That is the question. I realized found out via gaijinriders.com that there is a large public dirt-bike course in Sagamihara, about 20 minutes from my house... I love Japan. Here is an aerial shot of it:
I decided to go and check it out. My CB400 was not the too happy with me.
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| "get me back on pavement!" |
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| friendly fellow riders |
I met some guys and asked them a bunch of questions on what size bike they recommend for just the trails, etc. They took me to a shop after they finished riding and we exchanged contact info to setup some rides down the road (pun, sadly intended). Apparently this guy is damn good. He is only 21 but has been riding since he was 3, and now does exhibition dirt track racing all around Japan. He said he would teach me some moves. Awesome.
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| a pro |
I have only ridden a dirt bike once in Cambodia a few years back, and although I had fun I felt better on actual pavement. But seeing as how lots of racers started in the dirt, or at least play in it, I think it's a great place to learn bike control, and just have fun. Heading out to a race course or unpredictable mountain roads all the time can be time-consuming and dangerous. So I think it would be a good way to have a bit of fun on the weekends. Now to convince my landlady three bikes is reasonable...
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