Dirt Biking

The U.S. off-road vehicle market is positively booming, estimated to be worth $13.5 billion by 2024. Dirt biking is unlike any other sport or hobby. It’s one of the most exhilarating experiences you’ll likely ever come across.

After all, you are riding a gas-powered speed machine off-road and without the laws of the road to limit you. Even with plenty of experience behind you and boasting all the right dirt bike gear, it’s not for the faint-hearted. It takes a fair bit of nerve and money to do it properly, but you’ll soon find that it’s well worth it.

Borrow or Buy a 150cc Dirt Bike

The first thing you need to do is get yourself a decent beginner’s dirt bike, but you don’t have to part with $10,000 on a brand new KTM 450 bike. However, before you spend your cash, you need to give dirt biking a good try out to see whether it really is a hobby sport you want to get into. See if you can borrow a bike from a friend, ideally a 150cc. A 450cc is a very powerful machine and even a 250cc will likely be too much for a beginner. If you can’t borrow a bike, then check where you can rent a dirt bike locally or see if your nearest track offers beginners classes and a loan dirt bike. If you are going to have to buy a dirt bike, a dirt bike doesn’t have to break the bank. You can pick up a quality used dirt bike for around $1000. However, before making this investment, make sure to consider aspects like what kind of dirt biking you plan to do, and then opt for one that will best meet your needs.

Get The Right Dirt Bike Gear

Once you’ve got yourself a dirt bike, you need to kit yourself out with the right gear. This includes a helmet, riding boots, goggles, and gloves. For your first few time out on the bike, you can just wear jeans and a heavy-duty jacket. If you decide that you want to ride dirt bikes regularly, you should invest in pants and a jersey. The right riding gear fits much better, is cooler and enables you to wear extra protection such as knee braces.

Why Get Into Dirt Biking?

As soon as you get out on your dirt bike, you’ll wish you had started years ago. Dirt biking offers speed freaks the chance to go fast, with the freedom to ride without the usual restrictions of the road. There is also nothing like being out in the wilderness on your dirt bike, taking in the sights, sounds, and beauty that’s around you. The endurance and stamina you need to dirt bike also gives you a great cardiovascular workout. You’ll be engaging muscles in your arms and legs while increasing your heart rate throughout your ride. You’ll also meet some of the most amazing people when you are out on your bike. It’s a fantastic community where you’ll great people and make lifelong friends. Ready to get started?

If you haven’t already taken the leap into riding a dirt bike, what’s stopping you? Once you have a decent bike and the right gear, it’s all about practice and confidence and you’ll soon be wishing you had taken the plunge years ago.