Paywalls on the Starting Gate: How FloBikes Streaming Has Disenfranchised the USA BMX Community The evolution of digital streaming has reshaped how niche sports are presented to the public, and BMX racing in the United States has followed this trend… Read More ›
Walking the Fine Line Between Motivation and Overbearing in BMX Parenting Parenting a BMX racer brings unique challenges and opportunities. The sport demands speed, focus, courage, and resilience, and many young riders rely on their parents not only for transportation… Read More ›
How BMX Could Become a High School Sport by Adopting a Model Like NICA BMX racing, with its explosive energy, precision, and community-driven culture, has been a defining part of youth cycling for decades. Yet despite its Olympic status and… Read More ›
We are reposting this from our mountain bike website. All of this information also applies to BMX injuries. Opinion: The Art of Recovery: Healing Right After a Mountain Bike Injury With all the injuries at this year’s Red Bull Rampage—and… Read More ›
How to Stop Burnout in BMX Racing BMX racing is a sport of speed, skill, and passion, but even the most dedicated riders can find themselves drained of motivation. Burnout happens when the joy of riding is overshadowed by pressure,… Read More ›
USA BMX, USA Cycling & Pumptrack Racing After hearing some of the uproar in response to the opinions shared by the hosts of the BMX podcast Coffee Chatter, I started thinking about what would be a good way to grow… Read More ›
Last week, we published an opinion piece on why USA BMX should focus on creating larger local series instead of nationals. This week, we’re taking the opposite perspective and talking about why we need more BMX nationals. Why We Need… Read More ›
Why USA BMX Should Focus on Creating Larger Local Series Instead of Nationals. BMX racing thrives on its grassroots foundation, and local racing is the entry point for nearly every rider who eventually competes at the national or even international… Read More ›
Volunteering at the Local BMX Track // Building Ownership and Community BMX tracks are more than just places to ride; they are gathering spots that bring together riders, families, and enthusiasts of all ages. These tracks don’t run themselves—they rely… Read More ›
Building Strength Beyond the Track BMX racing requires explosive power, sharp reflexes, and the ability to stay in control under extreme pressure. Riders spend countless hours honing their sprinting ability, bike handling, and starts from the gate. While strength training… Read More ›
Opinion: Mastering the Fundamentals // Why Every Rider Should Start on Flats For years now, this rule has been in place to protect beginners and young riders by requiring them to master the fundamentals on flats before advancing, while also… Read More ›
The Pumptrack Advantage: Building Skills for BMX and Mountain Biking Riding a pumptrack is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve your skills for both BMX and mountain biking. At its core, a pumptrack teaches riders how… Read More ›
Why BMX Racing Teaches Kids Skills for Life BMX racing is more than just a high-adrenaline sport—it’s a powerful tool for character development. At its core, BMX racing introduces children to goal-setting, personal responsibility, and perseverance. Each race is a… Read More ›
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