Motocross

If the thrill of mountain biking just isn't enough for you then why not try your hand at motocross. You're bound to get more of a thrill speeding over rough terrain with a powerful engine between your legs! It's a pretty exciting sport and it growing significantly in popularity due to the presence of amateur motocross tracks up and down the country.

You don't need a license to ride a bike on private land, however if you want to have a good at motocross then it would probably help if you've had experience riding a bike in the past. If you want to ride a bike on public highway then you'll need a license. There are various motorcycle licenses and people under a certain age are restricted from riding more powerful machines. Young riders with powerful bikes will need to have 33bhp restrictor kits fitted in order to make their machines road legal. Most garages will be able to fit 33bhp restrictor kits for you and provide you with the appropriate documentation. 33bhp restrictor kits are also available to fit yourself from online retailers.

If you like the idea of motocross, but don't know a huge amount about it then you can find plenty of information freely available online. There a number of specialist motocross websites that will be able to tell you everything you need to know such as the best places to buy equipment and where the best tracks are.