Sometimes Less is More
Sometimes less is more. What I mean by that is sometimes getting off the throttle and relaxing the bike allows the bike to perform as it was intended. Suddenly the chassis relaxes and feels more plush. The suspension starts reacting as it should. High RPM’s causes a lot of disruption in the bike and doesn’t allow it to handle properly. Think about when you get uptight about something? You start making mistakes, abruptly reacting and not thinking things through. That’s what your bike does when you are ringing it out at the wrong time. Shift up, ease off the throttle and flow, because that is what you will do when you calm down.
Your Fitness Is The Baseline To Riding A Dirtbike Correctly
Dirtbike riding is intense. One of the most strenuous and physically taxing sports there is. With that being said, you can imagine fitness being the greatest components to your riding success. Strength and Endurance-that’s what you need if you want to ride dirt bikes with any proficiency. The level of proficiency will mirror your level of fitness-Period! So what kind of training should you do? There are many ways to skin a cat, but the bottom line is find what suits you and keeps you interested and then just do the work. There’s no magic beans. You don’t need fancy, trendy gadgets. I’m old school, so I say put your riding boots on and go run in a sand wash. Drop and pump out as many pushups as you can, and then do it again and again. The best shape i’ve ever been in was when I would drop and do 70 pushups 6 times per day. I was lean, hard and strong. It is absolutely crucial to listen to your body and at the same time not let your mind talk you into being weak. Human nature is to take the path of least resistance, so you must fight against that instinct and do the work. This is why I say make your fitness training something you are interested in. If you dread the work it’s easy to let that mind of yours talk you into being mediocre. We can go on and on with this topic, but the point I want to emphasize here is to do the work. Your success will be a direct reflection of your pursuit to push beyond your current limits, and stay committed to your goals, no matter the challenges. Let’s Go! TODAY WE RIDE