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<blockquote data-quote="Blackoyote" data-source="post: 16416757" data-attributes="member: 158200"><p>A few things - welcome to the addiction!</p><p></p><p>I bought a dirt bike back in 2016 to use for 'off season' cross training for the motorcycle road racing. Having a BMX background of 20+ years, I got comfortable really quickly. Fast forward, it's become my primary sport - mainly the hard/extreme enduro flavor. From time to time I'll do a hare scramble or standard enduro, but those things are like being on auto pilot.</p><p></p><p>That said here's a bit of knowledge to help with your learning curve:</p><p></p><p>1) Stand when you can, only sit when you MUST. You can not go fast sitting down, period.</p><p></p><p>2) Work on low speed clutch/maneuvering. Do figure 8s in your yard as slow and tight as you possibly can.</p><p></p><p>3) Get comfortable sliding the bike around with the rear brake. Do some rear brake only drills in open areas, or at slower pace on some trails. Learn how to properly use the front brake (progressive as to load the suspension/front tire), otherwise you'll lose the front under panic braking.</p><p></p><p>4) Get some knee braces. I scoffed at them because they're expensive, but I finally got some after 2 years of riding. Literally saved me from months of PT and a few surgeries the first time wearing them (had a guy in front of me on a crazy climb 12 o'clock his bike down the mountain side and took me out, his bike landed on my right knee. Still was able to finish the race because of the braces as well!). I found mine for a steal, brand new in box, on eBay for $220. Keep your eyes pealed for deals, that was a $700 set MSRP.</p><p></p><p>5) Quality boots are a must once you pick up any speed; hinged ankle protection with a solid toe box. If you start riding trails and catch one ankle breaker without them, you'll know why I say this.</p><p></p><p>6) STAND UP!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blackoyote, post: 16416757, member: 158200"] A few things - welcome to the addiction! I bought a dirt bike back in 2016 to use for 'off season' cross training for the motorcycle road racing. Having a BMX background of 20+ years, I got comfortable really quickly. Fast forward, it's become my primary sport - mainly the hard/extreme enduro flavor. From time to time I'll do a hare scramble or standard enduro, but those things are like being on auto pilot. That said here's a bit of knowledge to help with your learning curve: 1) Stand when you can, only sit when you MUST. You can not go fast sitting down, period. 2) Work on low speed clutch/maneuvering. Do figure 8s in your yard as slow and tight as you possibly can. 3) Get comfortable sliding the bike around with the rear brake. Do some rear brake only drills in open areas, or at slower pace on some trails. Learn how to properly use the front brake (progressive as to load the suspension/front tire), otherwise you'll lose the front under panic braking. 4) Get some knee braces. I scoffed at them because they're expensive, but I finally got some after 2 years of riding. Literally saved me from months of PT and a few surgeries the first time wearing them (had a guy in front of me on a crazy climb 12 o'clock his bike down the mountain side and took me out, his bike landed on my right knee. Still was able to finish the race because of the braces as well!). I found mine for a steal, brand new in box, on eBay for $220. Keep your eyes pealed for deals, that was a $700 set MSRP. 5) Quality boots are a must once you pick up any speed; hinged ankle protection with a solid toe box. If you start riding trails and catch one ankle breaker without them, you'll know why I say this. 6) STAND UP! [/QUOTE]
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