Motocross is a very popular sport and getting started in this fun activity isn't as hard as you think. Motocross is considered an extreme sport and for good reason, this can be a dangerous sport if you go into it overestimating your skills or with too little experience and skill in handling your motorcycle.
First of all, you need a bike. The motorcycles themselves are special. They have highly knobbed tires for excellent grip on the terrain. Most of these bikes feature water cooled engines and front and rear disc brakes.
This is a sport that can be enjoyed by kids as young as 7. If you feel your child is mature enough to handle the responsibility of riding a motocross bike, let them! They will learn responsibility, watching out for others, anticipating the consequences of actions, planning ahead and good sportsmanship.
Motocross used to be known as scrambling and would feature up to 40 riders that race against each other on a track that had jumps, humps and turns.
Without a doubt, the most popular form of motocross is called Supercross. Originating in America and has spread all over the world. Supercross takes place in enclosed stadium with various heats leading up to a face off between the final two.
If you want to get going in motocross, simply watch the papers and see when a manufacturer or riding organization is holding a training session or even a try out. Also, you can join a club. You will meet a great group of like-minded people who love the sport of motocross as much as you do and you'll have people that can pass on tips and tricks for riding your bike.
Motocross is a great sport and if you're ready to get in on this popular activity, join a group and go riding this weekend!
