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Dirt Bikes are Motorbikes specifically designed to be ridden in the dirt and across country.
Popularity
This is a very popular sport for many ages and for both genders.
Location
Clubs are situated throughout the world and the U.K.
Age
Children can start from as little as 4 years old with bikes being made specifically to accommodate their small size to no upper age limit.
Ability
You do not need a special driving licence to Dirt Bike as this is run on private land operators will gain their own insurance though it is worth considering your own insurance for your bike.
Description
Dirt biking, is a very popular sport children especially enjoy this sport as it gives them a chance to do something a bit more extreme and eventually compete, older people enjoy this sport getting down and dirty on rough terrain pushing the bikes to their limits, this requires practice and skill. Many clubs operate throughout the U.K. on organised and licenced courses.
Dedication
Some people are very lucky in the respect that they have permission to use private land to practice on, local farmers and land owners do not take to kindly to people careering over there land and carving it up, though many clubs to run practice nights as they have the benefit of using private land or a local course.
Potential
Potential to learn precision and control and have lots and lots of fun, enter competitions and win prizes and trophies.
Cost
Consider costs for a Dirt Bike and appropriate transportation and safety equipment such as helmit and pads, find a club through HIPS Finder? for up to date costs on membership.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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