On The Pegs January 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 1 | Page 115

On The Pegs Vol. 3 Issue 1 - January 2018 proach, I’d say is the best way. My dad didn’t even really know about it at the time so he just got the 290. ‘Here, ride this one.’ After starting on a big bike and then later going back and riding the 125 for a few years, it re- ally helped develop me as a rider, using that extra technique. I would say that’s some- thing that has helped me in the mud these days. That rock you were talking about that was all body, that also comes from riding a 125 where you don’t have that power to rely on. You have to ride everything perfect and really exaggerate your body techniques and movements. So I’m definitely all for staying on 125s as long as you can, really. As long as it makes sense. I think that 125 Expert class, I’d really like to see more guys stick in it longer to develop further and then they’ll be more ready for the pro class when that time comes. What do you think about next year’s schedule? It’s going to be good. It’s spread out and longer, which will be interesting just be- cause we’ve been so accustomed to the short seasons and getting it done in the end of June. But it will cover a lot of different ter- rain and it will be a good, true test of an all- around rider to ride all the different venues. I’ve been all the places that we’re going, so I think it’s going to be a fun year and another challenging one. I’m definitely looking for- ward to it. n P 115 “I have seen a few kids that move up too quick and then they’re crashing or just push- ing through things and they’re not learning the correct way.”