Courses There are many tracks and courses. Some are very bumpy. There are half-pipe courses and trick courses. There are also speed courses. They contain enough twists, turns, and jumps to test all the riding skills. At the start, riders must have their front wheels against the starting board, or gate, and firmly on the ground. The riders start at the top of the hill or ramp and ride down it in lanes. The dirt track's average length is over 1000 feet. Some races last only 35-45 seconds. |
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Scoring BMX bike racers compete in three races. The riders get one point for finishing first, two for second, and so on. The four riders with the fewest points after their races qualify for the next round. The rider with the fewest points wins.There are also freestyle competitions. They are judged by a panel of experts. |
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Tricks Bar Hop - A freestyle trick in which the rider puts his legs through his hands and feet over the handlebars. Aerial - A midair stunt performed by a ramp. Berm - A banked turn. Bunny Hop - A jump from the ground made without a launching ramp. Drop off - A track obstacle in which the landing area is at a lower level. Freestyle - A branch of BMX in which skills and tricks are displayed. Kickturn - Turning the bike around at the top of a ramp. Endo - A forward somersault in mid-air. |
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