Start up for motocross

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Hi I’m Noah and I live in the nashville Tennessee area. I have a 2 year old that loves the sport with all his heart.I’m seeking advice for getting started and I’m looking to connect with the right people to bring our dream to life.we are ready to take on the challenges of becoming moto parents! Looking for recommendations on trainers/facilities,maybe somewhere to get gear for little ones,and what bike do you think we should start out on,I’m leaning towards a ridestacye bike then moving up to a 50cc. Thanks in advance (update: not trying to rush a 2 year old into training I’m just trying to educate myself and learn more about programs and things near me! He doesn’t have a dirt bike yet so he still has alot to learn that I will teach him myself before we move on to something more structured)
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Last Braaap 10/11/2022 5:19am
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2 year old? I'm affraid that is like 20 months too old. He should have had A-kit for PW50 for his first birthday if you are really into it. Full on titanium bling for PW50 for his second and 5 months vacation on Millsaps track this summer...

Man, jokes aside, he is way too young. Give it atleast 2 more years before even thinking about posting this. It is very easy to get burnt out on the pathway you described.
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quadzrulebro 10/11/2022 5:21am
10/11/2022 5:21am
Strider, then Stacyc, then PW50. Enjoy the ride!
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R VanKamp77 10/11/2022 5:28am
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Trainers? Facilities?

This might sound weird.. but have you considered having fun?
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fourfourone 10/11/2022 5:34am
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I would check out facebook for any local riding clubs and start connecting with people.
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yz763 10/11/2022 5:49am
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I would focus on the not shitting pants part first. Our 4 year old is just now getting into the Stacyc but even then, his attention span is very short.
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 5:51am
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Last Braaap wrote:
2 year old? I'm affraid that is like 20 months too old. He should have had A-kit for PW50 for his first birthday if you are...
2 year old? I'm affraid that is like 20 months too old. He should have had A-kit for PW50 for his first birthday if you are really into it. Full on titanium bling for PW50 for his second and 5 months vacation on Millsaps track this summer...

Man, jokes aside, he is way too young. Give it atleast 2 more years before even thinking about posting this. It is very easy to get burnt out on the pathway you described.
We are not trying to rush anything at all. Just was thinking come Christmas time (his birthday is not long after that) he will be 3 and I want him to start on something with power. he’s been on a balance bike since his 2nd birthday and rides one of the bigger power wheel fourwheelers around with us playing.
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 5:53am
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quadzrulebro wrote:
Strider, then Stacyc, then PW50. Enjoy the ride!
He’s been on a strider since his 2nd birthday and loves it. This is what I’m leaning towards thanks!
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 5:58am
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yz763 wrote:
I would focus on the not shitting pants part first. Our 4 year old is just now getting into the Stacyc but even then, his attention...
I would focus on the not shitting pants part first. Our 4 year old is just now getting into the Stacyc but even then, his attention span is very short.
Good advice 😩 I’m not trying to rush just don’t know of any places around here for the kids. Just trying to educate myself on the programs around here and maybe I can help other people also! Thanks
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 6:01am
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R VanKamp77 wrote:
Trainers? Facilities?

This might sound weird.. but have you considered having fun?
No doubt that’s what it’s all about I’m not going to pay thousands of dollars for a 2 year old to go through intense training that would cause a lot of stress…. Just trying to dip my toes in and see what kind of options are available near me for the kids wanting to race! Thanks !
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Talisker 10/11/2022 6:09am
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I got my JR50 one week before my 4th birthday. I didn’t even know how to ride a bicycle yet. When we got the bike home I cranked it up and off I went. I loved dirt bikes so much I just knew what to do from watching my uncle.
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 6:11am
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Talisker wrote:
I got my JR50 one week before my 4th birthday. I didn’t even know how to ride a bicycle yet. When we got the bike home...
I got my JR50 one week before my 4th birthday. I didn’t even know how to ride a bicycle yet. When we got the bike home I cranked it up and off I went. I loved dirt bikes so much I just knew what to do from watching my uncle.
Nice!!
Rickyisms 10/11/2022 6:12am
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I got on a PW at 4, so I think that’s around a good age to start. Just take him riding, enjoy the time with your boy.
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 6:20am
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Rickyisms wrote:
I got on a PW at 4, so I think that’s around a good age to start. Just take him riding, enjoy the time with your...
I got on a PW at 4, so I think that’s around a good age to start. Just take him riding, enjoy the time with your boy.
No doubt ! He is on his Strider any chance he gets
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peltier626 10/11/2022 6:37am
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We went from a stryder at 2 years old to a battery powered razor type dirt bike to a pw50 (5 years old) and on to a Sx50. I've been riding my whole life and dad did too. We managed a track for a number of years also. If I could give one piece of advise is to have FUN and do not push. Enjoy the time and make some wonderful memories. Coming from a moto family I just knew the day would come where we could ride together and battle bars like me and my dad. My son could care less about Moto these days. We maybe rode 3 times this year and if all of his friends are not going ride he's doesn't want to go. Have fun with it and if he decides he wants to take it further that's his choice. Give it about five more years then look at options.
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Motodragon 10/11/2022 7:49am
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Motocross is a great family sport and I think its great for teaching kids life skills that will help them be successful in their future endeavors. If you do end up getting into the sport just keep in mind in the end its just for fun and enjoy the family time while it last because you'll never know as they get older they might find other interest. Also don't be one of these parents that think there kid is going to be the next best thing and start ripping into them because they did not finish were you think they should. Motocross is a hard sport to make a career out of and only a small number make it to the top. The earliest in my opinion you can start your kid on a motorized bike is at age 3, that's when I stared teaching my son to ride a motorcycle, he started out an PW50 to a KTM mini at age 4. If your looking at stacyc just keep in mind you can buy a use pw50 for just as much. You can also go with KTM electric motorcycles, they have different modes to help build your kids confidents being on a motorcycle and they are legal to race to. For kids gear check out rocky mountain atv and OAT racing. Fox racing make great peewee gear for protection. Also when buying a helmet make sure it has mips built in them or you could look at 6d helmets they both use technology to help protect from brain injury.
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kb228 10/11/2022 8:00am
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That kid should be a 125 by the time hes 3. Better hurry up
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allballsnoah 10/11/2022 8:00am
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Motodragon wrote:
Motocross is a great family sport and I think its great for teaching kids life skills that will help them be successful in their future endeavors...
Motocross is a great family sport and I think its great for teaching kids life skills that will help them be successful in their future endeavors. If you do end up getting into the sport just keep in mind in the end its just for fun and enjoy the family time while it last because you'll never know as they get older they might find other interest. Also don't be one of these parents that think there kid is going to be the next best thing and start ripping into them because they did not finish were you think they should. Motocross is a hard sport to make a career out of and only a small number make it to the top. The earliest in my opinion you can start your kid on a motorized bike is at age 3, that's when I stared teaching my son to ride a motorcycle, he started out an PW50 to a KTM mini at age 4. If your looking at stacyc just keep in mind you can buy a use pw50 for just as much. You can also go with KTM electric motorcycles, they have different modes to help build your kids confidents being on a motorcycle and they are legal to race to. For kids gear check out rocky mountain atv and OAT racing. Fox racing make great peewee gear for protection. Also when buying a helmet make sure it has mips built in them or you could look at 6d helmets they both use technology to help protect from brain injury.
Thanks!! I’m definitely not one of those “my kid is going to make me rich people” I Plan to use real estate as my funding. Most kids play sports at a competitive level and he shows a lot of interest in motorsports I’m definitely all about having fun and riding is always fun for everyone!!!
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Alan Dove 10/11/2022 8:04am
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There's no evidence to suggest that starting early and specialisation has a benefit over long term. If anything it can be a detriment to future success/enjoyment. At this stage terms like 'trainers' shouldn't even be in the vernacular .

At 2 a push bike might do the job.

"For most sports, there is no evidence that intense training and specialization before puberty are necessary to achieve elite status. Risks of early sports specialization include higher rates of injury, increased psychological stress, and quitting sports at a young age. Sports specialization occurs along a continuum."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658407/
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