Dirt Bikes for Beginners

Check out these must have items to keep you safe before you hop on that shiny new bike.

If you have a $10 head go ahead and buy a $10 helmet. Seriously, budget your riding gear around a dirt bike helmet. You dont need to break the bank either browse our wide selection of lids under $150 that all have DOT approval along with the safety and impact protection rivaling that of the high-priced helmets. Check out our dirt bike helmet buying guide for information on sizing specific to your head measurements.

Dirt Bike boots protect your feet, ankles and calves from engine burn, roost, bar-banging with other riders and crashes. Boots take a bit to get used to but with a little breaking in tips you will quickly learn how to get around and ride.

Dont ride wearing sunglasses for protection. You need a pair of dirt bike goggles to protect your eyes from roost, the whip of tree branches, and damaging UV rays. Goggles strap around the helmet and fit snug in the helmet eye port. Wear glasses? Read Wearing Glasses While Dirt Bike Riding for tips.

We covered the Big 3 or the bare essentials when it comes to riding protection. But we also recommend dressing for the crash. Therefore, consider chest protection, knee braces or guards, and elbow guards among other available body protection to help prevent significant injury in the event of a crash. Read our Motocross Protective Gear Buying Guide for more information.

Yes, you can wear jeans and some type of rugged long sleeve shirt, if necessary. However, wearing dirt bike riding gear - pants, jersey and gloves - offers a more comfortable experience, keeping you cool with minimal restrictions on operating the bike. You absolutely need gloves anyway so grabbing a combo saves you money over buying each piece of gear individually.

We have teamed up with the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association to help grow the riding community and bring awareness to the overall need for rider safety, training and instruction.