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Not sure what classes look like in other states but in WI the 30+ and 40+ are two of the biggest classes (Open C is similar).
Last week had 36 guys in my 30+ class and 28 in the 40+ class.
It is concerning to see the younger classes so small...
It's just too much fun!
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BTW, I had a pretty big getoff the week after my 50th birthday and got a concussion, which caused double vision for a long time. I really can't rate that crash, but I'd bet it wasn't worse than the ones I used to have and just get pissed because I bent my bars. The older you get, the less hit you can absorb.
For me......the riding is one of the only things that helps me keep sane. It gives me a chance to just get away from everything , pound out my frustrations......and not think about anything else but how I'm going to hit the next corner , hit the next jump , or pass the dude in front of me.
Weather it's MX or not......I think everyone needs some "me time " to just escape. We'll go insane or get depressed if we don't. At least it's that way for me.
Don't sell your bike until you get to a point where you just can't ride any more. You'll regret it....and it's harder to get back into it if you do.
You have your bumps and bruises for the most part every now and then.....but Christ , I haven't gotten to the age of wanting to sit on a fishing boat all day drinking beer , or go to the golf course and drink beer. I'd rather moto with my buddies all day , bench race.....and have a couple beers haha. Good times that are hard to beat.
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I had a hard getoff about 2 months ago.
Went over the bars and landed flat on my back.
Knocked the wind out of me, bruised a rib and pulled a muscle in my shoulder/neck. Still not 100%. Just don't come back like I used to and it sucks. I stay in shape running and going to the gym but that only helps so much. Plus I wear all the protective gear I can.
I'm lucky as well to have a wonderful wife. Never say's anything about wanting me to quit riding. She knows how much I love it. Only thing she says is "be careful and try not to crash". Easier said than done. lol
Finally going to get back on the scooter this coming weekend.
Like some guys have said on here, I'm going to have to back it down a bit and just have fun.
sold my 200 exc because it was too light for the mountains in Romania 300 exc is the ultimate enduro bike IMO
It's NOT riding that makes you old.
Enduro is pretty safe it's all about technique and determination more than RAW speed
PS 200 exc is the same engine as a 125 exc, only different cylinder
exc comes stock with two exhaust pipes the road legal catalytic (slow down the bike) and the non catalytic (at a few HP)
250/300 exc Wheelbase 1,482 ± 10 mm Weight 101.9 / 102.1 kg
125/200 exc Wheelbase 1,471 ± 10 mm Weight 94 / 99.5 kg (extra weight e-starter)
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