Dirt Bike Riding by Matt Bennett March 22, 2007

Dirt bikes, quads, three wheelers, dune buggies, and whatever else that you can ride in the dirt can be explained with one word: fun. Unexpectedly, going out to the middle of nowhere in the desert riding your dirt bike is fun. And when you crash, even though it may hurt like hell, its really apart of the whole experience: the dirt in your eyes, your mouth, and all over. Not to mention that you look like a badass when you’re in full gear. But on a serious note, you really should wear your helmet and as much other gear that you can wear which will protect you from a hard fall when you are riding, because it hurts to fall.
Personally, I have a 500cc Polaris quad called “The Outlaw. ” It is a beast and it is fun, however also dangerous. But then again, the dangerous part is almost half of what makes it fun. I also own a nice, fast 4 stroke 200cc dirt bike. All my buddies that I know went dirt biking with me out towards Las Vegas; on a two hour drive out from our little town of Tustin, we reached a place called Hodge Road and Outlet Center Drive. And the races there allow any class of off-road vehicles to participate in. Riding on your dirt bike while watching these cars blow right by you and never knowing if you are going to get hit is all part of the experience. Back to riding, it takes time a lot of hours in the seat to become good at riding. It is not a skill that you can attain overnight. Nonetheless, riding with friends and family is always fun to do, as long as you play it safe and do not mess around with the machines. Give the bike respect and it will respect you.