The Shopwada Journal

Dirt Bike

Sizing help, team-order tips and gear ideas for golf, bowling, billiards, pickleball and archery — from the Shopwada team.

Motocross rider braking into a dirt corner with roost flying wearing a red flame motocross jersey with number 07

How to Brake on a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step Technique

Body position, engine braking, front vs rear brake and drills to practice safely.

3 min read
Dad kneeling to explain the controls to his child on a small dirt bike wearing a black and green MX Racing jersey

How to Teach a Kid to Ride a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step

A simple first-ride plan for parents: balance, throttle, brakes, then turns.

3 min read
Rider in an orange skull Moto Racing jersey shifting gears on a dirt bike at a dirt track

How to Shift a Dirt Bike: Shift Pattern and Step-by-Step

The one down, rest up pattern plus upshift and downshift steps for beginners.

3 min read
Young rider in a blue Brraaap motocross jersey pressure washing a muddy dirt bike on a stand in a driveway

How to Clean a Dirt Bike: Step-by-Step Wash Guide

A six-step wash routine, cleaning kit and the spots riders miss.

2 min read
Motocross rider in a red and black Extreme number 07 jersey standing on the pegs through deep sand dunes

How to Ride a Dirt Bike in Sand: Technique and Tips

Body position, gear choice, throttle and line choice for soft sand.

3 min read
Rider in a red dinosaur motocross jersey kick starting a dirt bike at the track

How to Start a Dirt Bike: Kick Start and Electric Start

Kick start and electric start steps, cold vs warm starts and fixes when it will not fire.

4 min read
Young kid in a black and neon green motocross jersey riding a small youth dirt bike on a backyard track

What Age Can a Kid Ride a Dirt Bike? Age and Size Chart

Age, height and engine size chart for young riders, plus first-ride gear and safety tips.

3 min read
Enduro rider in a pink and black number 09 motocross jersey crossing a muddy rocky forest trail

Enduro vs Motocross: Racing, Bikes and Gear Compared

Track vs trail: how enduro and motocross differ in racing, bikes and gear.

3 min read
Motocross racer in an American flag number 23 jersey and matching gear standing by his dirt bike in the race pits

What to Wear to a Motocross Race: Fan and Crew Guide

A spectator and pit crew checklist for motocross race day, plus what riders wear.

3 min read
Motocross rider in an American flag number 34 jersey airborne over a jump on a dirt track

Do You Need a Jersey for Motocross? Rules and Real Answers

AMA racing rules on jerseys, what a motocross jersey is for, and what to wear under it.

3 min read
Dirt bike rider in a blue number 14 motocross jersey taking a water break beside his bike on a sunny mountain trail

How to Stay Cool Riding a Dirt Bike in Summer: 8 Tips

Practical tips to stay cool on a dirt bike in summer: timing, hydration, jerseys and heat warning signs.

4 min read
Motocross rider in a black and red number 14 jersey launching from the starting gate on a dusty dirt track

How to Pick a Motocross Number for Your Jersey and Plates

Pick a number that means something, check your track rules, and make it readable on plates and jersey. Here is how motocross numbers work.

3 min read