>>169535I'm not big into motocross-dirt bikes.
I am huge into dual-sport-dirt bikes. Trails, enduro/harescrambles, adventure riding kind of stuff.
Busted ankles and roadrash can be prevented with ... riding gear! Good boots and chest/shoulder protection goes a long way. I don't know why ATV riders never wear this stuff.... especially considering the weight difference between bikes and quads, and that quads usually end up on top of you in a wreck.
>Pic relatedme at a race about 8 months ago. Faceplant and slid in the dirt about 6 feet. Helmet, vest, elbow pads, armored shorts, knee braces, MX boots.... all worth it. Cost me a few minutes, but I picked up the bike and rode out the rest of the race.
