Trail motorcycling
Riding motorbikes off-road on green lanes, rough tracks and dedicated parks.
- To start
- $200
- Each month
- $150
- Time
- 4 hours a week
- Sessions
- 3 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- It gives you a real rush.
- It gets you outside.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want to spend very little to start
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something for any weather
What it feels like
Trail motorcyclingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book an off-road experience day with a hired trail bike and kit, and learn to stand on the pegs and ride a gentle loop.
Questions
How much does trail motorcycling cost to start?
About $200 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $150 a month once you are going.
How much time does trail motorcycling take?
About 4 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 3 hours or more.
Where do people do trail motorcycling?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is trail motorcycling good for beginners?
It takes a bit more setting up than most hobbies. A good first session: Book an off-road experience day with a hired trail bike and kit, and learn to stand on the pegs and ride a gentle loop.
Do I need other people for trail motorcycling?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.