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BMX FAQs |
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How to get started... |
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Welcome to the sport of BMX racing. So you want to race your BMX bicycle?
BMX is an excellent individual
and family
orientated sport.Races are organized
into girls classes and boys classes, then subdivided into age
groups and skill
levels.
The age groups range from the 5 & under classes to the 19 & older.
Within these age
groups there are three skill levels:
Novice, Intermediate and
Expert. All riders start as Novices and must
work up to the more advanced levels
by winning
races. A Novice must move up to the Intermediate class
after they have
6 wins in the Novice class. An Intermediate must move up to the Expert class after
they have
20 wins as an Intermediate. There is also competition in the Cruiser
class for boys and girls. The age groups
for the Cruiser class are 10 & under to
51 & older......... |
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Who Can Ride BMX? How old do you have to be to BMX? - Am I to old? |
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BMX Bicycling is for all ages starting about 3 to 4 y/o all the way up to 75 y/o.
If one can pedal a bike, one can ride/race BMX. BMXing is a fun family sport for anyone...
Botton Line:
If you are old enough to pedal and ride a bike, you can race BMX
This sport is for boys and girls, and adults. The "Cardiac Class"
is really catching on with the Moms, Dads and Grand Parents!
Hope to see you Riding soon..... |
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The NBL or National Bicycle League offers the best programs in the country whether it’s for the development of your local program, a state series, regional series, national program or even an International race that serves as a qualification for the Olympics.
The National Bicycle League is affiliated to USA Cycling, the only national cycling federation in the US recognized by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale). UCI is the International governing body for Cycling who are in turn working with the International Olympic Committee to ensure that every country with BMX racing will be eligible to qualify riders for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. |
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What equipment do I need so I can race BMX? |
| You need a "BMX" bike, and a helmet. You must also wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt when you race. It's also a good idea to wear gloves. Once you have raced for a while, you may want other equipment, but to get started that's all you need, and for many racers that's all they ever use. |
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| What's a "BMX" bike? |
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A BMX bike is any 20" bicycle. That's the size bike most kids ride. BMX bikes usually don't have gears like mountain bikes. Also, to race at BMX tracks your bike needs to be equipped with handlebar grips, pads on the stem, your handlebar's crossbar (if it has one) and frame. Finally, the bikes can't have kickstands, reflectors, chain guards or other gadgets on them, and they can't have front brakes. This is for safety reasons - the gadgets can get caught on clothing and front breaks can cause you to go over the handle bars. Any bike store that sells BMX bikes can explain these requirements to you. (If they can't, go to a different bike store!) |
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May I try out BMX before I pay to join the NBL? |
| Yes. You can come to the track on the day of our Open House and try out the track for free. Or for insurance purpose, at any other time other than open house you can buy a 30 day trial membership for $30.00. If you decide to become an NBL member the $30.00 will be applied towards your full membership which is $45.00 a year. |
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| Visit the NBL New Rider guide for more information: New Rider PDF |
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