When did BMX start?

When did BMX start?

BMX began during the early 1970s in the United States when children began racing their bicycles on dirt tracks in southern California, inspired by the motocross stars of the time.

What kind of bike is a BMX bike?

BMX, an abbreviation for bicycle motocross or bike motocross, is a cycle sport performed on BMX bikes, either in competitive BMX racing or freestyle BMX, or else in general on- or off-road recreation. BMX began when young cyclists appropriated motocross tracks for fun, racing and stunts, eventually evolving specialized BMX bikes…

Why was BMX so popular in the UK?

The popularity of the sport has increased due to its relative ease and availability of places to ride and do tricks. In the UK, BMX was a craze which took off in the early 1980s, specifically 1982/3, when it became the “must have” bicycle for children and teenagers.

How many points do you get in a BMX race?

For 2021: We count a maximum of a riders best eight (8) national scores, plus the Grand Nationals to determine a rider’s overall ranking. A rider must have a minimum of four (4) national scores to earn a NAG plate. 10 Bonus Points are credited for each single point race run by October 1 – 80 points max (or 8 single point races).