Avoiding Dirt Bike Accidents
Andrew Green
Is there any way I can avoid dirt bike accidents?
The quick answer to this questions is no, you will inevitably
have a dirt bike accident during your time as a dirt bike
racer. It’s simply a matter of time, however you should be able
to limit the number and severity of your accidents by the way
you ride and the attitude you have when you’re on the back of
your bike.
Does attitude really play a part in reducing dirt bike
accidents?
Absolutely, but there’s a fine line that you need to be on, and
riding on either side of the line can result in an accident. If
you have little or no confidence then you are probably going to
crash, albeit at low speed but even low speed accidents can
hurt; especially if you are hit by someone who isn’t doing such
a low speed. A lack of confidence usually tends to mean a lack
of practice so practice somewhere very quiet and gain as much
confidence as you can in both your ability and your bike’s
behavior.
On the other flip side of the coin, though, you can be too
confident and become reckless and dangerous. This will probably
lead to more dangerous accidents for you and possibly other
riders around you. The trick here is to be confident but not
too cocky when it comes to your riding.
Knowledge is power, even concerning dirt bike accidents.
The more you know all the factors involved in your dirt bike
racing the more chance you have of dirt bike racing being a fun
and less dangerous sport. Get to know your bike’s abilities,
your own abilities and as much as you can about the course
before you start trying to break any records or win any races.
This is where the fine line comes into it. If you’re racing a
track blind you still need to have the confidence to get out
there and ride fast enough to make an impact. If possible walk
around the track before and see what you’re up against, even
better watch some riders practicing and see what they’re doing;
where they’re going wrong and where they’re doing well.
Dirt bike accidents can hurt like hell and do damage to you and
your bike. If you know enough about your bike and your track and
you have the right level of confidence then there is no reason
why you shouldn’t be able to race for years with only a few
less serious accidents; but do bear in mind that accidents are
basically a part and parcel of dirt bike racing and they will
happen to you eventually.
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