Copying The Pros Might NOT Be Best For Casual Trail Riders

[FREE Guide] "Basic Techniques" guide to trail ride with confidence - motocrosshideo...
Motocross Hideout is my personal brand to help new riders learn to properly and safely ride a dirt bike so that you don't crash and miss out on life because of an injury. My Virtual Dirt Biker School is an online riding course/camp that teaches anyone new to dirt bikes the basic techniques to stay in control and become a better rider faster. I've taught many first-time riders over the years, both guys and girls, young and old.
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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. This video shows you tips to help keep you safer as well as improve your riding technique and skill so that you stay in control while riding. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury.

[@MotocrossHideout]

What's the #1 way you try to advance your trail riding skills?

[@Cali-mam2stroke]

Ride them ride some more. Watch others ride ask lots of questions. Practice…

[@MotocrossHideout]

@@Cali-mam2stroke Nice, thanks for sharing! What do you find most helpful and why?

[@jimtitt3571]

How would I tell someone to improve? Buy a trials bike and learn to ride it. Then buy an MX bike and learn to ride it. Ignore internet coaches who prey on your uncertainties.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Telling them to learn how to ride it is wise advice, but the key is "How" do you actually learn to ride?
Some people can figure it out on their own by riding a lot and making their own mistakes, which is what I did.
But some people can only ride 1-2 times per month, which would take years to build up your confidence.
I'm just trying to say that there's an easier and safer way to do it then trying to learn on your own or just watching a bunch of free videos, even though they can help.
Haha, was that last comment pointed towards me?

[@paulmryglod4802]

Friends and I accidentally improved by combining two mx home tracks with woods trails connecting them.
We basically made an 80/20 mx/woods track with 4 min lap times

[@sparkiesford]

My opinion and experience is to start racing. Harescamble races. Try one. I'm not a great racer. But my trail riding skills have come a long way since I tried a couple.

[@MotocrossHideout]

Thanks for sharing - racing can definitely test your limits and improve your speed. With that said, if you're just trying to ride faster without learning the proper techniques, won't this force you to ride out of your comfort zone, increasing your risk of crashing?