Properly Introduce Your Kids to Motorsports

If you love motorsports, you'll naturally want to encourage your kids to join in on the fun. You may look forward to teaching them the basics and different types of bikes available, but it's important to properly introduce your kids. There are a few safety tips and guidelines to follow to ensure your young ones handle motorsports responsibly. Here at Interstate Cycles in Lake City, Florida, we love helping our customers throughout Jacksonville and Gainesville introduce their children to motorsports.

Take Supervised Outings

A great way to start your kids off on motorsports is by renting equipment they can use on supervised outings you take together. This will not only allow you to have fun and create memories as a family, but it can also help them to discover which motorbikes they prefer to ride and feel most comfortable using. ATVs are becoming easier to find to rent. This means you should have no trouble finding a rental that will accommodate your child before you commit to buying something to own long-term.

Choose the Right Vehicle

You'll need to do your research to find an ATV that is the right size based on your child's weight and height. Avoid buying an ATV they can grow into. This could put their safety at risk if they're too small to ride it. Some youth-sized ATVs are hard to find due to recent legislation that has been passed. 

Enroll in Classes

You can help your children to learn the basics and understand how to stay safe by enrolling them in training classes. This can help them to learn from instructors and understand how to safely navigate different types of routes and trails. Inquire about classes at your nearest track.

Get the Right Safety Gear

Safety should be your first priority when you introduce your children to motorsports. You'll need to get them fitted for proper safety gear that they'll need to wear at all times. This includes helmets, chest protectors, neck collars, goggles, boots, gloves, and knee guards. This will get them used to wearing the gear and making sure they're covered and protected from head to toe.

When they have a crash or fall off their bike, it will quickly teach them the importance of wearing safety gear and will help them to value the products. They won't be in as much pain if they're wearing the items when they crash.

Getting Kids Started Right

Motorsports is a wonderful activity for kids if you start them off slow. After all, you don't want to scare them in the beginning. Are you interested in learning more about how to introduce your kids to motorsports? You can speak to our team at Interstate Cycles in Lake City, serving Jacksonville and Gainesville.