BMX isn’t just for moody teenagers in baggy trousers, says Peter Beech – it’s a thrilling competitive sport
BMX actually stands for bicycle motocross, and involves a lot more than riding a small bike around urban spaces wearing large trousers. Real BMX tracks are made of packed dirt and involve a series of jumps, with the aim being to beat your competitors over a set number of circuits. In freestyle BMX, performing tricks is the order of the day.
BMX bikes are fairly cheap and robust with no gears, which means it’s easy enough to acquire one and get started. The biggest problem when jumping is  … More