This week, BMX racing makes its second appearance in the Olympic Games, featuring an assortment of the world’s fastest BMX riders, including 32 men and 16 women. Held on a short outdoor track with a starting ramp that measures in at 8 meters high, BMX races typically last about 40 seconds and involve tight turns, huge jumps and straightaways.
BMX racing at the London Olympic Games begins on Wednesday with seeding, followed by quarterfinals and semifinals, ending with a final race on Friday for both the men’s and women’s divisions. What follows is a short preview of the event, from a look at defending gold medalist Maris Strombergs, to track and weather info and  … More