Young riders' grit on tracks
Youth motocross builds resilience and discipline amid growing popularity
At the 2026 FIM World Superbike Championship, Chinese motorcycle startup ZXMOTO secured five historic wins, drawing global attention to the rapid rise of China's motorcycle racing prowess.
On Beijing's off-road tracks, young riders chase their dreams amid dust and engine roars, learning resilience through falls and forging strength at high speed. They emerge as the inspiring new generation in China's youth motocross scene.
Xuanxuan, a third-grade pupil, began motocross training at six on a 50cc motorcycle. Four years of rigorous weekend training taught him corner control, obstacle navigation and jump techniques.
"Flying over that jump makes me feel so free; it makes all the hard work worthwhile," he says. Although he had cried minutes earlier after spraining his ankle, he lit up when talking about what he loves.
