dirt-bikes-tips
From Funontrails
Dirt bikes tips
About trail riding:
Here's some education for beginners:
- Great introductory video from the MSF's Dirt Bike School:
- Tips and Practice Guide (pdf) - some pretty good tips and exercises for different riding situations
About kids and dirt bikes:
- OFTR's Kids and bikes - very good and to the point
- MSF's Parents, Youngsters and Off-Highway Motorcycles (pdf) - pretty verbose...
Here's how to do it and... how not to do it! If you're a dummy, learn it from these kids but do remember to get the full gear, especially when learning!
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We're listing only "approved" trails where dirt bikes (off-road motorcycles) are permitted, in southern Ontario. There's usually some fees and/or memberships associated with all these. The trails are generally multi-use so you will encounter people on foot, mountain bikes, ATVs, horseback riders. Be nice!
We're also listing the pay-to-play facilities with motocross tracks and/or trails.
If we're missing any interesting entries, please drop an email.
You should double check before heading out - things do change! That's why we include several links to other sites describing the same trail/track.
Good off-road gear is really important, trust me! Here's what you should have, in order of importance:
- Off-Road DOT helmet - there is some concern about the apropriateness of SNELL helmets, since asphalt is rare in the forest...
- Off-Road or Motocross boots - preferably with a good seal at the top to keep water and dirt out.
- Chest protector or body armor of some sort
- MX gloves - must have some really nice colors
- handguards / bark busters
Have fun!
