For The Beginner
You must be a Member of USA BMX
You must be a Member of USA BMX
Use of the following safety equipment is mandatory whenever a rider is engaged in riding his bicycle on an USA BMX-sanctioned track:
- A 20" or 24" BMX Bike
- A Full Face Helmet
- A long-sleeved shirt must be worn.
- Long pants made of denim or other tear-resistant material with loose pant legs must be wrapped, tied or clipped. Cut-offs with Hammers are not permitted.
- Shoes with soles soft enough to grip a BMX-style pedal.
- Gloves are recommended
Your bike must have working brakes, a number plate,2 tires the same size and bar ends covering the end of the handlebars.
The following is prohibited
- Pegs
- Drop-style handlebars
- Kick stands, side stands, chain guards and reflectors.
- Axles that extend more than 1/4" beyond the hub nuts unless they are suitably covered to prevent injury to any rider who may come into contact with them.
- Two-way radios facilitating communication between a rider and any other person during a race and/or practice. riders that will be more than glad to answer your questions and maybe even give you some of their own strategies.
Kids your own age and kids your own skill level
For A Complete USA BMX Rule Book click HERE