Motocross
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Eagle Ridge Motorcycle Club is a motocross track in Fordville, North Dakota. Motocross here means off-road dirt racing: a course of jumps and bermed corners that rewards throttle control and commitment over a flat-out straightaway. It's one of roughly 4 tracks within about 75 miles of Fordville, so a visit can anchor a full weekend of racing in the area. The map here gets you to the gate; the venue's schedule link has the event calendar. New to motocross? Our guides cover what to expect trackside, what to bring, and how a typical race day runs.
Know Before You Go
- Open practice days
- Most MX parks run open practice on weekends for $25-50. Sign in at the gate, sign a waiver, and ride your allotted moto groups (typically 30 min on, 30 off).
- Required gear
- Helmet (DOT or Snell M-rated), goggles, gloves, chest protector, knee/shin guards, boots, and a full-sleeve jersey. Most tracks won't let you ride without all of it.
- Class structure
- Tracks separate riders by bike size (50cc / 65cc / 85cc / 250cc / 450cc) and by skill (beginner / novice / intermediate / pro). Sessions rotate through the day.
- Track conditions
- Tracks get watered before sessions and groomed between motos. Soft loam in the morning hardens into ruts by afternoon — adjust suspension and tire pressure.