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darmstadter
4/16/2008 12:18am
4/16/2008 12:18am
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2/17/2018 6:47pm
Are there any guys out there in their forty's that still race? Or even just ride moto-cross bikes? I'm 44 and would love to get a bike. Am I out of my mind?
I quit racing back in 1984 and have'nt been on a bike since.
What's your input?
Thanks, Mark
I quit racing back in 1984 and have'nt been on a bike since.
What's your input?
Thanks, Mark
Craze
The Shop
Actually healthier at 40
Too much Partying and chasing Snatch at 20
I have more fun now than when I raced as a teen.
+30A and +30B are two of the biggest classes in our district.
I also ride some trails, and I'd love to ride the dez regularly, if it was nearby.
Ride MX tracks twice a week, and try to keep up with the kids.
I didnt ride from 1980 to 2004, but never lost the love for the sport.
So no, you're not to old.
I'm 46 and still going. No end in site, and having a blast.
I have been riding since age 13 (over 42 years) and can't imagine not riding. In fact I want to sell one of my businesses so I can ride more!
Jimi J
Pit Row
I started out real slow, just getting used to 4 strokes and the new jump style MX tracks. Now im riding the A class and addicted to Moto...I'm 38 and feel like a kid.
To answer your question yes you are crazy, but you're in good company.
If you do start racing again... some those over 40 riders are old pros that still race. They haul ass.
I was away from the sport from 1977 until 1998. I've been a moto junky ever since.
I have friends with health problems. They are old and out of shape. I think I'm out of shape if I can't run 5 miles or race a moto and have my lap times drop.
This sport will keep you young. Just use your head and make good decisions.
The only problem now is my son is faster (and more daring) than I am, so he now beats me.
The only thing my wife ever says is remember you need to be at work on Mondays. So, I limit the types of jumps and risks I take now days, but still have a blast and hope to keeo doing it for a number of years to come.
Go get a bike and get back into it, you will have a blast. Even if you just go to the local practice track and ride once in a while, it will be well worth it.
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