[ChR1s]

News to me, anyway...

DirtBike School

[g®eg]

it's been in the course guide for years....
it hasn't been offered in MA until very recently.

think of the BRC (basic rider course) done on a dirty parking lot.

[ChR1s]

Did you get your coaching qual yet?

[g®eg]

for dirt bike school? nope
the people I work for do not offer it.

I think it'd be fun though....

[g®eg]

this site looks a bit like daycare.. not sure I am qualified for that....
Planet Dirt

one of my co-workers sent her kid, he enjoyed it. so I suppose there's that.

[ChR1s]

re: children

ATV Safety Laws

Age Restrictions

No person under 14 years of age shall operate a recreation vehicle, except as provided below:

• A person who is 12 or 13 years of age may operate if directly supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
  
• A person, who is 10 or 11 years of age, may operate if directly supervised by a person 18 years old or older and the vehicle is operated on land upon which the operator lives.
  
• A person under 14 years of age may operate in a sanctioned race, rally, or organized event, which has been approved by the appropriate local authority.
  
• Under no circumstances, may a person operate who is less than 10 years of age.
  
• No person under the age of 16 and ½ years of age shall operate a recreation vehicle across a public way.

[x2468]

Originally Posted by ChR1s

re: children

ATV Safety Laws

Age Restrictions

No person under 14 years of age shall operate a recreation vehicle, except as provided below:

• A person who is 12 or 13 years of age may operate if directly supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
  
• A person, who is 10 or 11 years of age, may operate if directly supervised by a person 18 years old or older and the vehicle is operated on land upon which the operator lives.
  
• A person under 14 years of age may operate in a sanctioned race, rally, or organized event, which has been approved by the appropriate local authority.
  
• Under no circumstances, may a person operate who is less than 10 years of age.
  
• No person under the age of 16 and ½ years of age shall operate a recreation vehicle across a public way.

im glad they didn't have those rules when i was 8. i would have been pissed.

[Doc]

I know someone up here that teaches it. I was thinking I might take it but if it is like the BRC

[schleppy]

I've wanted to try dirt riding, and this course looks interesting. From what I've read though, it seems geared more towards kids. Am I wrong?

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by schleppy

I've wanted to try dirt riding, and this course looks interesting. From what I've read though, it seems geared more towards kids. Am I wrong?

Thats a good question. I was thinking about one of those courses too, but am not sure if I am too old to ride dirt and would be stuck with a bunch of 6 year olds. Am 32. Probably the oldest person to ever consider a dirt bike. ha ha ha.

-Matt

[g®eg]

hmmm....
well, I suggest you click the link & contact the people who offer the course.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by g®eg

hmmm....
well, I suggest you click the link & contact the people who offer the course.

Am thinking of doing that.....

[Paul_E_D]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Am 32. Probably the oldest person to ever consider a dirt bike. ha ha ha.

-Matt

Say what? playin in the dirt is ageless!

[ChR1s]

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

Say what? playin in the dirt is ageless!

I won't specify PB's age, but I will mention she was eligible for the Senior class (40+) when she started riding dirt, and entered some hare scrambles after her first season. And, our first ride was in Savoy S.F. Let's just say it was a cleansing experience.

[kermita]

Originally Posted by schleppy

I've wanted to try dirt riding, and this course looks interesting. From what I've read though, it seems geared more towards kids. Am I wrong?

The MSF dirt course is definitely oriented to those that haven't ridden a motorcycle before. I got a contact from NETR of a new school in Exeter, RI and took an "advanced" course this past weekend. Learned a TON and the 2 instructors and the person that did demos were great. We were the first advanced class they've had so I don't think they've got anything on the website yet but at least you can get an idea of who they are. For more information on the advanced classes contact Bill Haas at billhass1@cox.net or 401.397.3076.