Back on the Bike: The Dirt Bike Comeback Course

Get back into dirt biking without making decisions based on the rider you used to be.

Coming back to dirt biking after 10, 15, or 20 years away is exciting—but it is not as simple as buying the motorcycle you remember and picking up where you left off.

The bikes have changed.

The gear has changed.

Suspension, controls, tires, and expectations have changed.

And whether you like it or not, your body, responsibilities, risk tolerance, and recovery time may have changed too.

Back on the Bike gives returning adult riders a practical path back into the sport—without overbuying, rushing the process, or turning the comeback into an expensive mistake.

This is not about proving you can still ride like your 22-year-old self.

It is about choosing the right motorcycle now, rebuilding confidence intelligently, and creating a version of dirt biking that you can enjoy for years.

Built for riders who have been away

This course was created specifically for adults who rode in the past and are now considering—or beginning—a return to dirt biking.

Kyle Brothersen entered dirt biking as an adult in his 30s and has spent the last 15 years riding, testing motorcycles, introducing friends and family to the sport, raising young riders, and producing more than 1,500 Dirt Bike Channel videos.

During that time, he has answered thousands of emails, comments, phone calls, and questions from riders trying to choose the right motorcycle, avoid unnecessary purchases, improve their setup, and return to riding without getting injured or overwhelmed.

The lessons in this course are based on those real conversations and years of firsthand experience—not generic advice written by someone who has never lived the process.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will have a clearer understanding of:

• What has changed in dirt biking since you last rode
• How modern motorcycles differ from the bikes you remember
• Why the bike you owned years ago may not be the right bike today
• How to choose a motorcycle for your current goals, ability, terrain, and fitness
• Why returning riders often buy too much motorcycle
• How conditioning, recovery, and injury prevention should influence your comeback
• How to rebuild confidence without immediately riding beyond your limits
• Which setup differences matter most on modern dirt bikes
• How controls, suspension, and tire pressure affect comfort and confidence
• Which gear is essential and which purchases can wait
• The most common mistakes returning riders make
• How to stop overthinking the decision and begin riding with a sustainable plan

This course will not remove every risk from dirt biking. It will help you make better decisions before enthusiasm and nostalgia make them for you.

Inside the course

You receive 12 focused video lessons organized into three practical modules.

Module 1: Getting Back Into the Sport

What Changed in the Last 10+ Years

Understand how motorcycles, equipment, expectations, and the riding market have evolved while you were away.

Modern Bikes: What You Need to Know

Get familiar with the power, handling, technology, and characteristics of current dirt bikes without getting buried in specifications.

Choose the Right Bike Now—Not What You Had Before

Separate nostalgia from the motorcycle that actually fits your current terrain, ability, goals, and lifestyle.

Conditioning and Injury Prevention Basics

Consider strength, mobility, endurance, recovery, and realistic progression before riding hard again.

Module 2: Riding Smarter This Time

Rebuilding Confidence the Right Way

Create a gradual return instead of expecting your timing, endurance, and reactions to immediately feel the way they once did.

Setup Differences vs. “Back Then”

Understand how modern bike setup, riding position, suspension, controls, and equipment may differ from what you remember.

Common Comeback Mistakes

Avoid the choices that frequently lead returning riders to frustration, injury, wasted money, or another long break from the sport.

How to Avoid Overbuying and Overthinking

Choose enough motorcycle for your needs without buying excessive power, unnecessary modifications, or every product someone recommends online.

Module 3: Getting Set Up Properly

Controls and Ergonomics Basics

Adjust the motorcycle around your current body and riding position instead of accepting poor control placement.

First Suspension Adjustments

Start with the foundational settings that influence balance, traction, comfort, steering, and confidence.

Tire Pressure and Traction Basics

Understand how tire pressure affects grip, stability, comfort, and how the motorcycle behaves on different terrain.

Must-Have vs. Nice-to-Have Gear

Prioritize the safety equipment and riding essentials that matter most before spending money on optional upgrades.

Who this course is for

This course was built for an adult who:

• Rode dirt bikes years ago and wants to return
• Has been away from the sport for a decade or longer
• Is unsure which modern motorcycle makes sense
• Does not want to buy too much bike
• Recognizes that fitness and recovery may be different now
• Wants to rebuild confidence without unnecessary risk
• Feels overwhelmed by modern bike choices and conflicting advice
• Wants a thoughtful, sustainable return instead of a short-lived comeback
• Has the budget to get back into riding but does not want to waste money

It is especially relevant for riders in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond who want dirt biking to fit their current life—not recreate their teenage years.

Who this course is not for

This is not an advanced riding-skills program, mechanical repair course, or replacement for professional hands-on coaching.

It is also not designed for experienced riders who have remained active in the sport and already understand modern motorcycles, setup, gear, and progression.

This course is for the returning rider who needs a clear bridge between the sport they remember and the sport as it exists today.

Lifetime access

Purchase the course once and return whenever you need it.

Your access does not expire, so you can revisit the lessons while researching motorcycles, shopping for gear, setting up your bike, preparing physically, and progressing through your first rides back.

There is no subscription required.

Seven-day satisfaction guarantee

Go through the course and evaluate it for yourself.

If you decide within seven days of purchase that the course does not provide the clarity or value you expected, contact us for a refund.

Launch pricing

Launch price: $59
Regular price: $79

A poor motorcycle choice, unnecessary upgrade, avoidable injury, or rushed return can cost far more than the course.

Come back with a plan.

Get lifetime access to Back on the Bike

Choose the right bike now. Rebuild confidence intelligently. Make this comeback last.