Boots

To race or practice, some sort of boot that covers and supports the ankle is required. When you buy motocross boots it is important to take the time to break them in properly. If you try to race with them before they are broken in, you will have a hard time working the controls on your bike which could result in an accident. If you are buying for your child get them a little big, but not too big, to allow for growth. If you take care of boots they will last quite awhile and then you can sell them to another rider or pass them on to the youngsters.

INTRODUCTION

Hopefully this will answer a lot of the common questions that are asked and help you concentrate more on having fun and discovering what a great sport motocross is.

Important Reality Check

Motor-sport racing is inherently dangerous. There is always a risk of serious injury.  Riders and/or their guardians are solely responsible for preparing all equipment. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. All racers are required to have a license which can be purchased on race day at the particular track.

Safety Gear

There is a simple rule in racing, dress for the crash, not for the ride. The more gear you have on the more likely you are to go home sore than to end up in the Emergency Room. Motocross racing is not a fashion show. Amateur riders, especially young beginner riders should be more concerned with wearing as much protection as possible rather than trying to look like the Pro’s. Buying safety gear is something that GETSPEED can really help with. Sizes on gear vary a great deal and are not always accurate. So the best thing to do is to pop in and we will help find the correct sizes for you.

Helmet

If you have a £10 head, you buy a £10 helmet. But saying that we know that most people simply can not afford to buy a really expensive helmet - this is why we have cut our prices but not the quality. This is the single most important piece of protection you will buy. A helmet should be snug going on and off but not so tight it is uncomfortable. There are different certification ratings that we can explain to you.

Goggles

These must always be worn at the beginning of an event and throughout, including practice. Get used to them when you practice and you will feel naked without them later. Try different brands on while wearing your helmet to find the ones that are most comfortable. Make sure you get a spare lens and learn to clean them with care so they will last.

Gloves

Gloves are required during competition events as they protect your hands from dirt and rocks that gets thrown from a bike in front of you, or if you happen to fall off!

Body Armour

Also know as chest and back protectors. It is important to learn to ride with these from the beginning since they can take some getting used to later. These can help protect from an impact injury by spreading the impact over a wider area. They also protect from dirt being thrown up from tyres. There is a huge selection of makes and models in different colours available in both body armour (front and back) and chest only protectors.

Neck Protection

Although these are mostly not mandatory, they can help if you are new to the sport. This can be as simple as a foam ring to prevent hyper-extension of the neck caused by a (relatively)heavy helmet. Remember….If you start racing with neck protection you probably will use it for the rest of your life.

Clothing

Long sleeve shirts and racing pants are required to race. We also recommend buying some sort of kneepads. If you want to know what happens without kneepads, let a friend hit you with a hammer on the kneecap, this will give you an idea of what it feels like! Gloves and elbow pads are also recommended.

Riding Gear