If you would like to get your child into riding dirt bikes and motocross races but you aren't sure where to start, there are some things to take into consideration before you buy anything or let them ride. You want them to have fun but you also want them to be as safe as possible. Here are some of the things that you want to consider.

Physical Examination

You want to know before you get on a bike that your child is in good health, that they can see and hear properly, and that they don't have any type of condition that could be worsened by the extra-curricular activity of riding a dirt bike or ATV. Take them to get a physical, to make sure that they don't have an underlying condition that could be irritated or aggravated by riding.

Safety Gear

 There is a lot of gear that you will want to put on your child when they are riding, to make sure that they are able to ride safely. This will include a proper racing outfit that is fire resistant, goggled, shin, knee and elbow protection and more. You want your child to have the right gloves, boots, helmet and other items that will protect their skin and body while they ride.

Proper Sized Bike

A big mistake that a lot of people make is that they don't start their child on the proper sized bike, making it difficult for them to control the bike as needed to be safe. Make sure that you have your child sized by a bike shop, and that whether you get a new or used bike, you are getting something that fits them the right way.

Lessons

It may be best to get them a few lessons with a professional instructor before they hit any type of course on their own, and to reduce the risk of injury. Find someone in the area and compare the prices for group or individual lessons.

There are a lot of different things that you have to do to keep your child safe while they are riding a dirt bike, but if you know they are healthy, you get them the right safety gear and bike, and they have some lessons, you can try to keep them as safe as possible. This can be a fun sport for people of all ages when the responsibility of safety is taken seriously. Contact a company, like Bob's Cycle & Snowmobile Supply, for more help.