Motocross racing is a sport that first developed in the United Kingdom. It is a form of motorcycle racing on off-road tracks that is very physically demanding and takes place in all weather conditions. There are many motocross fans around the world who have become addicted to this adrenaline-pumping sport. It is a fast-paced, high-intensity, and often spectacular sporting event. Not only that, motocross gear really looks great when worn by anyone, not just racers. So where did this extreme sport start and how has it grown to the heights it is today?

At the beginning of the 20th century, motorcycle racing was a new way of racing in England. These eventually turned into a race to be the first rider to finish the race. Balance and care (and the scoring that went with it) were no longer a big concern for runners. These races to the finish were often called “scrambles” from the start and soon gained popularity beyond the UK. With its international success and growing interest, the sport became known as motocross racing. This word motocross was the amalgamation of the beginning of the French word for motorcycle and the idea of ​​a cross-country race.

The first known “scramble” took place in 1924. The sport grew rapidly in popularity during the 1930s, particularly in England, and improvements to the bicycles were soon made. During this early period, there was little difference between street bikes and bikes used in “scrambles”. But soon, as the popularity grew, so did the improvements made to the bikes intended for racing. There was intense competition in the sport and therefore the bikes needed to be upgraded. Soon the tight and rigid frames normally seen on bicycles were replaced by better suspension systems.

In 1952, the governing body for the international motorcycle community created a European Championship race which, by 1957, had risen to the heights of the World Championship. In the decade that followed, the regular four-cylinder bikes that had been popular became more of a niche product for enjoyable racing. This is because during this time twin cylinder bikes were drastically improved and became the norm. However, it wasn’t until 1966 that the sport was introduced to the United States. This introduction to the sport fueled the intense growth and popularity of the sport. It also spread to Canada, where it is also a very popular sport.

Today motocross has become a much bigger sport with many different aspects. There are subcategories of racing like supercross and arenacross racing that are indoor. There is also a very popular sub-sport called freestyle motocross which is an extreme sport. Riders in this sport are judged on their ability to perform bike tricks, jumps and stunts. However, despite this innovation and growth, the old school enthusiasts still exist. They often race pre-1970s motocross bikes in vintage motocross events. Overall, it has been a relatively short history for the sport, but the growth and innovation seen has been significant. This is a sport that continues to captivate millions around the world.