The urban sprawl is expanding, and the trails and pockets of land we once explored on our dirtbikes are now off-limits. Nowadays, to ride, you have to escape the hustle and bustle of built-up areas where people don't appreciate the sound of motorcycles disrupting their weekend vibe. It's understandable, but it also means less time twisting the throttle and more time behind the steering wheel, driving to your favourite riding location.
We've witnessed the surge in popularity of electric-assisted MTBs lately and how they're attracting more people to the sport. Trails are cropping up near urban areas, giving MTB enthusiasts easy access to riding spots. They can get their riding fix and still have plenty of time to spare for the rest of their weekend.
This leads us to contemplate the future of riding locations for dirtbike enthusiasts. With motorcycles like the electric-powered Stark Varg hitting the scene, is it possible to open up similar riding spots closer to urban areas? With this in mind, we caught up with the Aussie Stark Varg crew, Jeff Leisk and Mike Sleeter, and spent time with two of their customers at a private supercross track right next to a horse sanctuary inland from the Gold Coast in Queensland. We wanted to learn more about the potential of electric-powered dirtbikes and the benefits they offer.
HORSES AND DIRTBIKES CAN MIX
Cody Ricketts is the owner of the property in South East Queensland where we met for a day of riding on the Stark Vargs. Cody runs a solar installation company, and his escape from the daily grind is being able to jump on a dirtbike in his backyard
