Pocket Bike Racers True Athletes
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Pocket Bike Racers: True Athletes
Summary:
Many people underestimate the physical demands of motocross racing, not realizing the extraordinary level of fitness required by its competitors.Motocross racing, particularly on pocket bikes, is often misunderstood by those outside the sport. People might think it’s as simple as driving a car around the block, but the truth is far more challenging. In reality, pocket bike racing is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring a combination of strength, endurance, and precision.
Riders must maintain precise control over their machines while racing across rugged terrain that most would struggle to walk on. As they speed along, they manage a machine that can weigh a considerable amount and, at the top professional level, reach speeds of nearly 75 miles per hour. During the race, a rider’s arms and legs are in constant motion, not only wrestling for control but also absorbing the impact of high-speed jumps and two-foot high "whoops" that test both rider and bike to their limits. The G-forces encountered push the rider’s strength and endurance to the brink.
A professional race usually lasts at least 30 minutes with no breaks, demanding continuous effort and resilience from the rider. Unlike in NASCAR, there are no pauses or pit stops.
To better understand the physical demands, the National Sport Health Institute in Englewood, California, conducted a study in the early '80s. They examined athletes from various sports, focusing on cardiovascular fitness, by comparing motocross racers with athletes from track and field, football, basketball, and soccer. Surprisingly to some, the results showed that motocross athletes matched the fitness levels of their peers in other sports.
This evidence dispels any notion that motocross is a leisure activity. It’s a rigorous sport that requires the same high-level conditioning as any other professional athletic discipline. The data clearly illustrate that pocket bike racers and motocross athletes are indeed true athletes and deserve to be recognized as such.
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