mx reading

[breakdirt916]

is there an equivalent of twist of the wrist, for mx?

youtube = too basic/advanced, or short

google = ads for mx schools (most google search results are for money instead of info nowadays??)

both knees whacked and 1 expensive trip to the ER later, I'm trying not to kill myself on this YZ250

[slowkermit]

Gary Semics has some books out, and Shane Watts has the "dirt wise DVDs". Who else who else hmmm?...

[Paul_E_D]

MX riders don't usually know what the hell they do on the bike. They just do it. Semics has the most analytical approach out there. Noting else really comes close.

[Paul_E_D]

Although Like slow Kermit said, Dirtwise by Shane Watts is great. uch simpler than Semics, but highly effective. Has a woods focus, but all applies to MX.

[Imbeek]

There might be some stuff by Gary Bailey, too

[typeone]

+1 for Semics. his printed manual, DVDs and streaming clips are all great. i've done the streaming rental thing a few times through his site, nice option. sign up for his newsletter too, he does frequent tips and clips.

+1 for Wattsy as well, i've got a few of his DVDs, i watch them over and over.

another series you can look into is Motocross Skills from Transworld. think there are 3 DVDs in the series and some 'Riding Tips' streaming clips

ThumperTalk's newsletter also usually has ride tips from Semics and Watts (text and video).

[repete513]

MX riders don't usually know what the hell they do on the bike. They just do it. Semics has the most analytical approach out there. Noting else really comes close.

I feel like that's more mx racers being assholes. Mx is alot bigger and more competitive and thus the pits are alot less friendly. At least that's how I feel and what I've seen.

[breakdirt916]

I am looking for the analytic approach...that's how I learn...going to try semics and see if I can go 3x/month (more if I can get a plated MX 2-smoker somehow)

it's going to be tough to scratch my "adopted" riding style though...I'm really comfortable riding poorly...so I tried some of the basics today (elbows up/attack position, 2 fingers on clutch/brake, screwdriver throttle, pushing bars down/side in berms) and it was completely new muscle memory...need to fight my old/bad habits and keep practicing

but riding dirt is just so therapeutic...I feel so calm and leveled out after a good few sessions. Better than any xanax would do...

[Paul_E_D]

yes, wayyyy better than drugs.

[breakdirt916]

it also makes you sore the next morning

luckily not too sore to get out of bed...going to hit the gym before work!

life = work, work-out, ride !!