| If you have just discovered the thrill of off road | | | | riders in your area keen on getting together to |
| dirt motor bike riding and want to find out more | | | | exchange advice and tips. |
| about trail riding and the requirements to enter | | | | What can you expect at a trail ride? Well, firstly |
| then keep reading. There are dozens of events | | | | you will need to sign-in (make sure you are early |
| and organisers located across New Zealand for | | | | as the event organisers, plus the other riders, will |
| dirt motor bike enthusiasts. If you are eager to | | | | appreciate getting underway as soon as possible). |
| practice riding and discover what you can do on | | | | Next there is usually some form of debriefing |
| your dirt motor bike it is a good idea to get into | | | | about the day's event and the terrain of the |
| contact with some experienced riders and/or join | | | | track. Organisers will indicate if the trial ride is |
| a motocross club in your area - these are located | | | | suitable for all levels of riders and style of |
| across New Zealand and shouldn't be too hard to | | | | motorbikes beforehand. Many of the tracks have |
| find with a simple search online. | | | | been bulldozed especially while also retaining the |
| You will be surprised at how long some of these | | | | natural terrain of the land. There will also be |
| clubs have been around for. Many motocross | | | | marshals whom you need to listen to and take |
| clubs organise charitable events to raise money | | | | directions from during the ride. |
| for a variety of good causes, so not only will you | | | | You will require all the standard safety protection |
| be enjoying a day racing across farmlands, over | | | | including: helmets, gloves, long sleeves, riding |
| hills, down hills and over jumps, you will also be | | | | trousers and you must wear proper motorcycle |
| helping to raise money for a charity. | | | | boots. It is also advisable to invest in body |
| To become a good rider you will appreciate the | | | | armour, protection pads and a good pair of |
| advice experienced riders can give you regarding | | | | goggles - unless you want to be stopping to get |
| various techniques such as your standing position. | | | | the mud out of your eyes. |
| In addition to joining a club and learning from | | | | There are various online stores that specialise in |
| others who have been riding dirt motor bikes for | | | | off road motocross gear and accessories. Invest |
| years, you can also find some great websites and | | | | in good quality gear and you will soon be on your |
| blogs focused on off road riding. Find other people | | | | way to enjoying the many trail ride events held |
| new to the sport just like yourself and/or other | | | | around the country. |