Tips to Ace Your Next Mini Bike Racing

Human beings are fairly competitive creatures so it’s no surprise if most of us are willing to bite their thumbs just to win. Good thing, when it comes to winning a mini bike race, you wouldn’t need to bite anything (hopefully). You just need lots of guts. Despite the term mini, however, riding a downscaled motorcycle doesn’t mean fewer dangers. Like with motocross or big bike races, accidents and injuries still happen. Thankfully, you can take some precautionary measures and follow some tips to avoid dangers on your next mini bike race and ace it.

Preparation is the Key

First off, to increase your chances of winning your race and decrease chances of fatal injury you ought to prepare. It’s a no-brainer. When I say to prepare it doesn’t only mean preparing your bike so that it’s in top condition. It also means preparing your mind and your body for the race. Sometimes people disregard the importance of being mentally prepared for the race that when the big day comes they turn into a bundle of nerves. Prevent that by visualizing what it means to be a part of the race, to be among a crowd, and what it means to compete. After that, practice like you’re mad and continuously try to improve yourself, but don’t forget to get proper rest and nutrition in between.

Invest in Proper Equipment and Maintain Your Bike

A finely maintained bike can beat a poorly maintained one on any given day. And even more so if it’s driver is properly equipped. Buy gloves, helmet, and even chest protector to keep yourself safe. Before you head to the race, make sure that your mini bike parts are finely tuned and that they are fit for competitive driving. Don’t hesitate to replace worn and damaged parts since it may be the only thing standing between you and the goal, and worse, fatal injuries. If you’re unsure of how to fix a part of your bike, ask the help of the pros. Trying to fix a part by yourself without proper knowledge can just further ruin your precious mini bike.

Proper Body Position

Contrary to what many mini bike riders think, proper body positioning is crucial in your race performance. For one, if you’re unbalanced or contorted into a vague hunch, the weight distribution on the bike gets uneven thus resulting in a wheelie. I’m pretty sure you don’t want that happening to you at the beginning of the race. Don’t hang on too far back on the bike and evenly distribute your weight towards the front. Practice proper body positioning until it’s second nature and until you’re sure that you won’t be popping any wheelies when the start signal goes off.

Know the Rules

There is nothing wrong with being knowledgeable so before you head to the race make sure that you know the rules. Though it may seem obvious to some, others think that if it’s a race it's just a matter of riding your bike and speeding to the finish line. Not quite. There are rules, requirements, and safety regulations to be followed so know those beforehand.