Ladies, are you new to dirt biking and wish to learn more about this terrific and exhilarating outdoor activity?
Dirt biking is a wonderful source of fun and stress release for men and women of all ages. Given that, they now make a plethora of dirt bikes that are compatible with any shape/size of person, even children.
So, we’d like to share a few dirt biking tips for women riders. This will help you develop a great foundation before challenging the more difficult trails.
Mastering the Clutch
This is the first thing ANY new adult rider must emphasize when they’re new to the sport. It requires mastery of hand and foot coordination. You’ll use your left hand to control a lever on the left handlebar, and your left foot to engage the shifter. The good news is that this is generally less difficult than driving an automobile stick shift. You’ll inevitably stall a few times since even a veteran rider suffers this problem sometimes. As always, you can have one of our resident experts show you this in person whenever you attend a training clinic with Colorado DirtBike Info.
Acquire Reliable Safety Gear
Safety gear is essential for obvious reasons, but there are lots of stylish equipment, designed specifically with lades in mind. Helmets, goggles, gloves, pants, and a jacket are the rudimentary items you’ll need to start. We also strongly recommend fitting yourself with a reliable chest protector and neck brace.
Find the Right Seat Height
Seat height is crucial for new riders. If you’re off by a couple inches, then it’ll be that much more awkward trying to keep the bike straight. One potential problem, if your bike has a kick start, would be the difficulty of not reaching the ground with either foot while trying to start it. It’s not impossible, but you’ll experience more frustration. Therefore, always make sure the bike shop you’re buying/renting from takes your height and reach into consideration.
Selecting the Right Beginner Bike
This is a rather deep topic, so don’t forget to consult our previous post on beginner bike selection. In a nutshell, there are many important considerations such as bike weight, 2 stroke versus 4 stroke, and appropriate displacement (cc).
New riders should select a four stroke bike initially. Remember that the heavier the bike, the more weight you’ll have to pick and move around with you (including loading to leave at the end of the day).
Those are the bare basics for beginning your dirt biking hobby. We invite you to learn more at Colorado DirtBike Info, where we even sponsor ladies dirt biking groups, and offer training sessions. On our website, you’ll find a list of dedicated women dirt bikers through awesome groups like Girls Ride Toosday or Ovary Moto Gang.
Contact us anytime to learn more about the limitless joys of dirt biking in Colorado.
