| Did you enjoy motorsports as a child? If you did, | | | | need to try on few before making a purchase. A |
| chances are you want your children to have the | | | | young rider has enough to worry about without his |
| same joy you had when you were young. Buying | | | | her roost guard jabbing his or her chin every bump. If |
| your child a go-kart or dirt bike before he or she | | | | you want to save money, save money when you |
| starts kindergarten is more common than you may | | | | buy the bike. As mentioned above, it will take a while |
| think. Champions like Ricky Carmichael and Travis | | | | before a child uses a 50cc to its full potential. |
| Pastrana have raised the bar of success in their sport | | | | Another reason to save money on the bike is that |
| before age 18. Travis began riding at age 4, | | | | someone will always spend more then you on his |
| Carmichael at age 5. Many motocross sanctioning | | | | child's bike. It will be a good strategy to teach your |
| bodies and tracks have competition groups beginning | | | | child to challenge his or her own ability early in his or |
| at age 4! Motocross gear for young riders is | | | | her career rather than to challenge other riders. |
| improving right along with adult dirt bike gear. Bringing | | | | Teach the idea of "race the race track." Even pros |
| motorsports into a child's life at a young age can be | | | | have to be reminded of this at times of high |
| a valuable learning experience that will benefit him or | | | | pressure. Share with your child his improved lap times |
| her throughout life. | | | | rather than 3rd or 4th place. Show your son or |
| Most beginner motocross divisions begin at age 4 on | | | | daughter that the fun of racing is the entire |
| 50cc bikes. Experienced and talented 7 year olds | | | | experience not just the result. From waking up early |
| can begin racing between 65 and 90cc bikes at some | | | | to load the bike, to week long mechanical |
| tracks. If your child has limited experience on a dirt | | | | preparation, allows your child to participate in the |
| bike, let him or her gain a year or two on the same | | | | entire experience. The experience of racing can build |
| 50cc bike. Some 50cc bikes are extremely fast and | | | | confidence and many other "big picture" skills not |
| light weight. Your child can see speeds of 40 m.p.h | | | | offered by stick and ball sports. |
| when he or she begins to use the full potential of the | | | | Still want to go racing? You're in the right spot. |
| bike! | | | | Research your local track and organizations. Research |
| Safety in racing always has to come first, especially | | | | quality motocross gear at the right price. Finally |
| with your children. If you are on a budget, don't | | | | open the newspaper and find a used bike. The |
| skimp on safety. Do your homework. Find a top | | | | memories and experiences you and your family will |
| quality motocross helmet and motocross gear. Chest | | | | have together will be unmatched. In what other |
| protection, roost guards, and knee protection for kids | | | | competition sport can the entire family be part of |
| come in a variety of materials and styles. You may | | | | the team? |