| x racing fan or a non participant, it is tough to | | | | for control of the bike. High speed landings from |
| understand the extreme level of physical fitness that | | | | heights which exceed twenty feet, and the two feet |
| is required for a rider in these events. | | | | high bumps add on to the level of energy consumed |
| People who are unaware of the requirement of the | | | | during the race. |
| sport assume that the motor bike rider is not | | | | Normally, these professional motor racing events last |
| required to do anything strenuous. All that they have | | | | for at least half an hour, thus testing the endurance |
| to do is steer the motorised bike around the track | | | | and strength of the rider. The rider, in this half an |
| for the required period of time. This for them is | | | | hour rides the bike as fast as possible without any |
| similar to what anyone would do driving a family car | | | | pauses, breaks or pit stops. |
| around the block. | | | | This is indeed a demanding sport as a professional |
| The fact, however, remains that motor bike racing is | | | | rider. But if you are an amateur and only interested in |
| among the most physically demanding sport in | | | | enjoying the ride, then you need to know few things |
| existence. You will know the level of physical fitness | | | | about your bike before you go ahead with the ride: |
| required if you observe the rider’s action and | | | | ? Care for your bike. Especially, if you care for your |
| the speed at which he drives on the track. | | | | bike’s chain you will be able to prolong your |
| The rider is expected to maintain significant control | | | | bike’s life. |
| and also needs to maintain a precise speed and | | | | ? Keep a track about your bike’s tyres as it is |
| control of the machine. The track or the racing | | | | easy to overlook the tyres of a bike. |
| terrain is so demanding that people would have | | | | ? You know helmets are a must for you as a rider. |
| difficulty walking normally on these tracks while | | | | But when taking your helmet, also make sure that |
| maintaining a high speed rate. | | | | you have your earplugs handy. This will help you |
| The rider not only has to manage the rough terrain, | | | | avoid all the noise on the road. |
| but also has to control the machine that can weigh | | | | ? Be aware of the track’s condition on which |
| up to two hundred pounds. You can imagine how | | | | you are planning to go for a ride. For this, your bike |
| difficult it can be to manage such a heavy machine | | | | tyres must be in the best condition. |
| that also has an engine that produces a speed of at | | | | ? Do not compromise on cheap helmets as it |
| least fifty horsepower. | | | | provides protection to the most important part of |
| During the race, the rider’s arms and legs are | | | | your body. Thus, ensure that you protect it with a |
| in motion at a constant speed, all the while fighting | | | | good helmet. |