Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Lost my virginity - First MX experience

[Guido]

Had my first go on a crosser last weekend. Been dying to do it for ages and after loads of badgering my neighbour and a local farmer both agreed to let me loose on their prize possessions, namely a DR350, Husaberg 470 and an empty stubble field.

Boy what a hoot. Had such a larf and learnt loads too, all in the space of 2 hours.

Not wanting to sound too green, but the difference in that and road riding was wierd, especially the way the bike moves around beneath you, even in a straight line. That was the bit I wanted to get used to most, after hearing that's how so many road racers improve their handling skills.

The DR was good, rideable, tameable fun but the Husaberg 470 was a fire-breathing monster on streroids. Jesus, would that thing be scary over 15 ft high dirt jumps.

Had a great time and can't wait to go stubble-riding again. Roll on Sunday!!!!

Gc


Yours truly hoisting my first real wheelie....


About to scare myself ****less on the Husaberg


My neighbour and veteran crosser racer hoisting a mean one on the Husaberg


........and almost losing it as the rear digs in to the soft ground.....save of the year I reckon......


[Edited on 23-3-2004 by Guido]