating aspects to riding a dirt bike but also the hardest to learn. It's not for the faint of heart but for those who can master it, taking those jumps is what kee...
Continue readingIt evokes laughter and must-watch moments on YouTube. Most associate it with rookies or first time riders though it kind of, sort of ended Ryan Villopoto's career. Whiskey Throttle (or Whisky throttle in countries without an "e" in their name). ...
Continue readingCrash and burn. Or at least just crash. Though sometimes we burn. Such is the life of a beginning dirt bike rider. Don't even think you're going to saddle up and rip through the whoops. Because you won't. Expect to crash, fall over, stall, even ...
Continue readingIÂ’m sitting at the start line amongst a sea of hundreds of other jittery racers, bikes are revving and my heart is pounding so hard I think it might actually jump out this time! Then the thoughts flood in... How did I end up here? Am I...
Continue readingA Championship adds the icing on the cake but in many respects the Holy Grail of amateur Motocross appears simply from qualifying for Loretta LynnÂ’s. The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, affectionately known as Loretta...
Continue readingWhy don't you take a picture, it'll last longer. Target fixation can happen to anyone whether driving, riding motorcycles or ripping laps on a Motocross track. A good trainer rails against it and you can often distinguish the rookies from the ve...
Continue readingIt wasn't until the late 70s that riders and mechanics started referring to rear wheel steering. Of course, the pros were doing it long before, but it became a common phrase in the late 70s. Before that time, it was called backing it in. Which w...
Continue readingUh oh. You're lost. Hitting the trails on your dirt bike offers an unprecedented amount of fun and part of that joy happens from exploring a vast network of trails that take you anywhere and everywhere. You have no idea what to expect around the...
Continue readingA difference exists between dirt and dust. We don't ride dust bikes but rather dirt bikes. A massive accumulation of dust results in dirt but sometimes we ride in the dust on bikes made for the dirt. Other times we get left in the dust. Riding...
Continue readingCycling (road and mountain biking) have become popular for off the MX bike training. I have discovered that many trainers and riders overdo this form of supplement training. This is because they do too much cycling instead of more Motocross spec...
Continue readingSometimes we think, "just a little bit longer." But the effects of heat stroke don't wait for the end of a Moto and when the symptoms of overheating begin, you have little time to reverse course. Like thirst, often when riding dirt bikes we do...
Continue readingYou would think that this is a beginner question, and it usually is an entry level question. If you're above the beginner level, you would think you'd know what gear to be in at all times. But in reality, I have witnessed many riders making the ...
Continue readingChronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome. That's the real name for arm pump a sometimes debilitating condition that causes blood to pool in the forearms, causing swelling and loss of strength in the arms. Many dirt bike riders succumb to its fo...
Continue readingTrail riding has no clock. You can ride and ride so long as gas fuels your dirt bike. Meanwhile, you sweat, even in cool temperatures, totally oblivious to your thirst, and without your own fuel reserves, expect to crash (quite possibly in more ...
Continue readingWhen dehydration hits, no amount of training helps. Staying hydrated when racing Motocross can feel more like a game especially when the sun dishes out scorching levels of heat. Dehydration sneaks up on even the fittest of riders and if it bites...
Continue readingIt's an age-old question and one the greatest of minds have tried answering. How do you avoid getting hurt when riding a dirt bike? The answer? Don't ride a dirt bike. But that's no fun and despite what's happening on college campuses toda...
Continue readingHow Old is Too Old to Ride Dirt Bikes? Older people have asked me many times (emailed) if they are too old to ride Motocross. Obviously the people who ask this question are older and have never ridden dirt bikes before, or at best, have ridden...
Continue readingAre Motocross Tracks Alive? Did you ever think of a Motocross track as being alive? In some ways, it is a living, ever changing substance of organic material. Of course, not all Motocross tracks are created equal. A top notch mx track has to b...
Continue readingBy now, everyone who rides a dirt bike knows that there are a lot of differences between the smokers (2-strokes) and the thumpers (4-strokes). Obviously, the thumpers are easier to ride because of smoother power and engine braking. But, there are...
Continue readingIt doesn't matter if you're riding a 65 or a 450, there are many adjustments that are necessary in order to have your bike fitting you like a glove. Here are the top five: Setting the rider sag on the rear shock spring. Setting the pre-load o...
Continue readingDon't be too cool for school and eschew wearing ear plugs when riding or racing your dirt bike or ATV. Yes, we live in a tough as nails world but that doesn't prevent you from wearing basic body protection so consider hearing protection along th...
Continue readingUnless you live in the south, you're not riding during the winter. Maybe, you get out to an indoor track a few times, maybe you're a diehard and ride the snow and frozen ground anyway, or many you even have a snow bike. But most riders are not s...
Continue readingParts 1 and 2 covered how to use the rear brake while standing, and how to control it while going from standing to sitting. Once you have those techniques down, Part 3 is pretty simple. When you are using the rear brake while sitting and you ...
Continue readingLast month, in Braking Part 1 - While Standing, you learned how to brake hard, while standing. So now, how do you control this increased entry speed? Part 2 will not only explain how to control it, but also, how to hit your exact transition and ...
Continue readingEnter speed into corners is a major place to lower your lap times. To carry more enter speed, braking control is a major factor! This is Braking Part 1 of 3. These three parts (one per month) will cover my 3 Step Rear Braking Techniques: Brak...
Continue readingStanding Wheelies Standing wheelies are very similar in technique as sitting wheelies. The major difference is that the only thing keeping you on the bike is pulling back on the bars and of course the footpegs. When you do a sitting wheelie...
Continue readingThere's no doubt about it, wheelies are cool, they've always been cool. They also have benefits in Motocross racing, which we'll see later in these two-month parts of wheelie tips. Just about anyone can master the wheelie if they understand the ...
Continue readingWe hear the pros talk about confidence as one of the key ingredients in reaching their goals and dreams. But how does a rider develop a lot of self-confidence? Just like anything else in life, you have to earn it. You start at an early age bui...
Continue readingPainful and tender, blisters pop up like arm pump and often end a riding day just as fast. Blisters result from excessive friction. The more your hand moves back and forth on something whether from swinging a bat or rolling the throttle the grea...
Continue readingIf you don't already know - the start is the most important part of a Motocross race. The pros always mention the start when asked what they need to do in the Main. Supercross commentators Ralph Sheen and Jeff Emig include the start in the three...
Continue readingMotocross is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet! To ride well, have fun and stay safe your physical fitness is a primary key. During a race or even during practice sessions a Motocross racer's heart rate (HR) will max out....
Continue readingSome things remain in our control while others stay out of our control. Elements like the weather, distance and track or trail closures ruin the chance of having the perfect riding day. Putting those factors aside however, much rides on your abi...
Continue readingLots of riders retire their dirt bike or ATV to the garage when temperatures drop below a certain point, but for some, winter weather simply represents another challenge to overcome while taking to the track or trails. Riding a dirt bike or ATV ...
Continue readingYou either love it or hate it. Riding dirt bikes in the mud is a sometimes welcome change to the usual hot and dusty spin around the track or trails. In racing, it's often epic for the fans when a Supercross or Motocross round turns into a mudde...
Continue readingWhat do Motocross and Golf have in common? Nothing physically, but mentally, and especially when learning the techniques of each, they have a lot in common. A few years back I had the opportunity to receive golf lessons from a former professiona...
Continue readingRailing berms (ruts) fast, takes a lot of skill and doing this with multiple berms raises the bar even more. It takes doing all the techniques correctly while maintaining balance, controlling the lean amount of your body and the bike and contro...
Continue readingEvery motocross racer knows corners are where they can make up the most time or lose the most time. Corners are so important that even the top pros practice corners separately in their practice sessions. Carving a corner smoothly, fast and in con...
Continue readingThe dead engine starts is not common, if ever carried out, in Motocross or Supercross. Can you even imagine the 30 second card dropping and hearing...silence? It would certainly alter the sport if widely instituted but we'll save that bit of int...
Continue readingThe rule of the track is to leave the clutch out while braking so the engine helps slow you down and control the braking process. It's kind of like anti-lock brakes. The best stopping power is just before the rear wheel locks up and that's what ...
Continue readingRiding the trails generally offers a more solitary venue than hanging out at the Motocross track. As such, any mechanical failures or other issues arising from a general breakdown or even a crash proves a bit difficult to remedy. ...
Continue readingIt's as easy as the turn of a key. You know, starting a dirt bike. OK, actually it's not. Dirt bikes don't have keys. You've got an electric start* or kickstart, in other words, the push of a button or the kick of a pedal. But it's not that ...
Continue readingGary says there are six motocross jumping techniques. He points out two of them in this short video riding tip. These two are the most common. One is "launching" to get more height and distance, the other is "absorbing" to stay low. These are ju...
Continue readingUnderstanding the secrets below will enable you to have a lot more speed and control into and through the corners. Most times, what you think you know isn't enough. Many times the rest of what you need to know has been right there the entire time ...
Continue readingThere are only two ways to place your feet on the footpegs, either on the balls of the feet or on the arches. The most common way is on the arches. Just check the bottoms of your boots. I'll tell you right up front that being comfortable riding...
Continue readingThe first time you hit a big jump, how do you know how fast to hit it? I've been asked this question hundreds of times. The best rider I've known at doing this is Kevin Windham. You've probably seen him doing huge Supercross transfers on TV duri...
Continue readingNeither rain, nor snow or heat keeps us off our dirt bikes. If winter is any indicator, this summer could prove to be brutal in terms of high temperatures around the country. If cold weather doesn't stop you then the heat probably doesn't either...
Continue readingSlipping on a pair of any 'ole dirt bike tires may get you rolling but if you're looking for speed, handling, cornering, great starts, quality jumps, flying through whoops and well, winning, then a bit of research is involved. In many respects, ...
Continue readingSo, how is dirt bike riding working out for you? If you're like many who jump into this sport, perhaps you too bought a dirt bike some time ago thinking it's little more than a mountain bike on steroids. Actually, that's not too far from the tru...
Continue readingThe racing season is now over and most riders put their dirt bikes or ATVs in hibernation somewhere in the garage or shed and wait for the winter thaw sometime next year. Just kidding - seriously who puts their dirt bikes or AT...
Continue readingThe summer sun is quickly giving away to cold and wet weather. But that doesn't mean your dirt bike takes the season off. Actually, rain offers some of the best dirt bike riding anywhere though do expect to get a bit muddy. Riding in the rain al...
Continue readingYou ride long enough hitting the dirt is inevitable. It's almost a rite of passage for those who enter the sport. Usually, crashing on your dirt bike results in minor bumps and bruises. In the event of modest injuries that come with the territor...
Continue readingYou finally mastered jumps and cornering on a dirt bike now it's time for the hard part. Climbing hills. OK, just kidding, however depending on the incline a hill can prove to be a difficult feat to master. Climbing hills, true hills, is somet...
Continue readingMany pro Motocross riders use Mountain Bikes to further enhance their training and endurance on a dirt bike. These bikes, as we discovered in A Dirt Bike Riders Guide to Mountain Bikes, offer an alternative to conditioning for dirt bike riding. ...
Continue readingDevoted fans of Motocross who follow certain riders throughout the season tend to check in on their favorite stars off the track. They find that pro riders typically don't spend their week prepping for a race or even an entire season by simply s...
Continue readingIf you're not practicing the whoops on a regular basis you may find your skills a bit diminished at your next race. We all lapse from time to time and it's not just on our bikes. Like a lot of sports, there's a certain etiquette usually writte...
Continue readingWe've all been there. Whether it's your first time behind the wheel, first day of high school, first day on the job or the first time at the Motocross track - things go better when you know what the heck you're doing. Experience always hel...
Continue readingHow important is getting the holeshot? Just ask Jimmy Albertson. In Round 16 of the 2014 Supercross series in East Rutherford, NJ Albertson took the holeshot in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) and won the race. Had he not grabbed the holeshot,...
Continue readingSometimes in order to get better at something, it's necessary to take a few steps back and return to the basics and what made you great in the first place. Trail riders, for example, may find their ability to carve up the most gnarly paths tops ...
Continue readingSo you want to ride an Enduro race. Know that an enduro is like a trail ride on steroids. It'll be just about the toughest ride you'll ever do on a dirt bike but if you put in the time and practice, just like a marathon runner, you'll finish and...
Continue readingNothing screams "Get an automatic!" more than a dirt bike. It's hard enough staying upright on two wheels so who wants the added pressure of figuring out how to use a clutch on a dirt bike when your hands and feet already occupy the brakes and gas...
Continue readingWhatever sport you watch at some point the idea of competing alongside one of your favorite stars probably crossed your mind. Most sports do in fact have amateur leagues and regional organizations allowing you to join individually or together wi...
Continue readingRiding sand dunes on your dirt bike or ATV might just be the most entertaining and fun adventure you can experience on wheels. It may also be the most dangerous. You may think dune riding is safer since a crash or fall on the sand offers a lot...
Continue readingLet's talk about being prepared for a full weekend of battling at the track. Being ready for the unexpected can mean the difference between taking home the trophy and pushing your bike back to the pits. Motocross in general is brutal on the rider ...
Continue readingDirt bike racing is one of those sports where the odds are high that at some point a dirt bike accident is bound to happen. Whether you're on a flat track course, jumping triples on a motocross track or tooling through the woods honing your skills...
Continue readingJessy Nelson knows the importance of a perfect approach to whoops, so here he is today to help you learn how to maximize your speed in the section. Jessy Nelson recommends going across the whoops rather up and down them, but for the rest of hi...
Continue readingJustin Brayton is a confident guy when it comes to starts. This is a key factor when pulling the holeshot once the gate drops. Check out this video from Alli as Justin walks us through the starting gate and to the first turn from the perspecti...
Continue readingAlex Martin knows the importance of picking your line and how to get yourself into the best place for a solid finish. Listen up as Alex Martin tells you how to pick the best line in this Step By Step.
Continue readingDavid Pingree from Racer X Illustrated and Derek Schoeberle from Suzuki give us some basic set up tips for the 2013 RMZ450.
Continue readingIt is common at this time of the year to review your past season's goals and how you fared in accomplishing them. You may look at how much you trained, how hard you trained and what activities made up your training program. You may look at trainin...
Continue readingMotocross Strength Training for Beginners Never been to the gym? If you do go, do you wonder aimlessly around the gym, randomly using machines? Do you just want a place to start? This feature for MotoSport.com provides a basic, full body str...
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