MT CHALLENGE TRAINING
The MT Challenge combines strength, skill, endurance, and teamwork. If you want to increase your chances of reaching the finals, it’s important to focus your training on developing all of these aspects simultaneously.
Exercises that allow you to fully master the motorcycle and stay safe in every situation—whether it’s slow riding, sudden braking, or demanding terrain—will be crucial to your success.
In addition, physical preparation plays a huge role — the stronger and more resilient you are, the easier it will be to endure long and demanding rides, as well as challenges that require extra effort, such as lifting or pushing the motorcycle.
Mastering the Motorcycle and Control
- Practice slow riding (slalom, figure eights, balance beam).
- Work on precise use of the clutch, brakes, and throttle, both on asphalt and on dirt.
- Practice sharp turns and pivot turns on uneven terrain.
Braking and Acceleration
- Practice emergency stops: accelerate at full throttle and stop precisely at the marker.
- Combine front and rear brakes without locking the wheels.
- Train transitions between different surfaces (asphalt, gravel, mud).
Strength and Endurance
- Learn how to lift the motorcycle safely (using your legs, not your back).
- Push the motorcycle (engine off) through a short conditioning track.
- General fitness: squats, core training, and cardio for greater stamina.
Teamwork and Problem-Solving
- Train with other riders on motorcycle recovery (crossing a river, pushing, helping a teammate).
- Practice basic mechanics under pressure (changing a wheel, tightening the chain).
Mental Focus and Balance
- Practice slow riding without putting your foot down.
- Train focus under pressure: combine technical exercises with distractions (e.g., carrying an object).
Tip!
- Riders who prepare in all areas — technique, recovery, fitness, and teamwork — have the best chances of qualifying and securing their place in the Grand Finale in Melbourne, Australia (October 13–16, 2025).