Updated: Nov 20
Written pre corona
The sport of motocross is dying at the grassroots local level,
are we all just gonna watch & let it die...?
Let's start a Resurgence movement, not just sit by.
Let's start fresh & bring in new ideas, lets relook at everything and find new ways to grow the sport!
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As it is right now the general public knows very little about the sport anymore, it out of sight out of mind. A lot of people don't see or think about Motocross as something that they could do anymore.
Most people know very little about motocross.
Most people these days have never tried riding a dirt bike.
I believe to fully appreciate even watching pro SX And MX racing you need to have ridden a dirt bike at some point.
(And I have a plan for how we can let more people try it)
Most people don't all know that even adults can ride and race smaller dirt bikes.
(I think mini mx and stair stepped classes are one of the answers to growing the sport)
People don't all know that riding is good exercise and creates a desire to be in good shape and encourages exercise eating right and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Most people don't know that small 110cc dirt bikes and other air cooled bikes are very reliable and affordable.
People don't know what a day at the track is like how it gets kids outside, and how it is like tailgating or camping, its like a big family BBQ.
It's a brotherhood
Most People don't know that motocross creates friendships and brings families together.
Most people don't know there are ways to participate and ride motocross that are less dangerous than what is seen on TV.
Most people don't know that there are inexpensive ways to participate and race motocross.
It gets kids outside and doing something other than iPads and video games, and is an active lifestyle
Most peopledon't know that it teaches kids goal setting, responsibility and good sportsmanship.
Motocross is an amazing sport, Just riding a dirt bike itself is super fun but there is also a strong social aspect, its a lifestyle but only the most extreme parts of the sport are usually shown on TV....
If we want the sport to grow.... we need to go back to its roots and show the sides of the sport that are relatable to the masses and show people that it is something they can do.
