Enduro illustrated #22 May 2017

EDITORIAL#22 There’s no doubt riding dirt bikes costs us all. Chiefly in time and money. The more we do it, the more seriously we take it, the more time it takes up and the more the costs increase. If we want to ride we have to invest both the effort and the wonga – it’s a willing contract we have with ourselves (and our families).

The new season is here, the commitment is in full swing.

You might never think about it but we all have priorities based on experience and what we can afford to do. One things for sure, wherever there’s a group of riders there are bunch of different priorities.

Where do you spend most of your money? The biggest outlay is surely the bike – the prized piece of two-wheeled awesomeness that takes pride of place in the garage. Through a typical year though do you spend most on travelling to events or places to ride, because it’s all about the ride for you? Or do you spend most on components to make that ride better, things like suspension upgrades, engine tuning or a new titanium exhausts system? Or maybe you’re a stickler for having the best grip and blow loads on new tyres and mousses?

Maybe it’s all of the above? Whatever works for you, just keep on keepin’ on.

Jonty