| Joining an enduro or motocross club, or any dirt bike | | | | so, the race will resume again at full pace. |
| club for that matter, is a great way to improve your | | | | Clubs will charge a yearly or seasonal subscription |
| riding skills, gain access to otherwise inaccessible | | | | which can range in price depending on the size and |
| tracks and meet like minded dirt bike fanatics! Many | | | | quality of the club and its facilities. Here are some |
| clubs have their own motocross track and also mini / | | | | things a good club will provide: |
| peewee tracks for the younger riders. They often | | | | - MX track grooming / shaping machinery to maintain |
| put on trail or enduro riding events that will be hosted | | | | the track in top condition. |
| in various locations within a certain distance from the | | | | - Sprinkler or watering systems to keep the dust |
| club home. These events can be as fun or as | | | | levels down during dry summers. |
| competitive as you want them to be. Some riders | | | | - Excellent irrigation and drainage systems to drain |
| choose to go for gold but you'll always find riders | | | | the water off the track when it rains. |
| that will casually ride the race at a 'fun' pace. | | | | - Bike washing facilities. |
| Most clubs cater to all levels and ages making it a | | | | - Nice club rooms with showers, a food store / cafe, |
| fantastic place to take the family if you've got a | | | | and spare parts shop. |
| couple of youngsters that are following in your | | | | - Outdoor lighting systems for night riding. |
| footsteps. And it's reassuring to know that MX clubs | | | | - On site paramedics. |
| have strict safety rules and procedures in place to | | | | So you can see the benefits of joining a good dirt |
| minimize potentially terrible accidents, as we all know | | | | bike club. You don't have to be a pro or fast rider to |
| this is a dangerous sport. For example, volunteer field | | | | join, in fact most people are neither, so don't be |
| marshals position themselves around the track and at | | | | afraid to join or think that you aren't good enough. |
| certain points on enduro loops when races are on. If | | | | You will meet many people who are willing to help |
| a rider goes down, the nearest field marshal will | | | | you out and teach you how to not only ride better, |
| wave his flag to warn the following riders that there | | | | but also things like how to maintain your dirt bike and |
| is an accident ahead. The injured rider will be helped | | | | perform tricks etc. You can easily find local clubs in |
| off the track and attended to, and when safe to do | | | | the telephone directory and online. |