Expert's Corner - Riding Tips

Beginner’s Guide: What to Look for When Buying Your First Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 09 December, 2025

Starting your dirt bike journey is exciting, but choosing the right first bike can feel daunting with so many models, sizes, and features. As a new rider, a well-informed decision is essential not just for your enjoyment, but...

Understanding Motorcycle Helmet Certification: DOT, Snell, and ECE Compared

By: AndrewT 06 February, 2025

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 ...

Riding a Dirt Bike in Your Comfort Zone

By: AndrewT 17 December, 2024

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, lots of patience and a bit of timing. Like anything worth pursuing, you won't...

Cold Weather Riding Gear for Dirt Bikes and ATVs

By: AndrewT 11 December, 2024

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 weather! Though when it is cold outside who in their right mind wants to ride? ...

Tips to taking your dirt bike from the track to the trails

From the Track to the Trails on Your Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 04 November, 2024

Not 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...

What is Target Fixation?

By: AndrewT 17 September, 2024

Why 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...

A Guide to Understanding Motocross Classes

A Beginner's Guide To Motocross Classes

By: AndrewT 17 April, 2023

Class 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...

Dirt bike helmets approved by DOT, Snell and ECE

The Big List of DOT, Snell & ECE Approved Motocross Helmets

By: AndrewT 12 April, 2022

Have 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...

Differences between a motocross bike and trail bike

The Difference Between a Motocross Bike & Trail Bike

By: AndrewT 03 April, 2022

You 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...

What is a Holeshot Device?

By: AndrewT 06 January, 2022

One 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 ...

Tips to saving money for riding dirt bikes

How To Save Money Riding Dirt Bikes

By: AndrewT 30 November, 2021

There'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...

How To Do a Wheelie On a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 02 November, 2021

The 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 ...

Get Prepared For Winter Dirt Bike Riding

By: AndrewT 21 September, 2021

The 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 ...

Best Soil for Riding Dirt Bikes

By: AndrewT 14 September, 2021

It'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...

Tips for riding dirt bikes in fall weather

Gearing Up for an Autumn Bike Ride

By: AndrewT 20 August, 2021

You 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...

What to do when your dirt bike throttle sticks

Stuck Throttle! Now What?

By: AndrewT 06 August, 2021

Little 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...

Tips to prepping the starting gate at a Motocross race

Sweep Your Way to the Holeshot

By: AndrewT 23 July, 2021

There'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...

How To Ride a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 21 July, 2021

Everyone 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...

Tips to picking the best dirt bike handguards

How To Pick the Best Dirt Bike Handguards

By: AndrewT 16 July, 2021

One 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...

Is It Time For New Dirt Bike Foot Pegs?

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2021

Got 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...

Tips for Riding Dirt Bikes in Mud

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2021

We 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...

How to choose a starter dirt bike for kids

Kids Dirt Bikes - Choosing the Right Starter Bike

By: AndrewT 01 July, 2021

So, 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...

Tips to Improving your Balance on a Dirt Bike

Tips to Improve Balance on a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 28 June, 2021

It 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...

Best Dirt Bike Upgrades

By: AndrewT 22 June, 2021

The 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...

10 things you need for a dirt bike trail ride

10 Things You Should Carry When Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 22 June, 2021

Trail 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...

Tips to prepping your dirt bike for sand dune riding

How To Prep Your Dirt Bike For The Sand Dunes

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2021

I 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...

Dirt Bike Helmets for Kids Buying Guide

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2021

Your 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...

how to successfully ride off a jump on a dirt bike

How To Jump a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2021

Launching 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...

The difference between a whiskey throttle and panic rev on a dirt bike

Whiskey Throttle Vs. Panic Rev

By: AndrewT 07 June, 2021

It 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). ...

Common Mistakes Dirt Bike Beginners Make

5 Mistakes Dirt Bike Beginners Make

By: AndrewT 02 June, 2021

Crash 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 ...

Tips to preparing for your first motocross or off-road race

Prepping for Your First Motocross or Off-Road Race

By: KalynB 22 April, 2021

IÂ’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...

Tips to training for Loretta Lynn's motocross

Training for Loretta Lynn's MX - The Vet Classes

By: AndrewT 13 April, 2021

A 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Steering with the Rear Wheel

By: AndrewT 01 August, 2019

It 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...

Tips to avoid getting lost on the trails when riding dirt bikes

How To Avoid Getting Lost While Dirt Bike Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 16 July, 2019

Uh 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...

9 Tips for Riding Your Dirt Bike in Dusty Conditions

By: AndrewT 10 July, 2019

A 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Is Cycling Good for Motocross Training?

By: AndrewT 01 July, 2019

Cycling (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...

Overheating Symptoms: Body Overheating While Riding a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 13 June, 2019

Sometimes 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: What Gear Should I Be In When...?

By: AndrewT 03 June, 2019

You 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 ...

How To Reduce Arm Pump

By: AndrewT 29 May, 2019

Chronic 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...

How To Stay Hydrated While Dirt Bike Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 21 May, 2019

Trail 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 ...

How To Stay Hydrated on the Motocross Track

By: AndrewT 14 May, 2019

When 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...

How To Avoid Injuries When Riding a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 03 May, 2019

It'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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Motocross Line Selection

By: AndrewT 01 April, 2019

Are 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Differences Between 2-Strokes and 4-Strokes

By: AndrewT 04 March, 2019

By 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Top 5 Bike Setup Adjustments

By: AndrewT 02 January, 2019

It 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...

Best Ear Plugs for Riding and Racing Dirt Bikes or ATVs

By: AndrewT 18 December, 2018

Don'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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Winter Motocross Practice

By: AndrewT 29 November, 2018

Unless 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Braking Part 3 - Putting the 3-Step Braking Techniques Together

By: AndrewT 01 November, 2018

Parts 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 ...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Braking Part 2 - Standing to Sitting

By: AndrewT 01 October, 2018

Last 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 ...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Braking Part 1 - While Standing

By: AndrewT 04 September, 2018

Enter 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: The Art of the Wheelie Part 2

By: AndrewT 02 August, 2018

Standing 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: The Art of the Wheelie Part 1

By: AndrewT 09 July, 2018

There'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 ...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Self-Confidence in Motocross

By: AndrewT 05 June, 2018

We 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...

How To Prevent Blisters When Riding Dirt Bikes or ATVs

By: AndrewT 26 April, 2018

Painful 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: How To Win Starts

By: AndrewT 02 April, 2018

If 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Workouts at Home

By: AndrewT 01 March, 2018

Motocross 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....

How To Prepare For the Perfect Riding Day

By: AndrewT 13 February, 2018

Some 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...

Tips on staying warm when riding your dirt bike in cold weather

How To Stay Warm This Winter While Riding Your Dirt Bike or ATV

By: AndrewT 09 January, 2018

Lots 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 ...

prepping your dirt bike for riding in the mud

It's a Mudder - Dirt Bike Mudding

By: AndrewT 11 August, 2017

You 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: What Do Motocross and Golf Have in Common?

By: AndrewT 13 December, 2016

What 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Multiple Berms in Corners

By: AndrewT 14 November, 2016

Railing 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: The Art of Cornering

By: AndrewT 17 October, 2016

Every 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...

Tips for preparing for a dirt bike dead engine start race

How To Prepare for a Dead Engine Start

By: AndrewT 16 June, 2016

The 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics: Clutch In or Out While Braking?

By: AndrewT 14 June, 2016

The 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 ...

What you should bring when dirt bike trail riding

What To Bring: Dirt Bike Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 13 June, 2016

Riding 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. ...

How To Start a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 07 June, 2016

It'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 ...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics - Jumping Techniques

By: AndrewT 14 April, 2016

Gary 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...

Motocross Riding Tips with Gary Semics - Secrets to Motocross Corner Speed

By: AndrewT 15 March, 2016

Understanding 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 ...

Information on heat stroke when riding dirt bikes and Motocross

Heat Stroke and Riding Dirt Bikes

By: AndrewT 29 April, 2015

Neither 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...

The Difference Between Soft, Intermediate and Hard Terrain Dirt Bike Tires

By: AndrewT 03 February, 2015

Slipping 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, ...

Dirt Bike Riding Tips and Techniques - Learning the Basics

By: AndrewT 04 November, 2014

So, 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...

The Do's & Don'ts of Trail Riding: Dirt Bikes & ATVs

By: AndrewT 28 October, 2014

The 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...

How to effectively ride dirt bikes in the rain

Tips for Riding Dirt Bikes in the Rain

By: AndrewT 30 September, 2014

The 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...

Tips on what you should do and not do when you crash on a dirt bike

Motocross Crashes - What To Do and What Not To Do

By: AndrewT 24 September, 2014

You 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...

How To Climb Hills on a Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 17 September, 2014

You 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...

A Dirt Bike Riders Guide To Road Bikes

By: AndrewT 20 May, 2014

Many 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. ...

A Dirt Bike Riders Guide To Mountain Bikes

By: AndrewT 09 May, 2014

Devoted 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...

The Do's & Don'ts of Motocross Riding: Track Etiquette

By: AndrewT 06 May, 2014

If 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...

What You Need To Know Your First Time at the Motocross Track

By: AndrewT 02 May, 2014

We'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...

Tips to grabbing the holeshot in Motocross

Motocross Holeshot Tips

By: AndrewT 29 April, 2014

How 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,...

Cross training exercises for riding dirt bikes

Cross Training Tips For Dirt Bike Trail Riding

By: AndrewT 17 April, 2014

Sometimes 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 ...

First Time Enduro Checklist

By: AndrewT 11 April, 2014

So 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...

How To Use A Clutch On A Dirt Bike

By: AndrewT 12 March, 2014

Nothing 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...

10 Riding Tips To Get You Motocross Racing

By: AndrewT 04 March, 2014

Whatever 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...

Dune Riding Tips: What You Need To Know When Riding Sand Dunes

By: AndrewT 20 January, 2014

Riding 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...

Race Day Essentials For The Track: Motocross

By: AndrewT 17 June, 2013

Let'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 ...

5 Most Common Dirt Bike Injuries

By: AndrewT 22 April, 2013

Dirt 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...

How To Ride Whoops With Jessy Nelson

By: Joshua Gray 01 April, 2013

Jessy 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...

Justin Brayton's Tips to Starts at the Gate, Step By Step

By: Joshua Gray 08 February, 2013

Justin 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...

Step By Step: Motocross Line Choice w/ Alex Martin

By: Joshua Gray 23 January, 2013

Alex 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.

2013 Suzuki Set Up Tips

By: Joshua Gray 21 December, 2012

David Pingree from Racer X IllustratedÂ and Derek Schoeberle from Suzuki give us some basic set up tips for the 2013Â RMZ450.

Motocross Off-Season Training

By: MotoSport 03 October, 2011

It 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...

Motocross Training for Beginners

By: MotoSport 26 September, 2011

Motocross 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...