BMX
BMX riding is typically done on bicycles with 20 inch wheels. BMX as a sport involves two broad disciplines: racing and freestyle (also known as "bicycle stunt" or "trick" riding). Freestyle itself consists of several sub-disciplines: dirt jumping, park/ramp riding, vert, street and flatland. The roots of BMX are in motocross (MX) riding, which involves dirt jumping. Park riding consists of performing tricks on ramps and in skate parks. The vert riding discipline involves riders on 9 to 12 foot high ramps which transition along a 8-foot radius to a vertical wall. The rider's goal is to fly high out of the ramp, perform a stunt and land safely back on the ramp. Street riding is when riders simply ride their bikes around and do tricks on obstacles along the way. Flatland riders do not use ramps or jumps, but instead choose to do tricks on flat surfaces such as parking lots.
| Forms |
Racing, freestyle, dirt jumping, park/ramp riding, vert, street and flatland |
| Time of Activity (minutes) |
10, 120 |
| Ease of Learning |
Moderate |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
High |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$100 - 500 |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$0 - 1000 |
| Schedule Flexibility |
High |
| Injury Risk |
High |
| Endurance Required |
Aerobic/Anaerobic |
| Strength Required |
High
|
| Skill/Coordination Required |
High |
| Family/Social Activity |
Low |
| Type |
Individual |
| Location |
Land, Street, Track |
| Access to Facility |
Easy |
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