Northwest Recreation

As you look at keeping in shape and keeping your skill sharp for next spring, you’ll want to consider going to a track for skill building.  The best ones are dirt BMX/mountain biking tracks.  I enjoy riding them a lot and they do amazing things for your skill, especially in downhill obstacles.  Don’t be afraid to get creative while on these tracks.  Creativity is the key when navigating some of the roughest downhill terrain available to bikers.

If you need a basic track, start with a small one with a few berms, jumps, rollers, and table tops on it.  This will give you some basic balance and advanced terrain practice.  As you get better, a track with more table tops, high rollers at a higher rate, and higher jumps will give you more of a challenge.  There are techniques to riding these tracks that you’ll want to know, but these will be covered later (hopefully in video form).

There are many local tracks near you, but the best way to find them is through google and/or a local bike shop.  They’ll be informative on where to go and the best tracks to run on your experience level.

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