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The MX-Academy motocross FAQ answers the most important motocross questions about courses, kids motocross, prices in euros, gear, getting there and dates – short, clear and sorted by topic.
from age 4no driving licence neededcourse days Wednesday and Saturdayaround 30 min from Singen
from €390(CHF 360) · with rental
Motocross FAQ: your motocross course questions, answered briefly
In this motocross FAQ you will find the questions that riders from Germany, Austria and Switzerland ask the MX-Academy again and again, sorted by topic. The answers apply to the courses in Schlatt TG. Dates and booking are handled through the motocross events calendar. If your question is missing, write to info@mx-academy.ch. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.
Motocross course questions
Schedule, track time and requirements for your first course day.
Do I need any experience for a motocross course?
No. Even with no experience at all, you ride motocross for the first time under professional guidance. On the course with rental, the bike, gear and coaches are included.
What happens on a motocross course day?
You arrive at the MX-Academy Shop, check in and collect your gear. A detailed theory session follows, then you head out onto the track, interrupted again and again by breaks in which the coaches show you additional tips and tricks.
How much track time do I get on a motocross course?
Track time is 3.5 hours on Wednesday and 4 hours on Saturday, with breaks and instruction counted in. Add check-in, theory and kitting out, and you spend 6 to 8 hours at the MX-Academy.
Why are there so many breaks in motocross?
In motocross you are working in the anaerobic zone, with a heart rate of around 160 to 210. That is not possible without regular recovery, and the coaches use these breaks to explain your next learning step.
Is a day course also a taster course?
Yes. Taster course is the umbrella term: 1 hour is better suited to children, while for teenagers and adults the MX-Academy recommends 3.5 hours on Wednesday or 4 hours on Saturday.
Is coaching compulsory for first-time riders?
Yes. On your first visit, coaching is a fixed part of the course, so that you build up the basic techniques cleanly and step by step.
How quickly can I learn motocross?
A single course day is enough for the basic techniques. In the MX-Academy's experience, you will be riding safely and smoothly after around 10 to 20 training sessions with professional guidance.
Do I need a driving licence for motocross?
No, not for any of the training sessions. The MX-Academy trains exclusively on private grounds away from public roads.
Kids motocross and minimum age
From what age children can start and which bikes they ride.
From what age can you ride motocross?
At the MX-Academy, children start from the age of 4. The oldest participants are 74 years old.
Which course suits children aged 4 to 6?
For the youngest, the taster course with 1 hour of track time is the right choice, because many children are tired and no longer able to concentrate afterwards. It takes place every second Wednesday.
Which motocross bikes do kids ride?
Depending on their height, children ride a CRF150, CRF125, CRF110, CRF70 or, for the very youngest, the CRF50 from Honda. From their teenage years, they move up to the CRF250.
Do kids ride on a separate track?
Yes. Of the 4 motocross tracks at the site, one is laid out as a separate track for kids and beginners.
Do kids pay less than adults?
No. Whether child, teenager, woman or adult: everyone pays the same. The only difference is whether you rent the bike and gear or use your own gear.
Motocross course prices in euros
What a course day costs. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.
How much is a motocross day course with rental?
With bike, protective gear, coaching and the basic course fee, Wednesday costs €390 (CHF 360) and Saturday €444 (CHF 410), non-binding. Saturday with catering: €471 (CHF 435).
How much is a course day with your own bike?
With your own bike and gear, you pay €163 (CHF 150) on Wednesday and €195 (CHF 180) on Saturday, non-binding. These prices assume that you can already ride independently; otherwise you add the extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50).
How much is the 1-hour taster course?
The taster course with 1 hour of track time including breaks costs €179 (CHF 165), all inclusive (non-binding). It is intended mainly for children.
How much does motocross training cost?
The motocross training day course costs €195 (CHF 180), and you can add rental gear as an option (non-binding).
How much is enduro training for advanced riders?
For advanced riders there is enduro training on Thursdays for €206 (CHF 190), non-binding. You can only take part with your own bike.
How much does a corporate event or team building event cost?
There are no fixed prices for corporate events, team building events and groups; here it is price on request. For a quote, get in touch at info@mx-academy.ch.
Gear and motocross bikes
What you bring yourself and what you can rent on site.
What do I need to bring for motocross?
Long trousers and sturdy shoes – that is all you need. The MX-Academy provides the bike and protective gear as rental equipment.
What protective gear do I get on the course?
You get a helmet and goggles, boots and gloves, plus a chest protector and knee guards, in all sizes from children's sizes to XXL.
What motocross equipment do I need if I want to buy my own?
This includes a motocross helmet and goggles, boots, gloves, knee guards or knee braces, motocross trousers and a protector jacket with back, chest and elbow protection. A neck brace is optional.
Which motocross bike is best for beginners?
The MX-Academy recommends a Honda F version such as the CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F or CRF250F. F stands for Family, R for Racing and therefore for competition.
Can I rent a motocross bike at the MX-Academy?
Yes. The rental bikes are Honda CRFs, both beginner models with F and competition bikes with R.
Can I take part with my own bike?
Yes. Provided you already ride independently, you book the course day with your own gear. If you do not have this experience yet, you add the extra coaching.
How heavy is a motocross bike?
A modern 250cc four-stroke motocross bike weighs around 108 kg with a full tank, a 450 about 8 kg more.
Motocross as a sport and safety
Useful facts about the sport.
Is motocross physically demanding?
Yes. Motocross is one of the most physically demanding sports, because strength, stamina, coordination and reactions are all required at the same time. For leisure riders, a normal level of fitness is enough.
How dangerous is motocross?
What matters is how you train: with full protective gear, a suitable bike and techniques that build on each other under guidance. It becomes risky if you jump before the basic technique is in place.
What does MX stand for?
MX is the abbreviation for motocross. Moto-X and cross are also common, although Moto-X tends to be used for freestyle motocross.
What is the difference between motocross and enduro?
The basic technique is the same for both. In motocross, jumping techniques matter more; in enduro it is more about balance, for example over tree trunks or on steep climbs.
How fast do you ride in motocross?
At FIM events the average speed may be no more than 50 km/h. Top speeds can sometimes be over 100 km/h.
Is motocross for women too?
Yes, motocross suits women just as well as men. What matters is technique, not strength.
Which federations organise motocross in Switzerland?
The Swiss federations are FMS and SAM. For official races you need a racing licence from one of these federations.
Can I go quad riding at the MX-Academy?
No, quads are not currently part of the programme. Instead, the MX-Academy recommends that you try motocross, for example on a taster course.
Getting there, dates and gift vouchers
Where the course starts, when it takes place and how you book.
Where does the motocross course start?
The meeting point is the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, 8252 Schlatt TG. The track in the Gishalde area is around 0.9 km away as the crow flies.
How far is Schlatt TG from Singen and Stuttgart?
Singen is around 22 km away, which is about 30 minutes by car. From Stuttgart you drive around 172 km, which takes about 2 hours, in each case without traffic.
Is there motocross near Munich or Frankfurt?
From Munich the driving time to Schlatt TG is around 3 hrs 20 min, and from Frankfurt around 3 hrs 45 min. For this distance, a full day course is worthwhile.
On which days do the courses take place?
Day courses run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and enduro training for advanced riders on Thursdays. You will find the exact dates in the events calendar.
How do I book a course date?
You book online in the MX-Academy events calendar, where the available courses and events are listed.
Can I get to the MX-Academy without a car?
Yes. Bus 847 takes you to “Schlatt TG, Mettschlatt”, and from there it is around 70 m on foot to the shop.
How long is a motocross gift voucher valid?
A gift voucher remains valid for two years. It can only be ordered online, and you receive the PDF straight away by email. Value vouchers: €22 (CHF 20), €54 (CHF 50) or €108 (CHF 100), non-binding.
Prices in euros
Wednesday
Weekday course
3.5 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction
with rental€390 (CHF 360)
with your own gear€163 (CHF 150)
Dates in the events calendarSaturday
Weekend course
4 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction
with rental€444 (CHF 410)
with your own gear€195 (CHF 180)
Dates in the events calendarA course day lasts 6–8 hours in total, including registration, gear and theory. The hours shown are the available track time including the breaks and instruction you need, not pure time in the saddle: motocross is anaerobic, breaks are part of it – and that is exactly when the coaches give you more tips and tricks. For teenagers and adults, each of these days is the recommended taster course, because it gives you a real impression of the sport and shows your progress. Kids, teenagers, women and adults all pay the same; the only difference is whether you rent or bring your own gear. With rental: a Honda bike in your size, protective gear, coaching and basic course costs. With your own gear: coaching, track hire and basic course – provided you can already ride on your own, otherwise extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added.
€179 (CHF 165)1-hour taster course (track time incl. breaks and instruction) – every other Wednesday, mainly for children aged 4 to 6 who can concentrate for about an hour. Motocross taster course
Euro = guide price based on the ECB reference rate of 23.10.2026 (€1 = 0.9227 CHF), updated daily; courses are priced in CHF. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.
Your driving time to Schlatt TG
From Stuttgart to Schlatt TGapprox. 2 hrs
By car · OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap), measured 23–26 Oct 2026, without traffic or waiting time at the border. Directions
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