You want to race dirt bikes, huh?
Who can blame you? Dirt bike racing is becoming more and more popular among people who like to be scared. It's true that racing dirt bikes can be very dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, but with a little care and attention and some experience, there's no reason you can't enjoy the adrenaline-fueled excitement of the sport while reducing the risks that many people think of it as having.
People of all ages like to race dirt bikes. Many grandfathers and grandchildren race regularly, and the younger you start, the better you'll be. Many professional bike racers got their start in dirt bike racing, which most of them did when they were 4 or 5 years old. You might think this is way too young, but there's no reason why you can't teach your kids to ride a mini dirt bike when they reach their teens and are a good age to do so.
If you want to race dirt bikes, here are some things to think about.
Your safety should be the first thing you think about. Make safety your top priority when you buy your bike and gear. If you don't ride safe you won't ride long. Even used bikes can be bought in a ready-to-ride state, and before you start racing, you should make sure that all of the parts are in good shape. If you don't know much about racing dirt bikes, you should have a professional look at your bike and fix or replace anything that needs to be fixed or replaced.
Now, watch other people race dirt bikes so you can learn how to do it. If you've never been on a horse before, this will give you a good idea of whether or not you want to try it and if you think you'll be good at it.
When I start racing dirt bikes, will I get big air?
When you start racing dirt bikes, you probably won't jump more than a foot or two when you hit a jump, which is a good thing. Before you even try to climb 10 feet up, you need to have a lot of experience. If you don't know what you're doing and haven't done this before, you're likely to land badly and hurt yourself. Start small and work your way up.
