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Women don't have many options when it comes to dirt bike pants. And what is available usually requires us to sacrifice fit, quality, and style... or pay a small mortgage for a high-quality pair. Until now. Meet the MCREY Woodland Women's Dirt Bike Pant.

BIG NEWS: You can now shop MCREY at Thousand Oaks Powersports! This is the first major retailer to carry MCREY's line of women's dirt bike gear, including riding jerseys, pants and socks. LIKE WHAT?! OUR GEAR IS IN A STORE?! After three years of designing, testing and manufacturing riding gear, this milestone is pretty emotional for us, and we're so, so proud of ourselves for this accomplishment. TO Powersports is our local store and not only is it where we currently shop for parts and accessories, but it's also where we used to shop for our riding gear before we made our own. Talk about a full-circle moment. 

Fit is another crucial factor when selecting womens dirt bike gear. Your motocross pants should fit snugly without restricting movement or causing discomfort. Look for adjustable waistbands or belts for a custom fit, and consider something with ample room around the knees to accommodate knee braces or guards. Our pants include a high-waisted design to flatter your natural curves, with a velcro waist-cinch to help customize the pants to your exact size. We also made sure to include NINE (yes, you read that right) major stretch panels––two at the ankles/calves, two above the knees, two at your crotch, two at the side of your hips, and one across your bum––so your pants ride with you, not against you. Lastly, we built in extra room around the knees so you finally have space for your knee pads––yay! 

If you're getting into dirt biking or any sort of off-roading, chances are you'll be needing a trailer! There's many steps to owning a trailer—hooking it up, loading it, driving it, and (everyone's favorite) backing it up—so we decided to break this topic up into multiple mini articles. We don't want to overwhelm you! Let's start with hooking up a trailer.  May I present to you the most basic (yet effective) diagram you've ever seen. Personal opinion: everyone calls everything something different, but everyone knows what you're talking about so don't get too hung up on the lingo. If someone makes fun of you for what you call something tell them to sit on a cactus.

Are dirt bikes easy to ride? We get this question a lot. Honestly, it depends on a few things. Here are 7 things you need to consider: prior experience, physical abilities, learning curve, terrain, protective gear, practice and training. 

Riding a dirt bike, whether it be on a trail, flat land, or a track, is exhilarating, challenging and empowering. It can also be very dangerous. We don't want to deter you from learning how to ride a dirt bike, but we're also not going to sugarcoat it: you're getting on a heavy, high-powered vehicle that will throw you for a wild ride if you're not careful. That's why we wear gear—including a lot of protective gear. There's tons of different options when it comes to dirt bike gear and it can be hard to figure out what's right for you, but we're here to help our fellow female riders! We've created a list of the key gear items we wear, why we wear them, and some of our favorites.*

The most important thing to remember is to learn at your own pace! Don't try to rush into standing, riding in 4th gear or going up super steep hills. Get comfortable with the basics so you become one with your bike.

Next, let's understand how the clutch works.*Warning: this explanation is going to be as basic as ordering a PSL on the first day of fall while wearing Uggs and an infinity scarf. I am not a mechanic. If you want more detailed information, please contact a mechanic and don't @ me.* The clutch itself sits between the engine and the transmission. When the clutch is disengaged (the lever is pulled in), the power from the engine to the transmission is disconnected, allowing you to shift gears or idle without stalling the engine. When the clutch is engaged (the lever is out), it connects the engine's power to the transmission, allowing power to flow to the transmission and drive the bike forward.

In today's world, it's easy to go for the quick deal, follow, purchase, or like, but that "success" will only take you so far. If consumers don't feel a sense of connection to your brand, their support will fade just like a bad social media trend. If you spend thousands of dollars buying followers and sending free product to influencers, sure it will look like you're successful, and maybe you'll even see a spike in sales for a while, but when a competitor comes around making a similar product, how are you going to ensure that your customers stay loyal to you? 

Applying dirt bike graphics can be extremely frustrating. Don't worry, you're not alone! Just remember that you don't want to get them too hot, you don't want to pull on them too much (especially while they're hot), and don't push the air bubbles towards the middle. If you f*$% it up or think it looks bad, just fall a couple times and scrape your graphics up! No one will even notice.

It's hard to measure the ROI on networking. It's a big investment of time and effort, that doesn't always have an immediate (and obvious) pay off. However, networking is still an incredibly powerful tool, especially for small businesses, to build relationships, raise awareness, learn from others, access resources, and build a support system.

If you're riding a dirt bike, it's highly recommended that you wear dirt bike boots. These boots are designed specifically for off-road riding and provide a number of important safety features and benefits that other shoes (including your fancy steel-toed work boots) can't offer.