From First Gear to the Gnar Starter Package (6 Hardcovers + Display)
Dealer Starter Package — $150
6 hardcover copies of From First Gear to the Gnar
Countertop acrylic display stand
Printed point-of-sale insert
Display kit included with opening order
Shipping additional
Book Description:
You don't have to grow up riding dirt bikes to become a capable rider. You just need to know where to start-and what to work on next.
From First Gear to the Gnar is a practical beginner's guide to dirt biking, building real riding skills, and progressing toward the kind of riding that excites you-whether that means motocross tracks, technical trails, racing, or a little bit of everything.
Starting with the absolute basics, this book walks you through choosing the right dirt bike, understanding safety gear, learning motorcycle controls, developing proper body position, and practicing the foundational skills every rider needs. From there, you'll learn how to progress beyond the beginner stage and begin building toward motocross, enduro, technical trail riding, or racing without rushing ahead before you're ready-or staying stuck at the beginner level longer than you need to.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
• Choose a dirt bike that fits your size, experience, and riding goals-and know when it's time to move up
• Understand trail, motocross, cross-country, and enduro motorcycles, along with 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines
• Build strong clutch, throttle, braking, shifting, and body-position habits
• Use purposeful dirt bike drills instead of simply putting in aimless riding hours
• Progress from your first rides into more challenging terrain or your first motocross track
• Understand motocross track etiquette, ruts, jumps, motos, and common obstacles
• Build toward tighter and more technical trails, including singletrack, rocks, climbs, and other challenging terrain
• Set up your bike and suspension for your body, ability, and riding style
• Develop more advanced bike-control skills as your riding progresses
• Prepare for your first motocross, hare scramble, or enduro race
• Manage fear, fatigue, frustration, and the mental side of becoming a stronger rider
• Train off the bike to improve endurance and riding performance
• Handle the practical side of the sport, from transporting your motorcycle to keeping it maintained
This isn't a book about becoming fearless or sending obstacles before you're ready. It's about understanding how to progress-building familiarity, control, and confidence until the things that once seemed intimidating become part of riding.
Whether you dream of clearing jumps at a motocross track, exploring technical singletrack, lining up for your first race, or simply becoming a more capable rider, From First Gear to the Gnar gives you a path from learning the controls to discovering just how far you want to take the sport.
Start with the basics. Build the skills. Find your discipline. Then keep moving forward.
