Dirt Bike Crashes

If you’re considering dirt bike racing as a hobby there is one
thing that you are definitely going to have to prepare yourself
for and that’s dirt bike crashes. I don’t think there’s a single
dirt biker out there who hasn’t been involved in a crash of one
sort or another. The nature of the sport means they are
inevitable and when it happens there’s a good chance it is going
to hurt.

Wearing the proper safety gear won’t prevent you from crashing
your bike, but it may well prevent serious injury. The helmet is
probably the most obvious because it stops a glance to the head
from becoming a full-blown head trauma. They really do save
lives on a regular basis and riding without one isn’t just
foolish, it’s suicidal.

Proper boots, jerseys and trousers will protect the majority of
the rest of your body from serious injury in most cases and
gloves will protect your hands. Never be tempted to ride without
the full quota of protective gear.

Crashes will happen most often when you are still an
inexperienced rider. Making the wrong decision, turning late or
taking a jump badly will inevitably lead to ground time for you
and your bike but it doesn’t have to hurt that much and it
definitely shouldn’t stop you taking part and having fun.
Everyone who sits on a dirt bike knows the risks of crashing but
that’s where the adrenalin comes into it.

It’s been said that there are only two types of racer; those
that have been down and those that are going to go down. It
really is inevitable, so make sure you’re as protected as you
can be when it happens. Many professional riders can list
numerous broken bones and some nasty dirt rash as part of their
credentials but they keep getting back on the bike for more.
They truly are adrenalin junkies.

Dirt bike crashes can happen at any speed and at any time,
whether you are just setting off and hardly moving, in full
flight and getting air or at full throttle down the straight.
You could hit a bump, clip tyres with another rider or simply
lose control. Dirt isn’t even and even with the specialist tyres
you aren’t always guaranteed a safe ride.

Enjoy dirt bike racing and be prepared for the fact that if you
haven’t already then you will experience a dirt bike crash
before your time is up. Be prepared and be protected, as this
will mean the difference between cuts and bruises and serious
injury.