How old is too old to ride dirt bikes

[mxer19]

I'm 56, I have been riding hs, mx, trails since I was

teenager.

Lately I have had people tell me they think that someone my age should not ride dirt bikes because of the chance of injuries or whatever.

I think a person should do what they like to do at any age using common sense. Sure I am not going to go for the jump monster jump but sometimes it's suprising what people will jump who can't get around a cross country course worth a darn, comments ?

[FedEx250F]

You should and CAN do whatever you enjoy doing. I'm 40 and plan to ride until I'm physically impaired to where I will cause harm to those around me. My mind may be gone at that late age and I may need coaxing by my son, but that day will come!!

A lot of people I tell that I ride say "why haven't you grown up yet?". Most of these people would "die" to ride a dirt bike and are envious of our pasttime and skills.

There is a 75 year old man that rides at tone of the local tracks - he's not too fast, doesn't jump, but he ENJOYS himself!!!

Enjoy your riding and don't let others tell you how to spend your freetime! ?

Good Luck!!

[exozx6r]

There is no such thing as being too old to ride. There is a local guy here in his sixtys that rides better than alot of the young guys. He does mostly trails but every now and than he will come out to do a little mx nothing crazy but his is pretty fast. Most of all he teaches alot of the kids how to be faster and SAFER.

I guess it's all up to the rider when he wants to retire.

Don't forget that local races run a +50 class, If there wasn't enough +50 guys they wouldn't have that class.

Don

[dmp437]

There was an article in the monthly AMA magazine a couple of months back about a guy who raced hillclimbs into his late 80's. He was now near 100 if I remember correctly. There's no such thing as "too old" (or "too young" either; my three year old starts riding his PW50 in a couple of months).

mxer19, Welcome to ThumperTalk!

[Gallo]

One guy that rides with us is 52, and he smokes all of us "younger" (30s) riders.

[MXOldtimer]

56 isn't old you're just getting started. Take a look at this place, you can't even start racing until your 40.

http://www.seanet.com/~russr/

My friend is 61 and kicks my butt. I have 1 more year until I move to the 50 class and I can't wait to be the "kid" again. I admire those 70 yr old racers they may take a few min to push their bike to the line but when that gate drops their 16 again.

[GYT-Rider]

You are never to old. There is this guy at my track thats 62, and he rips. I was so happy when i found out how old he was, because this means I have atleast 31 more years of racing ahead of me :D ?

[Florida_426]

You never get too old. If you stop you die. I watched IB62 race and he rips. I could not keep up if I had to. Starting back riding has made me feel 20 years younger. Forget what anyone else says. You ride, you live.

Bill ?

[cyclenut51]

I'm faster now at 34 than I was at 26...my two best riding buddies are faster yet at 45...there's a guy in our club who's 68 and HAULS.

I think you get faster with age. I'm psyched. ?

[John_Lorenz]

I am with Florida

I saw Gary Anderson ride he is 62 #ib62 and is the curent vet champ.

I thnk the question is based on you.

I am 45 and plan on riding until I am to old to kick a beast, then its electric start.

I took 16 years off mainly becouse I could not afford bikes and was raising a family. 3 back surguries did not help either.

But bikes are my first love, I have always ridden and will never stop again..

[katoom312]

As long as you have the desire for anything, dirt bikes, Ironman Triathlon, car racing, whatever DO IT. When you stop doing something you enjoy, based upon the opinion of others you really are too old then. IMO.

People have been telling me I need to grow up for 20 years, I just laugh and go on doing what I enjoy. Speed is really irrelevant IMO, as long as you enjoy riding, don't stop.

Good luck,

Wayne

[SPUTTER]

I'm 55 and dirt biking is my #1 love. Sometimes it makes me bedridden and I think, maybe I should quit but no way. To keep riding I hike and ride mountain bikes - just to keep riding - never give up - screw it - never give up.

[Burnrider]

My buddy is 67. He rides a new 400 EXC and loves it. Two of the faster guys we ride with are 58 and 62 respectively. Riding a bike can be a lifetime experience if you stay in shape.

[Kaptain]

How old is too old? Once you're dead I guess. Then I plan to ride in heaven. I'm 40 and I feel like I can still outride a lot of the "kids". Condtioning is a bit more of a factor now, not to mention some past injuries, but I'm having as much fun as ever!

[Fryboy]

Some reasons which may indicate you are too old to ride :

- You no longer have control of your colon

- You no longer have control of your bladder

- You have massive hemorroids

- You have elephant tiatus of the testicles

- You are soo fast you are bored with it.

- Tired of smoking all the kiddies

- You can't see the road anymore

- When riding no longer does it and you need viagra to sport wood

- When you are too lazy to push a button to start your bike.

Fryboy ?

[Sower]

Mxer,

Your post said it all! Key word "Common Sense" As we get older we need to use more. I find the people that point out the danger don't ride.. Thus they don't understand. Wear all the gear you can and have a great time!

[machoman_#618]

How old is to old? I would say if you stop on the track to ask for directions. Other than that keep riding.I'm 39 look 21 ;)and ride like Brad Lacky. OK I LIED. I'm 39 and look it. I wish I could ride like Brad Lacky. ?

[^SQUID^_Thumper]

You only get old when you stop riding.....therefore, don't ever stop riding!! ?

[Guest Guest]

We trail ride with a guy in his mid 50s, he rides a kdx 220 he smokes all of us! he is always standing up and his feet never come off the pegs!!!

[2003YZ250FRACER]

I know that i'm young (14) but I plan on riding untill it kills me. If it gets to the point to where I cang even wal to bike to the gate i will find a guy that will do it for me ( i'm there is someone who will) get some help on to the bike adn ride adn ride and ride and ride and ride. well i think that you get teh point.