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I learnt all the above from the CARB thread on vital mx
Seriously though, I am so old i am Jesus’ older brother, living in Canada. I thank my younger brother everyday for NBC gold, MXGPTV, DC (he’s involved in all levels of the sport - grass roots to professional) and people on vital.on Vital that bring interesting information for me to consume (I am talking about you Maverick)
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Other factors we are faced with:
1. Jurisdictions/Government/Tree hugger agencies trying to shut us down due to noise, environment, and emissions. I own land for riding in the desert and it's a constant battle to keep our trails open
2. A potential recession that seems to be inevitable in the next year or two. If/when this happens, the spending for toys dries up real quick
3. Baby Boomers will die off and take a ton of knowledge/experience/history with them. This mass die off could also affect housing and the economy
4. Advancements in technology will blow your mind and will change the way we live. People will soon be living in virtual worlds. It's already here, but it's advancing at an exponential pace right now. Once 5G is deployed in a few years, you will start to see disturbing changes that this new technology will bring to our lifestyle.
With that said, there will always be a core market of people who love moto, but this market will shrink in the next 10 years as our culture changes like it did with the introduction of the internet and electronic devices.
Then OP's argument is invalid.
Maybe the MXGP guys are right, and the survival of the sport lies in bringing it to countries like Indonesia, Thailand, China, India? But surely the prices of bikes would have to be more than halved for that to work?
Anyhow these are some big issues not limited to motocross. I wonder if I will actually retire before I die...given how the ageing population in Europe is going and the growing pressure on our social systems...and im in Switzerland...probably the most capitalistic country in Europe. As my monthly insurance bills are increased each year, the declining value of my state pension contributions, im put under more pressure to save for the down payment on a house, future kids hopefully, and the reality that i need to bring more personal savings to the table if i want to retire before 70. Even though im in my 30s, these things force me already to push mx off my priority list. but maybe that’s everyone...unless ure making more than 150k a year or both spouses are working...i don’t see how luxuries like mx, skiing or horse riding are sustainable long term. My wife loves horses...talk about an expensive sport...wow....some stables charge more monthly rent than renting a small apartment!
Everybody is so worried about the kids.
Like its some kind of daycare or something.
Throw in a dose of Burning Man at every National,
and 4 years down the line you'll need a lottery to manage how many 16 to 40 somethings want to come.
That's what I think anyway.......
But as a fan of the sport, I love the app! Definitely beats waiting for Cycle News to arrive on Thursday, and for the Carlsbad USGP to show up on Wide World of Sports or the Super Bowl of MX at the LA Coliseum to be shown. Months later IIRC. Professional racing, especially from the fan perspective, is the best it’s ever been. The local grass roots of the sport is probably at a low.
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A C class, Vet or even Intermediate, no.
I like simple bikes, a carb and kick start are ok with me. If u head to the woods, do an east coast “bike swim” somewhere, you can almost always get the thing going to get home.
6 years old tech. would be great, no retooling, just pump them out. Intermediate bikes. $4999. 2 stroke and four stroke.
Then if a person turns into Joe Squid they can have at it, and move up to an “expert bike” if they wish.
The only “intermediate” bike that exists now is used. Not as alluring to buyers as new at a good price.
Need sort of a DT1 revolution. A new 2012 technology bike would be awesome at the right price.
Does everyone get free internet when they sign up for vital?
Also, as far as attracting new people to the sport. I've never regularly watched MotoAmerica until I bought the app this year. Haven't missed a race since.
It's been mentioned already, but it's simply a combination of access (to convenient places to ride) and interest (prioritizing riding above a gazillion other sports and activities - including the distraction of phones, etc.).
Anyone else see the irony in bitching about technology whilst posting a comment on an internet message board from a smart phone? Just sayin'...🙄
The delivery isn't the problem, the interest is, and that starts at home. 10 minutes on a pitbike for a 10 year old kid will change their life.
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