I have decided to take this blog into a different direction. Currently I have been using it for a web gallery and posting random bs blogs. Now, I will use this as a place to record my transition into Motocross racing. This is a dream of mine and has been since I was 13.
Just recently I purchased my first dirt bike, a 2006 Honda CRF 230F. The reason for selecting this bike was because of the ease of use, low maintenance and I didn’t think I would ride motocross. But I was wrong, I have since rode some moto with the 230F and I love riding motocross!
In order for me to be able to compete there are a few things I need to get working on. The first thing, I need to continue practicing my riding. I don’t want to jump into a race situation and kill someone or myself.
Secondly, I need to lose some weight and start working out (ugh!). However, I don’t think working out on my own will help. From doing a lot of reading it looks like guys just go off and start lifting weights and doing random things that don’t help out. I brought this up at work today with Clint and he offered his services to help train me. I told him on top of weight training I need to do alot of cardio preferrably on a road bike. Now I just need a gym membership.
The last thing I need (even though its not really the last thing) is a motocross bike. The 230F is meant if anything to be a trail riding bike. It lacks the power and handling to compete with the guys that race. My current plan is to pick up a 250cc but I will continue looking for information on beginner rider races.
Just to give you some perspective on how difficult this whole thing may be, many pro motocross and supercross racers retire around 27 years old. I am 26 years old. So stay tuned for my journey into Motocross racing.
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