From personal experiences like racing dirtbikes I know motocross is one of the hardest sports in the world. Motocross has been around since the early 1900’s. Ever since then people have been saying it’s not hard or all you have to do is twist the throttle and turn the handlebars, while in reality your muscles flex from head to toe from anywhere from 10-30, heart beating out of your chest, Mind racing. I just think if people would take the time to try it or listen to what people say. They would understand it’s a lot harder than it looks and takes a lot more out of you than you think mentally and physically. Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports. During a motocross race, the racers heart rate can reach up to 92-69 percent of …show more content…
Supporting that idea Max Hind says” motocross is a game that is 10% physical and 90% mental. The physical side to the sport is up there among the most demanding in the world. But the psychological toughness required to succeed in motocross is quite literally mind-boggling.”. I don't think most people know how hard some people can be on themselves. Personally I know if I don't build up enough courage to send a jump I know I am going to regret it forever and I just can't get that outta my head. Everyday forward I'm going to call myself a coward or a baby until I make myself hit the jump. Not to mention how much humiliation you are going to feel if you have people watching you. Even after you send the jump you are going to still beat yourself for acting like a coward, because after you realize how easy it was you just can't get the thought out of your head of how much of a baby you were. This doesn't just go for jumps either you can get in your head about anything like corners or not going fast enough just the little tedious …show more content…
In motocross we have to man handle a 200 plus pound bike and the slightest mistake can put you in the hospital or worse. While simultaneously having to think out how much gas I need to give up this jump or how much I need to lean into this corner. I just think there is so much more that goes into this sport than people think, and if they would just take the time to listen to people or look into the sport they wouldn't hate it so