Offroad motorcycling can take various forms, each requiring specialised equipment and skills. There are basically five very different types of off-road biking, although some are more dangerous than others!

• Motocross: (fast, neck and neck racing)
• Enduros: (speedy, but following a time schedule and route card)
• Trials riding: (slow paced, primarily balance and throttle control)
• Trail bikes: (a little bit of all of the above, and the freedom to use the road as well)
• Grasstrack: (short and fast - four-laps round an oval circuit)

We shall deal with each one in turn, although priority will be given to those ones which can seriously damage your health. All these activities are run by dedicated clubs, and the best way to get started is to get along to a club meeting and see if its for you. One thing we can gaurantee is that most clubs will welcome new members with open arms.

Motocross is probably the most manic of the offroad biking sports. For the commited and brave motocross offers a unique combination of skill and strength. Motocross is run on a track that can be range from a taped off field to a custom built supercross track. As a sport it helps to start young, and many racers from all forms of bike racing started out in the youth motocross ranks. Find out more about getting started in motocross...

Enduro riding can take place over open or closed courses and is less about outright speed and more about having a good range of skills and a high level of fitness. Enduro races can last from a few hours to six-days. Riding enduros can take alot of dedication and time, but it is hugely rewarding and there is a real sense of camaraderie among competitors. Find out more about getting started in enduros...