Dont fear the ruts
“If a straightaway is rutted up, lots of riders will go around them, thinking it is faster. Wrong! Attack the rut! Get your front end light by gassing it hard and leaning back. Look past the rut and don’t get caught staring at it-this will cause you to choke and get cross rutted.” - Scott […]
Stay loose
“The looser and more relaxed you can keep your body, the better you will be able to react with body positioning to different things you bike might do. Whether it is shifting your weight to gain better traction or to correct its flight path mid-air, it all comes easier if you are loose.” - Sebastien […]
Black Duck Valley ramps closed by order of the coroners inquest
Black Duck Valley, ramps and track 3 closed
10 essential dirt bike riding gear accessories
It is very important that you wear safety gear when riding a dirt bike even if you are a beginner riding a slow speeds. Some basic gear that you should have would include the following items.
Helmet. The most essential piece of safety equipment is your helmet. Look after it well and replace it after a […]
Pre race checklist
“The day before the race, I make sure that all of my equipment is in order. If you pack your gearbag the morning of the race, you are bound to forget something. If you can, it also helps to load up your truck the night before and park it in the garage, so you don’t […]
Go out fast
“Finish your raceday practice session hard and fast, at full race speed. That way, you will leave the track on the same note you want to re-enter it at. Never cruise your last few laps of practice.” - Ricky Johnson
Prep your gate
“Once your pick your starting gate, take the time to prepare it. If it is concrete, sweep absolutely all of the dirt and dust off of it. Make sure that there is no dry mud underneath your fenders that will fall on it when you rev your bike. If it is dirt, pack the dirt […]
Set up for off cambers
“You want to sweep around off-camber corners as wide as you can, because you are more likely to lose traction with one or both of your wheels when making a tight turn. Patience and throttle control are more important than raw speed.” - Branden Jesseman
Flow in sand
“When you are riding a sandy track, the key to going fast is to flow through all of the corners and tricky sections. Sand sucks up all of your forward momentum, so using a cut-and-thrust riding style just doesn’t work.” - John Dowd
Style first
“If you are a beginner, concentrate on developing a good, correct riding style. Watch the pros and do what they do. If you have a good riding style as a base, the speed will come easier.” - Josh Hansen
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