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You’ve searched and found a track, gotten outfitted for safety, and feel ready to try riding ATV motocross. But before loading up and making the haul, be sure that track allows quads. Even with the growing popularity of ATV motocross racing, many tracks still only allow dirt bikes, and you will find that dirt bike riders usually oppose sharing their track time with “couches.” Some adamantly refuse. If you are taking children to ride, also check to see if the track offers organized practice, meaning “Pee Wees and Minis” ride at separate times from the bigger quads and bikes. Although most riders will watch out for the younger ones, it is best to separate the groups when possible. Riding alone is never recommended, so if you don’t have anyone to go with you find a local group and ask for someone to ride with, or look for other quad riders at a track. Those who do go alone generally welcome another person to ride with, so they will be glad you asked. When you arrive at the track, watch to see where the quads are getting on and off. Start out slow, rolling the jumps and getting a feel for the track. It is very important that as a beginner you do not try to match what others may be doing. Riders say that if you need to ask if you can make a jump, you should not even try it. As soon as you hit one, you are committed to following through, regardless, and you should understand before doing so that to miss or case a jump can HURT. The phrase “stay within your comfort zone,” meaning ride within your own ability, is one to remember and stick to. It takes time to build skills necessary for riding ATV motocross. Watch other riders and ask the best for tips. Practice, and work on getting yourself into shape as you learn. Physical conditioning not only helps with the endurance needed to ride a few laps on a motocross track, but also provides the strength required to hold on, control the bike, and actually ride. Seat time, handlebar time, track time _ whatever you call it, it is the best way to improve your riding skills. You can also read tips from the pro racers, watch their videos and study how they ride. Often professional riders offer riding schools, and these can prove invaluable to riders of varying skills. Within no time, you will find yourself flying around berms, doubling and tripling whoops and clearing jumps you wouldn’t have thought possible. You will be hooked and on your way to becoming a pro yourself, or at least having lots of fun riding ATV motocross! Just make sure your insurance is in effect. As an ATV motocross rider, you’re probably going to need it.
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