BMX is a sport for those who love adrenaline

Children always look at what adults are doing and imitate their studies. In the sixties of the last century in America, such a sport as motocross was incredibly popular.

History of occurrence

Young imitators wanted to imitate adultsracers on motorcycles. In those days, having a cross-country motorcycle was a luxury, and nobody could dream of mini-bikes that can now be ordered on the Internet without leaving home. Therefore, those who could not afford expensive entertainment, imitated it at more affordable levels (technical and budgetary). Children, and not only on their bicycles, drove through yards, cross-country terrain, showing various tricks, similar to stunts of idols from big races. So the amateur movement was born, which turned into a separate sport.

BMX: Features

BMX is an extreme sport. Now this popular movement among young people, received its name from the first letters of words translated from English: Bicycle - bicycle, Moto - moto, motocross, extreme - extreme. In other words, it's the same motocross, only on a bicycle.

Earlier these cycling races were preparatory for young athletes who wanted to eventually participate in adult motocross.

But in our time, "pampering on a bicycle" is notonly has turned into a separate sport, but since 2008 has entered the program of the Olympic Games because of its entertainment. BMH is a sport for young people. He has only one significant drawback - a high risk of injury. But modern shields, knee pads, elbow pads and helmets protect the athletes as much as possible, minimizing the occurrence of accidents.

With the level of development of technical progressa bicycle for BMX (a kind of sports for those who do not have enough adrenaline) underwent various upgrades. There was a division into different types (disciplines). Let's take a closer look at them.

Kinds

1. BMX racing (high-speed cycling).From the hill, eight athletes start on a circular, hilly distance, simultaneously, overcoming obstacles, compete in whoever first crosses the finish line. For its activity, accessibility, environmental friendliness and entertainment, it was this species that for the first time in 2008 entered the program of the Olympic Games in Beijing. 32 riders from 20 countries took part in it. The first Olympic champion was the athlete from Latvia Maris Strombergs. In two races, 16 women from 13 countries played their medals. Gold won with the best time in the extreme race Anna-Carolina Chausson (France). In Russia, the project on the topic "BMH" is already actively beginning to be implemented. The sport for advanced youth is rapidly gaining popularity.
2. Flatland (in translation - a flat surface, orEarth). In a folk way - it's a cycling bike, or dancing on a bicycle. Since the speed is not important here, but only the artistry of performing various tricks (elements), this species is considered the safest.
3. BMX Vert (sheer).This is the most dangerous form of riding and stunt on the U-shaped ramp. Athletes in front of the audience, flying as high as possible from the ramp, try to perform spectacular and complex tricks, while landing again on the ramp (small barrier).
4. BMX Dirt (from English dirt, soil). Driving on dirt tracks in different weather conditions is complicated by overcoming the hills and performing stunts at speed.
5. BMX Street (translated from English - street).This is a popular domestic sport for young people. In urban conditions, various obstacles are overcome artificially, which are not intended for natural riding on an ordinary bicycle (stairs, railings, fences, construction sites, ledges, etc.).

Equipment

BMH is not a sport for the lazy and poor.For occupations at a professional level, one must train very hard and possess certain qualities. Also you need to have an expensive bike with different features:

• light, just over 10 kg;
• the steering wheel spins 360 degrees;
• there is no suspension;
• small wheels (20 inches);
• only one transmission.

Plus specific details (pegs - extended axleson the front and rear wheels, with overlays, so as not to wear off when sliding on them over the surfaces). But for those who like to spend time in the city and at the same time maintain their health, there is a way out. To do this, do not need a lot of spending. Buy a set for a safe ride, an inexpensive bike and - go ahead, conquer obstacles with adrenaline.