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Welcome to Dirt Bike Stories for Kids with me, Mitch, a podcast where I take you on exciting dirt bike adventures every episode. If you want to join the fun and maybe even be a part of one of our stories, get in contact with me at mitch. lees at adbmag. com. au. We love meeting the awesome families who ride along with us. So what crazy adventures are going to happen on today's ride? There's only one way to find out. Alright, let's hit the track. Today's story is the Outback Adventure. The first rays of sunlight peeked over the horizon, casting a warm glow across the red dirt of the Australian Outback. Jax was already awake, his heart racing with excitement as he looked out from his swag at the vast stretch of bushes and sand. Today was the big day. He, his dad Mitch and his sister Bonnie would be riding their dirt bikes through the wild Outback. Jax quickly pulled on his favorite blue and green jersey and dusty boots. He grabbed his helmet and goggles and then dashed outside. Bonnie was already in the kitchen, tying her ponytail while chatting with Dad over breakfast. Morning Jax, Bonnie called out. Ready to ride? More than ready, Jax grinned, grabbing a piece of toast. I wonder what we'll see out there today. Dad looked at the map, smiling. We've got some tough spots out there. And sand dunes, rocks, who knows what else. It's gonna be wild and yep, Jax, you might even spot a few roos hopping by. Jax's eyes lit up. Do you think we'll see one up close? Maybe even closer than you think. Dad chuckled. Just be on the lookout and keep your speed steady. Bonnie laughed, already imagining an emu running alongside her bike. I can't wait! Do you think there will be any emus out there too, Dad? Anything's possible in the outback, Dad replied. After breakfast, they headed to the shed where their dirt bikes were waiting. Jax's bike was smaller than Dad's, but perfect for tackling the sandy trails. Bonnie's bike, with bright pink and black stickers, was ready for the journey too. Alright, let's fuel up and check the tyres. Mitch handed them the fuel cans and they filled up their tanks carefully. Jax tightened his helmet, adjusting his goggles and bouncing a little on his feet, itching to get going. Good job guys! Now, let's get these engines started, Mitch said. Jax grinned and gave the kickstarter a hard push. Vroom! His bike roared to life, the engine rumbling beneath him. He revved it a little, feeling the power buzz through to his hands. Vroom! Let's do this! Jack shouted, giving Bonnie a thumbs up as her bike fired up too. Dad led the way as they took off, the gravel crunching under their tyres. The bikes roared through the wide open plain, kicking up clouds of red dust behind them. Jax leaned into the handlebars, the cool morning breeze brushing against his face as they sped across the outback. path soon grew rougher, with soft patches of sand that made the bike slide and wobble. Jax had to grip the handlebars tight, his heart pounding with the thrill of the bumpy ride. Bonnie giggled as her bike skidded and bounced, sending up small clouds of red dust. The sand is trickier than I thought, Bonnie shouted over the noise of her bike. Just stay steady and keep the throttle up, Dad called back, glancing over his shoulder. you'll feel it float over the sand if you keep it smooth. Jax grinned, leaning back a little, and steadying his throttle, just as Dad had taught him. The bike revved and glided over the sand, making him feel like he was flying. After a few twists and turns, through the scrubland, the sand dunes appeared on the horizon. Massive rolling waves of orange sand. Dad slowed down at the base of the first big dune. Alright, this is where it gets tricky. Lean back, twist that throttle and keep moving. If you stop, the sand will trap your wheels. You got it? Jax gave a determined nod. I'm going first, he said, revving his engine and feeling the bike come alive under him. He hit the dune, sand spraying out behind him. Vroom! The engine growled as he powered up the slope, feeling the bike wobble beneath him. back, holding the throttle steady and laughing as he made it to the top, the bike kicking up sand as he sailed over the crest. Woohoo! Jax cheered out, looking back at Bonnie, that was sick! Bonnie was right behind him, leaning back and twisting her throttle just like Jax had. She was laughing as she reached the top of the dune, her bike bouncing slightly as she crested the peak. Nice one, Bon! Jack said, giving her a high five. Dad followed them up, powering through the sand easily. Great job, you two, he said. Now let's keep moving. There are even bigger sand dunes ahead. They rode on, tackling one dune after another. Jacks and Bonnie loved the feeling of climbing up and flying down the other side, the sand spraying out like a red waterfall behind them. After what felt like ages of June hopping. They finally left the sandy hills behind and entered rocky scrub land. The bushes scraped at their boots as they weaved through the narrow trails, dodging rocks and logs. Watch out for rocks. They'd called and keep an eye out for kangaroos. This is their turf. Just then, a group of kangaroos bounded across the path ahead, their powerful legs carrying them smoothly over the rocky ground. Jax slowed down, amazed by how fast they moved. Look at them go! Bonnie said, her eyes wide with excitement. They're like outback ninjas! Haha, they are! Jax laughed, pretending to chase after them. I bet I could still beat them in a race though! He said. They sped up following the trail as it curved through more thick scrub. They passed patches of wildflowers and small mounds of red termite nests that stuck up like little towers. Jacks weaved around the mounds keeping his speed up and his eyes on the trail. After a while they came to a wide shallow creek with sparkling clear water. Let's take a break here. Dad said parking his bike by the edge. Jacks and Bonnie splashed into the creek enjoying the cool water and the dusty ride. This is amazing! Jack said. I love how the Aussie Outback is so wild and full of surprises! Bonnie said, sitting down in the shallow water. After a short rest, they hopped back on their bikes and continued through the outback. The trail led them across a flat, cracked plain where termite mounds rose like towers around them. Mitch pointed out one of the tallest mounds. That one's almost as big as you, Jax! Suddenly, Bonnie hit a bump and flew over one of the smaller mounds. She let out a loud, Woohoo! As she soared through the air, landing with a skeet on the other side. Nice jump, Bonnie! Jack's called, laughing as he rode alongside her. Dad signaled for them to stop and pointed up ahead. See that line of trees? That's our next stop. A little oasis where we can cool off before heading back. The oasis, the temperature dropped and they could hear the sound of water falling from a waterfall. The little pond was surrounded by tall trees, their branches offering shade. It's like a hidden paradise, Bonnie said. It sure is, Dad replied, parking his bike and sitting down by the water's edge. The outback can be tough, but it's beautiful too. This has been the best ride ever, Jack said. You both did great today, Mitch said, giving them each a proud smile. I'm really impressed with how you handled all those sand dunes and how deep the sand was. As they prepared to head back, the sun was already starting to set, casting a warm orange glow across the land. They clicked their bikes into gear and headed off, retracing their route through the rocks and scrub, back across the sandy plains and dusty trails. Keep your eyes peeled, Dad reminded them, as the sky grew darker. We might see some more animals out there now. Sure enough, as they rode through the scrub land, a large kangaroo suddenly jumped across the path in front of them. Jack skidded to a stop, nearly hitting it with his dirt bike. That was so close! Jack shouted. I've never seen a roo that close before! As they rode back toward camp, the stars began to fill the sky. They parked their bikes, kicked back by the campfire, and talked about the day's adventures. Today was amazing, Jack said, looking up at the stars. Thanks for taking us, Dad. Anytime, buddy. The outback's full of adventure, and we've only just begun to explore it. As they settled into their swags, Jacks and Bonnie thought about all they'd seen. The towering sand dunes, the bouncing kangaroos, and the red sand stretching out forever. But no emus. Maybe next time. They were exhausted and ready for bed and couldn't wait for the next day's riding because any day on a dirt bike is a great day.