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- Feb 28, 2000
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A pair of beginner father-sons showed up at the local riding area this weekend. When parents ask me about introducing their kids to off road riding; I suggest the best thing they can do to keep their child safe ( besides the obvious protective gear) is to purchase a bike and learn to ride along with their children. I give both of these dads high marks, both had bikes for themselves along with quality protective gear.
Their bike choices were questionable, however; the latest blue and red motocrossers. While these are probably great track weapons, the bikes were out of place in our tight, sandy woods. After watching them attempt to climb a gentle, sandy hill; I think they may have been better off with some XRs or KDXs.
A father-son team I advised, bought 2 KDX 220s and are progressing with their off-roads skills. Hopefully all will stay in the sport, it just doesn't have to be as hard as some people make it.
There are great trail bikes for beginners, it's a shame more novice riders don't try them.
Their bike choices were questionable, however; the latest blue and red motocrossers. While these are probably great track weapons, the bikes were out of place in our tight, sandy woods. After watching them attempt to climb a gentle, sandy hill; I think they may have been better off with some XRs or KDXs.
A father-son team I advised, bought 2 KDX 220s and are progressing with their off-roads skills. Hopefully all will stay in the sport, it just doesn't have to be as hard as some people make it.
There are great trail bikes for beginners, it's a shame more novice riders don't try them.
