Motocross Top Tip No1 Wet Weather Riding

Jack Hawkins attacking the wet conditions at a recent training day

There is a good chance races will be in wet conditions here in the UK , and before you even swing your leg over the bike and head to the start line the race could be won or loss with what is going through your mind. In the mudder conditions prepare your mind that the conditions are great, even with it hammering down with rain, make your mind think  its sunny and dry and your riding will reflect this positive outlook. If you head to the start line with all sorts of fears because of the wet conditions, your riding will suffer some what. The old saying positive mental attitude will help you no end. Attack the wet conditions as if it is dry, ok you ll need to lengthen your braking, never shy away from using all your brakes in the wet. With good throttle control, good body positioning  and working on getting the bike in to high gears to drive through the muddy stuff , you will find drive and momentum will get you through. As much as you possibly can  try to shift your weight over the back wheel to aid traction down the straights this will help keep front wheel light and add weight to the back wheel to help with the all important drive. You will find the muddy wet conditions are just as much fun! Don`t be afraid to get out out on the practice tracks to get use to wet weather riding. Practice makes perfect and train to gain!

Motocross Training At Arncott Moto Parc

Some pictures from a recent wet weather riding school at Arncott Moto Parc

New Dates For MX Training Days

February 25th Arncott Moto Parc Starts Braking jumping techniques race conditioning

March 4th Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm Corners and Berms And banked corners

March 10th Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Braking in turns ruts and flat turns starts throttle

March 18th Bancyfelin 10am – 3pm Race conditioning, reading the track ahead, lines

March 24th Arncott Moto Parc 11am - 3pm Flat corners and high speed turns starts braking

April 1st Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm High speed Corners and starts

April 7th Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Jumps basics, over taking braking and starts

April 15th Carmarthen Bancyfelin 10am – 3 pm Flat corners and high speed turns Standing

April 21st Arncott Moto Parc 10am – 3 pm Jumps basics, over taking High speed standing

April 28th Carmarthen Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm Starts and braking jump basics

May 5th Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Jumps table tops whoops starts and braking

Half Term MX Training Schools

Wednsday 15th Febuary , half term training school at Arncott Moto Parc 10 till 3 pm , working on braking techniques , cornering and jump techniques, suitable for novice to pro rider. £45 per rider plus £15 track fee for those not signed up for the super deals. Limited spaces for further info or to book call 07814 544 244

FULL SPEED AHEAD FOR YOUTH LEARNING PROGRAMME

CardiffCouncil is offering young people the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications involved in motorcycle maintenance and off road motorcross riding through the Virtual Inclusion Programme.

ForeshoreMXC is a community project run by Cardiff Council in partnership with SportWales, Communities First and Countryside Council for Wales and allows young people the chance to learn about the sport of motorcross, a form of motorcycle racing held on enclosed off road circuits.

The project aims to provide a safe and controlled environment for young people to learn and develop new skills in riding and maintaining motorcycles through practical exercises and vocational training.

TheVirtual Inclusion Programme (VIP) offers a learning provision to mainstream pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion.

The project provides an accredited course which raises confidence and self-esteem and encourages participation and self-expression.

All of the activities are accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) and are carried out by experienced Auto Cycle Union Certified Instructors.

 In addition to the practical learning, candidates also gain numeracy and literacy skills to help with personal and social development. 

The course which has been running for three years, takes place at the purpose built Foreshore MXC Training Centre which boasts state of the art facilities including, a workshop, classroom and off road bike tracks.

The six pupils currently enrolled on the course will attend the project during school term time and each individual will have the opportunity to achieve several awards including a Youth Challenge Award, The Lord Mayors Young Achievers Award, The Young Leaders Award and a Rookies Life Saving Award.

Pupil attendance and behaviour is monitored and as the programme progresses the amount of time based in mainstream school will increase with the result being full integration back into school.

There are several projects on the Virtual Inclusion Programme where pupils can collect addition credits, these include horse care and riding, first aid and life saving, fishing and fitness.

Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells said: “Foreshore MXC has been successfully delivering the Virtual Inclusion Programme providing young people with a wide and varied curriculum that is inspiring, interesting and fun.

“Pupils build good relationships and alter attitudes, making positive changes for the future having engaged in exciting and motivating activities.

“It helps to develop social and team building skills which in turn can have a positive impact on future employability and encourages long term change.

“The Foreshore MXC project continues to engage many youths in the community and help them move towards a healthy and active lifestyle.”

For more information please visit the Foreshore MXC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreshoremxc Alternatively call Mark Thomas on 02920 445900 / 07814 544244.