Motocross
★★★★☆
Lodgepole, Nebraska is home to motocross competition at the Sidney Cycle Association Track. Here, riders race on an off-road dirt circuit, navigating the sport's characteristic jumps and berms. Spectators can follow the action as bikes fly and slide through the course. A phone call to (402) 613-7237 can provide current event information.
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.