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You just got a bike and you’re ready to ride. The excitement is building and you can’t wait to hit the track and try out those big jumps. But before you can go, take a little time to learn your bike and master some of the basics. You’ll be a better rider in the end and a lot safer as well. more »
The helmet that you wear when riding your Motocross dirt bike can save your life. The Motocross helmet is too important to be selected based purely by the color of the helmet. A great deal of thought should go into your decision of which motocross helmet to choose, and you should make your final selection carefully. Here is how to... more »
Soichiro Honda, a mechanical engineer with a passion for motorcycle racing, founded American Honda Motor in 1959. Setting up a small shop in Los Angeles, his desire was to revolutionize the technology of engine building. His U.S. motorcycle debut was a disappointment, but persistence paid off with Honda Motor Company becoming the most... more »
As the popularity of motocross grows as a sport and as a recreation choice, more doctors are seeing the effects of accidents on the track. Even when a rider is wearing full safety gear, the risk of injury is high. When an accident occurs, follow general First Aid guidelines to minimize the trauma and help the injured rider. more »
Motocross is an exhilarating and exciting sport that can provide hours of entertainment for participants and fans. However, part of the excitement stems from the daredevil tricks and rough terrain that motocross athletes compete in. Learning and perfecting these moves and this type of riding can be incredibly hard on the ankles, as... more »
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Motocross is one of the most well-known alternative sports in the United States. It take grit, guts and eventually, the glory comes with hard work... more »
As its name implies, motocross is a form of cross-country motorcycle racing. Modern motocross involves a multitude of styles, and types of racing,... more »
Freestyle Motocross (FMX for short) was born out of the dirt track races of Motocross. While going over various jumps on a course, the dirt bike... more »
Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. Motocross is derived from the French, and traces its origins to British scrambling competitions. The name "motocross" is a portmanteau derived from the words "Motorcycle" and "Cross Country".
History
Motocross was first known as a British off-road event called scrambling, which was an evolution of motorcycle trial events popular in the northern UK. The first known scramble took place at Camberley, Surrey in 1924."History of Motocross"> During the 1930s, the sport grew in popularity, especially in Britain where teams from the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA), Norton, Matchless, Rudge, and AJS competed in the events. Off-road bikes from that era differed little from those used on the street. The intense competition over rugged terrain led to technical improvements in motorcycles. Rigid frames gave way to suspensions by the early 1930s, and swinging fork rear suspension appeared by the early 1950s, several years before it was incorporated on the majority of production street bikes "History of Motocross; Part 2">. The period after the Second World War was dominated by BSA which had become the largest motorcycle company in the world "History of Motocross; Part 2"/>. BSA riders dominated international competitions throughout the 1940s."History of Motocross; Part 2"/>
In 1952 the FIM, motorcyclings international governing body, created an individual European Championship using a 500 cc engine displacement formula. In 1957, it was upgraded it to World Championship status "History of Motocross; Part 2"/>. In 1962, a 250 cc world championship was created."History of Motocross; Part 2"/> It was in the smaller 250 cc category that companies with two-stroke motorcycles came into their own. Companies such as Husqvarna from Sweden, CZ from the former Czechoslovakia and Greeves from England, became popular due to their lightn read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocross
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