| Building motocross tracks can actually be a lot of | | | | shape and layout of your track will depend on the |
| fun, especially when you're building it for your level | | | | land area you are building it on there is no set |
| of riding in mind. The great thing about that is you | | | | design, so rather I will offer you some simple |
| can begin with smaller jumps and tabletops and | | | | steps to get started. |
| gradually build them up as you gain confidence on | | | | 1) Mark out the flow of the track from start to |
| your new track. There are however a couple of | | | | finish using marker pegs so you have the layout |
| things to consider before you begin building that | | | | sorted. |
| dream track of yours. | | | | 2) Figure out where you will position jumps and |
| 1) Property Location: You need to think about | | | | whoops - then build them using a bobcat, tractor |
| your surroundings and who will be affected by a | | | | or earth-mover. Berms are easy as they are |
| bunch of noisy dirt bike riders tearing around your | | | | usually found on tight corners, they are also a lot |
| track on any given day. If you ignore this point | | | | of fun so make sure you put in a few of these. |
| you may just find that you will only get a couple | | | | Tip: Don't place jumps too far down a straight as |
| of rides in before the local council closes you | | | | you risk hitting it with too much speed. A good |
| down or even fines you. You'll probably create a | | | | motocross track will have you accelerating |
| few enemy's in the process as well. | | | | towards jumps rather than stepping on the |
| 2) Track Maintenance: After it's built, you will need | | | | brakes before hand. |
| access to a dirt moving machine of some sort to | | | | 3) Think about the angles and slope of the track. |
| maintain the track. Obviously your bikes will tear it | | | | If it rains where will the water gather? You don't |
| up but the wet winter months will also degrade | | | | want it pooling in the middle of your track so |
| your smooth playground pretty quickly. If you | | | | ensure you build it with a gentle slope that directs |
| can't maintain it, your dream may be short lived. | | | | the water off and away to the side. You may |
| If you've got those issues sorted, then it's time | | | | need to install some drainage pipes in certain low |
| to begin building your motocross track. As the | | | | areas to direct it away. |