BMX Racing
BMX racing is a short, intense sprint on a dirt track full of jumps and banked turns, with riders starting together from a gate.
Overview
BMX racing is a short-distance sprint sport in which a group of riders leaves a start gate together and races over a dirt track to the finish.
Tracks feature jumps, rollers, and banked corners known as berms, which riders time and pump for speed rather than relying on pedalling alone.
Bikes are small, with 20-inch wheels and a single gear, built to be light and responsive for quick acceleration.
What defines it
- A full race lasts well under a minute, making the start and early acceleration decisive.
- Riders leave together from a drop-down start gate onto a dirt track.
- Tracks combine jumps, rollers, and banked berms that reward timing and bike control.
- Bikes have small 20-inch wheels and a single gear.
- Distinct from BMX freestyle, which focuses on tricks rather than racing.
Getting started
- 1Practise balance, steady pedalling, and controlled braking on flat ground first.
- 2Many tracks hold beginner sessions where newcomers can try the course at low speed.
- 3Get comfortable rolling over small bumps before attempting jumps.
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