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BMX (an abbreviation for bicycle motocross) is a form of cycling on specially designed bicycles which usually have 20-inch wheels (smaller than the 26-inch wheels found on mountain bikes and the 700C or 27-inch wheels found on more conventional road racing bicycles). The sport includes races on sandy and hilly tracks—BMX racing—as well as the performances of tricks on flat ground, wooden ramps or obstacles found on the streets—BMX freestyle.
BMX originated in the state of California, United States in the late 1960s, when teenagers imitated their motocross heroes (most notably Steve McQueen) on their bicycles. Scot Breithaupt is credited as the founder of BMX. The 1971 motorcycle racing documentary "On Any Sunday" is generally credited with inspiring the movement nationally. In the opening scene, kids are shown riding their Schwinns off-road. It wasn't until the middle of that decade that the sport achieved critical mass, and manufacturers began creating bicycles designed specially for the sport. In the case of Freestyle BMX, it wouldn't be what it is today without Bob Haro's contribution. He merged skateboarding tricks with freestyle BMX which led to the current-day style of this extreme sport.
Bicycle design
In the beginning of the BMX movement, kids would strip down their Schwinn Sting Ray bicycles and add knobby tires and perhaps motorcycle handlebars, and in time modify the frames for performance, strength or personal preference. Early BMX bicycle manufacturers, such as R&R Racing Products, Mongoose, Webco and RedLine, eventually created bicycles expressly for the sport. Mongoose can be credited with building the quintessential early BMX bike, featuring a straight-tubed, gusseted frame; reinforced handlebars; Motomag wheels and long crankarms. The initial construction emphasis was on durability, but weight became a consideration as racing gained popularity. R&R Racing Products, noted for introducing the first 3 pound frame, forged the path for light weight, yet strong BMX bikes designed specifically for racing. Other manufacturers soon followed using lighter materials like aluminum and chromium molybdenum (chromoly) for frames; steel rims, mag wheels and coaster brakes were replaced by aluminum rims with freewheels and caliper brakes. Once BMX racing became a professional activity, racing bikes became as specialized as in all other forms of cycling competition. More on [ BMX ]
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USA Cycling-ABA BMX Junior Development Series continues
asmith@usacycling.org Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:54:29 -0000
Following a great first term, USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, in conjunction with the American Bicycle Association (ABA), is excited to continue to foster the future of BMX racing with the USA Cycling BMX Junior Development Series. The series will consist of USA Cycling branded events at all ABA sanctioned BMX tracks and ABA National Series events in 2010.
Robinson and Martin third overall in 2009 BMX Supercross World Cup
asmith@usacycling.org Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:52:58 -0000
Americans Donny Robinson and Arielle Martin finished third overall in the 2009 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series following the fourth and final round in Frejus, France. In the fourth round final Robinson finished second, behind Australiaandrsquo;s Sam Willoughby in the main, to secure third in the overall series. Martin finished third in Saturdayandrsquo;s main behind series winner Latetia le Corguille (FRA) to grab third in the final standings.
Rider registration open for final UCI Supercross World Cup of 2009
asmith@usacycling.org Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:10:59 -0000
Registration for the final round of the 2009 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup event in Frejus, France, October 9-10 is now open. The final of four races on the international series, the Frejus event marks the third UCI Supercross World Cup event of the 2010 UCI BMX Ranking season. Future stops on the 2009 UCI Supercross World Cup circuit include Copenhagen May 8-9 (2009 season), Pietermaritzburg Aug 21-22, and Chula Vista Sept. 18-19.
Eight riders named to funded team to Frejus Supercross World Cup
asmith@usacycling.org Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:50:42 -0000
USA Cycling announced today the eight athletes it will send to the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup finals in Frejus, France, Oct 9-10. The Frejus Supercross is the final of four UCI BMX Supercross events in 2009 and will also serve as the 3rd of 18 races that factor into the 2010 USA Cycling BMX Rankings. The last race that factors into the Power Rankings will be the UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa on July 31, 2010.
Americans grab two medals in BMX Supercross World Cup
asmith@usacycling.org Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:08:06 -0000
Olympic gold medalist Maris Strombergs displayed his dominance in his first supercross race since the Olympic Games winning round three of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, presented by Swatch in Chula Vista, California on Saturday. Australian Sam Willoughby earned the silver while American Connor Fields grabbed the bronze. Olympic silver medalist Laetitia Le Corguille brought home the womenandrsquo;s victory ahead of Columbiaandrsquo;s Mariana Pajon and American Arielle Martin.
Olympians set the pace on day one of California BMX World Cup
asmith@usacycling.org Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:12:11 -0000
Olympic medalists and California natives Mike Day and Donny Robinson posted the fastest qualifying times of the day on day one of round three of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, presented by Swatch in Chula Vista, California on Friday. Olympic gold medalist Maris Strombergs of Latvia was right on the heels of the American pair in third while Australiaandrsquo;s Sam Willoughby, winner of the second round of the Supercross World Cup in South Africa, posted the fourth best time. For the women, Columbiaandrsquo;s Mariana Pajon posted the fastest time ahead of Laetitia Le Corguille of France.
ABA BMX - The world's largest BMX sanctioned organization. Information on the locations of the races, series standings, and information on some of the riders.
Ajo Bikes Of Tucson - Home of TeamAjo In Tucson Arizona. Manzanita Bmx Racing. Links, video, and track information.
Meta Description: [ diamondback,haro,mongoose,dk,redline bmx bikes ]
Backyard Jams, The - Series of BMX freestyle events held annually in the United Kingdom. Features rider news; event times, directions, floorplans and places to stay; merchandise information, competitions and give aways.
Meta Description: [ The Backyard Jams are the UK's leading BMX freestyle events. Three jams per year featuring top pro riders from USA, Europe and beyond. ]
Barspinner.com - Trails, street, freestyle, dirt, contest, road trips, interviews, groms, and all from rider point of view.
BMX Air - Site with large content quality. Great section with trail pictures and their location.
Meta Description: [ BMX AIR is an online BMX magazine, dedicated to bringing you the best in BMX! ]
BMX Xtreme - Created by a Down South BMX team member with information, games, photos, links and a chat room.
bmx-board.com - Dirt, vert, street, flatland, stunts, technique, products, events, news, dates, marketplace, and classifieds.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to BMX-Forum.com - Where BMX riders meet! The Worlds biggest and most popular BMX Discussion forums. ]
bmx-zone.com - Contains pictures (dirt, street, flatland, vert), videos, information of parks and trails, message board, links, history of bmx, tunts and music. (English/German content).
Meta Description: [ World #1 BMX-Community. BMX-Photos, BMX-Articles, BMX-Tricks, Reviews, Forums - Thousands of other riders, Join us now ]
Braintree BMX Club - Results, events, directions, photographs, message board, and contacts. Braintree, Essex, England.
Brampton Wrecking Crew - BMX street, vert, and dirt riding in Brampton.
Cheeky Monkey Productions - News, articles and loads of other BMX stuff.
Meta Description: [ Cheeky Monkey Productions - DVDs NEWS uk bmx freestyle cheeky monkey bmxing bike cycling flatland ramp street OLD SCHOOL BMX DVDS Kelloggs Track Wars Series 1 from 1984 Kelloggs Track Wars Series 2 from 1985 BMX BEAT Series 1 from
1984 BMX BEAT Series 2 from 1985 BMX BEAT Cherry Coke Internatio... ]
Crash BMX - Bmx action, news, pictures, biographies, music, web based e-mail, messageboard, chatroom and top 100.
Crazy Canadians - All Canadian site offering dirt, street, ramps, links and even clothing.
Dirt Jump Dot Net - Devoted purely to bmx dirt jumping, with photos, how to's, bike profiles, classifieds, and videos.
Meta Description: [ A site all about pure dirt jumping, Dirt Jumping, Dirt Jump, BMX Dirt Jumping, dirt jumping
bikes, dirt jumping tricks, freestyle, bmx dirt jumps and more. ]
Disorder the Memphis BMX Scene - Darkside ramp park and other beautiful placs can be seen here.
Meta Description: [ Fireworks Image Map ]
Dk bicycles frames and parts - How to turn pro, new BMX bikes, and wallpapers of team members such as Chris Doyle and Colin Winkelmann. Ohio.
FlatUK - BMX flatland tricks and tips help guide, news and events, image gallery and links.
Freestyle Biking - Learn how to do flatland, dirtjumping, and freestyle tricks. Links to other sites and a bmx poll. Reviews of bmx bikes.
Freestyle BMX - How-to's, trail ramp, and vert plans, locations of skateparks, videos, pictures, and advice on stuff to buy and where to buy it.
Freestyle BMX in Europe - Freestyle BMX video, pictures, and skatepark locations in France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Meta Description: [ All you need to know about freestyle BMX (skateparks, contest, Tour, links, etc...) in Europe is here! ]
Independent Riders (IDR) - Author and group information, links, and pictures.
Meta Description: [ No Summary ]
JE Bikes - Free games, pictures, email, trick database, part reviews, and tech tips.
Kapsity BMX - Includes images of pros and locals in the Australian freestyle scene.
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Milton Keynes Bicycle Moto-X Racing Club - Official site with news, race reports, dates, track map, and contacts. East Anglia, England.
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NewEnglandBMX.com - Video and pictures of the local BMX scene in New England and the surrounding states. Created by BMXer's for BMXer's.
Nitrofreezer - Pictures, news, and links all about BMX.
Meta Description: [ Totally B.M.X!!! ]
No Fear: Pro Soul BMX - Information and advice about many BMX tricks, as well as brief information on the site's author.
OC BMX - Ocean City BMX scene report, pictures, movies, and biographies.
Meta Description: [ ocean city bmx scene report--pictures, movies, bios. check it out ]
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Poop Ride Bycycles - Dirt jumping site with product information, rider biographies, articles, and photo galleries.
Project5 : Bicycle Moto Cross - Photographs, contacts, and links.
Meta Description: [ Project5 bmx - bicycle moto cross ]
Razor Online - Observed bicycle trials. Trials in stock and modified motorcycle trials. Parts and complete bicycles for sale. Message and discussion Boards. Photo and event gallery.
Meta Description: [ Website hosting and design at reasonable prices. ]
Rich's Page of Tricks - Rich's instructions with photos on BMX tricks, including flatlanding, dirtjumping, vert, and street.
Riding BMX 2 the Xtreme - Pictures, biographies, links, interviews, videos, and rider feedback are included.
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Scuff - A flatland homepage including how-to's, pictures, rider biographies, links, video and product reviews, and news.
Stale BMX - Answers all questions about BMX and freestyle, as well as offering trick and link pages.
The Best of BMX - Rhode Island - A resource for pictures, movies, trick instructions, and contest coverage.
Meta Description: [ we have cool bmx videos mixed with phat beats. ]
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The Factory - An organization of underground freestyle riders from Trondheim, Norway. Includes information on Scandinavian and other rides.
The Jester's Hangout - Information about the riding team.
