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Well, today was my first time on a real, legitimate mx track. I got my first bike about 9 years ago when I was 7 but had only ridden around my yard and trails. I was super nervous when I got there, but it turned out a couple guys I knew ended up going, which turned the nervousness way down. Once I got out on the track and rolled a few sight laps, I felt confident enough to step it up a little. Sadly, it did not get stepped up any more the rest of the day, except for the last 2 laps I turned which of course is right when the GoPro died. They let me out with the 85's (I ride a 125) because it was my first time. I felt faster than I was expecting to go, and I was hitting jumps, which I havent done for a few years and really intimidates me. Of course, I wasnt clearing them all the way, but was comfortable with how far I was going. Id say it was the best time I've had on a dirt bike. Then after I got home and washed the bike. I watched the GoPro footage and the pictures my dad got, and then disappointment set in. I felt somewhat fast, but then watched the video and realized I was slow as a snail. I wasnt jumping near as high as I thought I was (on the ones he got pictures of me hitting anyways) and just felt bad because I had wasted the day going slow and thinking I was doing half decent on the jumps but I was sucking, hard.. All in all, I had a good day and I mean we all have to start somewhere, and plan on pushing myself harder next time. I'll post some pictures and the GoPro video, once its done processing. Remember that it was my first time on a real track, so hate is discouraged but constrictive criticism is appreciated.
The Shop
Now imagine your friends are VERY fast. I'm literally the worst most inexperienced rider out of all the people I ride with. My GoPro vid was embarrassing to say the least.
But ya know what? Who gives a fuck.
I started just riding the beginner track at Milestone. I was never happier. Within a couple months I'd gone from there to the vet tracks to eventually the main tracks. Clearing all the jumps and looking halfway decent. And so will u.
Just pace yourself. U don't get better while injured. Keep it on two wheels and don't pressure yourself. U will advance much faster than u think. And the truth is, once u get faster and can clear all the big jumps, ur gonna be having no more or less fun than that first day. So enjoy the little things now. The little accomplishments. And just the sheer enjoyment of being on the bike. Regardless of speed or skill.
Id say it was the best time I've had on a dirt bike.
Any day you can say that is a great day.
Pit Row
Welcome to a life of spending every second thinking of how to get better. Seat time, seat time, seat time!!!!
Moto is a sport where you progress more riding 5 days for 1 hour than you do riding 1 day for 5 hours. Remember that.
* rules of thumb
- Never try stuff at the end of the ride day you haven't done all day
- Never say (out loud or to yourself) "I'm gonna go out one more time". That's like saying "watch this" or "hold my beer". Usually ends up in an injury....
Just keep practicing and pay attention to your form, and the speed will come. Have your intermediate buddy show you some stuff.
I was more on the ground and kicking that shitty ass 250f then anything else. Took me 10 minutes to do 3 laps.
The track looks allot better in the vid. All i could see was knee deep holes and big bumps, everywhere!
Just keep hammering it and do not go over your head!
My Avatar picture was my first time ever on a MX track. About 15 years ago!
Unless you are going BIG how high you look in a picture is all about camera angle. I might be 5 feet off the ground here with my awesome riding position!
Welcome to being a Motocross rider.Practice makes perfect!(OH and at the end of the day and your feeling it and want to spin JUST a few more laps,load it up)Have fun!
* rules of thumb
- Never try stuff at the end of the ride day you haven't done all day
- Never say (out loud or to yourself) "I'm gonna go out one more time". That's like saying "watch this" or "hold my beer". Usually ends up in an injury....
100% True. If it's the end of the day, you're tired, but just want to squeeze a little more track time in, DON'T. Call it superstition, I call it science.
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