Motocross

 

Motocross is an extreme sport of motorcycle competition consisting of a speed race on a rough terrain circuit. The first motocross event took place in England in 1924. The sport then expanded considerably in Great Britain, then in Belgium and France. 

This sport is practiced on a cross-country motorcycle that is not accredited and prepared to resist the various shocks and to adapt to the rugged terrain and difficult surfaces that the circuit will present.

This sport has like other sports its own champions : Stefan Everts was ten times world champion, and he is the most emblematic personality of this discipline.

The Equipment:

Equipment and protections are essential : here is what you need :

Boots

Knee pads

A stone guard (a rigid shell protecting the pectorals and the back)

A minerva

A motocross helmet

Motocross pants

A backbone

Gloves

And protective glasses

 

Written by Lucas H., 4A