| Most motocrossers can tell you: Motocross is an | | | | course), so they need extra protection. There is a |
| awesome sport. It's fun, it's fast, it's thrilling, and | | | | wide variety of elbow and knee guards available for |
| sometimes it can be dangerous. When you're riding | | | | motocross riders, and most motocross clothing will |
| fast and furious over bumps and hills and around | | | | accommodate them very generously. Most |
| sharp curves and turns, you want to make sure | | | | motocross jerseys leave extra room in the elbows |
| you're wearing the best motocross gear and | | | | and motocross pants will leave extra room in the |
| accessories to ensure you won't get seriously hurt if | | | | knees for your guards. Elbow and knee guards should |
| you crash or fall. Here is a brief description of the | | | | be comfortable enough that they stay out of mind |
| motocross gear and accessories you need to look | | | | until you need them. |
| professional and ride safely. | | | | Motocross Pants |
| Motocross Helmets | | | | Riding in regular pants or shorts is not recommended |
| The top piece of gear on every motocross rider's list | | | | for motocross. Motocross pants have additional |
| is the helmet. A quality motocross helmet will provide | | | | layers of protection built into the knees and thighs to |
| safety and protection for the head and neck while | | | | protect against cuts and scrapes that may occur |
| riding a motorcycle, and can significantly reduce the | | | | from brush, branches or plants while riding off road, |
| likelihood of a serious head injury or paralyzing injury | | | | or protect against road burn or rash that may occur |
| occurring. Make sure your helmet fits well, and is snug | | | | from falls, skids or slides. Motocross pants won't |
| without being uncomfortable (remember the lining will | | | | protect you from more serious injuries, but they will |
| loosen up a little as you wear it, so the tighter the | | | | cut down on scratches, scrapes and burns. |
| better when you first buy it). Never buy a used | | | | Motocross Jerseys |
| motocross helmet, and once you have been in an | | | | Besides helping you fit into the racing scene and |
| accident, you must always buy a new helmet. | | | | helping you get recognized by your fans, jerseys also |
| Motocross Boots | | | | provide safety. Motocross jerseys have padding built |
| Second only to helmets, boots not only protect and | | | | right into the elbows and shoulders, and they are |
| support the feet, but they protect your toes, ankles, | | | | designed to be rip-resistant, so they will help protect |
| shins and calves too. A quality pair of motocross | | | | the skin on your arms, back, chest or stomach |
| boots will decrease the chance of sprains and twists, | | | | against scrapes and road rash. Plus they look really |
| protect the ankle from lateral bangs and blows, and | | | | cool. There are so many different designs, colors and |
| safeguard your legs from heat, burns and abrasions. | | | | styles of motocross jerseys to choose from today, |
| Regular boots, even those that completely cover the | | | | it's really not hard to find the perfect riding or racing |
| ankle, won't protect you during motocross, so be | | | | look for yourself. |
| sure to buy actual motocross boots. There is a huge | | | | Motocross Goggles |
| variety of fashionable and trendy motocross boots | | | | Last but not least, motocross goggles protect your |
| available for motocross riders designed to match | | | | eyes and face from dirt, dust, bugs and any other |
| your bike and the rest of your motocross apparel | | | | sort of flying debris, and help keep sweat from |
| and accessories. | | | | dripping into your eyes while you are riding. With the |
| Elbow and Knee Guards | | | | right motocross goggles you can eliminate glare, fog, |
| The elbows and knees are among the most injury | | | | rain, haze, mud or wind, and successfully keep your |
| prone parts of your body (except for your head, of | | | | eyes on the prize. |