I Thought I Knew How to Ride… Until I Hit Sand!

Описание: I got the chance to ride my YZ125 in deep Florida sand for the first time, and it forced me to completely rethink how I control the bike. My throttle control, body positioning, and even my suspension setup—it all had to change.
But what surprised me most? The skills I picked up after just two days in the sand might actually make me a better rider everywhere.
Today, I’ll break down exactly what I learned, the biggest adjustments I had to make, and how this experience is going to level up my riding for good.

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My experience with racing & my plans for 2025:    • I’m trying this again... here's what I'm d...  

Racing my FIRST harescramble on a beginner trail bike:    • I Survived My First Harescramble - My Thou...  

   • i quit...  

I learned this after abandoning old interests...    • i learned this lesson after abandoning old...  

Why you can't finish projects...    • Why You Can't Finish Projects  

My broken bone story:    • i don't recommend doing this...  

I learned this the hard way...    • This mistake will get you lost! [Dirt Bike...  

Becoming a faster dirt bike rider:    • Don't Try to be a Faster Rider - "You're s...  
   • This Will Change the Way You Think About D...  

If you are curious about harescramble racing, here's a video where I share what I learned at my first race, to help you survive your first race:    • How to Survive Your FIRST Harescramble Rac...  

Are you new to dirt bike riding and looking for the perfect beginner dirt bike to learn the fundamentals on? Dive into this video for valuable insights on my favorite beginner trail bike, the CRF250F before making your decision!    • 2024 Honda CRF250F Review: First Ride & Im...  

Are you a beginner and looking to improve your dirt bike riding? Check out these videos:
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   • Riding Tips & Tricks  

Want to hear more of my rants and musings?    • Soup Talks  

Curious about other bikes? Check out my first impressions of the 2024 Yamaha YZ250X    • 2024 Yamaha YZ250X FIRST RIDE & IMPRESSIONS!!   and the Suzuki DRZ400SM    • MY NEW BIKE! - Suzuki DRZ400SM - First Imp...   where I even share a thrilling crash moment!    • i crashed my brand new bike... [Suzuki DRZ...  

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0:00 - This exposed my weaknesses!
1:00 - YZ125 vs CRF250F
2:28 - Immediate arm pump...
3:22 - ChatGPT is my mechanic...
5:05 - Switchin up positions
6:12 - I never knew this!?
7:50 - Fixed it!
9:40 - Where the rubber meets the road.