BETWEEN RACES

"I didn't fall, I was just testing the dirt.


After you've finished your race, gotten your breath back and once all your friends have
finished patting you on the back for your stellar performance, get your bike and your
gear organised for your next race.

Give the bike a once over, lube and adjust the chain and check whether the air filter
needs cleaning or replacing. Clean your goggles and fit new tear offs if you need them.
Refuel if necessary and if it's muddy clean your number plates so the lap scorers know
who you are. It's a good idea if you don't have access to a bike wash between races to
just scrape as much mud as you can off your bike, it's amazing just how much weight mud
can add.

Get yourself a drink and a bit of fruit if you feel like eating. One of the more
important motocross racing tips is to go and have a look at how the fast guys are
riding the track. Track conditions can change dramatically from race to race and you
may see some lines that you didn't see when you were racing. Remember, the line only
has to be a tyres width wide.

Watch how more experienced riders tackle difficult sections of the track. Talk to other
riders as they come in after their race, ask them how they went and how the track is,
everyone loves talking about themselves and you may pick up a couple of handy motocross
racing tips from the fast guys.

If you're particularly keen and want to get onto the infield, explain to a corner
marshall that you threw your goggles away and can you please go and find them. It
doesn't alwayswork but sometimes it does. So there you have it, keep in mind that most
of us aren't racing for national titles so follow these motocross racing tips andjust
go out there and have fun!

General Tips: Accomodation